Barely two years after their introduction, Garmin has pulled the plug on the original Oregon line, along with the GPSMAP 76Cx and 76CSx. Owners shouldn’t fret; these models will continue to be supported, though I wouldn’t expect to see many new features added in future firmware updates.
Garmin discontinues Oregon x00, GPSMAP 76C(S)x lines
October 21, 2010 By 5 Comments
Garmin GPSMAP 78s review
June 22, 2010 By 65 Comments
Hands on with the Garmin GPSMAP 78s
The Garmin GPSMAP 78s
But patience has its rewards and Garmin did well not to rush things. With the 78 (and the forthcoming 62 series, which shares the same interface), Garmin has married the best features of the 60/76 models, with many of the advantages of the Oregon line. Before we get into the details, lets look at some closely…
Garmin GPSMAP 78, 78s and 78sc marine handhelds
April 23, 2010 By 5 Comments
UPDATE 2: I’ve now posted my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 78s.
UPDATE - I’m now doing hands on testing of the GPSMAP 78 series, which seems to be the same platform as the forthcoming 62 series.
Garmin has announced three new color marine handhelds this morning, the GPSMAP 78, 78s and 78sc. Updating the 76 series, these units support Garmin custom maps and BirdsEye imagery. The “s” models include user profiles, a tri-axial compass and wireless exchange of data between units. The flagship 78sc includes pre-loaded cartography for the coastal US. And like the 76 series, they float!
There have been rumors of an updated 60 series, but I had doubts due to the supposed 62 series numbering. That is certainly making more sense after today’s announcement. We should know soon.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the GPSMAP 78 series is $299.99, $399.99 and $499.99, with all three units expected to be available in May, 2010.
EDIT:
The Garmin product pages are showing prices $50 less more (oops!) than stated above and in the news release. Somebody goofed one place or the other. They also confirm paperless geocaching capability. Here are the links:
Garmin GPSMAP 76
April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Garmin GPSMAP 76
Here’s a tool to compare the GPSMAP 76 to other Garmin marine handhelds.
Garmin intros HomePort marine planning app
October 2, 2009 By 2 Comments
Garmin has announced a new marine planning software desktop application dubbed HomePort. After the introduction of this and BaseCamp, perhaps we’ll see a new auto trip planner in the near future. Full news release after the jump…
Garmin GPSMAP 640 – Hybrid marine and auto unit
October 3, 2008 By 7 Comments
Garmin is announcing the GPSMAP 640 today, a new hybrid marine and auto navigator. The 600 series represents a completely new product line for Garmin. Nuvi-like in appearance, the 640 features a 5.2" touchscreen, the same size as that found on the nuvi 5000.
With a couple of extra-wide screen models out now, I’m betting we’ll see some more 5.2" automotive nuvis announced early next year at CES. The other item of interest for non-boaters is the availability of XM WX Satellite Weather™, which I’d love to see on the nuvi series and Garmin handhelds. And as long as I’m wishing, if Garmin can put aerial imagery on this and other marine units, why not make it available for the rest of us too?
Garmin Colorado 400c review
May 16, 2008 By 5 Comments
UPDATE: I’m recommending the new touch-screen Garmin Oregon series instead of the Colorado. It has a superior interface, along with almost all the other good things found on the Colorado. Read my hands-on review of the Oregon 400t for more information.
UPDATE 2: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.
The Garmin Colorado 400c is the marine version of Garmin’s newest handheld GPS series. As such, it includes BlueChart® g2 coastal charts and a worldwide basemap with aerial imagery. The map detail includes includes shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas, port plans and coastal roads for the U.S. and Bahamas.
Garmin 2007 marine GPS preview
January 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I didn’t see this until today, but earlier this month, Ben Ellison of Panbo (the best marine GPS blog I know of), posted info on some upcoming Garmin marine GPS units. The big news is that touch screens are coming. The page has been pulled down from TigerGPS.com, but I did find this page on the Garmin GPSMAP 5212 (image at left) at Marine Electronics Unlimited. So apparently boaters, you’re going to be getting some new GPS options soon. The 5212 was not included in the Garmin 2007 marine GPS announcements made in November of last year and I expect we’ll be seeing other units announced with this one.
$100 rebate on Garmin marine and vehicle units
October 11, 2006 By 1 Comment
Garmin has announced $100 rebates on the following hybrid marine / highway units GPSMAP 276C
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Free nautical charts
September 11, 2006 By 4 Comments
NOAA has a site where you can download free nautical charts for the entire U.S. The charts are in BSB/KAP format, and can be used in OziExplorer. I found this via a post on the OziExplorer message forum.
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