Barrikady

Hi, I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to, but I am going to give it a try! I also have a 3g iPhone. If you download the free application "Here I Am" from the "App Store" it will show you your location in the following general format: Latitude: 37.xxxxx N Longitude: 122.xxxx W I hope that helps. Barrikady

Have you reviewed this? .

You're not the first to say "way better". Is this based on performance (receiver behavior, accuracy, etc.) or because it has the touchscreen and easier alphanumeric entry? I purchased the Colorado 300 in January; Garmin exchanged the device for another Colorado 300 in April. I was basically okay with the unit, as I was anticipating that Garmin would provide software updates to resolve some of its numerous flaws. Sadly I was mistaken, Garmin has not stepped up to the plate and made changes that would have made the device acceptable. When my local REI received the Oregon 300 I dropped by to check it out; and I purchased it at that time. After a week or so with the unit I decided to sell the Colorado and keep the Oregon. Here are some of the reasons: Faster boot time. Faster satellite acquisition. Current profile is shown. The track doesn't jump around like the Colorado's track when I am stationary. Touch screen is nice. Faster processor. More thoughtfully designed case. The case seems better able to resist water intrusion Smaller and useable with one hand. Lanyard receptacle. Batteries appears to last longer. Easier alphanumeric entry. Easier to reset tracks and trip computer. Some negatives. Yes, the screen brightness sucks in daylight. But, I am able to read the device mounted on my bicycle handlebar. I also use the device for routing when I am in a motor vehicle. Plus I use the device when I am hiking. I have Topo 2008 and a routable version of Metroguide installed. I am unhappy with Garmin's misleading and duplicitous marketing attempts to show the Oregon as having a bright screen in outdoor situations. I believe that is fraudulent and I would expect some mad-dog attorney to bring a class-action lawsuit against Garmin for their lowlife marketing...but I am getting off of the subject at hand! Please note that I am not a geocacher and I do not use any of the geocaching options. Barrikady .

As a point of information, I sold my Colorado 300 about a week after I purchased the Oregon 300. The Oregon is certainly not perfect, but it is way better than the Colorado.

See above, I also added this to the FAQ: http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/Trip%20Computer#toc1 GO$Rs Please note: I am referring to the Odometer, not the Trip Odometer. Resetting the Trip Odometer is not the problem. Figuring out how to reset the Odometer is the mystery. .

Yes, I second this request. How does one reset the odometer? Here is another query. With the Colorado when you are following a "Where To," you can have the CO recalculate the route, using different roads, by choosing "Detour." It appears that the Oregon does not have the equivalent command. Bummer! I hope I'm wrong and I am missing something. Any suggestions? The screen brightness in direct light is disappointing. But overall I am pleased with the Oregon, and it is a cut above the Colorado. I have used it on my bicycle, in the car and while hiking. The screen is viewable on the bike, on the trail and in the car. The Oregon has a faster startup time than the CO, it has true one hand operation, it appears to be a more thoughtfully designed case than the CO and it looks to be really be watertight. Barrikady

I trimmed a Colorado invisible shield by leaving the backing on the shield as I repeat ably trimmed it until it fit the Oregon screen (I tested the fit by placing it on the unit with the backing still in place). After getting a good fit I followed the normal application procedure and have been completely satisfied with the shield. Terry, Thanks for the info. I just ordered one. Barrikady

I did a search, but was unable to find any reports on using Invisible Shield with the touch screen Oregon. What say ye, any first hand info?

Whoops, double post

GO$Rs, Many thanks for all of your tireless work on the Colorado, and now also on the Oregon. Barrikady

Bummer. I must be missing something. Why doesn't Garmin release the 24K Topo's on a DVD, so the user can access the maps on his/her computer, in addition to the Garmin GPS?

I'm thinking about getting the California/Nevada 24K Topo map when it becomes available. I will use it in my Colorado 300. Question: Will I be able to view the 24K topo maps in Mapsource?

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3885 ----------------------- Change History Changes made from version 2.0.0.5 to 2.0.0.6: Added ability to split track Added ability to add points to a route by clicking and dragging on the route Added ability to click on the graph in the track elevation profile to set selection markers Made the track elevation profile dialog update selection in the edited track and vice versa Double clicking with the hand tool now zooms in Alt + scroll wheel now zooms Device and file folders now have different icons from normal smart folders. Current waypoint symbol now selected in Waypoint dialog's symbol menu by default Added merging of imported data Added support for round-tripping of geocache data Removed horizontal scrollbar in left pane Added new application icon Added new graphics for various buttons in the application Improved drawing speed Improved selection speed Improved import speed Improved find speed Fixed excessive memory use during file import Fixed crash on import of large files Fixed issue where Bobcat couldn't run out of a mounted volume Fixed image loading crashes Fixed track dialog crashing for some selection changes Fixed track dialog crashing on deletion of all points from a track Fixed disappearing columns in track dialog Fixed crash when importing unnamed routes from GPX files Fixed find results selection improperly changing Fixed crash when refreshing find results with the city find dialog visible Fixed other various find crashes Fixed crash when creating waypoint from find results Fixed crash when sending waypoints with dates before 1/1/1980 Fixed context menu invert/recalculate crashing in rare cases Fixed crash when aborting route calculation Fixed context menu opening in the bottom left corner Fixed extra undoing of smart folder duplication Fixed rare crash where autoupdate sheet crashed while animating Fixed via point circles being drawn when they shouldn't be Fixed track improperly being left in edit mode after the profile dialog was closed Fixed user data view failing to refresh after import Fixed possible crash after dragging new points into route dialog Fixed crash while loading from backup after finding corrupted user data file Fixed route rendering crash Fixed issue where the base map would fail to load when corrupt maps were installed

Yes

Same here. I tried it several time with the same result. Right, my 300 also crashed. When I rebooted the 300 the waypoint I attempted to delete was still on the Colorado.

Really? Hmm, let me better describe what I have noticed as a new ability. I am referring to the following change made by Garmin: "Added ability to save map selections to user profile settings." So, if your Colorado has more than one map loaded on to it, say Topo 2008 and City Navigator, you can set up a user profile to automatically choose the map you want displayed in that profile. Very handy.

2.54 Beta works on my 300. The ability to add, save and change user profiles has been implemented.

Unfortunately no, it does not work on a Mac.

It is not a Topo map. It is a street map. Ah. Thanks for the info. I was thinking it was a topo

I just downloaded IbycusUSA1.3. Thanks for all of your efforts. I loaded it into Mapsource 6.13.7, it appears that all of the map segments are available to view on Mapsource, but there are no topo contour lines viewable on the Ibycus map. I figure I must be doing something wrong, but I'm just not sure exactly what! Any suggestions?

Thanks GO$Rs! I had the same problem, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Now it's all squared away!

Go to this Garmin page: http://www8.garmin.com/macosx/ Read this Garmin document (pdf): http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/MapSource_M...acComputers.pdf All of the software and info you need are on the above pages.

I agree, Garmin phone support is very good.

Yes, I agree. He is an incredible resource. Thank you GO$RS!

Interesting. I'll try that on my Mac