Garmin Geko 201 GPS System

October 19, 2008

GPS systems have changed the perception of travelling by roads and by sea.Garmin Geko 201 GPS System Garmin Geko 201 GPS System Garmin has launched their new model of GPS system in the UK market especially for hikers and it is tagged as Garmin Geko 201 GPS System. Equipped with the all the modern features this is a user-friendly unit.

Overview
Garmin Geko 201 GPS System is a compact 12-channel GPS receiver. This unit has a high contrast display with a resolution of 100 x 64 pixels. This sleek looking device can store up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes with 125 way points per route. The five buttons integrated in the unit are very easy to use. To connect this device to your PC this has a serial PC connection in it as well. This model supports 10 tracks and 10000 track log points. Acquisition time of the unit in cold is 45 seconds and in warm is 15 seconds.

The update rate of this Garmin GPS system is 1/second. A striking feature of the device is that it is DGPS ready. This is considered as one of the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units that are easy to operate and is very inexpensive. The trip compute feature of the unit gives details like TracBack, average speed, maximum speed, trip timer, trip distance and sunrise/sunset times.

This Garmin Geko 201 Portable Satellite Navigation System uses an internal battery of type AAA, which has an average life time of 12 hours. The built in aerial helps to receive the signals. Display type is black and white LCD display that gives you the details with clarity. The compact dimensions of the device include a width of 4.8cm, a height of 9.9cm and a depth of 2.4cm. The device supports out door GPS games, hunt or fish calendar and sun and moon information. This product is waterproof and will not cause much problem when water gets in to it. The water proof standard of the device is IPX7. Total weight of the unit is only 88g.

General Features
Brand Garmin
Model Geko 201
Recommend use Hiking
Screen resolution 100 x 64 pixels
Battery life Up to 12 hours
Weight 88g
Dimensions (W) 4.8 cm x (D) 2.4 cm x (H) 9.9 cm
Portable or fixed Portable
Additional Features
Receiver 12 channel
Update Rate 1/second
Grids UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon, UPS, Maidenhead
Connectivity Serial
Waypoints 500
Routes 20
Trip Computer TracBack, average speed, maximum speed, trip timer, trip distance, sunrise/sunset times

Garmin GPS III Plus GPS System

October 10, 2008

Garmin is the only brand you can trust when it comes to GPS system. WhetherGarmin GPS III Plus GPS System Garmin GPS III Plus GPS System you are driving through roads or sailing through waves Garmin is always ready to assist you. One just needs to plug this device in to the PC and you can download the required map data. With this unit, you will get the complete details about roads or city street levels or even inland marine descriptions. Yes! It is none other than Garmin GPS III Plus GPS System that is powerful to guide you. The product is designed with latest and demanding features to win your mind. It can also give you worldwide coverage of cities and roads if you are ready to install other software.

Special virtues
No other GPS system can compete with this one because of its high performance feature set. The system is installed with the graphics of U.S city and Highway atlas. Since it is made of tough water proof quality the product is highly durable. The receiver it has is highly brilliant. It is differential-ready phase trac 12 receiver assisting it.

The antenna can be detachable with standard BNC connector. It is built-in base map of major roadways and highway exit information. It is attached with back light too. This GPS need 4 AA batteries to function smoothly and the battery life supported is 36 hours. PC cable is included in the package.

Technical Features
With the 12 channels receiver it will provide you all kinds of data you need in seconds. In cold the acquisition time it takes is 45 seconds and in warm it only takes 15 seconds for acquisition. It updates the data continuously and the updates happen every second. The position accuracy of the system is 49 feet RMS. 0.1 Knots RMS steady state is the velocity accuracy of the product.

The dynamics of Garmin GPS unit is 6 Gs. Water-resistance rating is IPX7 which will protect the unit for 30 minutes at a depth of 3.3 feet. It can operate in 5 to 158 F temperatures which makes it highly different. The product is compatible with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPS corrections.

Power & points

This outstanding system only takes 0.75 watts to function. It displays 500 waypoints according to your needs. Another helpful facility it has is 1900 track log points. It is assisted with track back quality for your comfort. You can find your previous track if you need this feature. It can display 20 routes with 30 way points each.

Display
The display is very clear and accurate with many features. Moving map display is one of the important features of the display. You can view the map in a 2.2 x 1.5 inches screen. Made of high resolution with 100 x 160 pixels, the maps are displayed clearly. 4-level grey scale is the display colour supported by the unit.

Physical details
The width, depth and height of the system are 5, 2.32 and 1.62 inches respectively.  It has a weight of 9 ounces only to complete its size.

Warranty
The company assures you with a 1 year warranty for parts and labour.

Now sailing and driving is adventurous apart from interesting. After the invention of Garmin products like Garmin GPS III Plus Satellite Navigation System these daring things have become people’s favourite hobby because this product makes your life simple and uncomplicated.

General Features
Brand Garmin
Model GPS III Plus
Screen size 2.2 x 1.5 inches
Battery life 36 hours
Weight 9 ounces
Dimensions (L x H x D) cm 5 x 1.62 x 2.32 cm
Warranty 1 year
Additional Features
Track back Yes
Points of interest (POI) No
Compass screen Yes
Water resistant Yes
Accessories
PC cable Yes
Velcro dashboard mount Yes
Carrying case Yes

Garmin GPSMAP 450 GPS System

October 4, 2008

Garmin GPSMAP 450 GPS System Garmin GPSMAP 450 GPS SystemGarmin is now in the market with its brand new product Garmin GPSMAP 450 GPS System. This marine navigation system is a very crucial device for the cruise to be trouble free.

A great deal information: It gives you a clear idea about underwater contours and soundings, bottom structure, wrecks, shoals, beacons, buoys, lead lights, marina entrances, tidal zones, and tide calculations. The powerful dual frequency transducer clearly informs you about fish target and structure whether you are fishing in freshwater or off the cost. It can show sun/moon positions too.

No more unfamiliar areas: With just a few buttons and easy operation this water proof device is user friendly. Unfamiliar areas will change to familiar ones with its easy navigation. The 3D perspective of the map both above and below water line can be viewed. High resolution satellite images and aerial photographs further help you for easy navigation. QVGA display has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels (W x H). The Auto guidance technology allows you to avoid obstacles, shallow water, buoys and other obtrusions. It is also capable of giving audible alarms.

There is a wider possibility of saving 1500 waypoints and 20 colour coded track files. You can even create permanently stored routes over recorded tracks. The SD card slot can accept data cards thus enabling you to add maps. You can add exceptional features to the chartplotter with the optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.

Garmin GPSMAP 450 Sat Nav Unit has a multi angle mounting system. Unit dimensions are (W x H x D) 14.5 x 12.7 x 6.9 cm. It weighs just 590g. Body material of this Garmin GPS unit is made of ABS plastic making it durable in moisture conditions. The accessories provided include protective cover, mounting bracket and power/data cable.

General Features
Brand Garmin
Model GPSMAP 450
Mapping display 3D
Screen size 4"
Weight 592g
Dimensions (L x H x D) cm 14.5 x 12.7 x 6.9 cm
Memory
Expansion Type SD card slot
Additional Features
Sun and moon information Yes
Audible alarms Yes
Garmin sonar compatible Yes
Waterproof Yes
Accessories
Protective cover Yes
Mounting bracket Yes
Power/data cable Yes

Garmin GPSMAP 178C GPS System

October 1, 2008

Garmin GPSMAP 178C GPS System Garmin GPSMAP 178C GPS SystemEnjoy the cruise the way it should be, trouble free and stress free by installing Garmin GPSMAP 178C GPS System.

With 12 channel receiver, it is the most efficient of its kind. It accurately gives information on TracBack, average speed, maximum speed, trip timer, trip distance and sun/moon positions. Thus effective planning is easy. It even tells you about MapSource Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots, featuring fishing areas, boat ramps, marinas, and hazards for hundreds of popular U.S. and Canadian lakes.

It has a built-in marine basemap and also accepts BlueChart offshore marine cartography. Therefore detailed depth contours, inter-tidal zones, wrecks, navaids and many other point of interest can be featured. You can expand its possibilities by adding maps. It can accept Garmin data cards and supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio). It supports acquisition times, 45 sec (cold and 15 sec (warm).

Garmin GPSMAP 178C Marine GPS System utilises See-thru technology which makes fishing an easy and interesting task as it can expose fish hidden under cover. Fish Symbol ID further helps in identifying fish targets. The white line indicated whether it is hard or soft bottom. This highly efficient Garmin GPS system is capable of measuring the depth of underwater objects with the adjustable depth line. It can also show water temperature log and graph.

The built-in 4.5" LCD display has a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels offering an easy-to-read semi-transparent digital read out. In the screen you can see sonar images clearly. The CCFL display illumination and the split-screen zoom are other features of the CSTN screen.

Audible features include proximity alarm, anchor alarm, arrival alarm, off course alarm, Clock Alarm, Fish Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm, Low Battery/Voltage Alarm and Water Temperature Alarm.

This marine GPS system has NMEA 0183 and RTCM SC-104 DGPS as interfaces. The device which is fixed in form factor has the dimensions 16.0 x 12.5 x 7.1 cm (W x H x D) and weighs 24 oz.

General Features
Brand Garmin
Model GPSMAP 178C
Recommended use Marine
Screen size 4.5"
Memory
Weight 24 oz
Dimensions (L x H x D) cm 16.0 x 12.5 x 7.1 cm
Portable or fixed Fixed
Additional Features
Waterproof Yes
Points of interest (POI) Yes
Trip computer Yes
Waypoints 3,000
Audible alarms Yes
Tide tables Yes
Sun and moon information Yes
Water temperature log and graph Yes

Garmin eTrex Legend GPS System

September 28, 2008

Garmin eTrex Legend GPS System Garmin eTrex Legend GPS SystemWith the new GPS system from Garmin your navigation will be much safer and will be easier too. This new model of marine GPS unit has been named as Garmin eTrex Legend GPS System and it supports many unique features. This model has an ergonomic design which makes it look simple as well as attractive. The base map of the unit contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads and coastlines. It will also tell you the fishing hotspots too.

General features
Garmin eTrex Legend is a high quality GPS system that has a receiver of 12 channels. This model includes the map of Europe, which makes your driving easier through this area. The included software with this unit is Garmin Atlantic Highway Basemap. This system helps you to know about the distance, elevation and heading. The included waypoints in this device are 1000. It also has 10 tracks, 2048 track log points and 20 routes in it.

The built in monochrome LCD display gives you the feedback of the function and it has a resolution of 288 x 160 pixels. The screen size of the device is 2.1" (H) x 1.1" (W). Total memory capacity of the unit is 8 MB. This Garmin unit is a waterproof unit and there is no much problem if it accidentally falls in water. Velocity of the unit is 0.1-knot RMS steady state. Position accuracy of the system is less than 3 meters. Interface of the product is RS232 with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPS. The unit has a built in antenna in it that picks up even the weakest signals making navigation much easy for you.

Supported dimensions of the sat nav unit have a height of 11.2cm, a width of 5.1cm and a depth of 3cm. The total weight of the Garmin eTrex Legend Sat Nav Unit System is only 150g and it resembles a mobile phone. Two AA batteries power this model, which has a running time of 18 hours. In the included PC interface you can connect this device to your PC. Accessories included with this GPS system are PC cable, wrist strap and Battery.

General Features
Brand Garmin
Model eTrex Legend
Maps included (Countries) Europe
Screen size 2.1" (H) x 1.1" (W)
Memory
Total Capacity 8MB
Battery life Up to 18 hours
Weight 150g
Dimensions (L x H x D) cm 11.2 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm
Portable or fixed Portable
Warranty 1 year
Additional Features
Trip Computer Trip Computer
Fishing hotspots Yes
Waterproof Yes
Waypoints per route 50
Accessories
Battery Yes
Wrist strap Yes

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