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Garmin GPSMAP 78S Marine GPS Navigator and World Wide Chartplotter (010-00864-01)

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  • 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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Price-11% $267.03
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Customer Ratings
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
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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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    From the manufacturer

    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.

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    495 global ratings

    Customers say

    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.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    25 customers mention19 positive6 negative

    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

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    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

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    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

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    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

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    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

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    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

    18 customers mention12 positive6 negative

    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

    7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

    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

    Don't buy this!
    1 Star
    Don't buy this!
    1. Consistently looses its position even though GPS signal is strong according to both itself and other units of friends. A ? will show up under position even though 12+ sats are in view under sat. status. The only way to get it to find itself again is to turn it off and reboot.2. Consistently has wrong speed. I have seen speeds of over 1700 mph!! No I don't fly a military jet...that was in a boat.3. Odometer will travel over 20 miles in a few minutes even though it is standing still the whole time. My record was 60+ miles in 7 seconds without moving more than 10 feet. Basically the odometer is useless. The math behind it does not make any sense at all...see screen shot example.4. Software updates have not helped.5. Garmin tech support assumes you have no idea what you are doing and that it is not the units fault...then wants to charge you $100 to fix it. For that money go out and buy something else...Your mileage may vary...pun intended. If you do buy it all the best of LUCK to you!
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    MARCIONE SOUZA BRAGA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entrega rápida
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 28, 2022
    P Foley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
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    Vijay Kumar
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