Garmin GPSMAP 78sc Marine Handheld GPS

For boaters and water sports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78sc includes preloaded U.S. coastal charts and features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp color mapping, a high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!

Explore Coastal Waters:
GPSMAP 78sc comes with built-in BlueChart g2 coastal charts and a worldwide Basemap with imagery - perfect for all your outdoor pursuits. Map detail includes shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas and more for the U.S. and Bahamas. And, like the rest of the 78-series, 78sc iswater resistant with an IPX7 rating withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 3' (1m) for up to 30 minutes and even floats in water.

Get Your Bearings:
GPSMAP 78sc 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 78sc you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with 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 78sc 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 78sc 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 water-resistant battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPSMAP 78sc 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 78sc 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 78sc 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 78sc stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper printouts. Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 78sc is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

The Garmin GPSMAP 78sc measures (W x H x D) 2.6 x 6.0 x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0cm), its LED display measures (W x H) 1.43 x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5cm) with a diagonal measurement of 2.6" (6.6cm) and weighs 7.7 oz (218.3g) with batteries. The transflective, 65K color TFT LED display resolution is 160 x 240 pixels and the GPSMAP, has a 1.7 GB memory/history. Maps and memory functions except an external microSD card (not included) to increase the units capacity. This feature allows you to increase the GPS preloaded and base map capability. Equipped with 2,000 waypoints, favorites and locations, tracking log of 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks, and 200 routes. Unit has a barometric altimeter and a tilt-compensated 3-axis compass sensors.

The GPSMAP 78sc is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended with a battery life up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking and up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode). For outdoor recreation can provide area calculations, hunt/fishing calendar, sun and moon information, is geocaching friendly, has custom maps compatibility and comes with picture viewer. Included with the GPSMAP 78sc are a wrist strap, USB cable, and owner's manual.