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Watch out Oregon, Garmin's getting ready to throw you to the grizzlies. Montana, the GPS-maker's new handheld series, offers three models, including two with a built-in 5 megapixel camera. We wouldn't expect image quality to best that of a good cellphone, but we assume you'll at least be able to get a fix for your geotags. The base model Montana 600 includes a 3-axis compass and 4-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen display for $550, while the 650 adds the camera for $630, and the 650t pairs that cam with pre-loaded topographic maps for $700. All three rugged models include a 16-hour battery, or you can toss in three AA's for up to 22 hours of juice on your next off-road or whitewater rafting adventure, or whatever else you do for fun in Montana.

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Garmin announces rugged, camera-equipped Montana GPS, trademarks name of another US state originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>garminmontanamontana 600montana 650montana 650tMontana600Montana650Montana650tnavnavinavigationoregonoutdooroutdoor gpsOutdoorGpsoutdoorsoutdoors gpsOutdoorsGpsruggedtoughThu, 19 May 2011 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's $23 Chirp wireless beacon brings geocaching thrills to Oregon, Dakota GPS units]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/garmins-23-chirp-wireless-beacon-brings-geocaching-thrills-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/garmins-23-chirp-wireless-beacon-brings-geocaching-thrills-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/garmins-23-chirp-wireless-beacon-brings-geocaching-thrills-to/#comments Looking for an avenue to join millions of others in geocaching, eh? We know, there's hardly a better way to spend a weekend than by playing a sophisticated game of hide-and-seek, and Garmin's right there with us. If you, like it, are stuck in Kansas with nary a Jayhawk game in sight, this here pebble is the answer to all of your boredom woes. The Chirp is a wireless beacon that's designed to work with any compatible wireless-enabled Garmin handheld (the Oregon, Dakota and the recently announced GPSMAP handhelds are mentioned by name), and once you've set it up to cooperate with your device, it'll automatically transmit program coordinates so other cachers can find each stage of your multicache -- it's touch-and-go in its simplest form. The whole thing measures just 1.3- x 0.9-inches, weighs under an ounce and can be had for just $22.99. So yeah, good luck sticking to Segway polo with an offer like that.

Update: Video after the break!

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Garmin's $23 Chirp wireless beacon brings geocaching thrills to Oregon, Dakota GPS units originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you seriously shell out to have ARGONAUT plastered on your license plate? Oh, yeah? Listen up. Garmin has just pushed out a new duo of navigators aimed squarely at you, the Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t. Both of the touchscreen-based devices boast a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3-axis compass, waterproof chassis, 850MB of internal storage and USB connectivity. Each unit packs a 3-inch, sunlight-readable display, two precharged AA NiMH batteries, loads of waypoint storage and the ability to route you while on the road, on the trail or in the wild. The standard 550 is set to arrive with a worldwide basemap in shaded relief for $499.99, while the 550t comes with preloaded topography maps for the entire US for $599.99. The full release is after the break.

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Garmin launches Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t outdoor navigators originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>garminnavnavinavigationoregonOregon 550Oregon 550tOregon550Oregon550toutdooroutdoor gpsOutdoorGpsoutdoorsoutdoors gpsOutdoorsGpsruggedtoughThu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Camera-packin' Garmin Oregon 500 navigator on sale in UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/12/camera-packin-garmin-oregon-500-navigator-on-sale-in-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/12/camera-packin-garmin-oregon-500-navigator-on-sale-in-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/12/camera-packin-garmin-oregon-500-navigator-on-sale-in-uk/#commentsWouldn't you know it? That leaked Garmin Oregon 500 is indeed a real, bona fide product, and it's on sale now for argonauts over in the UK. The outdoorsy navigator officially boasts a rugged 3-inch sunlight-readable touch panel (400 x 240 resolution), a tough, waterproof casing, a built-in electronic compass, barometric altimeter (seriously!), AA battery support, USB connectivity, a microSD card slot and a bundled carabiner clip to really set it apart. Oh, and there's also an integrated camera for automatic picture geotagging, which seems to be a pretty rare commodity in GPS units these days. We're not quite sure it's rare enough to justify the lofty £353.97 ($519) price tag, but thankfully that's not our call to make.

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Camera-packin' Garmin Oregon 500 navigator on sale in UK originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like the latest Garmin Oregon nav unit is following in family footsteps by leaking out a little early -- listings for an Oregon 500 and Oregon 500t appear in the latest REI catalog. The pair are basically the same as the Oregon 400 / 400t, with the addition of a built-in digital camera that'll enable you to take instantly-geotagged features. Definitely a neat idea, but convenience won't come cheap: the 500 lists for $549, and the 500t is $599. No hints at a release date, but we'd guess it's coming soon.

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Garmin Oregon 500 series with built-in camera leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>500500tgarminoregonoregon 500oregon 500tOregon500Oregon500treirumorrumorsSun, 15 Mar 2009 23:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin Oregon 400t gets reviewed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/garmin-oregon-400t-gets-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/garmin-oregon-400t-gets-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/garmin-oregon-400t-gets-reviewed/#commentsGarmin's Oregon 400 nav comes in a few different flavors depending on how you like to experience the outdoors, but the essential 3-inch touchscreen package is the same, and it looks like it's a winner -- the folks at PC Magazine just put the 400t variant through its paces, and found that it's an "excellent hiking companion." Of course, for six bills you'd damn well better get a sensitive GPS receiver with quick acquisition times, but the 400t also impressed with solid battery life on just two AAs and easy set up. Of course, as an outdoor-centric PND, the highway guidance features are a bit lacking compared to devices like Garmin's Nuvis, but if you're looking to tromp around the woods in style and you've got cash to spare, it sounds like the Oregon series is worth a look.

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As expected, Garmin has gone official with their new Oregon 200, 300, and 400 nav units. To make things extra confusing, the Oregon 400 includes the 400c, 400t, and 400i. The outdoor-friendly PNDs are waterproof, feature high-sensitivity receivers, and sport 3-inch touchscreens. As for the various 400-series units, it's all about your outdoor poison. The 400c is for sea anglers with chart coverage for the coastal US and Bahamas, the 400i is for fresh-water fishers with depth contours and boat ramps for U.S. inland lakes and rivers, and the 400t if for you land-lubbers with preloaded US topographic maps in 3D. Meanwhile, the 300 features a worldwide basemap with shaded relief and the 200 provides just your basic basemap. The units weigh in at just 6.8 ounces, run on AA batteries, and support microSD cards. Pricing is set at $479.99 for the 200, $533.32 for the 300, and $639.99 for the 400.

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Garmin gets official with the Oregon 200, 300, and 400 nav units originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while since Garmin dropped any new gear on us, but it looks like we're about to get a whole new series of nav units soon -- Buy.com and Amazon just put up listings for the Garmin Oregon 200, 300, and 400. The new boxes are a little smaller and lighter than the Colorado series, with a rugged, waterproof casing, 3-inch 240 X 400 sunlight readable touchscreens, customizable user profiles, and the ability to transfer waypoints, tracks, routes, and geocaches between units. We're assuming pricing will change when these things get real, but for now the 200 is listed at $420 and the 400C is listed at $558. It's not exactly clear what the specific differences between the line is, except that the 400 will come in several flavors, with the 400C variant sporting BlueChart g2 marine maps for the coastal US and Bahamas. Hopefully we'll get some more details soon, as these bad boys seem ready to go.

[Via GPS Tracklog]

Read - Oregon 200 listing
Read - Oregon 400C listing

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