Garmin GPSmap 478 Review

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The Garmin GPSmap 478 is an easy to use, portable GPS system that comes preloaded and ready to use. It can help you navigate on land and water and features detailed maps of all of North America, including waterways. It includes a marine mount as well as an automotive mount and has a protective cover. Best of all, you do not have to worry about programming the Garmin GPSmap 478 as it comes already preloaded. Once you get this device you can go right to your car or boat and you are ready to go.

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When you are traveling, by land or water, it is imperative that you know distance as well as where you need to go. One of the best aspects of the Garmin GPSmap 478 is that it works on both land and sea. It also features technology that will allow you to get both weather as well as sonar information. There are no downloads necessary when you are using the Garmin GPSmap 478, you can just take the unit out of the box and mount it in your boat or car. You will be able to pull up maps of the streets near your home as well as distant waterways, including those around Hawaii and Alaska. All US marine charts are included in the unit and are pre-loaded for your convenience.

The G2 mapping technology offered by Garmin GPSmap 478 allows for a smoother presentation of the maps on the screen. When you are taking a road trip, you will find all detailed street maps for North America as well as voice guidance that will tell you how to get where you are going. This comes in handy as you do not have to take your eyes off of the road when you are traveling. You can just let the voice guide tell you the way. In addition to maps, the Garmin GPSmap 478 also features hotels, restaurants, marinas and other points of interest. There are over six million points of interest in this system so you can easily find a hotel or a restaurant when you are traveling.

Whether you are sailing or on the road, it is important to keep abreast of the weather. You can get the real time weather displayed right on the screen as it will be displayed in high resolution color. If you are on a boat or on land, it is important to know the weather. In a boat, however, this feature of the Garmin GPSmap 478 can be a lifesaver.

If you are fishing, you can also get sonar capabilities with the Garmin GPSmap 478. A remote sounder module adds on to the unit to let you know what is going on in the sea. This is an ideal feature for anyone who fishes.

Whether you plan on going by water or car, the Garmin GPSmap 478 can get you there and even let you know about your surroundings once you are there.

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