Garmin GPSMAP 78s review
Hands on with the Garmin GPSMAP 78s
The Garmin GPSMAP 78s brings the first major update to the GPSMAP handheld line in over four years. The reason for it taking so long is that Garmin had a huge hit with the 60/76 series, and instead of messing with a winner, they turned their attention to [...]
Garmin GPSMAP 78, 78s and 78sc marine handhelds
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 [...]
Garmin GPSMAP 76
The Garmin GPSMAP 76 is probably Garmin’s most popular entry-level marine handheld. This greyscale unit floats and can accommodate up to 8MB of added maps. Its pre-loaded basemap brings marine navigation aids, including lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons.
Here’s a tool to compare the GPSMAP 76 to other Garmin marine handhelds.
Garmin intros HomePort marine planning app
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
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 [...]
Garmin Colorado 400c review
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 [...]
Garmin 2007 marine GPS preview
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 [...]
$100 rebate on Garmin marine and vehicle units
Garmin has announced $100 rebates on the following hybrid marine / highway units GPSMAP 276C, 376C, 378 and 478. The rebates are good for non-auction sales in the US and Canada, and run through December 31, 2006.
Related posts:
Garmin GPSMAP 376C review
Garmin GPSMAP 378 and 478 announced
Free nautical charts
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.
U.S. Boating Charts on DVD
MapTech has a new marine product — U.S. Boating Charts on DVD, which has over 3000 NOAA and river charts. The best part is the price — only $50. That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Updates are free. More information is contained in this U.S. Boating Charts press release.
