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Garmin GPSMAP 478

Garmin GPSMAP 478
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alaScore 75

225 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 225 reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 478. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the screen and size. The performance and price also get good feedback.

usability, price, performance, size, screen

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPSMAP 478 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 478

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 219 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 478 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviews about the route planning and screen are on the whole positive. The size and performance are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

GPS, GPSMAP 478, INCLUDES UNIT,MOUNT

 

Better instructions - more visual aids such as flow diagrams and decision trees would be helpful in navigating the instrument. I was very pleased with the ordering process and service from PC Nation and would definitely consider using you again.

Fairly compact device with tremendous capability. Works well as a marine navigational tool and as a highway map and route device. 12v plug with microphone works very well. While the price is high the capability and versatility of the device justifies...

It is complex and learning to use it effectively is difficult.

Sep, 2007
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Consumer review (tigergps.com)

GPSMAP 479 Rev1

 

Own it since July 2006. Excelent for Marine navigation with the g2 chart Technology. Fast Calculation for Road navigation. Higway navigation display is only a line to follow and it is not displayed like i.e. NUVI 3D navigation(but good for marine...

Aug, 2007
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Super GPS

 

The new Garmin GPSMAP 378 and GPSMAP 478 portable GPS navigators have been announced, said to be the world's first portable GPS Navigators with pre-loaded Land and Sea cartography, comprehensive maps and charts. "Our customers want GPS navigators that...

Too

No

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

GREAT; ONLY WAY TO GO

 

I have had 2 TOM-TOMs, a SONY, and something else in 8 months. THIS is the only way to go.

Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Simple Controls

Oct, 2008
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Nice GPS

 

Used the Web Updater from Garmin and had a problem where the g2 maps seemed to disappear. It was very easy to get a tech support rep on the phone who helped me turn off the automotive maps in order to see the g2 charts. For some reason, the updater...

Screen resolution is very good for its size

Nothing

Oct, 2008
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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

There is a downside . . .

 

While the 478 is a powerful GPS, there is a downside. Battery life is very short and the repacement batteries are expensive. If I had it to do over, I'd buy Magellan.

Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus

Short Battery Life, Unreliable

Jul, 2008
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