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Garmin Oregon 550T 3-Inch Handheld GPS Navigator with 3.2MP Digital Camera (U.S. Topographic Maps) |  | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $515.20
as of 3/19/2010 08:10 CDT details
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Seller: ANTOnline
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 1019
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 200
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 1.5 x 4.5
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MPN: 010-00697-11
Model: 010-00697-11
UPC: 753759084363
EAN: 0753759084363
ASIN: B0029LDDPM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color touchscreen display | | • | 3.2 megapixel autofocus digital camera with 4x digital zoom | | • | Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, can plot barometric pressure over time | | • | Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 550t is built to withstand the elements | | • | Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The navigator with the photographic memory--Oregon 550t combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Add preloaded U.S. topo maps, along with high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD card slot. The result? A multipurpose device that will make your biggest adventures even more memorable.
 Oregon 550t combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Click to enlarge. |  3.2 megapixel autofocus digital camera with 4x digital zoom. Click to enlarge. |  Preloaded with U.S. topographic data for the continental U.S. and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Click to enlarge. |  3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color touchscreen display. Click to enlarge. | Take Pictures and Save Locations
Capture locations and memories with Oregon 550t's 3.2 megapixel autofocus digital camera with 4x digital zoom. Each photo is automatically geotagged with the location of where it was taken, allowing you to navigate back to that exact spot in the future. Snap and view pictures in landscape or portrait orientation. With 850 MB of internal memory, you'll never miss a photo opportunity. To store online, simply connect Oregon 550 via USB and log into my.Garmin.com to upload and store your photos at Picasa, a popular online photo sharing community for friends and families around the world. For more storage, insert a microSD card; you can even view pictures from other devices on microSD with Oregon's picture viewer. Touch and Go
Oregon 550t makes rugged navigation effortless with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color touchscreen display. The interface is easy to use, so youÕll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 550t is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator. Explore the Terrain
Oregon 550t comes with built-in U.S. topographic data for the continental U.S. and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief--all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. Get Your Bearings
Oregon 550t has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when youÕre standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. And with its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, Oregon 550t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. Find Fun
Go paperless with Oregon 550t by quickly downloading information from Geocaching.com for up to 5000 caches, such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description. No more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits. Share Wirelessly
With Oregon 550t 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 devices. What's in the Box
Oregon 550t, AA battery charger, 2 AA NiMH batteries, carabiner clip, USB cable, owner's manual on disk, and quick start manual
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 A great GPS for Geocaching March 5, 2010
Sammy1000
I bought this GPS for one reason... geocaching. It is great. I did need to add driving maps as well to make it even better reaching the caches. The only downside is the price, even with the discounts.
A GPS I can trust February 20, 2010
goliath100
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have suffered over handheld, off-road GPS for a long time. I tried a Oregon 400t which has many features in common with the 550t but the difficulty seeing the screen and the 2 axis compass made it difficult for me. Prior to that I had a Deloreme which was completely unreliable.
Pros
I found The 550t to be completely reliable when I needed it.
Satellites were picked up almost instantly.
The 3 axis compass and waypoints got me back to where I needed to go while cutting trails in the snow. (I certainly would have had trouble getting back without it)
Amazon price very good. You can find it a bit cheaper but Amazon is so reliable... And with 1 day shipping.
Battery life was a LOT better than expected based on some of the prior reviews. Not sure if this is due to newer firmware or what. But I used it for 10 hours with the included rechargeable batteries including taking a few pictures and was still able to use it for another 6 hours a few days later without recharging, and without hitting red on the battery gauge.
Cons
The user interface is still a little clunky, having to traverse so many screens, but much better with the addition of the dashboards.
The PC software, basepoint and others seem inadequate for managing tracks and waypoints... I started using EXPERTGPS which is for sale on the Internet instead.
Still some difficulty reading the screen in bright sunlight but a lot more usable than the 400t
I had hoped the lat / long would be superimposed on pictures but it was only stored in the file properties
PS I also tried a Delorean pn-40 after the guy at REI raved about it. I returned it 12 hours later when I found the 3 axis compass varied by 45 degrees or so, spinning while being held stable... I had previously sworn I would never buy another Delorean. I was righter than the REI store guru.
 Geocaching features will not work for most people February 1, 2010
Nick Parlante (Palo Alto, CA USA)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
The description is very misleading, making it sound like that this unit just works with geocaching which is simply not true!
The inaccurate description reads: "Oregon 550t supports [...] GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. Oregon stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs!"
The key missing disclosure is that the above only works for *a paid premium [...] account*. For the, at a guess, 95% of geocachers who do not have a premium account the device works nothing like the above description.
Obviously the Garmin people know they are omitting a key fact from the description, but I guess they thought it was better to try to slip one by people. Imagine how that works for a Christmas present. Grandma reads the above, buys it as an extravagant present for a geocacher... and then only after it's opened is there this slow realization that it doesn't work at all as advertised ... turning a joyful time into a real awkward scene for both parties. Way to go Garmin -- your inaccurate description really put one over on that old fool! On the plus side, doing the return through Amazon was very easy, but the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth.
 So great you cant actualy buy it? October 27, 2009
Raymond F. Shisler
0 out of 28 found this review helpful
I have spent more time in the woods then my wife wanted me to and its because i have been lost! A ranger from "DEC" said you wernt lost you were just turned around a little. Anyway I have been trying to buy one of these GPS units as they seem to be the Best out there, howevere a two hour drive to cabelas and they said they cant get theme yhey had two originaly and that was it. Two hours back home turn on the computer and yep i bought one in 20 minutes but the next day i found a e-mail its on back order for 2 to 3 weeks. Ok so i am patiently waiting but i think people / you should know they probably dont have a reliable product for sale and hence the back order and availability issue. just the same i have a nuvi in the car and they did get that thing spot on acurate so i will just keep waiting.
Never lost... September 20, 2009
Cane Toad Lover (Spanaway, WA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I just recently got my 550t as a replacement for a Colorado 400t. The topo maps are the same, the user interface is similar, but that is where it stops. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the Colorado, but REI doesn't carry it anymore. On to the Oregon. I love it. It is the simplest piece of electronic equipment I own (and I own an electric razor). I have not had the problems that other users seem to have had. It works great in all conditions, and mine works well under trees (light-medium). I think the geotagging feature with pictures is awesome. I have already used it to ensure I could get back to the exact same mud puddle in my Jeep. Speaking of vehicles, I also installed City Navigator for North America. The Oregon works seamlessly with the map-set, and directions are almost perfect. I guess my only suggestion would be to allow me to have a picture of a Jeep instead of an arrow when I am driving like you can do in the dedicated auto GPSr's. Anywhoo, a great little unit, kinda pricey, but well worth the money, in my opinion.
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