is it worth buying for getting to bvasic waypoints on a lake for example lake vermilion in minnesota
739255
Absolutely. There is a free software you can use to transfer way points to the unit as well via USB. I'm currently using it to locate and mark utility manholes.
739256
Very easy to use gets you right to the waypointsI use it for reefs in the gulf
739257
Very easy to use gets you right to the waypoints I use it for reefs in the gulf
1431789
You have to buy the appropriate chart set. The 78SC comes with a Worldwide Basemap but this is not satisfactory for precision navigation. I bought the Garmin Lakes & Rivers chart set for the US. This includes even really minor streams, lakes and rivers. This chart set includes data where rivers (inlets) meet the gulf or other coastal water. If you plan to navigate one of the coastal areas away from inlets, then you need to buy one of the blue water chart sets. You can download a purchased set (but have to physically install a memory card purchased from one of your local vendors) or buy a memory card from Garmin with the chart set already loaded. The download is faster if you are in a hurry.
2135125
Doesn't have detailed contour maps unless you get buy the lake insight map chip which I would strongly recommend. You just buy the chip and put it in the slot
1595389
So is it worth the purchase? I hate to get something that is not going to work. Do you recommend anything. I try to walk when it's nice. I live in Kansas.
725313
yes but the maps are very general area. you need to mark a location as home to backtrack to it. it in not a substitute for a map as it is too general area.
1730707
Absolutely. It doesn't come with an auto map, so you may have to map it or just track down a mapping online.
1149361
Yes and no. Yes, just put batteries in it and you can track your path on the trail, right out of the box. If you are expecting trails to be already marked on the built-in map, no. For that, you'll need to download or purchase additional maps.
1452067
There are so many Garmin options it's mind boggling. The nuvi 350, which I own, comes with North American maps. Looking to buy a gift for my dauughter so I explored a bit. The 200 comes with regional maps, which is basically the continental US. Since we live in Western NY, Canadian maps are useful so you need to go to a model with North America to get that. We traveled to Ireland in the spring but to get maps for Ireland you need to buy an SD card, which goes for over $100 (we left the Garmin home). Also recommend a model that says the street name in addition to 'turn right'. The units can get confused and that is a good 'verification' that you really should turn or exit. Additionally this is helpful because you should be looking at the road and not the Garmin to make sure your going the right way.
1794371
probably not...tho u can contact garmin and ask for sure ... i "think" inland water ways were an additional expense, but, obviously not 100% sure
1527458
They have a list on their website of the lakes that are included but unless it says it's in hd don't bother. I purchased it because they listed my lake and the maps were worse than the built in map. I sent it back.
235360
I haven't used it yet but it does track where you have gone so that you can take the same way back. I bought it for equine trails. The map is not loaded but I found a sight where it's only around 9 bucks. You can fine many different maps there. It's called way points. You set way point & it draws a line from one to the next. You can set as many as you want on your trail. I plan to set one at every trail head. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/maps/on-the-trail-maps/c452-c456-p1.html
173395
I don't recommend this model personally. It can't find the ways . when you drive on highway it will automatic sent you to some rural ways. and specially when you miss the way this gps pointed out on highway , the navigation will force you turn right or turn left which in real world is a straight line . piss you off uh? further more when you typed in the address from business card , the machine would jump in different name automatic ,and if you turn in researching mode .it will really reseaching .........and reseaching...........till you give up. if you wanna buy ,remember using google map first, try to write down some important addresses, and then use the nivigation .DO NOT RECOMMEND TO UNKNOWN PLACE BY USING THIS ONE.
2135240
Yes, but I would recommend the Navionocs plus, a little more money, but you can download the lakes you fish.
1933825
No but you can purchase map upgrades ONE TIME from Garmin that are good for the life of the Unit. It does come with lifetime traffic though.
156908
Yes. But some are together. (Bahamas is one) The map is pretty good overall you should definitely get it!
1795258
Yes. They have a Trip Planner app. You add way points as desired and it will route you via those points. I added planed rest and picnic stops and got est. of arrival time for the leg I was on as well as miles to go. I also got the program "Trip & Waypoint Manager" after I left on my last trip. You install on you computer, plan your tip and then transfer info to GPS unit. Unfortunately my parents have borrowed the unit so I cannot test how well this will work. My first impression is that the program is not that great but I really can't say until I get my GPS back. Craig
443890
No, and I am considering purchasing a new GPS unit that does include lifetime map updates. It won't cost much more than buying new maps for this one. most directions are fine, but there are some changes since 2010 when I bought it and I would update if I could.