Garmins new line up 2013

[kitty_cat]

Gone Fishin': Introducing Garmin's New Line of Standalone Chartplotter and Fishfinder Combo Units for 2013

November 12, 2012 - posted in On the Water,


Today, we're happy to introduce two new series to our marine portfolio: the new GPSMAP 500 and 700 series chartplotter combo units and the echoMAP 50s and 70s, our newest combination fishfinder and chartplotter. With a sleek new design, vibrant touchscreen and unsurpassed positioning technology, these brand new models offer boaters and anglers the features they demand.
Both the GPSMAP and echoMAP offer models with a 5-inch VGA display and with 7-inch pinch-to-zoom WVGA touchscreen. In addition to our new, refreshed user interface, both series have exclusive flat mounting capability that will give your helm a sleek, streamlined look.

We've also integrated our industry-leading high-sensitivity 10Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver. With this hardware on-board, your positioning and heading are refreshed ten times per second, providing significantly smoother on-screen navigation. This GPS receiver dramatically improves the ability to mark and navigate to any one of 5000 user-created waypoints and also allows for vessel movement to be crisp and fluid on screen. Although the water may be choppy, navigation won’t be.
On the new GPSMAP units, we are offering a new ‘xs’ series. We have not only included the newly redesigned, highly acclaimed HD-ID sonar technology into the units but we've also included built-in Spread-Spectrum CHIRP sonar capability. When used with a compatible CHIRP transducer, the combo units can display crystal-clear sonar images to help find the next hidden fishing spot, ship wreckage or diving location. With Garmin’s Spread-Spectrum technology, not only will you see target separation and resolution at extraordinary depths, but you will also be able to dial into specific frequencies to target certain species of sport fish. Bottom contours are also more visible and signal noise can be suppressed at greater depths to provide a more timely interpretation of what’s below for safer navigation and better fishing.
With our new echoMAP series, we are including a dual-beam transducer that transmits a 77/200 kHz signal, perfect for inland and freshwater fishing. With clear target separation and ease of visibility at both day and night, the echoMAP truly allows for an all-around fishing experience. This series will allow your focus to be on catching fish and not their location on the screen.
Models pictured, from top: GPSMAP 741xs, GPSMAP 527xs, echoMAP 70s, and echoMAP 50s.
For more information regarding the new GPSMAP and echoMAP lines, features, pricing and availability, please visit www.garmin.com/combos.

[kitty_cat]

wifi and fusion intergration on some models as well -

pinch screen like iphone is cool

wayne

[Aussie123]

They look awesome Wayne.
Any idea on a release date.

[Linedropper]

A couple of them have chirp too.

Hopefully there will be a 600W chirp transducer for those of us with smaller boats that cant swing a 1Kw transducer off the back easily (or without it trying to turn the boat to starboard the whole time ).

[kitty_cat]

release will be miami boat show in feb expect stock april in aust

-definatly 600wt chirp transducer going to be available
-ipad app with wifi
-fusion stereo controls on the head units even on the 5inch model ( this will be availble with older units as well from the 750 and up via a software upgrade)
-10hz gps will be awsome for the radar overlay on the 7 series

i will get some pics of the new surface mounting for the 7 series now will sit completely flush with dash

with the new product you can expect to see some awsome deals on current stock for xmas cheap 750s and 551s

[Linedropper]

release will be miami boat show in feb expect stock april in aust

-definatly 600wt chirp transducer going to be available

This is great news. Looking forward to more details.

[Jerk n Wined]

Very slick and modern design. Needed to be done. I hope there doing this to the larger models as well, maybe looking for a complete package soon and the new model would be a lot more modern in the new boat.

[Tangles]

Wayne, any idea on any software upgrades to the 750s colour sonar palette like they did with the higher models?

[juggernaut]

with the new product you can expect to see some awsome deals on current stock for xmas cheap 750s and 551s

Already down to $1249 at whitworths for 750s

[kitty_cat]

sorry mate i dont think color palettes at this stage are on the near future due to all efforts being used for new models - in saying that if new models have more colors i am sure that a software upgrade shouldnt be out of the question.

[fishing111]

The below statement says the new models are refreshed 10 times per second, so just wondering at what rate the 750 on sale at the moment refreshes at for a comparison between new and old models. Searched the manual with only reference that i could find relating to refreshing was in regard to radar.



We've also integrated our industry-leading high-sensitivity 10Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver. With this hardware on-board, your positioning and heading are refreshed ten times per second, providing significantly smoother on-screen navigation.

[Bill_Corten]

Wayne

Chirp has been pretty outstanding to date. Very keen to see how well the 600w unit performs up against the 1kW. Exciting news as it has serious potential to turn the industry on its head!!!!!!

Cheers
Bill

[kitty_cat]

hey fishing 111 the curent rate is approx 1 time per second with a 1 hz reciever , i will testing hopfully tommorow if weather plays the game , the biggest diference i am hoping to see is in the approaching waypoint to start a drift line .

[Tangles]

Hey Wayne,

will that GPS 700 be the same size as the 750s? and just slot right in? might be time for an upgrade next year, wonder what price they will go for with chirps

[copie]

Hey Wayne good luck with the new product and will keep my eye on any posts that go up, but have to say I am very happy with my 750.

Mark