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Garmin GPSMAP 640


Garmin GPSMAP 640
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Model: Garmin GPSMAP 640
Part No: 010-00696-40
Condition: Brand New, Full Manufacturer Warranty
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#  Recent Questions User Replies Latest Post
1.  Topo Maps Curt 1 174 days ago
2.  Create a Route Offline Adam 1 245 days ago
3.  Does the map cover the Great lakes, specifically Georgian Bay? Diode 1 298 days ago
4.  Which maps for Newfoundland? scott 3 362 days ago
5.  Is there a snowmobile mount? karl 1 1.4 years ago
6.  Can City Navigator be loaded into internal memory? Antonio 3 1.5 years ago
7.  Can I load boat map (veu716l) and car map (CN) together? Antonio 1 1.5 years ago
8.  Would this be a good GPS for navigating Georgian Bay? Dave 1 1.5 years ago
9.  Garmin GPSMAP 620 vs 640 - Thread 3 Robert 4 2.2 years ago
10.  640 Mounting Options? Jay 1 2.3 years ago
11.  Garmin GPSMAP 620 vs 640 - Thread 2 AJ 2 2.4 years ago
12.  Garmin GPSMAP 620 vs 640 - Thread 1 AJ 1 2.4 years ago
13.  Does v.8 of Blue Chart Americas on cd work for Garmin 640? Jean 1 3.1 years ago

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What's Included In The Box?

The Garmin GPSMAP 640 ships with the following items included:
  • GPSMAP 640
  • Preloaded BlueChart g2 marine charts of the coastal U.S
  • Preloaded City Navigator NT North America maps (full coverage) and worldwide satellite basemap
  • Garmin GPSMAP 6XX Power Mount (View this item)
  • Garmin GPSMAP 6XX Auto Nav Kit (View this item)
  • Garmin GPSMAP 6xx Battery (View this item)
  • Garmin 6XX AC Adapter (View this item)
  • Garmin GPSMAP 6xx Non Skid Mount (View this item)
  • Garmin GPSMAP 6XX Protective Cover (View this item)
  • USB cable
  • Manual
  • Quick reference guide
  • Installation instructions

Product Information

Manufacturer: Garmin Category: GPS Units Type: Marine GPS
Model: 010-00696-40 SKU: 640 UPC: 753759083557
Announced: October 7, 2008 First Shipped: February 19, 2009 Weight: 6.000 lbs.

User Manual

User Manual, English: Garmin GPSMAP 640 User Manual, English (PDF)

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by Dan on February 4, 2012    35,313 views
I had been using my Garmin GPSMAP 640 for 3 years as a chartplotter on my sailboat. When I bought a dual-sport motorcycle (BMW F650GS) recently, I thought I'd have to get a new GPS as well. But, I was able to set up … (view more)

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Written by boatguy
Edmonton
November 30, 2012
INTERESTING COMPROMISE
I bought this unit as an option for boat charters where the onboard electronics are limited. I have used it so far on … More
•Recommend? YES
24 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Philo
San Deigo
September 1, 2012
GOOD BUT NOT PERFECT
This little unit works as designed for when we head out on the boat. There is a learning curve to to be able to get … More
•Pros: sturdy and versatile
•Cons: limited in auto mode. menus not very intuitive
•Recommend? YES
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Written by William
Orrville, ON
August 6, 2012
NEVER LOST?
So far so good. Need to use more to get a decent assessment of the product. … More
•Pros: n/a
•Cons: n/a
•Recommend? YES
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Written by DrDan
Port Washington, NY
February 4, 2012
IT REALLY IS A DUAL-PURPOSE GPS
I initially bought this unit to serve as a chartplotter for my sailboat. I have the unit mounted on a 4" RAM arm that … More
•Pros: solid, stable unit. works great on water and road!
•Cons: heavy, eats battery quick when not on mount.
•Recommend? YES
26 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Wanderer
Makkovik, NL.
October 31, 2011
GREAT UNIT
I have used this unit on my boat a few times and have been able to feel quite comfortable in some very tricky areas. … More
•Recommend? YES
14 viewers found this helpful.

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Manufacturer Description

With the Garmin GPSMAP 640, you’ll get a full-featured marine chartplotter and an on-the-road navigator that comes ready to go with preloaded BlueChart® g2 data and City Navigator NT road maps for North America. The GPSMAP 640 comes standard with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and brilliant, high-resolution touchscreen display so you’ll always know the way whether you’re on land or at sea.

Powerful and Portable
Featuring a marine and an automotive mode, a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, and a rugged case with waterproof (IPX7) design, the GPSMAP 640 is ready for your next outing. The GPSMAP 640 effortlessly shifts gears between marine and automotive modes. When supported by the marine mount, you’ll have at-a-glance access to your marine data. And when placed in the automotive mount, the automotive mode is automatically activated and the GPSMAP 640 becomes a robust street navigator.

Designed to Shine
With a brilliant 5.2-inch WVGA touchscreen display, and an intuitive interface, you’ll have everything you need to navigate with confidence. The GPSMAP 640 comes preloaded with BlueChart g2 data and other surface features as well as City Navigator NA maps that include coverage maps for the United States, Puerto Rico and select parts of Canada.

Stay in the Know
The GPSMAP 640 can receive XM WX satellite weather data in marine mode and XM NavTraffic information in automotive mode with optional GXM 40 antenna and XM subscription. With all that information at your fingertips, you can avoid bad weather at sea or traffic tie-ups on the road. The GPSMAP 640 also supports XM audio so you’ll always have music to enjoy while you’re on the go.

By Sea
In marine mode, the GPSMAP 640 brings you tides and currents, depth contours, navaids, port plans, marine services and points of interest (POIs) via preloaded BlueChart g2 marine data. And with optional BlueChart g2 Vision cards, you’ll get 3D ‘mariner’s eye view’ above the waterline and ‘fish eye view’ below the waterline. You’ll also benefit from Auto Guidance technology that searches chart data to suggest the best passage. The GPSMAP 640 is also NMEA 0183 compliant, so it can be easily added to an existing marine network.

By Land
In automotive mode, the GPSMAP 640 announces street names with spoken turn-by-turn directions pulled from the preloaded City Navigator NT road maps for North America. And route planning has never been easier. Whether you’re searching for boat shops or bait shops, you’ll be able to plan the quickest and most efficient route. You can also create custom points of interests (POIs) and set up proximity alerts to let you know what’s in your path as you travel down the road.

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

GPSMAP 640 features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

GPSMap 640 Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.9"W x 4"H x 1.9"D (15.0 x 10.2 x 4.8 cm)
Display size, WxH: 4.5"W x 2.7"H (11.4 x 6.9 cm); 5.2" diag (13.2 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 800 x 480 pixels
Display type: WVGA
Weight: 17.3 ounces (490.4 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 9 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Antenna: internal with external MCX connection available
NMEA input/output: NMEA 0183
RoHS version available: yes

GPSMap 640 Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: yes (coastal and detailed road maps)
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: SD™ card slot
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1500 (marine mode); 1000 (automotive mode)
Routes: 50 (marine mode); 10 (automotive mode)
Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks (marine mode); 10,000 points, no saved tracks (automotive mode)

GPSMap 640 Features:

Garmin radar compatible: no
Garmin sonar compatible: no
CANet® compatible: no
Garmin Marine Network™ compatible: no
Touchscreen: yes
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position): yes
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio): yes
Audible alarms: yes
Tide tables: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: no
Sun and moon information: yes
3-D map view: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
Auto Guidance: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible: yes
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (12v/speaker)
Remote control: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: yes
Audio/video input/output: no
Portable: yes
Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: yes

ComparisonTable - GPSMap 620 and GPSMap 640

GPSMap
620
GPSMap
640
Large 5.2” touchscreen display
High-sensitivity GPS receiver
Waterproof (IPX7)
Preloaded BlueChart g2 marine charts of the coastal U.S.; inlcuding Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas
Preloaded with worldwide satellite imagery
Preloaded with City Navigator NT road maps for North America
Fully compatible with BlueChart g2 Vision cartography
Includes marine swivel mount and power/data cable
Includes automotive mounting bracket and vehicle power cable
Supports GXM™ 40, XM WX Satellite Weather, XM Satellite Radio, XM NavTraffic
Supports NMEA 0183 interface – for data such as depth, temp, water speed, wind
Offers turn-by-turn directions w/ optional maps w/ Optional maps
Speaks street names – “Turn right on Main Street” w/ optional maps w/ Optional maps

Specifications

 General
1.  Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.9 x 4.0 x 1.9 inch (15.0 x 10.2 x 4.8 cm)
2.  Display size, WxH: 4.5 x 2.7 in (11.4 x 6.9 cm) 5.2 inch diagonal (13.2 cm)
3.  Display resolution, WxH: 800 x 480
4.  Display type: WQVGA
5.  Weight: 17.3 oz (490.4 g)
6.  Battery: rechargeable internal lithium-ion
7.  Battery life: up to 9 hours
8.  Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
9.  GPS-enabled: Yes
10.  Floats: No
11.  High-sensitivity receiver: No
12.  PC interface: USB
13.  RoHS version available: Yes
14.  Preloaded maps: Yes
15.  Map coverage area: Regional
16.  Ability to add maps: Yes
17.  Street Map Compatible: Yes
18.  Topographic Map Compatible: Yes
19.  Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: Yes
20.  Accepts data cards: SD data card
21.  Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1500
22.  Additional: 10,000 points, no saved tracks in Automotive mode.
 Automotive
23.  Routes: 50
24.  Basemap: Yes
25.  Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): Yes
26.  Speaker Location: Built into 12V power cable
27.  Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : No
28.  Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): No
29.  3D map view: Yes
30.  Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): Yes
31.  Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): No
32.  Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): No
33.  Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): No
34.  Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): No
35.  Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes
36.  Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: No
37.  FM traffic compatible: No
38.  XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: No
39.  MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: No
40.  Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): No
41.  Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): No
42.  MP3 player: No
43.  Audio book player: No
44.  Picture viewer: No
45.  Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): No
46.  World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: No
47.  Touchscreen: Yes
48.  Antenna Type: Internal
49.  External Antenna Jack: MCX
50.  Remote control: No
51.  FM transmitter: No
52.  Headphone jack/audio line-out: Yes
53.  Audio/video input/output: No
54.  Dead reckoning: No
55.  Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): No
56.  Automotive-friendly: Yes
57.  Motorcycle-friendly: Yes
 Outdoor
58.  Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks (marine)
59.  Electronic compass: No
60.  Barometric altimeter: No
61.  Hunt/fish calendar: No
62.  Sun and moon information: Yes
63.  Tide tables: Yes
64.  Area calculation: No
65.  Geocaching mode: No
66.  Outdoor GPS games: No
67.  Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): No
 Marine
68.  Portable Yes
69.  Marine Auto Guidance No
70.  Radar compatible No
71.  Sonar compatible No
72.  CANet® compatible No
73.  Marine Network™ compatible No
74.  Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) Yes
75.  Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) Yes
76.  Audible alarms Yes
77.  XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible Yes
78.  NMEA input/output Yes (NMEA 0183)

 
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