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Garmin GPSMAP 78S Marine GPS Navigator and World Wide Chartplotter (010-00864-01)
Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | Garmin |
Screen Size | 2.6 Inches |
Special Feature | Rugged case, Garmin HotFix, Photo navigation, Barometric altimeter, Garmin Connect compatible, Electromagnetic compass, Custom POIs, Automatic routing, Hunt/fish calendar, Geocaching See more |
Connectivity Technology | gpsmap |
Map Type | Worldwide |
Sport | Fishing |
Included Components | Garmin 010-00864-01 Garmin Gpsmap 78S Handheld |
Battery Life | 20 Hours |
Mounting Type | Dashboard Mount, found in image |
About this item
- 2.6-inch TFT LCD display. Display size-1.43 x 2.15 inches. 2.6 inch diagonal
- Worldwide shaded relief basemap; microSD card slot for optional mapping
- 3-Axis compass & barometric altimeter
- Floats, buoyant
- Built-in 3-axis electronic compass; Barometric altimeter
- 1.7MB built-in memory
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Battery life | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Accuracy | 4.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
User interface | — | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Touch Screen | — | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | — | — | — | 4.4 | 3.6 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Top Sports |
control method | touch | — | — | — | touch | touch |
resolution | 160 x 240 | — | 480 x 272 | — | 128 x 160 | 128 x 160 |
mounting type | found in image, Dashboard Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | found in image, Wrist Mount | Spine mounting |
batteries included | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
battery average life | 20 hours | 19 hours | 168 hours | 165 hours | 18 hours | 25 hours |
Product Description
For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78s features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp color mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD™ card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!
Explore
GPSMAP 78s comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. And, like the rest of the 78-series, 78s is IPX7 waterproof and even floats in water.
Get Your Bearings
GPSMAP 78s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Share Wirelessly
With GPSMAP 78s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly other compatible device users. Now you can send the location of your favorite fishing spot to a friend to find. Sharing data is easy. Just press “send” to transfer your information to similar units.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, GPSMAP 78s locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 78s to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Add Maps
Adding more maps is easy with our wide array of detailed marine, topographic and road maps, available on microSD card. Conveniently plug in BlueChart® g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT® map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPSMAP 78s also supports BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 78s is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.
Get Connected
You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect™. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google™ Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter® and Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore and share.
Find Fun
GPSMAP 78s supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. GPSMAP 78s stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper printouts. Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 78s is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.2 x 2.6 x 6 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.7 ounces |
ASIN | B003I86PJ6 |
Item model number | 010-00864-01 |
National Stock Number | 5825-01-591-7611 |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #205,139 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #132 in Marine GPS Units & Chartplotters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
RAM | 1724 MB |
Connectivity technologies | gpsmap |
Special features | Rugged case, Garmin HotFix, Photo navigation, Barometric altimeter, Garmin Connect compatible, Electromagnetic compass, Custom POIs, Automatic routing, Hunt/fish calendar, Geocaching |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Scanner Resolution | 160 x 240 |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Garmin 010-00864-01 Garmin Gpsmap 78S Handheld |
Department | GPS -> GPS NAVIGATION |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | April 23, 2010 |
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Garmin GPSMAP 78S Marine GPS Navigator and World Wide Chartplotter
For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78s features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp color mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!
Explore
GPSMAP 78s comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. And, like the rest of the 78-series, 78s is water resistant (IPX7) and even floats in water.
Get Your Bearings
GPSMAP 78s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Share Wirelessly
With GPSMAP 78s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly other compatible device users. Now you can send the location of your favorite fishing spot to a friend to find. Sharing data is easy. Just press “send” to transfer your information to similar units.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, GPSMAP 78s locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear - whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 78s to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Add Maps
Adding more maps is easy with our wide array of detailed marine, topographic and road maps, available on microSD card. Conveniently plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). The card slot is located inside the water resistant battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPSMAP 78s also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 78s is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.
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Customers like the performance, quality and accuracy of the GPS. They mention that it has great functionality, is well made and reliable. Some appreciate map customization, value, and battery performance. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, and screen clarity.
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Customers like the performance of the GPSMAP 78. They say it has great functionality, works perfectly, and is a good tool. Customers also say it works well on land as long as you download maps.
"...What it does do it does very well. It even has a timer if you are starting a race...." Read more
"...The screen is the same as the other two...it's decent and I do expect the same good battery performance. The sat pickup is very quick which is nice...." Read more
"This is a pretty good handheld marine gps unit...." Read more
"...The way it breaks up routes and tracks is confusing and unintuitive...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the GPS. They mention that it is well-made, reliable, and accurate. Some say that the product is decent, but some recommend custom maps.
"...GPS for use on my motorcycle over the 62 because it has the robust 4-pin power connector...." Read more
"...Unit seems durable; however, I cannot speak for long term, but it seems well made...." Read more
"Great service and good product" Read more
"Decent product, but WARNING ABOUT CUSTOM MAPS!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the GPS. They mention that it is very accurate, convenient, and easy to use.
"...The unit is quite accurate, even in deep canyons and with thick canopy overhead, I've never had it not know where I am...." Read more
"Great unit, very accurate and can be configured to meet your needs. Only draw back is the function buttons are a bit too close to the rocker...." Read more
"Bought Asa gift and they have not put it down. Very accurate, convenient, floats, and easy to use. Thank you." Read more
"Reliable, reasonably accurate...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the map customization capabilities of the GPS. They mention that they love the preloaded worldwide basemap, topo maps are readily available for download, and the ability to upload custom maps to the device. They also appreciate the ease with which the maps can be updated.
"...One of the selling points for me, was the ability to upload custom maps to the device...." Read more
"...Garmin's basemap for land navigation sucks, but topo maps are readily available for download. I got mine free from a non-Garmin website...." Read more
"Loved the preloaded worldwide basemap. My previous 78s did not come with it. Really great value. Overall, Im quite happy with the unit." Read more
"...Easy to add routes and waypoints & maps.Maps updated easily.Good screen clarity, even in sunlight." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the GPS system. They mention that it's good for the price and provides the best price performance.
"...Could use higher accuracy, but this device is good for the price." Read more
"...My previous 78s did not come with it. Really great value. Overall, Im quite happy with the unit." Read more
"Great for the cost...." Read more
"Best price performance...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery performance of the GPS. They mention that the battery lasts a long time, even with heavy usage.
"...same as the other two...it's decent and I do expect the same good battery performance. The sat pickup is very quick which is nice...." Read more
"...Battery life is great and with my usage patterns they last really long time - three fishing/hiking weekends easy...." Read more
"...it works amazingly well and the life it gets from the batteries great (i can get 15-20 hours of screen time!)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the GPS. Some mention it's easy to use and a perfect tool for use on the water, while others say it'll take some getting used to. They also say the instructions are clear and easy to follow. However, some customers find the Delorme software tedious and the lack of a decent manual makes it harder to do anything.
"...Very slick and easy! The only downside so far it the unit has lots of options and setup features...." Read more
"I love how easy it is to use!" Read more
"...(it got a cold start fix in 30 seconds in my living room), the menus are intuitive (easy to use) and the color display is easy to see in full..." Read more
"...OK it is not all intuitive but the instructions are clear and easy to follow. One just needs to learn a few commands to handle everything...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the screen clarity of the GPS. Some mention that it has good clarity, even in sunlight, and the color display is easy to see. However, others say that there's not enough color contrast, the gray on green is unreadable under optimal light, and that the screen is pretty bad.
"...The screen is clear and quite readable even in bright light. It takes the beating of handlebar mounted desert riding very well...." Read more
"...Cons:The screen is impossible to read, even in bright daylight, without the backlight...." Read more
"...the menus are intuitive (easy to use) and the color display is easy to see in full sunlight (no back light) and in subdued light with..." Read more
"...The gray on green is unreadable under optimal light and is impossible in sunlight...." Read more
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I think that the world map that Garmin uses is rather old and inaccurate! I was puzzled why I left a main road according to the GPS but was indeed on it. Reason - an airport had been build where the road used to be - rather a long time ago!!
I hope that the dedicated maps are more accurate.
Update: After having used this through Quetico and having used the old 76 there as well, it's night and day tracking with the 78s. The triaxial makes the thing absolutely stellar. Updating to a 5 star since for me, the actual features outweigh the lack of case / decent manual. You will not be disappointed if route tracking with this thing.
Pros-Indestructible(mostly)
I like the 10000 waypoints, I put a 32gb memory card in there and have about 20gb of satelite imagery downloaded onto it.
I like the old style push buttons
I go a day and half on my rechargeable AA batteries that I charge on my little solar charger
I think you can go 2 days on regular AA's, though I use the screen saver that turns the screen off at 15sec, 30sec, 1 min, or 2 min intervals
Pro and con-customizable setup, you can make it look like your old style garmin format for those who are too used the 76, but it is somewhat tedious to do that, and it is a little too easy to accidentally hit reset to factory-that does not erase your data, just your page setups, map setups, etc.
Cons-Garmin sat imagery is slow to download, requires their $30 a year subscription service. OH, and, if you have sat imagery on your computer that you downloaded while your subscription was in effect, once it expires, you can't move it back onto your device. They want that $30 a year. Eh, cost of doing business for me, maybe not so appealing to a recreational user.
The unit is quite accurate, even in deep canyons and with thick canopy overhead, I've never had it not know where I am. The screen is clear and quite readable even in bright light. It takes the beating of handlebar mounted desert riding very well. I've crashed on it pretty hard and had it fly out of the RAM mount to find it 15 feet away.
I like the power options - being able to grab it off the bike and take it hiking is great - also nice peace of mind that I'll have a GPS if I have to leave the bike due to malfunction. The battery life on 2200mah rechargeables is about 1.5 - 2 days of use.
There are a few downsides which made me give it 4 stars.
There's no way to make the backlight stay on, can only keep it on for 2 minutes at a time. Annoying since I also use it as my speedometer.
The maps are expensive, and you DO have to buy one to get any sort of functionality from it. There are sites that make good, free, routable maps but the Garmin maps are not cheap.
The way it breaks up routes and tracks is confusing and unintuitive.
And finally - this applies to the base model only - but when you stop, since there is no compass your arrow spins around in a circle instead of staying the direction it was pointed last, making finding your way at intersections difficult at times. I can't possibly see a reason for this except to make you wish you'd ponied up the extra money for the unit with the compass (which I do).