Garmin GPSMAP 78s Marine GPS
Barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass, wireless data sharing, microSD card slot, floats, 1.7GB memory.
NIVO#: 21986Mnf.#: 010-00864-01
Line: GPSMAPModel: 78s
Warranty: 1 year
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R 3,289.00
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Garmin GPSMAP 78s Marine GPS

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 Garmin's 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 print outs! 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.

GPSMAP 78s: Colorful maps, durable design and buoyant – everything a mariner needs.

Specification top
General
Product Line
GPSMAP
Brand
Garmin
Model
78s
Type
Marine
Built-in Speaker
<not specified>
Waterproof
Yes
 
Display
Display Size
2.6"
Type
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
-
Resolution
160 x 240
Number of Colors
65K
 
Memory
Memory Card Slot
Yes
Internal Memory
2 GB
Compatible Memory Cards
microSD
 
Software & Maps
Included Maps
-
Ability To Add Maps
<not specified>
 
Features
Voice Prompts
<not specified>
3D Map Perspective
<not specified>
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) Support
<not specified>
 
Power
Battery
2 AA batteries
Battery Life
Up to 20 hours
 
Physical Dimensions
Width
66 mm
Height
152 mm
Depth
30 mm
Weight
218 grams
 
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Overall score (36)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0/10
User score (36)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.4/10
 
PROS• easy to use menus
Expert Reviews
GPS Tracklog
22 June 2010
GPSMAP 78s
Tweet 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 new... Read more ...
User Reviews
Bestbuy
22 September 2011
Over priced GPS
I'm a first time GPS user. I found this unit to either be too difficult to figure out or unable to do some fundimental things. Was tring to set the units to yards and measure a few golf drives but could not make it do whay I wanted. Screen is too small as well. Read more ...
PROSSeems to be a high quality unit with some advanced functionality
CONSShort battery life, small screen, difficult to operate
4.0/10
WolfCamera.com
28 September 2010
Garmin has its act together
I would buy it again. Needs maps for inland lakes and cities/highways, but one can't expect it to do everything. Garmin's ease of use is great. Color screen, customizable themes, menus, great reception. It floats, works as an alarm clock without draining battery, excellent battery life. I love it. Read more ...
PROSBattery save feature, Compass feature is handy, Easy to use menus, Fast initializing, Good reception in timber, Pre-loaded coastal charts
CONSManual is pdf, Steeper learning curve
10.0/10
Ebay
9 April 2012
Slow and too small. Would not recommend.
I bought this Marine GPS for my boat as a back up. Unfortunately this unit is very slow and very hard to see. It is also very hard to use because you have to press the same button several times to go to specific function. Read more ...
4.0/10