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Garmin GPSMAP 440s

$437.00 to $1,032.00



Offshore fishermen and boaters will gravitate toward this sleek, space-saving chartplotter. The GPSMAP 440 features preloaded detailed maps for the U.S. coast as well as an ultra-bright 4” QVGA display; built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and simplified user operation.

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemWarrantyDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00516-44
GPS Type   Marine
Form FactorFixed
Map capabilities   Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
Enhanced accuracyWAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Input Method   Keypad
Receiver Type12 Channels
Screen Size4 in.
Display Size2.4 in. x 3.2 in.
Display TypeLCD Display
Resolutions240 X 320
Marine FeaturesTide Prediction, Split Screen, Water Temp. Sensor, Depth Display, Chart Plotter, Sonar / Sounder, MOB (Man Over Board)
Audible Features   Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Clock Alarm, Accuracy Alarm, Fish Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm, Low Battary/Voltage Alarm, Water Temperature Alarm
Trip calculator   Route Recalculation, Trip Timers, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   Marine Cartography
PC InterfaceNMEA-0183
Environmental ProtectionIPX7 Waterproof Standard
Expansion Slot TypeSD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
AntennaBuilt-in, External Antenna Hookup
Accuisition Time - Cold45 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time15 sec
Update rate1 per second, continuous
Waypoints   1500
Warranty1 Year
Width5.7 in.
Depth2.7 in.
Height5 in.
Weight1.3 lb.
Family LineGarmin GPSMAP
UPC753759065836


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garmin, gpsmap, 440s,

Garmin nuvi 255W

$100.00 to $455.00



Go wide and get peace of mind with nuvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.Minimize

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemPDA FeaturesBatteryDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00718-20
GPS Type   Automobile
Form FactorFixed
Map capabilities   Internal
Input Method   Touch Screen, Keyboard
Screen Size4.4 in.
Display Size3.81 in. x 2.25 in.
Display TypeLCD TFT Display
Resolutions480 x 272
Special Features   JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Audible Features   Spoken Street Names
Trip calculator   Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps, Europe Maps
PC InterfaceUSB
Expansion Slot TypeSD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Waypoints   1000
Plug-in Interface   Secure Digital (SD)
Compatible PDA OSWindows 2000
Compatible DevicesNotebook
Battery Type and QuantityRechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life4 Hours
Width4.8 in.
Depth0.8 in.
Height2.9 in.
Weight0.33 lb.
Family LineGarmin nuvi
UPC753759077600


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garmin, nuvi, 255w,

Garmin StreetPilot c580

$270.00 to $940.00



Receive door-to-door directions while staying on top of weather, traffic and localized information with the StreetPilot c580. Similar to the c550, StreetPilot c580 comes with hands-free calling, preloaded maps and an MP3 player, then takes it up a notch by adding dynamic content from MSN® Direct.

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemPDA FeaturesBatteryWarrantyDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00522-06
GPS Type   Automobile
Form FactorFixed
Map capabilities   Internal, Download maps
Enhanced accuracyWAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Input Method   Touch Screen
Receiver Type18 Channels
Screen Size3.5 in.
Display Size2.8 in. x 2.1 in.
Display Type16-bit Color LCD TFT Display
Resolutions320 X 240
Special Features   MP3 Player, JPEG Image Viewer, 3D Map View
Trip calculator   Shortest time, Maximum speed, Current speed, Route Recalculation, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps, Canada Maps, Europe Maps, Australia Maps, South Africa Maps, South America Maps, Middle East Maps, Great Britain
PC InterfaceUSB
Expansion Slot TypeSD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
AntennaBuilt-in, External Antenna Hookup
Accuisition Time - Cold38 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time1 sec
Update rate1 per second, continuous
Waypoints   500
Compatible PDA OSWindows 2000
Compatible DevicesNotebook
Battery Type and QuantityProprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life8 Hours
Warranty1 Year
Width4.4 in.
Depth2.2 in.
Height3.2 in.
Weight0.59 lb.
Family LineGarmin StreetPilot
UPC753759068004


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garmin, streetpilot, c580,


Garmin Rino 130


The Rino 130 is the most feature-rich unit in the Rino family with a built-in electronic compass barometric sensor weather receiver for seven NOAA weather channels and 24 MBs of internal memory This handheld radio has a built-in electronic compass to give a heading while the user is standing still and a barometric altimeter to provide extremely accurate elevation and pressure information which will assist users in identifying weather data The Rino 130 provides two-way radio communication with a transmission range of up to two miles using FRS channels and up to five miles with GMRS The integration of two-way radio and GPS enables users to transmit their position with a simple button press allowing others to navigate to their position The Rino 130 also has a polling feature which allows a user to manually request GPS location information from other Rino unitsMinimize


Garmin Edge 305


Rugged, lightweight Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with the included bike mount. Just turn it on, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 305 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and also records the route you have taken for review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 305 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation.Minimize


Garmin Geko 201


With its distinctive canopy-green case, the powerful Geko 201 from Garmin(r) allows more waypoint and route storage, as well as available PC and external power connectivity, and built-in WAAS capability. In addition, the Geko 201 boasts a user-configurable trip computer, 10,000 trackpoints, a new upcoming-turn feature, as well as PanTrack(tm) and TracBack(r).Minimize


Garmin Forerunner 101


The Forerunner 101 offers athletes and recreational walkers and runners an entry-level personal training device with GPS. It has the same features as the Forerunner 201, but operates on two AAA batteries. The Forerunner 101 stores lap histories for up to two years to provide an archive of workout performance over time. Users can retrieve lap data for previous workouts by date, week, month, or over a specific time interval. For business travelers who want to train on the road, the Forerunner 101 also doubles as a navigator. Users can mark their hotel as a specific location, see their current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their starting point.Minimize