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Garmin Oregon range

  • 04-01-2011 2:58pm
    #1
    crótach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I'm thinking of getting a Garmin Oregon as a backup plan in case everything goes wrong and I was wondering if anyone has experience with these devices?

    I see that 450 and 550 are packed full of features and come at an extortionate price, but I was hoping to pick up a second-hand older device on eBay. Would a Garmin Oregon 200 work with the latest Topo maps?

    Or if anyone has any recommendations they're more than welcome :)

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    hmmm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,205 ✭✭✭✭hmmm


    I'd be interested myself in knowing how good the Oregons are on Irish hills.

    Arguably the best GPS's from the previous generation are the 60csx and the Vista hcx. I use the latter with this free map and the device is rugged, accurate and easy to use
    http://emerald-island.eu/wikka/GpsMap


  • #3
    feck sake lads
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,889 ✭✭✭feck sake lads


    hmmm wrote: »
    I'd be interested myself in knowing how good the Oregons are on Irish hills.

    Arguably the best GPS's from the previous generation are the 60csx and the Vista hcx. I use the latter with this free map and the device is rugged, accurate and easy to use
    http://emerald-island.eu/wikka/GpsMap

    the vista hcx where would be best to buy.
    i would be using it for cycle touring.
    basically to get me from point a to point b ,would i need to but a map of ireland/england with the unit .
    i'm useless with computers so all i need is something simple to operate ;)


  • #4
    micawber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭micawber


    hmmm wrote: »
    I'd be interested myself in knowing how good the Oregons are on Irish hills.

    Arguably the best GPS's from the previous generation are the 60csx and the Vista hcx. I use the latter with this free map and the device is rugged, accurate and easy to use
    http://emerald-island.eu/wikka/GpsMap
    Agree and you can also download the contour openstreetmap from http://talkytoaster.info/ukmaps.htm. It is updated every week and can just be copied directly to a memory card - very easy to install.


  • #5
    foolelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 423 ✭✭foolelle


    i got the oregon 300 from ebay about a year ago for €150, second hand but the box hadnt even been opened. i use the emerald island map with it and find it very good, no problems ever with it also very easy to use.
    its accurate to about 3/4 feet. When testing it, i put about 10 markers down on sandymount strand when the tide was out, then when it came back in i tried to find their location using the gps and my kayak, as i said accurate to about 3/4 feet.


  • #6
    hmmm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,205 ✭✭✭✭hmmm


    feck sake lads wrote: »
    the vista hcx where would be best to buy.
    i would be using it for cycle touring.
    You'd be better off asking this question in the GPS forum
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=889

    The 60csx & hcx are good for off-road travel where you're not following roads. If you do need roads etc there may be better options.


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