After being the very first manufacturer of fully tactile devices (without any keyboard), the American manufacturer of electronic equipment Garmin launches for this season 2 ranges of devices:
The GPSMAP 722/922 have a 7" and 9" touch screen respectively and only the touch screen (smaller and cheaper).
The GPSMAP 1022/1222 has a 10" and 12" display respectively. The latter features a new keypad with a multifunction rotary knob.
These 2 new series of GPSMAP are available in a plotter only version (map reader) or in a combined version with an integrated sounder module.
GPSMAP 722 and 922: touchscreen only
This range is composed of card readers and GPS handsets equipped with 9'' or 12'' touch screens. These models incorporate a 10Hz GPS/GLONASS antenna for refreshing heading and position data up to 10 times per second. They feature wireless connectivity to take full advantage of Garmin mobile applications. Compatible with the Garmin Network, these devices allow you to share map, depth sounder, radar or IP camera data with all displays connected to the network. In addition, they are NMEA 0183/2000 compatible and can be connected to any on-board equipment: autopilot, VHF, windvane, sounder module, radar...
GPSMAP 1022 and 1222: the return of the keypad
The GPSMAP 1022 (10" screen) and GPSMAP 1222 (12" screen) offer a button interface. These models feature a large, anti-glare display with a keyboard and multifunction rotary knob in addition to dedicated buttons for easy setup and navigation. Even when the sea is rough, access to the menus remains easy. These units also include four user-programmable quick access keys for instant access to the most frequently used features.
A sounder in the XS version
The 722xs and 922xs GPSMAP handsets are equipped with a traditional 1 kW CHIRP fishfinder in addition to a traditional CHIRP unit and are compatible with ClearVü CHIRP (transducer sold separately), which provides a near-photographic representation of everything under the boat.
These units are compatible with Panoptix fishfinder technology as well as Garmin's GSD/GCV fishfinder modules (sold separately).
Blue Chart g2 cartography
The four new GPSMAPs are compatible with BlueChart g2 Vision HD maps featuring Auto-Guiding, 3D perspective and satellite imagery.
Advanced features for sailing and fishing
Both series also have SailAssist features specifically designed to meet the needs of sailboat skippers. These sailing features include the display of laylines, the rosette with simultaneous display of real and apparent wind, tide and current forecasts, customizable data fields and a help page for regatta start (time remaining, distance to the line...).
All new models support ANT technology for data transfer to the Quatix 3 marine watch, Garmin Nautix connected bezels, gWind Wireless 2 wireless probe, GNX Wind display and wireless remote controls. They all incorporate Quickdraw Contours software, a new free and easy-to-use feature to instantly create custom bathymetric charts with curves displayed every 30 cm.
The GPSMAP 722/722xs and GPSMAP 922/922xs are sold at recommended retail prices between 1099 euros and 1599 euros.
The GPSMAP 1022/1022xs and GPSMAP 1222/1222xsv are sold at recommended retail prices ranging from 2399 to 3499 euros.
