Global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin, is delighted to announce the launch of the GPSMAP 620 – an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator with worldwide basemap and shaded relief.
Clive Taylor, Director of Product for Garmin, said: “Blending the best aspects of our popular portable marine units with the intuitive user interface of our flagship line of in-car nüvi sat-navs, the GPSMAP 600 series is the perfect tool in the boat and on the road.”
Portable and powerful, the GPSMAP 620 supports optional street map and marine chart data through an SD card slot. It also features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and boasts an intuitive, waterproof (IPX7) super-bright 5.2” WVGA touchscreen display (800 x 480 pixels) which reacts as users tap or drag through intuitive menus and options.
With optional SD card BlueChart g2 Vision™ technology, the GPSMAP 620 provides a true 3-D “mariner’s eye view,” for a navigation perspective above the waterline, and a “fish eye view” for an underwater 3D bathymetric contour perspective.
When placed in its marine mount, the GPSMAP 620 will automatically start up in marine mode, presenting chart features such as shaded depth contours, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and more.
Marine enthusiasts will also benefit from the auto guidance technology the g2 Vision data card enables, which suggests the best navigational route. In addition, photo references give detailed aerial views of points of interest (POI) such as ports, marinas, waterways and landmarks.
When you are ready to pack up and hit the road, the GPSMAP 620 effortlessly snaps off its marine mount and, when placed in the car mount, quickly becomes a robust automotive navigator. Full UK and European mapping is available.
On the road, this device gives voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions. When planning a route, you can search for a local bait shop or restaurant and the GPSMAP will lead the way. With the GPSMAP 620, you can also create custom POIs and set up proximity alerts for the ultimate in driver awareness.
Recommended Retail Price:
Garmin GPSMAP 620 - £699.99 inc VAT (€799 including tax)
For more information and availability, visit www.garmin.co.uk