Garmin GPSMAP 78s

Integrated Compass
GPSMAP78s has a built-in 3-axsis tilt-compensated electronic compass which, shows your heading even when you're standing still without holding it level. Changes in pressure are tracked by the integrated barometric altimeter over time to pinpoint your exact altitude. It can even be used to plot barometric pressure to help keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

GPSMAP 78s features wireless sharing of waypoints, routes, tracks and geocaches, with other compatible device users. So, you are able to send friends the locations of your favourite fishing spots for example. Data sharing is simple, just hit "send" to transfer information to users.

Add maps
GPSMAP 78s is compatible with the vast selection of Garmin maps covering marine, topographic and road all available on microSD card. BlueChart g2 preloaded cards will expand the oceans for you and guarantee you a great days boating. Garmin City Navigator NT map data will give you turn by turn road routing. All you need to do is slot a compatible map into the SD card slot which is conveniently hidden away in the waterproof battery compartment to protect it from getting wet.

GPSMAP78s is also compatible with Custom Maps - Free Garmin software which transforms your existing paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your GPS handheld.

Connect and Analyse
Following a day out with your Garmin GPSMAP 78s, whether it be on land Geocaching or on water boating, you are able to upload, store and analyse data captured on your device. Garmin Connect will do it all for you. Simply connect, upload your days activity and then view details of our trip on the activity table. You can even view your entire journey on Google Earth.

Geocaching
GPSMAP 78s supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details directly to your unit. Paperless is much easier to carry and you're even helping the environment in the process. GPSMAP stores key information for you to use when out and about including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions. The benefit to you is that you no longer need to enter coordinates and carry paper printouts which don't survive too well in the rain and the wind!

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 160 x 240 pixels
Display type: transflective, 65-K colour TFT
Weight: 7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life: 20 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: yes
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: no
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: 1.7 GB
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 2000
Routes: 200
Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Features & Benefits:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
Touchscreen: no
Barometric altimeter: yes
Camera: no
Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
Custom maps compatible: yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
Outdoor GPS games: no
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: no
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes
Picture viewer: yes
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes