Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 4193
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
ASIN: B000FCSXC0
Release Date: November 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Garmin 478 May 9, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Excellent portable chartplotter. Picks up GPS signal quickly. Screen is very readable even in bright sunlight (we use it on the flybridge quite often). Interface (once you've used any Garmin device) is easy and intuitive. It's limitations are, in my view, strictly a function of its size (the screen) and available real-estate (e.g. limited "buttons" for entering waypoints).
This is an ideal device as a back-up to our Ramyarine E-120 -- we feel safer with the Garmin on board -- or to take with you in rental cars or on bareboat charters. Relative to only a year ago, the pre-loading of all US coastal charts and road maps is a real bargain (I actually bought the device although I alread own a 376C because it was cheaper to buy the whole new 478 than three bluechart chart regions for the 376C!Garmin GPSMap 478 GPS Navigator and Chartplotter).
Bravo Garmin!
Douglas
Absolutely wonderful...... July 16, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The product works great on the boat and in the car. The screen is very easy to read, even at night while the boat is rocking. It has many many features, so it takes a bit of practice to learn how to navigate using the menu, page, and find buttons but it is smooth sailing after that. I was surprised on how many waypoints and addresses are built in. All harbors, markers and buoys I have needed were already in the system. Both restaurant adresses that I have gone to in Chicago were already in it.
Like all GPSes and MapQuest, the routes it chooses in automotive mode are sometimes adventurous since there are so many choices were I live, but when you choose to take your own path for parts of the route the unit quickly adjusts the route from that point on.
The many page layouts that it has are great. It allows you to customize each page as well, so you can easily monitor many things across a few pages or by choosing a multi-column layout you can squeeze it all into a single page. It updates the pages so frequently, that I don't even look at my compass anymore.
My key for the PC software isn't working so I haven't played with the PC software that came with it yet.
I also look forward to getting the XM and Sonar features next year. The unit allows you to place it in a demo mode that allows you to see and change the pages/screens for these features even though I don't have them. The weather information you get with the XM features looks like a must have. The sonar feature is also just too cool to pass up, especially if you are doing any fishing.
What a great product. June 14, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love this GPS.
The Con's are, it would be great to include inland lakes and ocean on one GPS, did garmin ever think that someone may actually want to take their boat on both or is this a ploy to make you purchase memory and an additional CD. The second downside is the menu's can be confusing and if you are at sea and dont remember what keys to push and are constantly going back to the quickstart guide it become irritating. This issue may not be relevant if you are a prior garmin user or once you have used it for a while and get used to the menus.
The Pro's are numerous, for such a small screen it is incredibly bright and easy to read. The detail is extremly good. The battery life is at least 4 to 6 hours if you dim it down.
Overall a good product.
Ship to Shore August 11, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Yes, all products have a learning curve and the Garmin GPSMap 478 is no exception. This said, the 478 is a very useful tool in any environment. It will guide you to roadway destinations with precision and charm (using the voice feature) and plot a course through nationwide costal cruising. Add on features expand its use to enhanced weather data, depth sounding, fish finding, satellite radio and more. I have only had the unit for a short time and already see it as a great asset in the car and essential on the boat. Coastal cruising here I come!
The swiss army knife of GPS's July 30, 2008
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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