Designed primarily for the automobile, the Color Map improves on the Street Pilot's basemap information by adding exit information for the federal interstate highway system that lists available services such as food, lodging, and service stations. It also contains a reference basemap showing Interstate, U.S., and State highways, plus rivers and lakes in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with main arterial streets shown in metropolitan areas. The Color Map is compatible with GARMIN's complete line of downloadable Map SourceŽ CD-ROMs. When paired with the Map Source Metro Guide USA CD-ROM, the Color Map will store 8 to 128 megabytes of downloaded CD-ROM information at a time depending on the size of the cartridge you use in the unit.
The Color Map features a high-performance twelve parallel channel GPS receiver for quick satellite acquisition and reliable signal reception, whether you're under dense tree cover or surrounded by high-rise skyscrapers. Text and graphics are shown in large type for easy viewing, with a screen brightness adjustment and a night mode that alters the display colors for viewing in dim ambient conditions. The unit also comes with a free cigarette lighter adapter for those times when you don't have to rely on battery power.