Garmin Introduces New Chartplotters, Adding High Sensitivity, Faster Processors to Affordable Marine Navigation
Garmin International Inc. today announced that it has refreshed its GPSMAP 400 and 500 series by adding a high sensitivity GPS receiver for faster satellite acquisition, an improved digital design for increased map drawing and panning speeds, and NMEA 2000 connectivity for plug-and-play system integration. Building upon the success of the GPSMAP 400 and 500 series and Garmin’s proven easy-to-use interface, the new chartplotters in the GPSMAP 5×6, 5×1 and 4×1 series come standard with an internal high-sensitivity GPS receiver that allows for faster acquisition times and superior satellite tracking so that boaters are able to acquire and maintain a GPS fix more easily. In addition, these units boast an improved, high-speed digital design that will increase map drawing and panning speeds, making chart adjustments extremely fast. Many of the new models in this series are also NMEA 2000 certified, and can interface with Garmin’s full lineup of NMEA 2000 marine sensors and autopilots, and other third-party sensors.
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