Garmin GPSMAP 640

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and performance. The memory and usability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the value for money.

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value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPSMAP 640 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Garmin GPSMAP 640

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of the Garmin GPSMAP 640 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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value for money

58% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Excellent Selection

 

Easy to use. I like the touch screen feature. I use it as a supplement to my primary Chartplotter. It has many features and is very reliable.

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A little expensive, but nice flexibility

 

The Garmin GPSMAP 640 is a flexible device that allows me to have a GPS on board my boat while also being available for car usage. Although we have GPSs in both our cars now, we plan to use the 640 when traveling with a rental car. We are even planning...

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Bad software

 

I work as an Amazon river pilot and, therefore I only use the GPS in the marine mode and as a navigation aid in piloting. I have been using for a long time for that purpose the Garmin 276. This GPS is very good but does not have a high sensitivity...

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Ease of use.

 

I have been boating on and off for several years. I decided to purchase a boat for the family. Having 2 small children I decided to err in the side of caution and purchase a GPS/Chart Plotter. I found in using many units this one has alot to offer with...

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great unit for a runabout

 

I picked up this unit for a 23 foot boat, because I wanted something portable.

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great unit for a runabout

 

I picked up this unit for a 23 foot boat, because I wanted something portable. I read all the negative reviews, and wondered what the reason could be. Should I purchase an older portable Garmin unit? After all, the 276c gets a lot of praise. After...

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The 640 is not a good chart plotter

 

Garmin GPSMAP 640 Waterproof Car/Marine GPS and Chartplotter. It misses too many normal options, in navigating and still has an enormous bug in the "Velocity Made Good" showing. It is a new instrument but lacks nmea2000 connection ,just nmea183. That...

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Upset

 

I bought the GPSMAP40 for my 24" sail boat. First disappointment is the battery life. Even in low brightness (<30%) it holds 5 hrs max when it was sold for 9. The good point is that we can configure alarms (drifting on anchor ...) but there is no...

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Upset

 

I bought the GPSMAP40 for my 24" sail boat. First disappointment is the battery life. Even in low brightness (<30%) it holds 5 hrs max when it was sold for 9. The good point is that we can configure alarms (drifting on anchor ...) but there is no...

Product Specifications

With the Garmin GPSMAP 640, you'll get a full-featured marine chart plotter and an on-the-road navigator. The GPSMAP 640 comes standard with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and brilliant, high-resolution touch screen display so you'll always know the way whether you're on land or at sea.
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