For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78 features crisp color mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD™ card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!
GPSMAP 78 comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. And, like the rest of the 78-series, the 78 is IPX7 waterproof and even floats in water.
Specifications for the GPSMap 78:
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Physical & Performance |
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Physical dimensions |
2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm) |
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Display size, WxH |
1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
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Display resolution, WxH |
160 x 240 pixels |
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Display type |
transflective, 65-K color TFT |
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Weight |
7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries |
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Battery |
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
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Battery life |
20 hours |
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Water rating |
IPX7 |
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High-sensitivity receiver |
✓ |
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Interface |
USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
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Floats |
✓ |
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Maps & Memory |
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Basemap |
✓ |
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Ability to add maps |
✓ |
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Built-in memory |
1.7 GB |
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Accepts data cards |
microSD™ card (not included) |
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Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) |
✓ |
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Waypoints/favorites/locations |
2000 |
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Routes |
200 |
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Track log |
10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
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Outdoor Features |
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Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) |
Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
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Geocaching-friendly |
Yes (Paperless) |
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Custom maps compatible |
✓ |
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Hunt/fish calendar |
✓ |
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Sun and moon information |
✓ |
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Tide tables |
✓ |
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Area calculation |
✓ |
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Picture viewer |
✓ |
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Garmin Connect® |
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Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data) |
✓ |
Package includes:
• GPSMAP 78
• Wrist strap
• USB cable
• Quick start manual
