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Garmin GPSMAP 276C

$615.00 to $1,000.00



This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that's easy to read in bright sun along with a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions to the marina for a day of boating.

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemBatteryWarrantyDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00331-00
GPS Type   Automobile
Form FactorFixed
Map capabilities   Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
Enhanced accuracyWAAS enabled
Input Method   Keypad
Receiver Type12 Channels
Display Size3.8 in.
Display Type256 Color LCD TFT Display
Resolutions480 X 320
Marine FeaturesChart Plotter
Audible Features   Proximity Alarm, Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Off-Course Alarm, Clock Alarm
Trip calculator   Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps, Canada Maps, Europe Maps
Grids   Lat/Lon, MGRS, User Grid, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead
PC InterfaceUSB
Environmental ProtectionIPX7 Waterproof Standard
AntennaQuadrifilar Helix
Accuisition Time - Cold45 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time15 sec
Update rate1 per second, continuous
Max. Horizontal accuracy   Enhanced position accuracy Differential standardsDGPS Ready
Number of routes50
Waypoints   3000
Battery Type and QuantityProprietary Lithium
Battery Life15 Hours
Warranty1 Year
Width5.7 in.
Depth1.9 in.
Height3.2 in.
Weight0.85 lb.
Family LineGarmin GPSMAP
UPC839438266340


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Garmin Forerunner 101

$89.00 to $114.00



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

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemBatteryWarrantyDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00329-00
GPS Type   Handheld (Outdoor)
Form FactorHandheld
Receiver Type12 Channels
Screen Size1.7 in.
Display Size1.5 in. x 0.9 in.
Display TypeLCD Display
Resolutions100 X 64
Special Features   Built-In Altimeter
Audible Features   Arrival Alarm
Trip calculator   Maximum speed
Environmental ProtectionIPX7 Waterproof Standard
AntennaBuilt-in
Accuisition Time - Cold45 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time15 sec
Waypoints   100
Battery Type and Quantity2 x AAA Batteries
Battery Life15 Hours
Warranty1 Year
Width3.3 in.
Depth0.9 in.
Height1.7 in.
Weight0.16 lb.
Family LineGarmin Forerunner
UPC0753759044114


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Garmin StreetPilot c530

$180.00



StreetPilot c530 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the super-bright sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and the c530 takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, the c530 accepts custom points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.Minimize

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemPDA FeaturesBatteryDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNSTREETC530
GPS Type   Automobile
Form FactorFixed
Map capabilities   Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
Input Method   Touch Screen
Screen Size3.5 in.
Display Size2.8 in. x 2.1 in.
Display TypeLCD TFT Display
Resolutions320 X 240
Special Features   Audio Book Player
Trip calculator   Shortest time, Shortest distance, Route Recalculation, Avoid toll roads
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps
PC InterfaceUSB, Bluetooth
Expansion Slot TypeSD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Waypoints   500
Plug-in Interface   Secure Digital (SD)
Compatible PDA OSWindows 2000
Compatible DevicesNotebook
Battery Type and QuantityRechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life8 Hours
Width4.4 in.
Depth2.25 in.
Height3.2 in.
Weight0.56 lb.
Family LineGarmin StreetPilot
UPC053759054473


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garmin, streetpilot, c530,


Garmin GPSMAP 440s


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.


TomTom Navigator 3


Get moving with TomTom Navigator 3. The flexible and personal car navigation system works on your Pocket PC. TomTom Navigator 3 guides you effortlessly from door to door via the best route. Clear 3D colour maps and spoken instructions take the stress out of driving. Plan the best route when you have multiple stops: pick up colleagues on the way to a meeting or friends on the way to a restaurant. Route around areas you would like to avoid due to traffic jams or road works. The Major Roads of Europe feature makes planning and navigating international trips easier than ever. Plan the best route from Munich to Lyon, and TomTom will guide you there.Minimize


Garmin GPS 152


The GPS 152 is a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver loaded with a database of American cities and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals, day beacons and tide data. Built-in memory of one megabyte makes the GPS 152 compatible with GARMIN's MapSource Points of Interest CD. With this CD and the GPS 152, you add additional marine navaid detail to your unit.In addition to larger memory, the GPS 152 is compatible with the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), a technology designed to improve the accuracy of GPS positioning to about three meters.On the outside, the GPS 152 comes housed in a waterproof case that's about four inches high and five inches wide. A large four-inch diagonal, high-contrast display features 100x160 pixels for the ultimate in readability. A simple keypad at the bottom of the unit makes entering information easy, without blocking your view of the display.Minimize


Bushnell NAV500


Bushnell has announced their entry into the portable auto GPS navigation market with the announcement of the Bushnell Nav 500. The Nav 500 offers many features found on other navigation devices in its class such as a 3.5 inch touch screen display, pre-installed maps of the USA and Canada, and an MP3 player.