Garmin Oregon 550 -
This upgraded unit features an autofocusing, 3.2-megapixel digital camera with automatic geotagging. Its high-resolution camera shoots portraits and landscapes and enables photo navigation. Includes a pre-loaded DEM basemap and a three-axis, tilt-compensating compass. The rugged, waterproof touch screen simplifies navigation with its one-touch user interface. No hard-to-see buttons or cursors. By shedding traditional controls, the Oregon series is extremely lightweight and simple to use. User-friendly programming also means you don't need to be a topography expert to find your way. Digital Elevation Mapping shades map elevations, allowing users to easily pick out a real-world point-of-reference based on the altitudinal differences depicted on screen. The built-in Routable DEM basemap navigates you around the world. High-resolution 400x240-pixel display generates detailed map images. Wirelessly exchange routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images with other GPS units. Fix your position quickly with the pinpoint accuracy of the high-sensitivity GPS receiver. Stores 1,000 waypoints, 50 routes and 10,000 track logs. Expand its memory with a removable micro SD card. Image viewer displays pictures from your micro SD card. Download new data from your computer easily using the included USB cable. Runs 15 hours on two AA batteries (NiMH or lithium batteries recommended, not included).
Weight: 6.8 oz.
Dimensions: 4.4"H x 2.4"W x 1.4"D.
Weight: 6.8 oz.
Dimensions: 4.4"H x 2.4"W x 1.4"D.
Weather and Wind:
- Waterproof battery housing
- Rugged, waterproof touch-screen display and case
Features:
- 850 mb of internal memory
- Shaded digital elevation mapping
- Pre-loaded DEM basemap
- Built in 3.2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom
- Three-axis, tilt-compensating compass
- 3 in sunlight-readable color touchscreen display
- Easy-to-use controls for intuitive navigating
- Comes preloaded with a world wide basemap
Mountain Gear
It's hard to get a traveling companion who always has directions, knows the way, totes a camera at the ready, and tracks the weather, so pick up Garmin's Oregon 550 GPS when you're leaving nothing to chance. Equipped with everything from a tilt-compensated compass and easy-to-use touchscreen to a 3.2 megapixel camera and the ability to wirelessly share data among similar units, this small device makes itself consistently handy with turn-by-turn directions and constant weather monitoring.
SummitHut.com
The navigator with the photographic memory! Oregon 550 combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Add high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and a microSD™ card slot, and what do you get? A multipurpose device that will make your biggest adventures even more memorable.
Average Price History:
| Adjustable Declination: | no |
|---|---|
| Barometric Altimeter: | yes |
| Battery Life: | 16 hours |
| Battery Type: | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recomended |
| Buoyant: | no |
| Clinometer: | no |
| Dimensions: | 2.3" x 4.5" x 1.4" |
| Display Dimensions: | 1.53 x 2.55 in |
| Display Resolution: | 240 x 400 pixels |
| Display Type: | Digital |
| GPS: | yes |
| Mapping: | yes |
| PC Compatible: | yes |
| Screen Size: | 1.53"W x 2.55"H |
| Sighting Mirror: | no |
| Waterproof: | yes |
| Weight: | 6.8 oz / 192.7 g |
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Garmin Oregon 550 Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Great for Geocaching
I bought the 550 for my parents. They do a lot of Geocaching and they already have several brands and types of gps devices. They were having to manual load each cache into the gps, then after finding it they would have to type their find into the computer. We sat down with the 550 and were able to download caches directly to the gps via a USB connection. We went and found the caches, logged them on the gps, made comments, etc., then were able to upload them directly back to the computer. It saved a lot of time and effort. They also liked the compass which none of their other units had. My dad liked that he could go back and forth from the map to a large directional arrow while searching for a geocache location. Geocaching is just one of the features. This unit would be great for hunting, hiking, or any outdoor activity. Detailed topo maps can be downloaded.
great product
Great product works well in bright sunlight very accurate I love it
Negative Reviews:
Some good, some glaring probelms
I bought this to replace a 60csx that was wrecked by a burst battery. The Good The screen is very nice, and the gimmicky camera is at least with you and takes fair pictures. Interface seems easy, somewhat different than what I am used to, but easy to learn. The unit is a good size for hauling around in a shirt pocket and the caribiner clip us a nice touch. The not as good Battery life is okay if it is warm, but in cold temps you need lithium batteries or quite a few extras. Battery life seems to be a backward slip with the new touchscreens compared to the 60c and 60csx I have used a lot. The bad I use mapsource a lot for managing waypoints and tracks. This unit does not work well with mapsource. Garmin came up with some new Basecamp program that you can use(have to use!) for retirieving waypoints. I use this unit for work, and adding extra steps to get data out of and into this unit is a deal breaker. If all you do is store data on the unit, you will be fine. This is such a big deal to me that it has made it unusable and I have to replace it with something that works completely with mapsource.
not worth the high price
I purchased this to be used for hunting and on the water ,I have found it to be very quirky and slow.many times it will upon changing zoom level just show a partial map set.it is a very frustrating experience. I think this GPS was released before they had all the bugs worked out. I hate it!
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