GARMIN Gpsmap 278

Contents of the Package

Features

On land or water, GPSMAP 278 comes preloaded with detailed street maps, plus directions to millions of points of interest throughout Europe. For use on your boat, optional BlueChart® g2 data cards transform the GPSMAP 278 into a finely detailed color chartplotter featuring the latest and best in marine cartography.

On the Land
When you're ready to drive home, take your 278 out of its marine mount and pop it into the automotive mount in your vehicle. Then press one button, and your 278 is ready to navigate you on the roads, with turn by turn directions and voice prompts that take you straight to your destination. The 278 is preloaded with detailed European City Navigator® NT street maps, including Eastern Europe and contains millions of points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, marinas, attractions and more.

Specifications

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  5.7" x 3.2" x 1.9" (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  3.0" x 2.2" (7.6 x 5.6 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  480 x 340 pixels 
Display type:  256-color TFT 
Weight:  13.6 oz (385 g) 
Battery:  rechargeable internal lithium-ion 
Battery life:  up to 15 hours 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Antenna:  detachable 
NMEA input/output:  NMEA 0183 
RoHS version available:  no

Maps & Memory:
Basemap:  yes 
Preloaded maps:  yes 
Ability to add maps:  yes 
Built-in memory:  none (cannot load maps to internal memory) 
Accepts data cards:  Garmin data cards 
Waypoints/favorites/locations:  3,000 
Routes:  50 
Track log:  10,000 points; 20 saved tracks 

Features:
Garmin radar compatible:  no 
Garmin sonar compatible:  yes 
CANet® compatible:  no 
Garmin Marine Network™ compatible:  no 
Touchscreen:  no 
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position):  no 
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio):  yes 
Audible alarms:  yes 
Tide tables:  yes 
Hunt/fish calendar:  yes 
Sun and moon information:  yes 
3-D map view:  no 
Auto Guidance:  no 
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):  yes 
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible:  yes 
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):  yes (12v/speaker) 
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):  no 
Remote control:  no 
Headphone jack/audio line-out:  yes 
Audio/video input/output:  no 
Portable:  yes 
Automotive/motorcycle-friendly:  yes 

BlueChart g2 on Datacard
Discontinued

BlueChart on Garmin Datacard
BlueChart packed with detailed offshore marine maps for a great day on the water. Maps are conveniently recorded on a Garmin Datacard for the easy computer-free installation. Compatible with GPSMAP series 276-478, 3000 and other chartplotters with a Datacard slot.

Garmin Extras
Additional maps and software

nuMaps Updates
nüMaps Lifetime is a 1-time purchase that lets you download the most up-to-date map information on streets, highways and points of interest as soon as new content is available — for the lifetime of your Garmin device. Also available 1-time updates to replace your device’s maps with the most recent map information available at the time of purchase