Garmin is pleased to announce the GPSMAP 440: a sleek, space-saving plotter that features an ultra-bright 4" QVGA display and comes ready to launch right out of the box with built-in cartography, new worldwide satellite imagery and a new streamlined user interface.

The 440-series is preloaded with highly-detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States - including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This data provides detailed coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and tide and current information.

The powerful built-in analog sounder found in the 440s and 440sx can scan as deep as 1500' (in dual frequency mode) and features UltraScroll for high-speed screen updates. The 440s and 440sx also offer split-screen viewing of map and sounder data for easy, continuous reference.

The 440x and 440sx come with the GXM 31 Smart Antenna. With a subscription to XM Satellite Weather, the 440x and 440sx can provide continuously-delivered weather on the unit's high-resolution sunlight-readable display. Vital weather data, such as NEXRAD radar, forecasts, and current conditions is graphically displayed directly on the chart - so you can spend more time enjoying the water and less time worrying about the weather.

Plug in optional BlueChart g2 Vision cards to add true 3D-view detailed mapping capabilities (both above and below the waterline), plus helpful auto guidance, high-resolution photomapping detail, and "real picture" aerial photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigation landmarks and other points of interest.

Enable the full functionality of the GPSMAP 440-series with the addition of a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card

BlueChart g2 Vision cards provide:

* High-resolution satellite imagery when overlaid on the chart, will provide the mariner with unparalleled situational awareness
* Aerial reference photography provides "real world" photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigation landmarks and other points of interest, offering the mariner another powerful tool for navigating unfamiliar waters
* Mariner's Eye view - Provides the mariner with a 3-D perspective of chart information for a quick, reliable and easy position fix
* Fish Eye view - 3D perspective below the water line for displaying bottom contours based on bathymetric charting data
* Auto guidance technology will search the attributes of all relevant charts to suggest the best course for navigation
* Fishing charts, tides, currents, marine services, coastal roads and points of interest detail

Box Contents:

* GPSMAP 440
* Built-in GPS Receiving Antenna
* Power/Data cable
* Mounting bracket with tilt/swivel
* Protective front cover
* GXM 31 XM Antenna
* Owner's manual and Quick Reference Guide