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GPSMAP® 79sc Handheld GPS by Garmin | Electronics & Navigation at West Marine
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Users say:
This Garmin handheld GPS is a great choice for boaters, as it is accurate and fast, with all the features of a larger device. However, it does not come with the BlueChart maps as advertised, and the menu is complicated. Despite this, it is still a great device and many users are satisfied with it.
The GPSMAP® 79sc Handheld GPS by Garmin is a rugged, floating and water-resistant handheld device with high-resolution color display that provides reliable tracking around the world. It has increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities. With built-in BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and compass it's perfect for a…
The GPSMAP® 79sc Handheld GPS by Garmin is a rugged, floating and water-resistant handheld device with high-resolution color display that provides reliable tracking around the world. It has increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities. With built-in BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and compass it's perfect for any adventure seeker.
Review summary
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This Garmin handheld GPS is a great choice for boaters, as it is accurate and fast, with all the features of a larger device. However, it does not come with the BlueChart maps as advertised, and the menu is complicated. Despite this, it is still a great device and many users are satisfied with it.
Pros
- Accurate and fast
- Good handheld GPS
- Smooth design
- Compatible with older charts
Cons
- Lacks marine maps
- Complicated menu
- Rubber body becomes sticky
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Description
The GPSMAP® 79sc Handheld GPS by Garmin is a rugged, floating and water-resistant handheld device with high-resolution color display that provides reliable tracking around the world. It has increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities. With built-in BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and compass it's perfect for any adventure seeker.
Specifications
| Waypoints | 10, 000 waypoints |
| Memory | 10, 000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities |
| Sensors | 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass |
| Maps | BlueChart g3 coastal charts |
| Model | GPSMAP 79sc |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Storage | Increased memory |
| Features | Rugged, floating, water-resistant |
| Water Resistance | Water-resistant |
| Display | sunlight-readable, high-resolution color display |
| Routes | 250 routes |
| Map Coverage | Coastal |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS satellite constellations, built-in compass |
| on | Handheld |
| Resolution | High-resolution |
| Type | Marine GPS handheld |
| Sturdiness | Rugged, water-resistant |
| Maps Included | Yes |