The GPSMAP 496 builds on the reputation of Aviation Consumer's Product of the Year - the GPSMAP 396. Additional features offered by the GARMIN GPSMAP496 include: Garmin's SafeTaxi airport diagrams for over 650 airports; AOPA's Airport Directory data; Garmin's altitude sensitive Smart Airspace alerts; enhanced high-resolution terrain; private airports and heliports; faster 5 hertz GPS update rate; and preloaded automotive maps of North America or Europe. The near real-time Panel Page, with its accelerated GPS update rate, is worth the upgrade alone. XM WX Satellite Weather and audio entertainment packages are optionally available. Plus, the unit's built-in turn-by-turn automotive database makes it an all-purpose, go-anywhere navigator for the dashboard as well as the cockpit.

Features:

• The GARMIN GPSMAP-496 is WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Display Size: 3.75" Diagonal, 480 x 320 pixels
• Display: 256-color, sunlight readable TFT with adjustable backlight
• Unit Dimensions: 5.7" W x 3.2" H x 1.9" D
• Preloaded SafeTaxi airport diagrams
• The GARMIN GPSMAP-496 has built-in AOPA airport directory data
• Smart Airspace feature makes it easier than ever to identify what airspace lies ahead
• Built-in Jeppesen database with terrain and obstacle databases
• Terrain/obstacle display with pop-up warnings
• 5 Hz update rate on maps and "Panel" instruments
• Supports optional XM Weather and XM Satellite Radio
• Supports optional TIS traffic alerts
• Preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps and POI database
• Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones, safety cameras, and more
• The GARMIN GPSMAP-496 provides voice-prompt road guidance when the power/speaker cable is connected
• Accepts standard Garmin data cards and pre-programmed data cards
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers 5 to 15 hours of use depending on backlight settings
• Water resistant, IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes)

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