Gps garmins,

[chappysfj40]

does anyone use the garmin Oregon series hand held GPS and if so what do you like about it?

 

[OregonLC]

i'm interested in this question too. I have a 60Csx, but the screen is too small for my eyes.

 

[esh]

Used a friend's this summer. Pretty fast satellite lock. Good screen, good geocache abilities. You can load custom maps into it through MapSource and have things like a satellite layer.

I didn't like the screen in sunlight or the menus. Seemed like a lot of menu digging to get where I wanted. Some of the functions aren't intuitive but you get used to them. I'm going to get a 62S next time I buy (have a 60csx now).

 

[chappysfj40]

looking at the 62s now, very interesting. i guess bottom line i want a GPS that i can use around the world, because there is a strong possibility i will get stationed in spain this summer for the 3 years.

i would like to see it in the sun so that it a good thing i did not realize about the touch screens. good call there, something for sure to consider.

keep the comments coming.

 

[OregonLC]

Ya, but all the 60 series are 240x160. The Oregon is 400x240 and with the 550 you also get a descent trail cam.

Have you guys looked at the nuvi 3790/3760? 4.3" diagonal at 800x480 with the ability to have the best in street nav plus the ability to download topo's.

Can you tell I'm tired of feeling like I'm looking at my maps through a keyhole with the 60CSx?

 

[chappysfj40]

let me ask this question because i am not sure on how these
i go on the internet and plan out a trip with gps cordinates, can i upload all these way points in to the gps from my computer prior to leaving the house. bottom line i need something user friendly in the $400 or less range.

does this make since?

chappy

 

[OregonLC]

So I checked out the 3760 today at REI. They had a 24k demo card. It works pretty well. You can upload 100 routes into it. The 800x480 screen is fantastic, however the 24k contours at some zoom levels get a little crowded and there's no way to de-clutter them. The guy said that a 100k might be better for the device. 'Major' offroad roads are yellow and show right up, the minor ones are purple and are a little hard to see.

All-in-all, the 37xx series seems like a good compromise and at $399 it's less than the Oregon, has FM traffic, and looks and feels just like an iPhone.

Which brings up another question... are there any good topo apps for the iPhone?

 

[chet]

yes there are lots for the iphone. Topomaps, Gaia are two

 

[VTCDN]

Iphones are everywhere ??

Naw , there on the grid !..

Just a point to think of out of the CITY !



VT

 

[Combat Chuck]

not a fan of Garmin.
They make a good product, but I felt they tent to nickle-and-dime you. The base unit is affordable, but then you need to pay extra for map packs and software, and extras, by day's end you may much more than the price tag said.

I run with a Delorme Earthmate PN20, and love it, easy to use, great mapping software came with it, and some neat extras. The unit draws little power, I can backpack for a week on a single set of fresh batteries.

 

[acer]

I bought the Colorado 400t this spring, and used it extensively this summer. Good interface, good sat lock, easy communication with any of the mapping software I use. This unit employs the toggle wheel interface, so no touchscreen. Some people in my field have questioned the durability of the Colorado's wheel in dirty/wet/dusty conditions, but I find after extensive use, with a good cleaning program, the machine is great.
I also use the venture HC, HCx, Map76x and other garmin units, never any issues.
I have not tried out the Oregon w/ T screen, I am sure with proper care it will last and perform flawlessly
J