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Garmin Oregon 600 GPS

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Sporting both WAAS and GLONASS compatibility, an updated form factor, dual orientation and customizable buttons, the Garmin Oregon 600 GPS offers a cutting-edge experience in handheld navigation.

Compatibility with Russian GLONASS system allows up to 20% faster and more reliable satellite acquisition, helpful in challenging spots such as deep canyons or heavy cover
GLONASS lets the Oregon 600 lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone; WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) receiver is accurate to within 10 ft. in North America
Brilliant, sunlight-readable touchscreen is reinforced for impact resistance; dual-orientation display lets you view maps and data in portrait or landscape mode
Reflective display technology uses external light, such as sunlight, along with an LED backlight to increase brightness
Multi-touch design accommodates easy operation while wearing gloves; customizable buttons allow 1-touch waypoint marking
Included worldwide basemap features shaded relief; easily add more maps such as TOPO U.S. 24K and City Navigator® (sold separately) with the microSD™ card slot
Built-in basemap stores up to 4,000 waypoints, 200 routes and 200 tracks with up to 10,000 points
3-axis electronic compass with accelerometer tilt compensation shows where you're heading even when you're standing still, without the need to hold the unit level
Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to help pinpoint your altitude; it also plots barometric pressure over time to track changing weather conditions
Full Track view shows your entire elevation profile; Future Plot uses your mapping data to predict the elevation profile of your route ahead
Enjoy up to 16 hrs. of battery life with 2 AA batteries (sold separately) or a rechargeable NiMH pack (not included)
Wirelessly share your waypoints, tracks, routes, geocaches and maps with other Oregon 600-series devices; just touch “Send” to instantly transfer your information
Enjoy ANT+ wireless compatibility with the Chirp geocache transmitter, Tempe temperature sensor, heart rate monitors and cadence sensors (sold separately)
Download up to 4 million geocache files from OpenCaching.com or GSAK.net and view full descriptions, logs, hints and photos
BaseCamp™ trip-planning software lets you view and organize maps, waypoints and routes, and track and share your adventures with your friends
With Garmin Connect™ compatibility, Oregon 600 lets you enjoy an online community where you analyze, categorize and share data
When paired with a BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription (not included), BaseCamp™ allows you to download an unlimited amount of satellite imagery
Flashlight mode features high and low brightness levels and a battery-saving strobe option
Rugged, waterproof construction helps protect the unit from bumps, dust and moisture; meets IEC 60529 lPX7 standards (can be submerged to 1m for up to 30 min.)
Other features include a hunting/fishing calendar, sun and moon info, custom points of interest and a picture viewer
The Garmin Oregon 600 GPS comes with a USB/charging cable, carabiner clip and user documentation

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Garmin Oregon 600 GPS Customer Reviews

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Garmin Oregon 600 GPS

5.0

(based on 1 review)

Reviewed by 1 customer

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May

2013

5.0

A better, smaller Montana

By kbond

from Reno, NV

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Pros

Accurate
Quick Navigation
Quick Signal
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Best Uses

Geocaching
Hiking

Comments about Garmin Oregon 600 GPS:

Some background: I had a Garmin Montana that was great, but had been shutting off randomly since day one. When I went to get it replaced, there were no Montanas in store. This was a disappointment, only until I asked to take a look at the Oregon 600, a unit that was unfamiliar to me. 10 seconds after turning it on, it hit me - this is a smaller, more refined version of the Montana.

Same interface, but whereas the Montana was slow and jumpy when scrolling, the Oregon was smooth and accurate. The Screen, while smaller; appears to have a higher pixel density, so the picture looks sharper, as well as brighter. The touchscreen worked better as well, and with a quick test I found it does work well with light (3mm) neoprene gloves. For the sake of this review, I even pulled the thick ski gloves out of the winter closet and took it for a spin - and while it's only practical to use your thumb and you might make a few mistakes, it does work. Perhaps best is the ergonomics, this can be used easily with one hand- even with ski gloves. For the Montana, that was a challenge, as well as getting it into pockets..

With WAAS, EGNOS, and GLONASS, you can't ask for much more accuracy and speed of acquisition in a consumer device. EGNOS is nice, if you plan to use the unit in Europe, but GLONASS and GPS together will be beneficial everywhere.

Downsides of the Oregon? No external antennae mount, so this is not a good unit to mount below deck in a boat, otherwise you generally should not need one. No speaker, so no turn by turn directions. Does not come with rechargeables, but is compatible with several types of rechargeable AA's. Half the internal memory, but does have a microsd slot allowing you to add 16gb (or more? only tried a 16gb). And the rated battery life is less, sort of. Montana is rated 16/22 hours, the Oregon 600 is rated just 16. Given the Oregon has an LED backlit display, whereas the Montana uses an old school cathode backlit screen, I would be willing to bet battery life won't be too dissimilar.

Overall, this is really just a refined and miniaturized version of the Montana. All the quirks and and things about the Montana that annoyed me had become things I was willing to deal with for the sake of the unit's features. Now, I feel like I'm using the second generation, and most of the problems have been ironed out. If I were to walk into a store today, I see few reasons why the Montana would be a better choice- for now.