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Garmin GPSMAP 531S Combo - Includes dual beam transducer
Features a large ultra-bright 5" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their opsition on the water. They are ready to go with built-in cartography for inland U.S. waters (over 14,000 lakes) and Garmin's proven easy-to-use interface designed to help you navigate the waters with ease.
Features and Specifications:
Features a large ultra-bright 5" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their opsition on the water. They are ready to go with built-in cartography for inland U.S. waters (over 14,000 lakes) and Garmin's proven easy-to-use interface designed to help you navigate the waters with ease.
Features and Specifications:
- Large, ultra-bright 5" diagonal QVGA display, 234 x 320 pixels - over 800 nits of brightness
- Preloaded with charts for over 14,000 U.S. lakes and navigable rivers
- Compatible with GXM 51 for XM Satellite Radio and XM WX Satellite Weather
- Built-in high-sensitivity GPS receiver
- High-speed processor for fast screen redraws and smooth panning
- Two NMEA 0183 I/O ports
- Streamlined user interface makes it simple to select modes and features
- Single SD memory card slot for BlueChart g2 Vision cards, as well as saving waypoints, routes and tracks to an SD card
- Optional BlueChart g2 Vision cards provide marine chart detail and enhanced navigation features like Auto Guidance, satellite imagery, 3-D Mariner's Eye View and 3-D Fish Eye View
- Backlit keypad for easy operation in low light conditions
- Unit dimensions: 5.9"H x6.4"W x 2.9"D
- Power output: 400 watts (RMS) 3200 watts (peak to peak), dual beam
- Depth: 900 feet/300 meters (dual beam)
- Dual beam transducer - 80 kHz (45 degrees), 200 kHz (14 degrees) for maximum freshwater performance
- Patented transom/trolling mount transducer
- UltraScroll high rep rate sonar provides lightning-fast screen updates
- AutoGain technology enhances target visibility
- See-Thru technology shows weak and strong returns simultaneously
- Water temperature log graphically records water temp data
- A-scope
- Round flasher display mode
- Whiteline
- Adjustable depth line helps gauge desired fishing levels and bottom clearance
- Split zoom display offers a closer look at fish targets and bottom structure
- 2X, 4X, and bottomlock zoom
- Adjustable keel offset
- Alarms for fish size, shallow water, deep water, and low battery
[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Exceptional product, great value.
By Backwater Eddy
from Moorhead MN USA on 2/19/2010
from Moorhead MN USA on 2/19/2010
Pros:
Garmin service is great, Intuitive, User friendly
Cons:
None so far
Best Uses:
Freshwater use, Lakes and Rivers
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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