[Garmin gpsmap 66sr or garmin Montana 700]

3 hours ago, Tahoe Skier5000 said:

Hard pass on the 66sr in my book. You cannot replace the battery in those, so once they degrade and eventually die, that's it.

 

Strange...the S/ST have replaceable batteries, but the SR doesn't.  What was Garmin thinking?

...glad you pointed that out...thx.

[Garmin Wireless Models - GPSMAP vs. Oregon]

Anyone notice a difference with the quad-helix antenna under tree cover (forest)?  Or inside a creek/river canyon?

[Garmin GPSMAP 65 series announced on 2020-09-24]

Would like to know how much that quad helix antenna makes a difference?  If it doesn't make a noticeable improvement, then rather buy a smaller, lighter, more compact model.

[GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo]

Perhaps an external GPS receiver (e.g. Garmin GLO, Bad Elf GPS)?

Or perhaps other GPSr with a UI can be connected to the phone.

For me, I'd like to find an external GPSr that has outstanding reception under tree cover.  Perhaps quad-helix antenna.  And it must be lightweight.

 

[Topo Maps 100k to 24k load source]

Do you know if the downloaded Garmin maps can be transferred to another device?

Or are those maps locked to that single device forever?

[Phone vs GPS]

Do the dedicated GPRs (Oregon 7x0 or GPSMAP 66 ) have better antenna, reception, sensitivity?  

Can they connect to more satellites? 

Can they connect to all the new or non-US satellite systems?

Do U.S. phones use GLONASS?

WAAS?

Phone Apps requiring subscriptions?

[The most accurate upgrade]

Do the newer GPSr with GNSS  make them more accurate/better?

Or is GNSS just a generic marketing term?

[LOoking for info on: New Garmin Gpsr]

Do all the Garmin's have all the GNSS generation 2 systems; the GPS, GONASS, Galileo, IRNSS, BDS, etc?

[New? Garmin Handhelds]

I don't understand why there's a 64 series now that there's a 66 series.  I'm hoping they'll add a camera to the 66 series.  Maybe then the 64 series will be discontinued.

[Choosing which Garmin GPS to buy]

I like having the feature to geotag photos.

I also don't like having to carry a large bulky device.

Would like a touchscreen if it is responsive.

Not sure if GNSS is the same on all devices.

I've been leaning towards the Oregon, but wish for a camera in the eTrex models.

[Garmin GPSMAP 66 series announced on 2018-08-06]

Why not create a compact version of the GPSMAP 66, without the protruding Quad-Helix antenna?

[New Garmin Handheld GPS, buttons or Touchscreen?]

Something else to pay attention to:

 

1) The Garmin button models have the bulky external antenna that doesn't offer any proven extra advantage.

2) The button models are larger and weigh more (because of the buttons + external antenna).  The touch models are more compact, and offer the same hardware capabilities.

 

 

[Garmin 750 reception vs 64?]

Garmin "redesigned antenna for better satellite reception" of the Oregon 750...

Has anyone tested the GPS reception of the Oregon 750 to the GPSMap 64 under heavy tree cover?

[Oregon vs 64]

How well does the touchscreen work with gloves?