javelina11
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without question, yes I would. I've no issue with viewing the screen. it's been a great addition to my mountain biking. I no longer just "ride" my bike. I'm on the hunt for caches.
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I like interesting caches in any setting.
Exactly. my feelings too. the thrill of the hunt....
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my 1st hand held, purchased a month ago. Garmin Oregon 450. (bought it after lots of research).
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x4 on the 450. With the rebate now, an awesome unit. I've had mine for nearly 4 weeks now. love it.
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Hello
Just got back from Cabela's with my new Dakota 20 for $200.00. Cablea's sale + Garmins mail in discount and my club member discount and WOW what a deal.
I did alot of research on here and other sites and the 20 was the one for me. Never owned a handheld gps and never went geocaching before. But this place sure seems like the place to be to get it all started. Now all I have to do is figure this thing out and get the family out there.
Blessings
Kilo3
awesome! and welcome. I'm a newbie too and learning something new all the time here. congrats on the GPSr. you'll have fun.
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Whats the most you've loaded on your 450 and does it get sluggish with a full load?
With the 300, I've noticed it takes a while to start up when I load a fresh GPX file with close to 2000 geocaches in it. The first time it happened, I panicked and pulled the batteries. Bad mistake. The geocaches were totally whacked and I had to reload.
thanks for that data point, (don't panic).
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Mine will be here hopefully by the end of the week! Can't wait!
Well mine is here and I already feel lost. It is quite a bit different then my nuvi in my truck. I have been outside trying to get it to acquire a signal and no luck it is overcast I am not sure if that has anything to do with it. And the manual is very vague.
it seemed like 10 or 15 minutes the first time out, for my 450 to acquire all the sat's and such. good thing I had a Blue Moon to sip.
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my 450 finally came today!!!!!
When I go to gpsfiledepot.com and go to download the new mexico topo map it asks if I have garmin mapsource and garmin training center. Do I need to download these 2 items? And if there is anyone else from new mexico what good maps are there for new mexico. And for anyone else what other maps do you find helpful on this website? If I want the maps for texas do I have to downloaded all the maps in the southern section or just texas?
I got both the training center and mapsource. my mapsource installed just fine without having to go thru any sort of tutorial. Yes, you do need to get mapsource to load the gpsfiledepot.com maps.
I can't speak for New Mexico, but the Arizona topo and the Southwest trails overlay look awesome. Download that New Mexico topo, and make sure to get the Southwest trails overlay, (it covers both Arizona & New Mexico).
welcome to the club! I love my 450 too!
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I will probably get mark welled but here goes. On the Garmin spec list for the Oregon 450 it says 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended.
Now the question are alkaline ok to use in a pinch?
Yes maybe a dumb one but You guys are better at this stuff than I Thanks.
yep. been using them in my 450 since I got it. (shopping around for a charge kit).
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pcnation has the oregon 450 for $341 with free shipping and there is a $50 garmin rebate on top of that. If you use bing, you can get another 2.8% back.
-JWP
awesome! wish I new about the $50 rebate, I would've waited another 4 weeks to buy my 450. Maybe not...
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For what you are going to do and it looks like you won't use if for driving. I would get the 300 and Birdseye for satellite imagery.
>It may see some limited car time also.
I'd go 450. I thought about the 300, but then saw the 450. a great unit. I've mounted it up on my mountain, and having a lot of fun with it. (using the Arizona Topo & Southwest Trails transparent overlay, via gpsfiledept. what a great combo). you can't go wrong with the 450.
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I'm still using (and liking) the Garmin mount. I'm usually a RAM mount fan, but I see no reason to go that route for the Oregon or Dakota.
I agree - I have the Oregon RAM mount on my motorcycle but the Garmin one is well made and perfectly adequate for a mountain bike or car dash.
cool. I picked up the Gramin,and I'm going to put that mount on my Titus Switchblade MTB.
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Get the 450 and download maps from the various sources for free.
ditto! I went with the 450, rather than the T. gpsfiledepot is too cool, and you can get the 24K topo's!
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Hey quick question about the maps at gpsfiledepot..i downloaded one of the topo maps for texas, and will load it on my oregon 450 when it arrives on wednesday. Will I be able to use the 3D topo feature with these topo maps from gpsfiledepot?
I don't think so. I doubt that they have the Digital Elevation Model data in them.
I downloaded the Arizona Topo, and it didn't have the 3D.
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DO: Spend another $30 and grab yourself a premium membership here at gc.com so you can use Pocket Queries to load that bad boy up with caches the easy way!
DO: Grab a 4GB microSD card and install.
DO: Pay a visit to gpsfiledepot.com and see what kind of topo maps they have for you in your area.
DON'T: Upgrade the firmware to 3.30 just yet. There are some issues with this release that may prove a real bother.
without even looking first, I updated my 450 with the 3.30. (Last Friday). oh well, I'll just have to wait for the next patch I presume. I'm still learning the how and the what with this unit.
-jav
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forgot to mention. I also picked up a 4GB MicroSD, and also installed a screen cover.
to date, I've used the Garmin updater (as of March 30th), to get the GPSr current. Installed Mapsource, and added the Arizona Topo & Ibycus USA.
I also purchased a bike mount for the unit too, as I mountain bike a lot. looking forward to having it along. maybe I'll use my bike for hunting down some local caches.
*LOL* What next Headers and duel exhaust ? Sounds like You tricked out Your truck.
Sorry had to say that. I plan on buying a 400 or 450 very soon good luck with it.
Nice!
shift kit and the after market brakes too! I lurked and researched for a bit before pulling the trigger on the 450. glad I did though.
thanks,
-Jav
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forgot to mention. I also picked up a 4GB MicroSD, and also installed a screen cover.
Congrats! I think you'll really be happy with it...now you need to look at BirdsEye for aerial imagery that will really knock your socks off...
Get the free BaseCamp download from Garmin and the $30 subscription for all you can download for a year...
thanks! I'll check that out. looking forward to having fun with the 450.
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what a cool idea!
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I stuck with the 4GB card. was tempted to go larger, but if Mapsource limits the copy, why bother.
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forgot to mention. I also picked up a 4GB MicroSD, and also installed a screen cover.
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After sitting on the fence, researching like crazy, I finally pulled the trigger. I picked up an Oregon 450. Couldn't be happier.
The manuals were a bit lame, but through forums like this and others, I've been able to work things out. to date, I've used the Garmin updater (as of March 30th), to get the GPSr current. Installed Mapsource, and added the Arizona Topo & Ibycus USA.
I also purchased a bike mount for the unit too, as I mountain bike a lot. looking forward to having it along. maybe I'll use my bike for hunting down some local caches.
any rate, a big thanks to the forum. I've learned lots and expect to share any of my experiences.
-Jav
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ditto. I've researched the heck out of this. For my 1st handheld, (ever), I'm going with the Legend HCx. Good luck with your search too.
I'm having to much fun with it now, and wouldn't want to wait. 
shift kit and the after market brakes too! 
Best Place to Buy a Oregon 450?
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yep, they're good. but no rebate if you buy from them.