Garmin GPSMAP 396C
Orbitcast was the first to show you the XMWX enabled Garmin GPSMAP 376c for your car or boat, but somewhere admist all the excitement we missed the Garmin GPSMAP 396C and 3005C. First, let's cover the 396c though.
This thing is a portable GPS navigation system for aircraft, boat and car featuring integrated XMWX Satellite Weather services and XM Satellite Radio audio capabilities. The water resistant WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver uses a GXM 30 Smart Antenna for XM audio and data services to display real-time weather information overlayed on top of your map. Very cool, but not for those living paycheck to paycheck as this thing will run you $2,695 MSRP.
You can run this baby for 5 to 15 hours (depending on backlight settings) off it's rechargeabale lithium-ion battery, and she'll give you voice-prompted road guidance when you connect her using the power/speaker cable. The only bummer, which I truly truly hate, is the proprietary Garmin data cards that are used for transferring pre-programmed map information and other goodies. I understand it's an extra buck for Garmin, but those data cards suck.
Anyway, here's the specs you're lusting after:
Manufacturer: Garmin
Available Date: In stores now
MSRP: $2,695
Size: 5.7W x 3.2H x 1.9D
Weight: 14.2 ounces with battery
Screen Size: 3.8Diagonal, 480 pixels W x 320 pixels H
Accessories Included:
GXM 30 smart antenna delivers XM WX and XM audio services
Yoke mount
Cigarette lighter adapter
AC adapter cable
USB-to-PC interface cable
Low-profile remote GPS antenna
Carrying case
MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD-ROM
