New: Garmin GPSMAP376C - Hints of things to come?
Garmin introduced yet another GPS receiver today, after a rocking week last week where they introduced 6 other devices. This is not exactly a low end, plain old consumer targeted device though, but could signal a direction of things to come for new Garmin models. The great new feature that is available on the GPSMap 376c is the ability to overlay weather on top of your map, and position. This feature allows you to see where storms are in relation to you in real time and make plans accordingly. This would have been a wonder the other day when I got caught in a thunderstorm with my Vista C out on a 70 mile bike ride. Can they get that technology in a handheld?
"The addition of XM WX Satellite Weather provides another dimension of situational awareness and safety to our popular line of multi-purpose GPS navigators," said Gary Kelley, Garmins director of marketing. "Whether they're navigating open waters or the open road, the GPSMAP 376C offers the most detailed and up-to-date weather information available - to help users make informed navigational decisions."
The GPSMAP 376c is a large screen portable GPS unit that integrates XM WX Satellite weather capability into the unit which allows it to deliver and XM radio service from the same device. to enable this feature, teh unit uses a pretty heafty antenna, The unit is said to be for land and sea, but its capabilities have it sitting squarely in the marine camp - it can receive sonar data. It's powered by either 12v or 110v wall outlet, and is 5.7 inches W x 3.2 inches H x 1.9 inches D with a 3.8 inch diagonal screen. It's available for a street price of $999. Read more at the garmin website
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Posted by Scott Martin at July 19, 2005 8:12 PM
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