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Brand: Garmin
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These sleek 440-series Garmin plotters pack a lot of value into their space-saving formats. They feature ultra-bright 4" QVGA displays and come ready to launch right out of the box with built-in cartography, new worldwide satellite imagery and a new streamlined user interface. The 440-series is preloaded with highly-detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States - including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This data provides detailed coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and tide and current information. The powerful built-in analog sounder found in the 440s and 440sx can scan as deep as 1500' (in dual frequency mode) and features UltraScroll for high-speed screen updates. The 440s and 440sx also offer split-screen viewing of map and sounder data for easy, continuous reference. The 440x and 440sx come with the GXM 31 Smart Antenna. With a subscription to XM Satellite Weather, the 440x and 440sx can provide continuously-delivered weather on the unit's high-resolution sunlight-readable display. Vital weather data, such as NEXRAD radar, forecasts, and current conditions is graphically displayed directly on the chart - so you can spend more time enjoying the water and less time worrying about the weather. Plug in optional BlueChart g2 Vision cards to add true 3D-view detailed mapping capabilities (both above and below the waterline), plus helpful auto guidance, high-resolution photomapping detail, and "real picture" aerial photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigation landmarks and other points of interest.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Primary use:
Personal(3)
Pros:
Compact(3), Easy to read(3)
 
great machine
By Papa from Bahamas on 7/23/2008
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Boating
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPS Map 440 GPS Chartplotter:

Very dependable and easy to use

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
G2 Vision untouchable
By Marty from Spring Lake, Michigan on 3/8/2008
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, No external antenna to mt, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Boating
Describe Yourself:
22 year great lakes boate
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPS Map 440 GPS Chartplotter:

I use this unit on my 26 foot four winns, on lake michigan. It is an excellent unit for the money, and I don't believe anyone can touch Garmin's G2vision technology, especially at this price point.

[2 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't rely on it
By Captain PuggyVerified Reviewer from Elizabeth City NC on 9/5/2007
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Simple Controls
Cons:
Inaccurate, Not Portable
Best Uses:
Recreation Only
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPS Map 440 GPS Chartplotter:

Everything was fine until I looked into the update policies at Garmin.

They get you to upgrade and buy new bluechart chips, on which almost nothing has changed. Some US areas may not have been updated with shoals/wrecks/hazards for several years. I used to update digital charts for a competitor company with Notices to Mariners every month.

When I was concerned and mentioned that to the Garmin support person, he said, "well, this is just for recreation, you shouldn't rely on it"

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
the right one
By little larry from west islip n.y. on 7/20/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality, Very user friendly
Cons:
Good price
Best Uses:
Navigating at night, Pinpoint fishing spots, Wreck fishing
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPS Map 440 GPS Chartplotter:

the garmin unit is perfect.very easy to use and perfect for the beginner.i was very impressd with unit.simply install the g2 vision chip to unlock the full potential of the unit.i simply love it!!!!

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
it's just right
By WillB.Reel'inVerified Reviewer from Burlington NC on 7/8/2007
Pros:
Good Value
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPS Map 440 GPS Chartplotter:

I had purchased a Garmin handheld but was ready to move up to a mounted unit. space is limited and this unit is just right for the info i need and the space it needs to operate in. The included basemap, and features are really sweet.

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