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Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver

Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver

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Brand: Garmin

List Price: $1,285.70
Buy New: $625.34
You Save: $660.36 (51%)



New (30) Used (3) from $624.00

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 15 reviews
Sales Rank: 5390

Platform: Mac Os 9 And Below
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 15
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 320
Display Size: 6.95
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 1.9 x 3.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 010-00543-00
Model: 010-00543-00
UPC: 753759060329
EAN: 0753759060329

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • WAAS-Enabled, 12 Parallel-Channel GPS Receiver
  • For Offshore Applications
  • Features Built-In Marine Detail Charts Of The United States Coastline, Including Alaska & Hawaii
  • Utilize Elements Of New Bluechart G2 Technology
  • Preloaded With City Navigator Nt Detailed Street Maps Of The United States, Canada & Puerto Rico

Accessories:

  • Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad
  • Garmin Beanbag for Portable Friction Mount for Garmin GPS Units (Beanbag Only - Mount not Included)
  • Garmin MapSource BlueChart CD-ROM for Garmin GPS Units, Americas (010-10317-00)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This advanced all-in-one navigation/monitor/DVD receiver includes GPS navigation with Garmin technology, DVD and CD playback, and features the industry-leading iPod video USB direct control.

Amazon.com Product Description
Go from box to boat to dash with the portable and versatile WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel Garmin GPSMAP 478 GPS receiver. This combination color chartplotter and land navigator comes preloaded with United States marine charts utilizing elements of the latest BlueChart g2 technology, in addition to detailed street level mapping. With a 3.8-inch diagonal, 480 x 320, 256-color TFT screen with adjustable LED backlight, this navigation system supplies easy to read information to help chart your boating and driving trips. It also offers optional weather and sonar capabilities and gives you the ability to use plug in data cards, so you can instantly add new maps to your GPSMAP 478 without connecting to your computer. Designed for use both on land and in seawater, the GPSMAP 478 is ready to go, right out of the box--no downloads or computer required.

The GPSMAP 478's built in marine charts use the latest BlueChart g2 technology for a smoother, more fluid presentation on your screen, and feature coverage for all U.S. coastal areas, including Alaska and Hawaii. For road trips, this system comes preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed street maps for North America and offers automatic routing with voice guidance to help get you where you're going quickly and easily. The GPSMAP 478 also includes an industry leading database with more than six million points of interest including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, marinas, attractions and more. This system also tracks 10,000 points and the automatic track log saves up to 15 points. For additional flexibility, an included marine mount and automotive kit make it a snap to transfer the unit from boat to car.

With the GPSMAP 478, weather and audio options travel with your plotter, whether you're navigating on land or sea. In fact, this system can display real-time weather information on the high-resolution 256-color sunlight-readable TFT display. To help make sure you're prepared for whatever comes your way, view NEXRAD radar, storm cells, wind speeds, surface temperatures, forecasts and more than a dozen other weather attributes, so you can spend more time enjoying the water and less time worrying about the weather. And with the GXM 30 antenna, you also have the option of receiving XM Satellite Radio's 150 plus channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk and entertainment programming.

What's in the Box
GPSMAP 478 chart plotter, preloaded with U.S. marine detail maps (g2 technology), preloaded City Navigator NT North America (full coverage), Trip and Waypoint Manager, USB/PC interface cable, power/data cable, marine mount, automotive mount, universal friction mount, 12-volt adapter cable with speaker, AC charger, protective cover, owner's manual, and quick reference guide.


Customer Reviews:   Read 10 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Easy to Use   December 1, 2008
Bonnie M. Mitchell (Florida)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Like previous Garmin products we have used the 478 GPS receiver is easy to use. Keep the directions handy to switch between "street and marine" use. Bought the unit for a marine chartplotter backup but now use it for street navigation as well.


2 out of 5 stars Not great   August 20, 2008
A. Cleveland
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought and used this plotter over the summer of 2008 in Maine. While better than nothing the screen is really too small to be useful. If you zoom out to get a range of a few miles, you lose chart detail. The screen keys on the cursor, and it can then be difficult to find the arrow indicating the boat position again. I would have returned it, but Amazon has only a 30 day return policy on unused items. So you buy it and try it, you own it. Unless you have a very small craft, buy a plotter with a larger screen.


5 out of 5 stars Garmin GPSMAP 478   August 10, 2008
R. Morgan (Richmond, CA)
Fantastic. Easy to use both on and off the water. The auto-zoom is wonderful when driving. Worth every penny.


5 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered   August 1, 2008
David R. Murphy
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I had been looking for a new GPS device. As I have a car and a boat, the Garmin 478 was the answer. I just had to search for the right price. I found it, and bought the device I wanted.



5 out of 5 stars The swiss army knife of GPS's   July 30, 2008
J. Farrell (Waterford, CT)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I purchased this device because I wanted a gps that does well both on the water and on the road. I have been very impressed with it so far. The preloaded water charts have nearly as much depth detail as a paper chart. The display is also very bright and easy to read. Even though I purchased it as more of a backup, I find myself looking at it more than the older built in one on the boat, since the maps and display are so nice.

On the road it works just as well as a decent Automotive model. In my car the beanbag mount sits pretty securely on the dash and has been better for me than the usual suction cup mount. It does not have a touch screen, so it does take a little longer to enter in an address, but that is really the only downside I have come across.

Overall, I would strongly recommend this device to anyone that is looking for a gps that is equally at home on the water or on the road. I was originally considering a handheld like the Colorado, but am glad I came across this device because of its versatility easier to read screen.

Amazon had the best price and shipped it to me in just a few days with the super saver free shipping.


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