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Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 378 is a 12-channel, maritime global positioning device.Compared to other marine GPS receivers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $740.
Pros: Provides verbal navigation instructions.WAAS-ready GPS device accepts radio signals which can help increase accuracy of positioning data to within 3 meters.Share information, update database maps, and add programs using this receiver's USB computer connection.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.System includes MapSource BlueChart inland lakes: United States, MapSource city navigator North America NT, and MapSource trip & waypoint manager.
Cons: Has a 3.8 in screen size, which is less favorable than some similarly priced GPS receivers.For example, the Lowrance Globalmap 4900m, a 12-channel GPS receiver at around $740, has a 7 in screen size.
Suitability: A marine GPS receiver, suited for aquatic activities.This GPS device offers special features and functions needed for boating and other marine activities.Designed with detachable antenna which is ideal for receivers that will be used both in the car and outdoors.
Value: Overall, this GPS receiver's features are as expected for this price.This unit is able to store up to 3000 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.
Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.
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