Garmin Oregon 300 - 3 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
- Form Factor: Handheld
- Map capabilities: Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
- Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled
- Screen Size: 3 in.
- GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
- Input Method: Touch Screen
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upgraded from 76CSx; I'm happy.
Pros
--Quick processor<br>--Larger internal memory.<br>--Profiles are a very nice feature.
Cons
--USB power cable is hard to insert in the dark. <br>--Lack buttons
Recommended it?
Yes
I am a daily user of GPSs. I need them for work (biologist) and for play (birdwatcher). This machine is a completely different beast from all the other Garmins that I have owned (12xl, eTrex Vista, 76CSx). The touch screen interface takes a lot of getting used to. You need to press fairly forcefully. Would be nicer if it had a glass screen like an iPhone but it doesn't. It would be more precise and you could use a lighter touch.
The big selling point for me was the ability to load 200 tracklogs into the memory. For my studies I need to put my study area on the screen in order to know when I am getting close to the edge of the plot. The 76CSx only had room for 20.
Describing all the differences would take a full length article, but suffice to say nearly everything about this machine is better than all my older GPSs.
--Quick processor
--Larger internal memory.
--Profiles customized for foot navigation, driving, boating and geocacheing. Basically with a few taps of the screen you can switch from one saved profile to another and total alters how the machine presents the data. It is a very nice feature.
The big selling point for me was the ability to load 200 tracklogs into the memory. For my studies I need to put my study area on the screen in order to know when I am getting close to the edge of the plot. The 76CSx only had room for 20.
Describing all the differences would take a full length article, but suffice to say nearly everything about this machine is better than all my older GPSs.
--Quick processor
--Larger internal memory.
--Profiles customized for foot navigation, driving, boating and geocacheing. Basically with a few taps of the screen you can switch from one saved profile to another and total alters how the machine presents the data. It is a very nice feature.
