zcoyote12 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Anyone know if Garmin is coming out with anything new this year. I am surprise they are still making the Etrex unit and surprized they have not come out with a new model for th 60 series even thou it has probably been one of there best sellers. Quote Link to comment
NordicMan Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Maybe at the upcoming CES Garmin (& all other brands) will show what's on their drawing boards. The newest Delorme PN-60w just popped onto the horizon! Personally I'm still frustrated NO ONE has come up with a reasonably priced "rugged" GPS/PDA/smartphone that would work well for Geocachers and for other outdoor pastimes.. and no the NuviFone isn't even a contender Edited January 6, 2010 by NordicMan Quote Link to comment
+splashy Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Would be better if they cut down the amount of models and try to perfect the remaining models. They sure have to many models and nobody understands why. Quote Link to comment
+g-o-cashers Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Not much from Garmin at CES (at least for outdoors types). The only thing introduced recently is the Oregon 450/450t. We might see something new as we get closer to summer. http://www.gpsfix.net/garmin-announces-oregon-450/ Quote Link to comment
+ryan3295 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 We might see something new as we get closer to summer. Is that a hint?? Quote Link to comment
+PirateKatz Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Anyone know if Garmin is coming out with anything new this year. I am surprise they are still making the Etrex unit and surprized they have not come out with a new model for th 60 series even thou it has probably been one of there best sellers. This 60 series has been on the market for a long time but for a lot of uses, it is the epitome of what a handheld GPS should be -- It's accurate, reliable, rugged, simple, and can withstand years of heavy use. When it is phased out, I hope it is replaced with a similar unit. As for eTrex line, I feel they fill a niche. My only complaint regarding them is that there are so many different models with similar names that they're hard to keep track of. I've been using my eTrex Vista for the past 8 years and just upgraded to a Vista HCx this week, as well as bought two Venture HC's for my nephews over Christmas. I hope Garmin continues to run the eTrex line for the foreseeable future. There are a lot of people out there who want either an entry level GPS or are simply not interested in things like 3D terrain rendering, touch screens, paperless caching, etc. In all honesty, I'm still somewhat blown away with good the new eTrex's are... Quote Link to comment
+user13371 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) ... frustrated NO ONE has come up with a reasonably priced "rugged" GPS/PDA/smartphone that would work well for Geocachers and for other outdoor pastimes...Rugged is easy; you can buy an OtterBox for just about anything. If any manufacturer saw a real market for it, they could make a smartphone practically bulletproof and the manufacturing costs would not be much higher than a more standard model. But WATER proof? It's do-able, but not cheap or easy. Phones usually have holes in them that can't be easily sealed up and still work properly. Would you buy a sealed-body cellphone with induction charging and a bluetooth headset? Edited January 7, 2010 by lee_rimar Quote Link to comment
mtbikernate Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 ... frustrated NO ONE has come up with a reasonably priced "rugged" GPS/PDA/smartphone that would work well for Geocachers and for other outdoor pastimes...Rugged is easy; you can buy an OtterBox for just about anything. If any manufacturer saw a real market for it, they could make a smartphone practically bulletproof and the manufacturing costs would not be much higher than a more standard model. But WATER proof? It's do-able, but not cheap or easy. Phones usually have holes in them that can't be easily sealed up and still work properly. Would you buy a sealed-body cellphone with induction charging and a bluetooth headset? my toothbrush has induction charging. Quote Link to comment
+user13371 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yes, but used in a conscientiously applied program of oral hygiene and dental care, would it prevent bluetooth? Quote Link to comment
+Redwoods Mtn Biker Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 There could be announcements at the SHOT show or Outdoor Retailer later this month. If not, you'll probably see some product releases come spring. I don't see Garmin discontinuing the 60/76 or eTrex series. I do expect to see more Dakota models though. Quote Link to comment
Vlad Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Yeah, the Garmin 60CSX - it would be great to see an update to that unit... Quote Link to comment
flyjazz Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I don't see Garmin discontinuing the 60/76 or eTrex series. I do expect to see more Dakota models though. Gosh,I thought the Dakota is a eTrex replacement,same goes for the 60/70 = Colorado/Oregon series. Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Gosh,I thought the Dakota is a eTrex replacement,same goes for the 60/70 = Colorado/Oregon series. One thing I learned here is never, ever suggest that the Colorado or Oregon is a suitable replacement for the GPSMap 60csx. It may be old, but the loyalty of owners border on the fanatical. And, in their defense, they have good reason. To me, however, the convenience of paperless on the Oregon is more important than the merits the 60csx has as a GPS receiver. And as a receiver, the Oregon is good enough for my needs. It's something everyone needs to decide for himself / herself. Quote Link to comment
+jotne Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 The reason for 60 series to not die, is the superior display in bright daylight. Reason for that is the limited color need on 60 series compare to Oregon/Colerado. It is told that the new Oregon 450 should have better display than 400/300. Not sure if that would be the same or better than 550. Quote Link to comment
TakeoK Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I just bought my very first GPS and the number of options from Garmin is just crazy. If you think it's confusing for you guys... imagine how confusing it is for someone buying their first unit who doesn't know the first thing about GPS units! You almost have to hire a full time research assistant for a week. There are what... seven eTrexes, nine Oregons... four Colorados... three 60's. And they're all almost identical. And why... in 2010... does anything come with a black and white screen? Really. I also love how you'll compare two units and find out that the only difference (aside from a $100 jump in price) is an SD card slot and a digital compass. The same unit basically. They just didn't solder on the 25 cent SD card slot and compass chip. And they charge an extra pile of cash. They really need to simplify. Take a page from Apple's book. When you buy an iMac... you have basically two choices... big or bigger. There should be no more than two models in each line. I'd say. By the way... I ended up with a Dakota 20. Love it so far. I chose it over the Oregon for it's small size and weight. I want to use it in as many scenarios as possible so it should be great for that (hiking, biking, running, backpacking and search & rescue). A lot of SAR folks use the 60... but I wanted something small and intuitive that would be lightweight and easy to use for other activities. I would never take a 60 on a 10K run for instance. LOL. Quote Link to comment
+jotne Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 If you thought handheld is a big mess, look at the Nüvi series. All the GPS in gray is current sold models. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Garmi....C3.BCvi_Series Quote Link to comment
+tachoknight Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Count me in as one of the fanatical 60csx owners; I brought it with me on a trip the day after Christmas and the thing has been darn near perfect, with the exception of the compass needing to be re-calibrated (something that was pointed out to me on the forums here). In the couple of weeks I've had it I've dropped it into the snow multiple times with zero problems. I've used it in a snowstorm in the middle of downtown Chicago and the accuracy has been spot-on. The things I have come to really like about it: Rugged - It takes being completely caked in snow without a hitch Awesome screen - Perfectly readable in all conditions, including direct sunlight Insanely sensitive receiver - I turned it on inside the house to plug it into the computer and in the time it took to go to the kitchen for something, it had locked onto 3 satellites, just sitting on the desk Here's what I'd love to see if they ever come out with an updated model A compass that doesn't require calibration all the time. Higher resolution screen with better drawing - the way it draws text at an angle is quaintly old-school, but can sometimes be hard to read Quote Link to comment
TakeoK Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) If you thought handheld is a big mess, look at the Nüvi series. All the GPS in gray is current sold models. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Garmi....C3.BCvi_Series Ha. Yah. The fact the such a matrix is even necessary speaks for itself. I'm thinking maybe Garmin is a company of Poindexters with Star Wars actions figures on their desk and limited social skills. LOL. Not very customer-focused to be making things so confusing. When an updated model comes out (like the Oregon 450 replacing the 300) they should clear out the channel and immediately discontinue the old model. Edited January 9, 2010 by TakeoK Quote Link to comment
+BlurplexOK Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) The Garmin 60C and 60CS are now discontinued. Some 11 models total of the Etrex are also on the list. Edited January 11, 2010 by BlurplexOK Quote Link to comment
+okvalle Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 There is now the Garmin nüvifone A50 I guess it's also good for geocaching Quote Link to comment
vith Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 There is now the Garmin nüvifone A50 I guess it's also good for geocaching hi do you have experiance with this gsm-gps ? how do you configure the settings for easy geocashing? Quote Link to comment
+ecanderson Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Good luck finding an A50. The Garmin/ASUS relationship doesn't seem to have worked out. http://www.garminasus.com/en_US and hit "Shop" Quote Link to comment
+Damedflor Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 If you live in Quebec, Videotron has been giving 'em out for free for the last 2 months. It's a great phone that makes geocaching easy with the C:GEO app available for free. Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 The Garmin Montana and a lot of videos for it are out. Quote Link to comment
Pineapple Dan Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) I am surprise they are still making the Etrex unit The Etrex is a great GPS, still have mine from 2003 it's still perfect and in many ways better than my Foretrex 401. Love the fact that it has a serial port, makes it easy to interface with PIC microcontrollers and that sort of thing. It would be sad to see that thing go. I suppose they could improve on it a bit, but change it too much and they might make a mess of it also hope they never discontinue the watch format GPS like the 401. Edited May 27, 2011 by Dankoozy Quote Link to comment
+Egnix Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Garmin just announced three new eTrex models and they are all on a new platform (which includes paperless caching!): Press release Quote Link to comment
+CacheFreakTim Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Garmin just announced three new eTrex models and they are all on a new platform (which includes paperless caching!): Press release There is already a thread on the new etrex units here. Quote Link to comment
yogazoo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 My thread from this morning had dropped a bit but the new Rino's are out. Quote Link to comment
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