GPSMAP 78

Discontinued

Part Number 010-00864-00

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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!

Explore

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 water resistant (IPX7) and even floats in water.

Keep Your Fix

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, GPSMAP 78 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 78 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Add Maps

Adding more maps is easy with our 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 78 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 78 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 78 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 78 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, 78 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

General
Physical dimensions	2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)
Display size	1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)
Display resolution	160 x 240 pixels
Display type	transflective, 65-K color TFT
Weight	7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries
Battery type	2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life	20 hours
Water rating	IPX7
High-sensitivity receiver
Memory/History	1.7 GB

Maps & Memory
Ability to add maps
Basemap
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads)	Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
External memory storage	microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations	2000
Track log	10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
Routes	200

Outdoor Recreation
Area calculation
Hunt/fish calendar
Sun and moon information
Geocaching-friendly	Yes (Paperless)
Custom maps compatible
Picture viewer

GPSMAP 78
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USB cable
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GPSMAP 78

GPSMAP 78

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Maps & Memory

Outdoor Recreation