Garmin® Introduces Asian Dedicated Chartplotters
Singapore/ January 4, 2011 - Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, announced its Asian dedicated standalone chartplotter GPSMAP® 580 series by adding a high sensitivity GPS receiver for faster satellite acquisition and an improved digital design for increased map drawing and panning speeds.
Building upon the success of the GPSMAP® 580 series and Garmin’s proven easy-to-use interface, the new Asian dedicated chartplotters in the GPSMAP® 585 and 580 come standard with an internal high-sensitivity GPS receiver that allows for faster acquisition times and superior satellite tracking so that boaters are able to acquire and maintain a GPS fix more easily. In addition, these units boast an improved, high-speed digital design that will increase map drawing and panning speeds, making chart adjustments extremely fast.
Ultra-sharp and easy-to-read, the GPSMAP® 580 series with its brilliant 5-inch WQVGA colour display makes no excuses. GPSMAP® 580 and 585 are preloaded worldwide basemap. With a SD card slot, it’s easy to add additional maps without connecting to a computer. Furthermore, the 580 series, Garmin Asian dedicated chartplotters, not only support English but also support unique Asian languages including Simplified Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia. GPSMAP® 580 and 585 are designed specifically for professional fishermen and comes with the advantages of Garmin’s renowned GPS168/ 178C chartplotters. What’s more, you can now fish with a high quality chartplotter at more affordable cost.
Where applicable, the sounder version, GPSMAP® 585, comes with optional transducer that can clearly illustrate depth contours, fish targets and structures. In addition, this powerful sounder can scan fish, structure or other objects as deep as 1,500 feet. Whether you’re fishing in freshwater or off the coast, you can always find right Garmin transducers of various kinds to suit your needs. The GPSMAP® 580 and 585 are also NMEA 0183 compliant for connectivity with sensors, instruments and future marine offerings.
GPSMAP® 580 series are compatible with the GA™ 30 GPS Antenna. This robust and passive antenna is packaged in a low-profile waterproof housing and provides three easy mounting solutions: pole, surface or under-deck (for the underside of fiberglass decks). It includes surface, pole and under-deck mounting brackets, mounting hardware, antenna cable (32 ft/10 m) and installation instructions.
An optional flush-mount kit is available for each unit for custom installation. For more specifications and availability on each new model, visit id.garmin.com.
About Garmin Corporation
Garmin Corporation, is a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Bluechart, City Navigator, Colorado, Foretrex and Oregon are registered trademarks and Dakota, is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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