Andy Rogers
Member II
Anyone heard of the new "BlueChart" technology that Garmin has just released. I've been interested in getting a mapping GPS that's small enough to mount at the helm, waterproof, and portable. I initally looked at the GPSMAP 175 and passed but the new 176C looks really interesting, especially with this new BlueChart that combines the best of Raster and Vector charts.
The 176C is at http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap176C/
The new charting can be seen at http://www2.garmin.com/cartography/bluechart/
These are some shots of what the screens look like (at least on a high end display.) I'm not sure if the software supports both north up and course up options like a true vector chart would.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Andy
The 176C is at http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap176C/
The new charting can be seen at http://www2.garmin.com/cartography/bluechart/
These are some shots of what the screens look like (at least on a high end display.) I'm not sure if the software supports both north up and course up options like a true vector chart would.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Andy