Garmin announces release of new Marine Range

by Taline Tateossian on 4 Jul 2007
Garmin, the world leaders in GPS navigation, are proud to announce the release of their revolutionary new marine range. Comprising of a totally redesigned line of chartplotters, sonar, and charting that offers powerful features, state-of-the-art satellite photo-generated cartography, and a sleek user interface and design.

All of Garmin’s new chartplotters, sonar, and combination units come with a completely redesigned user interface that lets boaters intuitively see and select the information they want, while eliminating the clutter they don’t – all with fewer button pushes. All feature a sophisticated and elegant 'flat screen' physical design that complements today’s modern boats.

For even higher resolution photomapping capabilities, Garmin now offers BlueChart g2 Vision technology – conveniently available on a pre-programmed SD card. In addition to high resolution satellite imagery, g2 Vision features true 'mariner’s eye view' above water or a 'fish eye' underwater perspective – both in three dimensions. The g2 Vision data card also enables auto guidance technology on compatible units – searching all the chart attributes to suggest the best navigational course. BlueChart g2 Vision capabilities are only available when the optional card is loaded in a compatible chartplotter.

The new range includes 4' and 5' chartplotters, fishfinders and combination units all featuring crisp, sunlight readable colour displays driven by high speed processors and simple intuitive user interface. All of these chartplotter units now come preloaded with the entire Australia and NZ BlueChart and worldwide basemap. The sounder versions feature powerful dual frequency transducers, UltraScroll, AutoGain, and See-Thru technology for stunning deep water performance.

The power of networking meets the brilliance of great design in the new 8.4' and 12.1' chartplotters from Garmin. With big, bright multifunction displays (MFDs), combined video quality resolution and luminous colour with the latest in sensor and data options serve as your all in one 'nerve centre' for the Garmin Marine Network.

For additional information on Garmin’s new Chartplotters or any other Garmin products please visit our website – www.gme.net.au. Alternatively, contact your local GME/Standard Communications Branch to find your local authorised dealer. http://www.gme.net.au/contacts/index.php