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gizmoman
Florida
Mar 24, 2012
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ALL THE LATEST FEATURES IN A COMPACT PACKAGE
Pros: compact, full of the latest features/capabilities
Cons: screen could be bigger, easier to read in sunlight
I bought this unit for its custom maping abilities as well as the advanced track/route management compared with my Nuvi 500. I am not sure if the built-in topographic mapping is really of much use, as it isn't very detailed and you can download 24k maps for free from the internet. It does allow the unit to show the terrain in 3D mode which is very cool, however. (I don't know if that feature will work with the free, downloadable maps.) The unit is easy to use and the menus make sense. Everything I've tried to do with the unit has worked with no frustration (install maps, save/upload tracks and routes, and make my own custom maps.) The custom map feature is a cool one, as it allows you to insert a highly detailed map of a park (for example) right on top of the built-in map, so all the trials, service areas, etc. show up and are fully GPS-able within the unit. You also have the abilty to use satellite imagery, but I have not used this feature. It runs for hours and hours on rechargable AA batteries with the screen on and the backlight at full.
Recommend? YES
9 viewers found this helpful.
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great outdoors
Nova Scotia
Feb 16, 2012
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THE BEST UNIT
Pros: tough with user friendly screen, works in thicket
Cons: better manual- can't bring computer with me
this unit travels well backpacking with me, usefull clip included, and very tough, i also downloaded some screen shots from google earth as j-peg and use sthem as a tool, zooming in with the photo viewer, the topo map is good but i also had to get the street map seperately, this is seriously the best unit without a camera (i don't want one) reccomended for the deep woods hiking and fishing. ps-still trying to get custom maps to work
Recommend? NO
10 viewers found this helpful.
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Killer
Grapevine, Texas
Jan 17, 2012
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ROUTEABLE MAPS
Pros: small, works well in trees and while walking
Cons: no routable maps, additional maps will cost more $
The maps that are included are not routable. You'll read about how you can put it in driving mode and such but the included maps are not routable and you'll get an error.
I can't believe I paid this much money for a GPS that doesn't have maps that are routable.
[Ed. note: Note the description does advise as follows: "Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Oregon provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. "]
Recommend? NO
10 viewers found this helpful.
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Bird
Tennessee
Jan 7, 2012
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BIRD
Pros: touch screen,3d compass axis and geocache friendly
Cons: menus...to many to step through at times.
Bought in April 2011 and have used it for almost a year regularly for Geocaching. Great to be able to down load caches and queries as needed.
Like all handhelds, it has it good days and bad days per satellite coverage but, zero's in all the time. Like the 3d compass capability b/c out in the woods you are never level.
I have a Colorado but, the touch screen is by far better.
Recommend
Recommend? YES
10 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
Brookings, OR
Dec 29, 2011
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EXCELLENT CHOICE!
This Garmin Oregon 450t is the perfect choice for our construction business. Customers no longer need to be present to pinpoint the spot they need work completed it, thcy can give us the coordinates from their GPS and wa-la, we are there too!
Recommend? YES
10 viewers found this helpful.
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Al
PA
Jul 4, 2011
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450T FALLS SHORT
Cons: the included map is not routable
Don't expect this unit to guide you to your favorite fishing hole on the fly. The included topo 100k software is not routable and if you try to plot a route on the unit you will get the message this map contains no routable roads in this area. If you try to upload a route from the base camp software just the start and end point of the route are uploaded. Save some money and buy another unit
Recommend? NO
19 viewers found this helpful.
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Paul
Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Nov 4, 2010
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AMAZING GPS
Pros: operating interface, user functions, simplicity fo
Have used many types of GPS system over the years (Australian Military) in all types of terrains and locations throughout the world and this GPS is by far the most user friendly and practical GPS i have ever seen. The user interface is fast simple to use and contains everything i could ever need whilst navigating, I use this for both driving through cities (very accurate) as well as very serious handheld bush navigating. Gone are the days of convuluded and intricate way point entry and mangemant. the touch screen is perfect should have gone this way years ago... FANTASTIC PRODUCT
Recommend? YES
70 viewers found this helpful.
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Rob
South Dakota
Sep 9, 2010
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VERY HAPPY WITH MY GPS
Pros: maps are easy to read
Cons: none so far
I am very happy I picked this GPS. I had been looking for months to decide which product would best suit my needs. So far I have not used in any mountain country but what I have used for in the city and on some scouting trips for deer. I also used the maps for my trip to minneapolis, i missed my turn and was able to use the map to find my way back to the interstate road by road. Very Happy
Recommend? YES
78 viewers found this helpful.
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Sandpig
Corrales, New Mexico.
Jul 17, 2010
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NICE GEOCACHING GPS.
Pros: paperless geocaching.
Cons: unable to manually delete found geocaches on unit.
Very nice unit for Geocaching.
Recommend? YES
68 viewers found this helpful.
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glloper
Green Cove Springs, FL
May 9, 2010
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AWESOME HANDHELD GPSR
Pros: small size, intuitive functions and rugedness.
Cons: screen visibility in bright light.
I have owned 2 Magellan handheld GPSr's and the Garmin Oregon 450T is by far the best.Intuitive and adaptive. Garmin has done a superb job of passing current technology on to the consumer.
Recommend? YES
90 viewers found this helpful.
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