+Hawkins2.5 Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) I have been looking into buying a better GPS (using an E-trex H at the moment.) I have read up on it and decided that I like the Garmin devices with touch screen. My question is about the differences between the Dakota 20 and Oregon 200 models. The Dakota is a little below my budget while the Oregon is a little over my budget. Having compared the specifications side by side, I'm struggling to see the difference between the two units. While this would point towards getting the Dakota, I'm sure I must be missing something. Can anyone tell me what makes the Oregon that little bit more expensive and whether it is worth the extra cost. Thanks EDIT: I can see that the Oregon has a slightly bigger screen and better resolution but I can't see this making much of a difference to my geocaching! Edited August 9, 2011 by Hawkins2 Quote
+Lieblweb Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I'm not famiar with either of them but something you may want to look for (or check between them) is a 3 axis compass. Quote
+dfx Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Avoid the Oregon x00 models, if anything, look into the 450. If it's beyond your budget, then the Dakota 20 is the better choice. Quote
+mpilchfamily Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Well for one thing the Oregon 200 was discontinued a while ago. Here is what the Dakota has over the Oregon: Electronic Compass 3-axis 850Mb internal memory vs 24mb on the Oregon Barometric altimeter Unit-to-unit transfer Overall the Dakota has a slightly smaller screen but is otherwise a superior unit in almost every other way. If you can't find the Oregon for less then the Dakota then your getting ripped off. Quote
+Hawkins2.5 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Posted August 9, 2011 Ok, thanks. Probably should've said that I'm looking at second hand ones, not new. I guess the seller of the Oregon is asking too much for it. Am glad I asked! Quote
+mpilchfamily Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I wouldn't spend more then $100 on an Oregon 200. Quote
+CacheFreakTim Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 As others have said pass on the discontinued Oregon 200. The Dakota 20 is the way to go here unless you want to spend upwards of $300 and go for the Oregon 450. Quote
+Nelsonfam79 Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 This seemed like a good continuation of GPS unit questions. I'm looking at a Magellan eXplorist 310. Does anyone have experience with that line? It looks like exactly what I want. I don't want to spend more than $200. Here's the link. http://www.magellangps.com/Products/eXploristseries/eXplorist-310-North-America Thanks for the help! Nelsonfam79 Quote
+fizzymagic Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 This seemed like a good continuation of GPS unit questions. I'm looking at a Magellan eXplorist 310. Does anyone have experience with that line? It looks like exactly what I want. I don't want to spend more than $200. I used to be a great Magellan fan. I am no more. I think that their units are not competitive with others on the market. You can get a remanufactored Delorme PN-40 for less than $200, or a new one for about $250. Much better deal, in my opinion. Quote
+kentwoodkrew Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Mapped up oregon 450 for $225 shipped. Driving maps for your area plus I will put the topos you need on a dvd. Quote
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