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New Garmin Line Leaked
Posted by Mark Wilson at 4:11 AM on July 8, 2008
It appears that retailers have leaked Garmin's upcoming GPS line. Amazon had listed relatively blank pages of the new 200, 300, 400c, 400i and 400t while Buy.com got even more specific with complete details on the Garmin Oregon 200 (US$450) and Garmin Oregon 400C (US$600). Apparently the Oregon is very similar to Garmin's Colorado (pictured here). The 3-inch, 240x400 pixel screen seems identical with the most noticeable upgrades coming in form factor--as GPSTracklog points out, the Oregon is one inch shorter and 14 grams lighter than the Colorado. For the Garmin fans in the audience, here are the full specs on each model:
GARMIN OREGON 200 Hand Held Receiver Worldwide. Garmin International is pleased to announce Oregon; the newest member of the premium handheld line. This rugged unit with a high sensitivity GPS receiver offers innovative features such as a sunlight readable touchscreen for easy operation, as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customise your Oregon with five different user profiles: automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The microSD card makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Oregons detailed mapping and high resolution colour display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water
Features
3.0 inch Worldwide Basemap GPS Hand Held Receiver -High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Built In 3D Basemap /3D Elevation View-microSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass/Barometric AltimeterTemperature SensorTech Specs
GARMIN OREGON 200 Hand Held Receiver WorldwideHigh sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
Easy to use, touchscreen interface
microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
3D elevation view
Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
Display size: 3 in colour, touch screen
Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
Part Number: 010-00697-00
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GARMIN OREGON 400C Hand Held Receiver North America. Garmin International is pleased to announce Oregon; the newest member of the premium handheld line. This rugged unit with a high sensitivity GPS receiver offers innovative features such as a sunlight readable touchscreen for easy operation, as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customise your Oregon with five different user profiles: automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The microSD card makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Oregons detailed mapping and high resolution colour display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water.Features
3.0 in Hand Held GPS Receiver with U.S. Costal Charts Coverage-High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass Barometric Altimeter Temperature Sensor-MicroSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Built In 3D Basemap / 3D Elevation ViewTech Specs
GARMIN OREGON 400C Hand Held Receiver North AmericaSaltwater mariners will love the preloaded detailed BlueChart g2 coverage for the coastal U.S. and the Bahamas in the 400c. The chart detail includes shoreline, depth contours, navaids and port plans.
High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
Easy to use, touchscreen interface
microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
3D elevation view
Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
Display size: 3 in colour, touch screen
Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
Part Number: 010-00697-03
Full announcements are expected next month. [Groundspeak via GPSTracklog]
Tags: gadgets | garmin | gps | leaks | navigation | portable | satnavs
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future-proof
Posted 5:22 AM 8/7/08
@MikeSWelch: spoken turn by turn directions are not so awesome and the dash mounted part? heh ok, yeah that's a total deal breaker...
This is great for people who go for a week long hikes away from civilization.
Does anyone know if there are topo maps for iPhone yet? That would easily suffice for a 2 day hike. Wrap it in a waterproof bag and you're golden...
future-proof
nutbastard
Posted 5:21 AM 8/7/08
@MikeSWelch:
oh come on, as if theres no such thing as an iPhone dash mount.
nutbastard
Wrocky
Posted 5:09 AM 8/7/08
@Chester_Copperpot:
Drop your iPhone in the water for a couple of minutes and you'll quickly find out which is better.
Seriously though, it depends on where you are going with your GPS, (indoor/outdoors), how long you want it to run, whether you want to be able to replace batteries, if you want a barometric altimiter, a bicycle or motorcycle mount, shockproof, ability to buy maps on a memory card, etc.
Wrocky
MikeSWelch
Posted 5:05 AM 8/7/08
@Chester_Copperpot: Your iPhone isn't dash mounted and doesn't have spoken turn by turn directions.
MikeSWelch
Chester_Copperpot
Posted 4:38 AM 8/7/08
Serious question: If my new iPhone has GPS, what's the benefit of getting a GPS-only device?
Chester_Copperpot
robot-shmobot
Posted 4:26 AM 8/7/08
where's this nuvi phone we've heard about?
robot-shmobot
joebobfunguy
Posted 4:25 AM 8/7/08
Finally a GPS that can, um, holy crap that's a long spec sheet. Can't they just give us the highlights? If I asked my friend how dinner was, I expect the a few stand outs, not a picture of his crap the next day. His, wait for it, spec shit, if you will.
joebobfunguy
Chester_Copperpot
Posted 6:15 AM 8/7/08
@frigg: Cool thanks. They should have choices for the voices, I personally would choose Alf or Ricky Bobby.
Chester_Copperpot
aelver
Posted 6:05 AM 8/7/08
Seems the biggy vs. the Colorado is the touchscreen interface.
aelver
frigg
Posted 5:59 AM 8/7/08
@Chester_Copperpot: If your priestly journeys take you ballooning far over the Atlantic ocean, you might do better with a dedicated GPS.
For ground transport in less ecclesiastical fashion, dedicated GPS devices still work better because they have 1) more ways to attach them to your dash, 2) optimized GPS tech, 3) text-to-speech that talks to you in an exasperated British accent that makes you feel like an idiot and drive better.
But I wouldn't be surprised if in a year the iPhone has 1) decent dash mounts, 2) optimized GPS tech, and 3) a sufficiently condescending text to speech engine to make you feel like an idiot, drive better, and rival dedicated units.
frigg
Chester_Copperpot
Posted 5:42 AM 8/7/08
@MikeSWelch: Can't you buy a dash mount? I've found the talking directions to be kind of annoying. ie "in 2 miles continue on I-15 North" Um, yeah, thanks, I've got another 300 miles on the 1-- "in 1 mile continue on I-15 North" Damnit shutup!!!!
@Wrocky: So if all I want is a device to help me on a road trip then my iPhone will be good enough?
Chester_Copperpot
kostia
Posted 6:35 AM 8/7/08
I love my Colorado and use it for geocaching. A phone with a GPS or a dash-mounted automotive GPS can't do what a handheld can do. They're different tools for different jobs.
kostia
LJN
Posted 8:13 AM 8/7/08
@kostia: Exactly. iPhone:Handheld GPS::5 function calculator:TI 89
LJN