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     Garmin GPSMAP 78s Model: 010-00864-01
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     Garmin GPSMAP 78 Model: 010-00864-00
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     Garmin GPSMAP 78sc Model: 010-00864-02
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Ships with: GPSMAP 78s, 10.5 inch Lanyard, USB PC Interface Cable, Quick Start Manual
| Ships with: GPSMAP 78, 10.5 inch Lanyard, USB PC Interface Cable, Quick Start Manual
| Ships with: GPSMAP 78sc, 10.5 inch Lanyard, USB PC Interface Cable, Quick Start Manual
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$339.95
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| 1 | Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 2.6in x 6.0in x 1.2in (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm) | 2.6in x 6.0in x 1.2in (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm) | 2.6in x 6.0in x 1.2in (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm) | |
| 2 | Display size, WxH: | 1.6in x 2.2in (4.1 x 5.6 cm); 2.6in diag (6.6 cm) | 1.6in x 2.2in (4.1 x 5.6 cm); 2.6in diag (6.6 cm) | 1.6in x 2.2in (4.1 x 5.6 cm); 2.6in diag (6.6 cm) | |
| 3 | Display resolution, WxH: | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels | |
| 4 | Display type: | transflective, 65-K color TFT | transflective, 65-K color TFT | transflective, 65-K color TFT | |
| 5 | Weight: | 7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries | 7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries | 7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries | |
| 6 | Battery: | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended | |
| 7 | Battery life: | 20 hours | 20 hours | 20 hours | |
| 8 | Waterproof: |  (IPX7) |  (IPX7) |  (IPX7) | |
| 9 | GPS-enabled: | 
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| 11 | High-sensitivity receiver: | 
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| 12 | PC interface: | USB | USB | USB | |
| 13 | RoHS version available: | 
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| 15 | Map coverage area: | North America | North America | North America | |
| 16 | Ability to add maps: | 
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| 17 | Street Map Compatible: | 
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| 18 | Topographic Map Compatible: | 
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| 19 | Marine Software Compatible: | 
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| 20 | Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: | 
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| 21 | Built-in memory: | 1.7 GB | 1.7 GB | 1.7 GB | |
| 22 | Accepts data cards: | microSD data card | microSD data card | microSD data card | |
| 23 | Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | |
| 24 | Additional: | High Speed USB | | High Speed USB; Preloaded Coastal Maps | |
| 25 | Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): | 
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| 26 | Custom Maps Compatible | 
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| 27 | Routes: | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
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| 29 | Speaker Location: | Internal Buzzer | Internal Buzzer | Internal Buzzer | |
| 30 | Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): | 
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| 31 | Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): | 
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| 32 | Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | 
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| 33 | Antenna Type: | Internal | Internal | Internal | |
| 34 | External Antenna Jack: | MCX | MCX | MCX | |
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| 35 | Track log: | 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks | 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks | 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks | |
| 36 | Electronic compass: |  (3-axis) | |  (3-axis) | |
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| 45 | Portable | 
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| 47 | NMEA input/output |  (NMEA 0183) |  (NMEA 0183) |  (NMEA 0183) | |