GARMIN GPS III PLUS Personal Navigator GPS Receiver

Garmin III PLUS vs. the New GPS V Feature Comparison
Features	Garmin GPS III PLUS	Garmin GPS V / V DELUXE
4X4BOOKS Price	$274.95	$359.87 $499.00*
Automatic Turn by Turn Routing?	no	YES
WAAS Accuracy?	no	YES
Screen Quality	4 level gray 100x160 pixels	4 level gray 256x160 pixels
Built in memory for downloading MapSource CD-ROM maps	1.2 MB	19.0 MB
Can accept MapSource City Select and MetroGuide map data?	no	YES
Base unit includes PC Interface Cable, User's Manual, Quick Reference Card, and Wrist Strap?	yes	yes
Base unit also includes Automotive mount, 12-volt adapter cable, and MapSource City Select CD (with unlock certificate for ONE region with original basic unit, unlock certificate for ALL regions with DELUXE unit).	no	YES
Common features to both units: same screen size, small unit size and shape, waterproof, switchable screen orientation, adjustable, removable antenna, built in basemap with exit information for US Interstates
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GARMIN's new GPS III Plus offers cartographic capabilities formerly found only in high-end automotive navigation and marine chartplotting units. For incredible detail simply plug it into a PC and download data from GARMIN's line of MapSource� CD ROM's and you instantly get detailed maps.

Whether you're cruising the streets, exploring the wilderness, or pounding the waves, GARMIN has the detailed maps you need. Choose the "U.S. Roads and Recreation" CD for city street level detail and even inland marine features such as lake and river shorelines, boat ramp and marina locations. For your backcountry adventures choose GARMIN's "United States TOPO" CD-ROM maps which are similar to U.S. Geological Survey 1:100,000-scale topographic paper maps and contain highways, roads, hiking trails, snowmobile trails, backwoods trails, elevation contours, point elevations, summits, lakes, reservoirs, small bodies of water, waterways, rivers, streams, and nautical navaids. Garmin's "World Map" gives you worldwide coverage of coastlines, including a database of coastal cities, navaids and inland roads.

Even without additional cartography, the built-in basemap in the GPS III Plus will get you where you're going. More than 10,000 new towns have been added to the permanent basemap, as well as airport locations, secondary roads in metro areas and even detailed exit information for the federal interstate highway system, including information about available lodging, food and service stations.

Powerful 12 parallel channel GPS receiver searches the sky for signals emanating from a constellation of 24 Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. As you travel, your location is displayed in real time on the built-in map of cities, roads and highways. And now you can download GARMIN MapSource� CD data to the GPS III PLUS and navigate with unsurpassed technology that fits in the palm of your hand.

Manufacturer's GPS III Plus Package Includes:
Garmin GPS III Plus factory preloaded with Americas Highways Basemap, Detachable antenna, PC interface cable (010-10141-00), Velcro mount, Wrist strap, User's manual, Quick reference card.

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MapSource� CDs provide high level detail of roads, recreational areas, coastlines, navaids, lakes, boat ramps, topography and more. A PC Interface cable is enclosed with each GPS III PLUS to allow you to download MapSource� CD Data between your PC and GPS III PLUS. MapSource� software also allows you to view color maps on a personal computer, with zoom and pan functions for easy map browsing. Users can then select individual maps in areas of interest and transfer the maps to the GPS III PLUS or other compatible GPS.

Think of MapSource� as an atlas that contains many smaller maps. By choosing several of these maps, you can make a map set. This map set can then be transferred to your GARMIN GPS, which allows you to tailor the map detail for the geographic areas you wish to view. For instance, if you are planning a trip by car, your map set might only need to include those maps that are along your intended driving route. MapSource gives you the flexibility to choose the extent of the mapping coverage.

Use the trip and waypoint manager functions to create waypoints, routes, and tracks, and transfer them between your GARMIN GPS and your PC. This is excellent for planning your next outdoor adventure, business trip, vacation, or recreational outing without ever leaving your house.

System Requirements: Pentium processor with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, Windows ME; 32MB RAM minimum; between 300 MB and 1.5GB free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; available serial port; 256 color display adapter and monitor (24 bit recommended); and mouse or other pointing device; PC Interface cable.

GARMIN MapSource US TOPO (010-10215-02) ~~$116.65~~ - $89.95
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With the U.S. Topo CD, a PC interface cable, and your PC, you can download topographic detail to your compatible GPS. You'll see terrain contour, elevation information, shoreline detail, bathymetric contours, back roads, hiking and snowmobile trails and more. You can also use MapSource to create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them to your GPS.

GARMIN MapSource US Roads and Recreation (010-10215-00) ~~$116.65~~ - $89.95
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With the U.S. Roads and Recreation CD, a PC interface cable, and your PC, you can pump up the detail on your compatible GPS unit's basemap. Get business and residential streets, backroads, shoreline detail, boat ramps, lights, navaids and more. You can also use MapSource to create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them to your GPS.

GARMIN MapSource Canada MetroGuide with Roads & Recreation (010-10215-06) ~~$104.98~~ - $89.95
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Includes three different products: Canada MetroGuide, Canada Roads and Recreation, and Canada Enhanced Basemap. Contains a complete map of Canada with provincial or state highways, controlled-access highways, primary roads in major cities. Get residential street level detail, points of interest, including food and drink, lodging, attractions, shopping, emergency services and address lookup capability (for compatible GPS units) for Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa.

GARMIN MapSource Roads & Recreation Europe (010-10372-00) ~~$116.65~~ - $89.95
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New version covers all of Western Europe. With the Roads & Recreation Europe CD-ROM*, a PC Interface cable, and your PC, you can download the Western European map areas you want to your compatible GPS. Roads & Recreation Europe provides detailed city maps including business and residential street names. *Some GPS models require a blank data card.

GARMIN MapSource World Map (010-10215-01) ~~$116.65~~ - $89.95
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MapSource makes it easy to enhance the basemap of your compatible GPS unit. WorldMap provides basic worldwide map detail that includes political boundaries, cities, towns, major motorways, railroads, highways, lakes, rivers and coastline detail. You can also use MapSource to create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them to your GPS.

GARMIN GA 26C Low Profile Remote Automobile Antenna (010-10052-04) ~~$99.99~~ - $74.95

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This new and improved remote antenna runs on a lower voltage so battery drain is minimized. Comes with two mounting options. Magnetic mount for the outside of your vehicle or boat. Suction mount holds antenna in place against the inside of your windshield or window. With 8 feet of cable and BNC connector. Size: 2.75"L x 2"W x .75"H. For GPS II, II+, III, III+, V, GPSMAP 176C, and StreetPilot original monochrome, StreetPilot ColorMap, and StreetPilot III.

GARMIN Cigarette Lighter Adapter (010-10085-00) ~~$23.30~~ - $19.95

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Plugs into any standard cigarette lighter receptacle to power your GPS. (If you wish to connect to power and a PC at the same time, order the GARMIN PC Interface Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter [010-10165-00] instead.) For GPS 12CX, 12XL, 12Map, II, III, III+, V, 72/76, GPSMAP 76/76S, GPSMAP 176C, StreetPilot Series. Not for GPS 12.

GARMIN PC Interface Cable (010-10141-00) ~~$38.09~~ - $29.95

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This cable's all you need to make a powerful connection between your GPS and your PC. Create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them to your GPS. You can also download map detail from MapSource CD-ROMs to compatible units. Cable features a standard 9-pin D connector for your PC Serial Port. Does not provide wiring for external power. For the GPS 12, 12CX, 12XL, 12Map, II, II+, III, III+, V, 72/76, GPSMAP 76/76S, GPSMAP 176C, and StreetPilot Series.

GARMIN PC Interface Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter (010-10165-00) ~~$45.00~~ - $36.95

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This cable's all you need to make a powerful connection between your GPS and your PC. Create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them to your GPS. You can also download map detail from MapSource CD-ROMs to compatible units. Cable features a standard 9-pin D connector for your PC Serial Port. Connects to any 12-volt receptacle. For GPS 12CX, 12XL, 12MAP, II, II+, III, III+, V, 72/76, GPSMAP 76/76S, GPSMAP 176C, StreetPilot Series. NOT for GPS 12.

GARMIN Remote Antenna Mount (010-10144-00) ~~$25.45~~ - $19.95

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Suction cup mount with 6 ft. of cable and BNC connector for inside windshield use for GPS II+, III, III+, V, GPSMAP 176C, and StreetPilot Series removable antennas.

GARMIN AC Adapter (010-00255-00) ~~$20.00~~ - $17.95

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Plugs into standard 110 volt wall receptacle to power your GPS. For GPS 12CX, 12XL, 12Map, II, III, III+, V, 72/76, GPSMAP 76/76S, GPSMAP 176C, and StreetPilot Series. (If you wish to connect to power and a PC at the same time, order the Garmin Combination AC Adapter & PC Interface Cable [010-10277-00] instead.) Not for GPS 12.

Garmin Combination AC Adapter & PC Interface Cable (010-10277-00) ~~$44.53~~ - $36.95

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Connect your GPS to standard 110 volt wall receptacle for power and a 9 pin PC serial port at the same time. For GPS 12CX, 12XL, 12Map, II, III, III+, V, 72/76, GPSMAP 76/76S, GPSMAP 176C, and StreetPilot Series. Not for GPS 12.

GARMIN Bare Wires Power Data Cable (010-10082-00) ~~$27.96~~ - $24.95

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Hard wire your Garmin GPS to a DC power source to save batteries and interface with other electronics. Includes replaceable fuse. This power and data cable has bare wires at the end so you can hard wire your GPS directly to a DC power source or some other electronic device. This allows you to send speed and position data to devices such as a chartplotter, computer, auto pilot, radar, etc. For GPS 12CX, 12XL, 12Map, II, III, III+, V, 72/76, GPSMAP 76/76S, GPSMAP 176C, and StreetPilot Series.

GARMIN USB (Universal Serial Bus) to RS232 (9 pin Serial Port) Converter Cable (010-10310-00) ~~$59.99~~ - $53.95

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Finally you can use your GARMIN GPS and 9 pin Serial Port PC PC interface cable with a USB computer port. This cable can be connected to any GARMIN 9 pin Serial Port PC interface cable. Converter cable plugs into USB computer port and allows the transfer of serial data between the computer and GPS. Includes USB to RS232 Converter Cable, installation instructions and CD-ROM. Requires computer with USB port, Windows 98/ME or 2000 and the appropriate GARMIN PC interface cable for your Garmin GPS. (Does not work with Windows 95 or NT)

GARMIN Auto Mounting Bracket with Suction Cup Mount (010-10362-00) ~~$24.95~~ - $19.95

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Adjustable, fixed-mount automotive bracket. Convert your handheld GPS into a hands-free navigation tool. Mounts unit securely to glass windshields and detaches in seconds. Adjusts for optimum viewing. For GPS II, II+, III, III+, V.

GARMIN Auto Mounting Bracket (010-10329-00) ~~$24.95~~ - $19.95

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Affix to your vehicle dash for quick and easy mounting of your Garmin II, III or V series GPS. Bracket swivels 360 degrees and also tilts for optimum viewing. Comes with permanent and temporary adhesive disks. For GPS II, II+, III, III+, V.

GARMIN Portable Non-Skid Friction Mount (010-10306-00) ~~$35.00~~ - $29.95

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This portable, adjustable mount is ideal for contoured dashes or for use in rental cars or any situation where you don't want to permanently mount your GPS. Mold it to the shape of the dash or console. Then just slide the StreetPilot into the center mounting mechanism, rotate for best viewing angle and lock into place. No-skid bottom. Weighted for extra stability. Works with mounting bracket included with StreetPilot series and GPS V Deluxe. Requires separate purchase of automotive mounting bracket for use with eTrex series, eMap series, GPS 72/76, GPSMAP 76/76S, and GPS II & III Series. Requires separate purchase of Automotive Mounting Adapter (010-10259-00) for use with GPSMAP 176/176C.

GARMIN Handlebar Mount Bracket (010-10122-00) ~~$25.44~~ - $19.95

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Snap your GPS unit into this secure handlebar mount and it's ready to ride. Mount fits up to a one-inch diameter bar and is perfect for your bike, motorcycle or ATV. Includes hardware and instructions. Convert your handheld GPS II, II PLUS, III, III PLUS, or V into a hands-free mobile navigation tool.

GARMIN Swivel Mount Bracket (010-10156-00) ~~$24.95~~ - $19.95

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Put your GPS in its place�secure on your car dashboard, boat or plane. This mount swivels and tilts, so you can adjust it for best viewing angle. It can also accommodate your GPS II or III series unit in the horizontal or vertical configuration. For GPS II, II+, III, III+ & V.

GARMIN Bean Bag Mount (010-10195-00) ~~$17.99~~ - $14.95

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If the words "no installation required" make you happy, this is the mount for you. Bean bag mount has a no-skid bottom and Velcro" strip on the top, so your unit sits securely on your dash, console, or other surface. Small attached flap stores extra batteries. For GPS II, II+, III, III+ & V.

GARMIN Utility Carrying Case (010-10117-02) ~~$12.69~~ - $10.49

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Save your handheld GPS from some of the scuffs and scrapes it could pick up in the line of duty. This nylon carrying case protects your unit while in storage or in the field. Features a wide zippered opening and a belt loop for accessibility and portability. For the GPS 12, 12CX, 12XL, 12MAP, 76, GPSMAP 76/76S, eMap (very loose fit), GPS II, II+, III, III+, V, 72/76.

GARMIN GPS III Plus Instructional Video ~~$16.53~~ - $14.95
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Get a jump-start on learning how to use your GARMIN III Plus. Through various screen examples and step-by-step demonstrations, you will learn the most commonly used features and capabilities of the GPS III Plus. Approximately 18 minutes.

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