Garmin Oregon 700 Handheld Gps, 1.5

Garmin Oregon 700 Handheld GPS, 1.5

• Touchscreen - 3-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen display with Dual orientation (landscape or portrait view)
• Abc sensors - 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic Compass with accelerometer and Barometric altimeter sensors. Display size - 1.5 W x 2.5 H (3.8 x 6.3 cm). 3 inch diag (7.6 cm). Battery life - up to 16 hours
• Ruggedized for the outdoors - ergonomic, rugged design that Stands strong against dust, dirt and humidity -and it is water-rated to Ipx7
• Activity profiles - simplified multi activity menu interface - including climb, hike, hunt, bike, geocache, fish and more
• Connect IQ - connect IQ compatible to customize the Device with data fields, widgets, and apps; find what you like or build your own.Display resolution, WxH:240 x 400 pixels

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Brand : Garmin
Category : Electronics,GPS, Finders & Accessories,Sports & Handheld GPS,Handheld GPS Units
Rating : 4.1
Price : US $369.99
Review Count : 265

Garmin Oregon 700 Handheld GPS, 1.5

• Overall I like the Oregon 700 which replaced my Oregon 450. Lots of nice features that I\'ll likely never use but hey, I\'m sure others have a need for all the calculations it can do. On my initial hike, I wanted to pitch it into the woods as it did not work even remotely like the 450.Right off the bat, the \"Classic\" seemed similar to the 450 but for the life of me I couldn\'t figure out how to start a new hike! I did a \"reset\" like you would do on the 450 which would then start a new trek but not this one. They\'ve made this more like a cell phone with using \"gestures\" and apps which to me overly complicates a GPS. I finally had to just go with \"Activity\" but even then it took a bit of learning since Garmin manuals are generally worthless. Also, I recommend you \"lock\" the fields in after you figure out what you want or they\'ll go away when you switch things like between Activity and Classic mode and then have to go back and set those again.I\'m currently fighting the altimeter settings because it seems like it\'s off elevation. I\'ve done the manual setting and get it reasonable but then the next time I hike at the same trailhead it\'s off several hundred feet (I\'m almost at sea level but it\'ll say elevation 350\'). For now, I just try to remember to set it correctly.I\'ve found it eats batteries faster than the 450. I change out batteries after around 10-12 hrs even on battery save mode.After fighting through the initial interface, I like it and would recommend it. Just don\'t think of it like their other GPS\'s and just learn the new interface. I also recommend the screen protector on Amazon, the only reason I stopped using the 450 was it got too scratched up after 10 yrs.
• I have used several Garmin GPS devices. This is the best hand-held so far. I use it for backcountry hiking and route finding. We all expect devices like this to work as well as our smart phones. The 700 comes close. The touch screen works pretty well, and maps draw a lot faster than other units I\'ve used. It REALLY helps if you have experience with Garmin devices. Either way, you will still spend hours trying to figure out the various screens and menu options. There is a great deal of customization available if you want it. But once you get it dialed it, it works nice.I have used it on several snowshoe hikes now, and it\'s reception and accuracy is better than I expected. Even in deep forrest (snow covered trees) I have good satellite coverage.My big complaint, and there is no excuse for this, is that the 700 comes with only 1.5 GB of memory. That\'s not enough for even one of Garmin\'s maps! To load a 24k Topo map (or other navigation maps) you need to purchase an additional micro SD card. Of course, because Garmin\'s map management software is awful, they let you try and download a map even if it won\'t fit. Like I said, this is a Garmin so be ready for some frustration working through their systems.Alkaline batteries don\'t last near as long as rechargeable NiMH batteries. I\'ve had good running time with eneloop batteries, even in 5 degree weather.I debated between the 64s and the Oregon 700. The Oregon has a bigger screen, and it my opinion is easier to use. I recommend it.
• I do a lot of geocaching. My last Oregon was the 450 model. It was a workhorse for over ten years. Unfortunately, due to unfaithful ice, it is now somewhere in Cloverdale Lake...This model is faster (especially the USB transfers), lighter, and with a clearer screen. BirdsEye imagery is actually useful on this. (The unit comes with a free 1-year basic subscription)The accuracy seems the same as my old unit. The interface is confusing at first, but you can remove icons you don\'t use to clean up the menus a LOT.But, let\'s be honest. It cannot replace a smartphone for real-time data, though it tries with the Bluetooth feature.You can get real-time data through tethering, but why would you want to? If you have a signal, you can view updated information for geocaches on your phone. If you don\'t have a signal, you can\'t.The wi-fi capability may be more useful. It is able to connect to a wi-fi signal and download geocaches directly. I haven\'t done this so I really can\'t speak to how well it works.

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