Maximus XX!V
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Battery life is going to be an issue for any sort of serious back country use. Whether kayaking or backpacking, this would be an issue for me. I would like to see a AA option as well. I figured this was coming when the 255 came out with topos and replaceable battery.
Is there such thing as a AA pack that can power a USB device?
It is a hobbled vehicle unit though. No street names which I find to be a nice feature so I do not need to look at the unit.
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Do we know the Oregon is a bad unit?
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I am not sure why everyone is failing the Oregon before it even has extensive use. The 60, 72, Legend and Vista units are all good units. Garmin has one bad launch and they suddenly are all garbage.
I agree that Garmin is dumbing down their units too much but I have confidence that they can do better than the CO.
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I am also pretty miffed that the OR allows for an avg speed while moving but my Edge 705 calculates avg speed even when I am stopped. Just shows that the designers of the unit have little idea of what their target markets want.
It should do both... One is called "Moving average" and the other "Overall Average".
Just shows you know not of what you speak.....
That looks like an OR screen. If you read my post again, you will notice I said the OR does do this but my Edge does not. Much more important to me and other cyclists that the Edge does this.
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You do have to tilt it just right to get the two looking the same. If I slowly roll my hand the view on the Oregon will completely dull out but makes no difference on the 76.
I feel the "dull" issue relates back to the touch screen texture. It's simply a dull texture that the screen is made of. I took my street pilot out in the sun and that also has to be tilted just right in the bright sun to see the screen. If I lay the Oregon and 76 side by side powered off in the house the dull texture of the screen on the Oregon is very noticeable. This "dullness" just doesn't give me a problem in reading the screen. I also faced away from the sun and with the sun coming over my back shining directly into the screen there was no glare and the smaller print such as the cache descriptions and logs were very easy to read. Again I had to get the angle just right. Some might think having to get the angle just right will be a big pain but I had no problem finding the right angle nearly instantly.
I hope this all makes some sense.
It's hard to explain without actually seeing the unit. It's a pricey little toy but as of now I'm extremely pleased with the Oregon. Now if I could only figure out why I can't get my field notes to upload? I did not use the 60 side by side with the OR but I think this description sums it up pretty well. The OR takes a little work to see. It also helps tremendously to turn the shading off. The shading causes a green screen, which is harder to see while removing the shading sets the maps to an off white color. The really sad thing Garmin could have solved all this by allowing some options for display scheme.
I am also pretty miffed that the OR allows for an avg speed while moving but my Edge 705 calculates avg speed even when I am stopped. Just shows that the designers of the unit have little idea of what their target markets want.
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Just picked it up from REI. When I plug it into a cigarette lighter I get the PC connection screen. Do I need a special adapter to run it off the power in my car?
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Not to drag this too much off of topic, but the 205 concerns me with battery life. It would need to be constantly recharged for any backpacking expeditions I do. That and no ability to load routes, which I do for ease of use in the field.
The Nuvi would also be bad for my kayaking, not being waterproof.
IMO the Nuvis are quite a few steps behing my 60CSx. Their only advatages being touchscreen, bigger screen and speech.
Having said all that, I will probably pick up a Nuvi 5000 when they get a bit cheaper. That would work well for my SUV.
Thanks for all the feedback! Sounds like I may be headed to REI this weekend.
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I am not normally an early adopter but the UI on the 60CSx is a frustration for me. Ever since I bought a car unit, I have been waiting for a touchscreen unit for backpacking.
I have gift certificates for Amazon so I wanted to buy from them but it is still backordered there. Now, with the feedback on the screen, I am a little leary about ordering one and am thinking about buying from REI. This would get it to me sooner with a better return policy but I would need to pay tax and shipping (gas, 80 mile round trip for me).
Any idea when Amazon will get units?
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However, since you mentioned RMNP, you well know that distance is meaningless and elevation is everything. Bet routing doesn't tell you that?
Thanks
As I stated above, routing will provide you with an elevation profile of your route.
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Find the cooperate email address, or better yet, phone number. I bet if you email or call, you will get a positive response.
Better yet, just stay away. The only reason I ever walk in there is to get hands on experience with something. I will only purchase from them if I am desperate and out of options. Their service has been extremely poor since I was knee high to a grasshopper.
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I think the OP, and others, are confusing Routes & Tracks.........
No, 24k does allow you to create routes. I use them to plan distance and elevation changes for my trips on the PC but have never tried to route on the GPSR.
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A friend who bought the new Topo maps actually preferred the way my older Topo maps looked on my GPS. Seems they had more detail . . .
Except the old CDs were a pain to load since you needed the VD in the drive to do it. I dumped them just for that reason.
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The last poster didn't tell you about the "reason" you would buy from REI, vs anoother retailer:
After your purchase, if for ANY reason, you are no longer happy with the unit, you can return it for a Full Refund.
ANY reason, as in too stupid to operate the unit? I get the impression this may account for a lot of their returns. I have a low-tech friend who returns many high-tech items because they "don't work".
REI always excludes GPS units from the 20% off.
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I don't think it is special feature of the TOPO US.
You can try download free maps by IndyJpr and try to load them to the unit and see if you will get POI to show up.
Also try to post your problem as new topic, this way you will get much greater exposure and I am sure you will get help.
Garmin National Parks does. It comes in very handy when programming routes on trails. I really wish topo had that feature for trails as well.
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I am looking for a good online source for GPSR accessories. I have a 60CSX and need a case, which case I'm not sure. I am also considering an antenna. Any suggestions would be great.
For my needs, I like a generic cell phone case that can be bought at Lowes for around $8.00. You can get them either in blue, yellow, or black. It has a very sturdy metal belt clip, plus a large nylon belt loop, and a small metal ring that a carabiner can be fastened to, to secure to a backpack. It has a velcro flap that comes over the top of the GPSr just to the side of the antenna. You do have to take it out to the case to see it but it slides in and out nicely. I use a screen protector so I don't use a case with a clear vinyl window (the two will stick together).
Why do you need an antenna with a 60CSx? Their sensitivity to pick up satellite reception is outstanding, about the only reports I have ever seen where they won't pick up is in commercial aircraft in seats that are not next to the window.
And long tunnels. I lose reception in long tunnels as well.
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<y understanding is that TT only provides map updates for free for one year. After that, you need to pay.
I also prefer Mapsource to the 3rd party software required by TT for trip planning on the PC. I am not sure if Garmin still provides a DVD upon request with the purshase of one of their road GPS units.
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It's clear when it will come out.
There is one and ONLY one possible date: April, 1st.
Funny enough, that is the go live date for my company's $400 million SAP switchover. I am leaving town...
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That is over in the Map section under FAQ M1.
The 400t Topo is segmented differently that the standard Topo2008 (only 429 segments + a couple for the basemap). So yes, this counts against the 4k-5k limit but it is almost a non-issue since the segment number is much smaller than with the DVD version.
GO$Rs
Thanks!
Although now I have another reason to upgrade...not sure if that is good or bad...
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It has nothing to do with Garmin..... Garmin make GPS units, not maps. It is the source of the data that is the problem, which is probably the US government.
Really the only way to get decent trail data is a user based trail system such as what I run (see my sig). There are similar trail systems in the US.
Has anyone confirmed that it is a source map issue and not a Garmin issue? I know some also say that the roads are off on topo as well.
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Questions G3 and G6 in the FAQ.
Bookmarked now. Many thanks. Sounds like I'd be ok with the 300 but the extra memory and the ability to have all of TOPO in addition to all of CN on the unit makes the 400t sound pretty nice.
I read the FAQ but it was not completely clear. If I buy the 400t, will that eat up any of the 4-5000 map segments allowed? To me, that is reason alone to get the t since topo has hundreds of times more segments than any other map.
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I'm having second thoughts about the "every two weeks" plan.
I say May 14, and it will resolve a lot of issues. The functionality will almost match the 60CSx (based on the deficiencies noted in G.O.'s comparison table). A means of fast text entry will not yet exist, though.
I care more about what it does than when it comes out. If they give it the functionality of the 60CSx, I will buy in.
I also need to find out if the preloaded maps count toward the 4000 segment limit or not. That will help me decide which version I buy.
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I got the 76CSx because it FLOATS if you drop it overboard.
The 60CSx would become an anchor without a line tied to it.
I have read many, many times that they are the same internally and perform the same. Just different in the way they look and the button placement.
But for some odd reason, the 76CSx is always listed for more money !
Tim
Put the 60 in a neoprene jacket and it floats.
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I am bitter about the OP also. I had finally decided I would stick with my 60 CSx for backpacking but now I am having second thoughts...
Nice review!
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There is a good thread here on the forums. It seems that some people think the 76 series is too big after using it.
Look and play with them side by side. I see a size difference when side by side.
Cannot go wrong either way!!!
Garmin Introduces Multi Use nüvi 500 Series for 'Rugged Navigation'
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I doubt this. They will not want to dig too deeply into thier auto Nuvis or their hand helds so I see these having limited functionality so hard core users will still go the separate routes for GPSr use. At least that is what I would do if I had Garmin's history.
I guess an alternative to AAs is to buy a boatload of replacement batteries for this.
I still like the idea of a 5000 and my new OR better than this solution.