Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2020

GARMINDEBUTSGPSMAPX3CHARTPLOTTERSERIES WITH HIGHER-RES DISPLAYS AND MORE PREMIUM FEATURES THAN EVER BEFORE New 7-, 9- and 12-inch chartplotters and combo units transform the way anglers, cruisers and sailors see above and below the water

Garmin® introduced the GPSMAP® 7x3, GPSMAP 9x3 and GPSMAP 12x3 series—its next generation of mid-sized chartplotters and combination units that offer a sleek and streamlined design, improved display optics and a robust feature set that seamlessly integrates into a Garmin marine system – available with and without built-in sonar. “Building on the legacy of our flagship GPSMAP series, we’re excited to expand the premium look and feature set of our most-capable chartplotters across the full product line,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Along with strikingly increased resolution, the mid-sized GPSMAP x3 series includes models that offer almost twice the processing power of previous-generation devices2 so users will benefit from increased performance across the boat’s entire network.” SLIM, STUNNING APPEARANCE

Designed for a wide range of dash configurations, the GPSMAP x3 series features slimline design borders with edge-to-edge glass displays. The maximized glass design can be bail-, flush- or flat-mounted and offers a reduced footprint. For superior clarity and sunlight readability, the GPSMAP 12x3 and 9x3 models offer high- resolution in-plane switching (IPS) touchscreens that provide consistent, accurate colors that can be seen from all viewing angles, even with polarized sunglasses. Additionally, the GPSMAP 9x3 and 7x3 models offer 50% and 60% more display pixels, respectively, compared to previous models. For existing Garmin customers3 who want to upgrade to the new GPSMAP x3 series, a retrofit kit is available for easy installation. PREMIUM PROCESSING POWER Offering nearly double the processing power of the previous generation2, the premium power found in the GPSMAP x3 series significantly benefits