Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver
Digital camera Review: Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver
Summary: 5 Stars
Much better than I expected...I wish I had it 2 months earlier. The mapping details are excellent...it has street maps & coastal charts. The screen size, coloring & resolution makes it quick & easy to read at a glance. It is user friendly. It is much more than a GPS. You can inter-phase it, use it as a depth finder & you can get satellite reception and use it as an XM radio. It features the U.S. marine detail map utilizing BlueChart g2 technololgy. Accepts data cards for additional map detail, points of interest & marine aerial photo reference. Comes preloaded with City Navigator North America NT covering the U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico.Digital camera Review: Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver
Summary: 5 Stars
Worked great with wonderful definition and visuals--there were even tracks for entering difficult harbors. One thing to note, the marine charts for the Canadian shore of Lake Superior (the chip) are a bit off. The US charts for the GPS are perfect. The Garmin makes navigating so much easier. Would not want to sai without it.Digital camera Review: Garmin chartplotter plus
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product, has lots of add on capabilities. I use it in my boat, with it connected to my 400c fish finder. In my truck as well when traveling. The wife likes it to find restaraunts. Read the directions well or keep the manual with you. It does so many things that it can be frustrating trying to remember how to navigate through the programs. But once you get familiar with it, its amazing just how much it does for you. Great multipurpose product.Digital camera Review: Good unit but.....
Summary: 3 Stars
Good GPS unit but..... I move it between my boats and truck. I have the XM Ant with Weather option. Big aid in avoiding Gulf thunderstorms. Power plug difficult to insert and remove. Plug broke after 3-4 times. Garmin customer service very difficult to work with, after several phone calls, emails, they finally sent me the wrong cord as a replacement. Battery failed after 11 months....forget trying to get Garmin to replace that.Digital camera Review: Great All Purpose GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my 4th Garmin, best yet. I use it in my car, motorhome with roof antenna, motorcycle, and Chesapeake Bay boat. I still use an older, smaller GPS V on my mountain bicycle. Quick road nav calculations, great routing, easy to use, great visibility even in in the sun outside. Many nice features that my older GPS's lack. The XM weather feature is more costly than I want to pay, so I don't use that feature, might sign on for offshore use only. The 478 much easier to use than a friends Tomtom, or in dash Mercedes or Lexis units. I returned it under warrantee for a charging problem, Garmin gave great service, they sent a new battery that did not solve the problem, and then replaced the unit both times quickly, & with minimal hassle. I'd buy another if needed. Might even get a spare.