Garmin, GPS in the Philippines
 

Garmin 62s
 
 
PHP 26,999  

The newly designed GPSMAP 62s handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter and supports Custom Maps, BirdsEye™ Satellite imagery (subscription required) and photo navigation. Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62s employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek new design and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds.

The unit highlights are:

  •  microSD slot and substantial internal memory
  •  rugged, IPX7 waterproof case
  •  high-sensitivity receiver
  •  3-axis, tilt-compensated electronic compass
  •  barometric altimeter
  •  paperless geocaching
  •  USB, serial and external antenna connectors
  •  improved 160 x 240 pixels 65,000-colour screen

Take It With You
GPSMAP 62s comes with built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief, so you can navigate anywhere with ease.

Go Beyond Navigation
GPSMAP 62s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Share Wirelessly
With GPSMAP 62s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users. So now your friends can also enjoy your favorite hike or cache — simply press “send” to transfer your information to similar units, and let the games begin.

Get Connected
You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect™. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google™ Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter® and Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

Find Fun
GPSMAP 62s supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. GPSMAP 62s stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 62s is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Plan Your Next Trip
Take charge of your next adventure with BaseCamp™, software that lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks. This free trip-planning software even allows you to create Garmin Adventures that you can share with friends, family or fellow explorers. BaseCamp displays topographic map data in 2-D or 3-D on your computer screen, including contour lines and elevation profiles. It also can transfer an unlimited amount of satellite images to your device when paired with a BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription.

Garmin 62s: Simple navigation at an affordable price

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 160 x 240 pixels
Display type: transflective, 65-K color TFT
Weight: 9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life: 20 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: no
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: 1.7 GB
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card
(not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 2000
Routes: 200
Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Features
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass:
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
Touchscreen:
no
Barometric altimeter:
yes
Camera:
no
Geocaching-friendly:
yes (paperless)
Custom maps compatible
yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):
yes
Outdoor GPS games:
no
Hunt/fish calendar:
yes
Sun and moon information:
yes
Tide tables:
yes
Area calculation:
yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):
yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):
yes
Picture viewer:
no
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data):
yes
 


 What is GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS. read more.
 Warranty

All units are covered with one year manufacturer's warranty and loaded with your choice of USA, Hongkong, Singapore, Middle East or other available country map of your choice. Plus! FREE Philippine Map in cooperation with of JKLInc.

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