Garmin to launch first SiRFstarIV handhelds : GPSMAP 78 and 62

"When the Garmin Colorado handheld was launched in 2007, followed by
the Oregon in 2008 and the Dakota in 2009, it seemed Garmin was moving
away from its successul GPSMAP series, the 76 and 60 released to much
acclaim in 2006, being the first handhelds with a high-sensitivity
chipset, SiRF's SiRFstarIII. Well they're back !

First up the GPSMAP 78 already visible on Garmin's site that takes
over from the 76 with its IPX7 rating. Next up is the yet announced
GPSMAP 62st visible on the "Bass Pro" website who had leaked the eTrex
H for us in 2007. Of particular interest is the "Incredibly sensitive"
description, which could well mean that they will be the first
handhelds with the SiRFstarIV chipset (already available on the FR110
watch).."

Keith schrieb:
[...]


The product does not exist or is not currently in stock.


:-(

Disappointed

Reinhard

On Sun, 30 May 2010 19:42:55 +0200, Reinhard Zwirner


Yep, it got pulled it seems, that's what they had :

"* Incredibly sensitive and easy to use
* Preloaded Worldwide DEM basemap plus Topo 100K
* Brilliant 65K color TFT display
* Crisp 160x240-pixel resolution
* 1 GB internal usable memory
* Includes a variety of essential outdoor apps, including compass,
altimeter, and wireless
* High-speed USB serial interface
* External GPS output
* MicroSD card slot (card not included)
* Runs 18 hours on two AA batteries (not included)

Incredibly sensitive and easy to use, the Garmin¨ 62s Handheld GPS
Unit features a preloaded Worldwide DEM basemap plus Topo 100K;
brilliant 65K color TFT display; crisp 160x240-pixel resolution; 1 GB
internal usable memory; includes a variety of essential outdoor apps,
including compass, altimeter, and wireless; high-speed USB serial
interface; external GPS output; MicroSD card slot (card not included);
and running 18 hours on two AA batteries (not included).

On 10-05-30 7:02 , Keith wrote:

"Incredibly sensitive" = wildly erroneous positions in the woods.

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On Mon, 31 May 2010 11:19:09 -0400, Alan Browne


hehe..."erroneious" might be a bit strong, but "wandering"
certainly...it will be interesting to see whether SiRFstarIV has more
stability than previous high sensitivity chipsets like SiRFstarIII,
MTK or Cartesio.