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Lowrance Safari

Jan 22, 2009 gps navigation, lowrance

Also announced today from the new Endura series was Lowrance Safari, in addition to Lowrance Outback which we just mentioned. Lowrance Safari has all the features of Outback but adds features such as the trip computer, electronic compass and barometric altimeter.A touch-screen display and simple, intuitive keypad make it easy to enter data and access information. The Safari is preloaded with a sophisticated base map and supports both plug-and-play micro SD cards and downloadable maps offering complete versatility to aid any outdoor adventure. The Safari is one of three innovative products in Lowrance’s new Endura handheld GPS line*.

Here are some of the specs from Lowrance Safari:

• Display Size: 2.7 in 68 mm
• Display Type: Touchscreen
• GPS Antenna Type: Internal GPS+WAAS
• Background Map: Preloaded mapping content with detailed hill shading, topographic contours, primary and secondary roads and key POIs
• Custom Mapping: Optional full-featured turn-by-turn navigation
• Built-in Backup Memory
• Sealing: Waterproof to IPX7 standard
• Dimensions: 2.4×5.1×1.2 in
• Weight 0.36 lbs 0.165 kg
• Battery Type: 2 AA (not included)
• Memory Expansion: Micro SD card slot for up to 32 GB cards
• Trip computer records trails, altitudes, trip times, speed and distance travelled
• MP3/voice notes, picture, and video players
• Power standby mode
• Speaker, headphone jack and microphone
• Mini USB port for power and data cables

Lowrance Safari has an MSRP of $385 and will be available for purchase in May 2009.

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