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December 10, 2008

Garmin Oregon 400i Touch-Screen Handheld GPS Receiver with US Inland Lakes – 010-00697-04

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Oregon 400i puts freshwater fun at your fingertips. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with preloaded U.S. Inland Lakes, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD™ card slot, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units.Garmin Oregon 400i Touch-Screen Handheld GPS Receiver with US Inland Lakes - 010-00697-04

Manufacturer: Garmin
SKU: 010-00697-04
Usually Ships Within: 1-2 Business Days
Warranty: NAO 30 Days, Manufacturer 1 Year
Retail Price: $599.99
Our Price: $465.96
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Touch and Go

Oregon 400i leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 400i is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.

Explore Inland Lakes

Oregon 400i comes with built-in U.S. Inland Lakes and a worldwide basemap with imagery — perfect for all your outdoor pursuits. Map detail includes shoreline details, depth contours, boat ramps and mile markers for thousands of lakes in the continental U.S.

Share Wirelessly

With Oregon 400i you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly other Oregon and Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite route to a friend to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just touch “send” to transfer your information to similar units.

Find Fun

Oregon 400i supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. No more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Show off photos of your excursions with Oregon’s picture viewer. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Keep Your Fix

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Oregon 400i locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Oregon to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Get Your Bearings

Oregon 400i has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you’re standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Add Maps

Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource® card with detailed street maps, and Oregon provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add select topographic maps to take advantage of Oregon’s 3-D map view which gives you a better perspective of your elevation. With BlueChart® g2 Vision, you’ll get everything you need for a great day on the water including depth contours, navaids and harbors. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet.

Oregon 400i: Touch the great outdoors.

WAAS enabled BlueChart g2 Vision Compatible Geocaching ready Waterproof

What’s in the Box:

  • Oregon 400i
  • Carabiner clip
  • USB cable
  • Owner’s manual
  • Quick start guide

Specifications:

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.3″ x 4.5″ x 1.4″ (5.8 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.53″W x 2.55″H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3″ diag (7.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 240 x 400 pixels
Display type: Transflective color TFT touchscreen
Weight: 6.8 oz (192.7 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life: 16 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: yes (Inland Lakes)
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: yes
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 50
Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks
Features:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass: yes
Barometric altimeter: yes
Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
Outdoor GPS games: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: yes
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes
Picture viewer: yes
Additional: Touchscreen: yes

December 2, 2008

Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Expandable Color Handheld GPS Receiver – 010-00629-00

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Deep foliage, nor canyons faze the rugged eTrex Legend HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Legend Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, microSD™ card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you. Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Expandable Color Handheld GPS Receiver - 010-00629-00

Manufacturer: Garmin
SKU: 010-00629-00
Usually Ships Within: 1-2 Business Days
Warranty: NAO 30 Days, Manufacturer 1 Year
Retail Price: $267.84
Our Price: $185.89
You Save: $81.95
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Enjoy Clear Reception

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Legend HCx locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Legend HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Expand Your Memory

Adding maps is easier than ever with Legend HCx’s microSD card slot. Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Legend HCx provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet.

Take It Anywhere

Like the rest of the eTrex series, Legend HCx is lightweight and compact — the perfect size for all your travels.

Other Legend HCx features:

  • Waterproof, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water.
  • Crisp 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details — plus, it looks fantastic
  • Fast USB computer connection so you can transfer waypoints and other data to your computer

eTrex Legend HCx: Lock onto the great outdoors.

WAAS enabled BlueChart compatible Geocaching ready

What’s in the Box:

  • eTrex Legend HCx
  • Basemap:
  • MapSource® Trip & Waypoint Manager
  • USB cable
  • Wrist strap
  • Owner’s manual
  • Quick reference guide

Specifications:

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.2″ x 2.2″ x 1.2″ (10.7 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.3″ x 1.7″ (3.3 x 4.3 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 176 x 220 pixels
Display type: 256 level color TFT
Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included)
Battery life: 25 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: USB
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: no
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: no
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 50
Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks

Features:

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes
Electronic compass: no
Barometric altimeter: no
Geocaching-friendly: yes
Outdoor GPS games: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: no
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no
Picture viewer: no

November 24, 2008

Garmin Colorado 300 Color Portable Handheld – 010-00622-31

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Gear up and explore the backcountry with the all-terrain Colorado 300. Packed with features, it includes a built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD™ card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way. Garmin Colorado 300 Color Hand Held - 010-00622-31 $50.00 Rebate, Your Final Cost is $324.98

Manufacturer: Garmin
SKU: 010-00622-31
Usually Ships Within: 1-2 Business Days
Warranty: NAO 30 Days, Manufacturer 1 Year

Retail Price: $533.32
Our Price: $374.98
You Save: $158.34
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Explore More

Colorado 300 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief and accepts SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. Just take your pick from Garmin’s preprogrammed SD cards including street maps, topographic maps, coastal charts or inland lake data. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet.

Share Wirelessly

With Colorado 300 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select “send” to transfer your information to other Colorado units.

Rock on. Find Fun

Intuitive and fun, Colorado features a Rock ‘n Roller™ input wheel for easy one-handed operation and supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and detail straight to your unit. Customize Colorado’s interface based on your favorite activity. Even show off photos of your excursions with its picture viewer. Slim, lightweight and waterproof, Colorado is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Keep Your Fix

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 300 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Get Your Bearings

Colorado 300 has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you’re standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Colorado 300: For adventure in any direction.

WAAS enabled BlueChart g2 Vision Compatible Geocaching ready Waterproof

What’s in the Box:

  • Colorado 300
  • Worldwide basemap with shaded relief
  • Carabiner clip
  • USB cable
  • MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager
  • Owner’s manual on disk
  • Quick start guide

Specifications:

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.4″ x 5.5″ x 1.4″ (6.0 x 13.9 x 3.5 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.53″W x 2.55″H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3″ diag (7.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 240 x 400 pixels
Display type: Transflective color TFT
Weight: 7.3 oz (206.9 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life: 15 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

Maps & Memory:

Preloaded maps: no
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: 384 MB
Accepts data cards: SD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 50
Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks

Features:

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass: yes
Barometric altimeter: yes
Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
Outdoor GPS games: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: yes
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes
Picture viewer: yes

November 13, 2008

Garmin Oregon 200 Touch-Screen Handheld GPS Receiver – 010-00697-00

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Get in touch with the great outdoors with Oregon 200. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with a built-in basemap, a high-sensitivity receiver, microSD™ card slot, picture viewer and more.Garmin Oregon 200 Touch-Screen Handheld GPS Receiver - 010-00697-00

Manufacturer: Garmin
SKU: 010-00697-00
Usually Ships Within: 1-2 Business Days
Warranty: NAO 30 Days, Manufacturer 1 Year
Retail Price: $479.99
Our Price: $349.96
You Save: $130.03
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Touch and Go Oregon 200 leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 200 is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.

Find Fun Oregon 200 supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. No more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Show off photos of your excursions with Oregon’s picture viewer. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Keep Your Fix With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Oregon 200 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Oregon to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Add Maps Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource® card with detailed street maps, and Oregon provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add select topographic maps to take advantage of Oregon’s 3-D map view which gives you a better perspective of your elevation. With BlueChart® g2 Vision, you’ll get everything you need for a great day on the water including depth contours, navaids and harbors. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet.

Oregon 200: Touch the great outdoors.

What’s in the Box:

  • Oregon 200
  • Lanyard
  • USB cable
  • Owner’s manual on disk
  • Quick start guide
Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.3″ x 4.5″ x 1.4″ (5.8 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.53″W x 2.55″H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3″ diag (7.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 240 x 400 pixels
Display type: Transflective color TFT touchscreen
Weight: 6.8 oz (192.7 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life: 16 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: USB
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: no
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: 24 MB
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 50
Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks
Features:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass: no
Barometric altimeter: no
Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
Outdoor GPS games: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: yes
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no
Picture viewer: yes
Additional: Touchscreen: yes

October 17, 2008

Garmin GPSMap 60Csx, Portable Handheld GPS 010-00422-00

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The Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx adds several performance-enhancing features to the popular 60-series products, including a removable microSD™ card, high-sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass.

Garmin GPSMap 60Csx, Portable Handheld GPS 010-00422-00

Garmin GPSMap 60Csx, Portable Handheld GPS 010-00422-00
Manufacturer: Garmin
SKU: 010-00422-00
Usually Ships Within: 1-2 Business Days
Warranty: NAO 30 Days, Manufacturer 1 Year
Retail Price: $399.99
Our Price:  $290.98
You Save: $109.01

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Pinpoint Your Location — and Direction

With the GPSMAP 60CSx, you can find your way in almost any conditions:

  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver gives you improved satellite reception even in heavy tree cover or deep canyons
  • Barometric altimeter provides extremely accurate elevation data
  • Electronic compass can determine your heading and direction, even when you’re standing still
  • IPX7 waterproof case can withstand an accidental dunk in the water and still perform
  • Large, color TFT display makes viewing the screen easy, day or night
  • Built-in Americas autoroute basemap, including highways, exits and tide data, gives you automatic, turn-by-turn directions

Add More Detail

The 60CSx comes with a blank 64 megabyte (MB) microSD card, so you can store extra maps from optional MapSource® mapping software. Just connect to your computer with the USB cable, and you can load map data or transfer routes and waypoints. You can even purchase microSD cards that are preloaded with MapSource maps, which means you don’t have to connect to your computer. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you never have to worry about water getting inside.

GPSMAP 60CSx: Put the great outdoors in the palm of your hand

WAAS enabled BlueChart compatible Geocaching ready SiRF

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October 15, 2008

Coming 11/03/08 The Garmin Oregon Series of Handheld Navigators

Filed under: Handheld GPS Units, The Buzz — northadamsoutdoors @ 2:06 pm
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Oregon

Oregon

Oregon

Get in touch with nature with the Oregon series of handheld navigators. These rugged touchscreen, high-sensitivity GPS receivers are ready to lead you down the trail and back again. Start your adventure today. View the mini-site View the Demo Movie

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