Spring is around the corner and that means that mariners everywhere are getting ready to tune up their electronics to perform in tip-top shape when the weather turns and the fish start biting. We know that in addition to some seasonal fine-tuning, those on the water also want to have the most-up-to-date charts available. So today, just in time for spring, we released the 2010 versions of our BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision marine cartography. Our unique BlueCharts make it easy to see and identify intertidal zones, depth contours, spot soundings, navaids, wrecks, obstructions and more. The new BlueCharts add increased detail and dimension and offer improved transition between zoom levels and harmonious changes across chart boundaries. The new charts also add a safety shading feature for depth contours, as well as new animated currents that indicate current direction and strength.

The 2010 BlueCharts are currently available from the Garmin site, or through one of our participating dealers. In April, the new g2 and g2 Vision offerings will also be available as a download from Garmin.com.

Join the Garmin Chicago team on March 23 for an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated GPSMAP 6000/7000 and 700 series. A reservation is required, so RSVP now for your chance to interact with the newest marine products!

Enjoy light Hors D’oeuvres while listening to a special presentation demonstrating the exclusive Garmin G Motion featured on the new large-format MFD series. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in in-depth Q&A sessions with our product experts. 

Click here for additional event details including RSVP contact info (pdf).

You don’t have to wait until this event to see marine products – just visit the second floor of Garmin Chicago to see an entire line of fish finders, chartplotters, portable devices and marine instruments. With a $100 rebate on the 401/501/506 series, how can you afford not to? Our staff is on hand to answer all your networking and navigation questions, and to help find you the perfect device.

Garmin Chicago carries the latest and greatest in all of our product lines, so stop by and ask about deals not just in marine, but also in fitness, automotive, outdoor and aviation. For a limited time, save 10% on all accessories purchased with a device, and don’t miss the nüvi 1390T or 765T that we are selling bundled with nüMaps lifetime maps for North America.

Calling all customers…the Garmin Chicago store leads the way in customer service! Whether you’re searching for your first GPS or looking to update maps on an existing model, the Chicago Store is ready to help. In fact, here’s what one of our customers had to say after a recent call with one of our associates:

“Just wanted to let you know I had an excellent experience as a customer with Marta in your Chicago Garmin Store. I called from Atlanta trying to figure out which Garmin navigator I need to get a friend. She carefully led me through the Garmin products, software updates, web-updater software, plug ins, etc. You just can’t ask for better customer service. From now on I’ll order my products through the Chicago Store.”

The best part about the service at the Chicago Store is that you don’t have to pay to talk to someone or set an appointment. Our store associates are always on-hand and ready to help. If you’re in the area, stop by the store and see for yourself. Interact with the latest devices in all Garmin categories and get your first look at the aera, aviation’s newest portable device. Visit the Chicago Store page at Garmin.com for hours, phone-order information and watch for upcoming events.