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SnowMan 46
Fredericton NB
May 9, 2012
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OREGON 550
Pros: lots of nice features
Cons: screen size is a bit small
Picture quality amazes me, Very High Quality GPS and fit in your hand nicely. I bought this one for my wife and bought myself a Montana 650. Brings lotz of spare batterie with you when Geaocaching, becasue it will drain your batteries quickly. Rechargable Nickel Metal Hydryde are highly recommended to have with you.
Recommend? YES
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Ron
Moorpark, CA
May 7, 2012
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GREAT UNIT AND GREAT PRICE!
Pros: ease of use, compact size, good battery life
Cons: manual not detailed enough
Provides for all my GPS needs, which includes backpacking and hiking. Only drawback is the manual is not too detailed for advanced use of the unit, especially loading mapping software, etc. Unit only has very basic maps and requires loading digital maps for advanced use. I had no problem and love the easy touch screen and easy to follow menus. Buy the 550T if you don't want to hassle loading topo and routing software, but you pay the extra price.
Recommend? YES
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Nirmal
Kolkata, India
May 2, 2012
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ECONOMICAL CAMERA GPS
Pros: good for photo tagging
Cons: nothing
Nice Camera GPS - economical with good precision
Recommend? YES
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Darren
Trenton. ON
Apr 9, 2012
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GARMIN OREGON 550
Great product and arrived really fast!
Recommend? YES
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Serge
Québec
Apr 1, 2012
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EXCELLENT CHOIX POUR LE GEOCACHING
Caracteristiques interessantes et bonne precision. La consommation de batterie est cependant importante surtout par temps froid. Il fait éviter d'utiliser le retro-eclairage au maximum. Gerdez toujours des piles rechargées à portée de main.
Recommend? YES
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Nicolás
Argentina
Mar 29, 2012
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EXCELENT GPS!
I just received de Garmin Oregon a week ago, and so far it works great, yet I have a lot to learn about how it works. I loaded de maps and it worked easily.
Recommend? YES
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phlatlander
Winnipeg MB
Jan 31, 2012
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EXCELLENT GPS
Pros: configurable information display
Cons: no show stoppers, lots of advice available on 'net
Bought this unit to replace my 8 yr old Legend.
The Good: - excellent touch screen, works with gloves too. - accurate gps information - numerous ways to display information - user defined data fields for display - with a 4gb or 8gb micro sd, stores and displays an amazing amount of map information - will display/goto other pois - the camera is handy.
The bad: - bit of a battery hog, carry spares - when geocaching, would like to display destination lat/long along with the current lat/long (Montana functionality). - the camera could have better resolution (limited to 3 gb, should be 5+)
The Really Good - a 110-240v charger with ingenious multiple plugs for Europe etc. - good Christmas price and FAST delivery from GPS city.
I also purchased a ZAG screen protector and would highly recommend this product. While offering anti-scratch protection, the touch screen functionality remains responsive.
Recommend? YES
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claude144
baiecomeau
Jan 26, 2012
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J AIME MON ORéGON550
IL est toute neuf et je suis fier de l avoir acheté,et meme dejas conseillé a deux personnes.
Recommend? YES
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Denis
Sudbury, ON
Jan 25, 2012
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OREGON 550
Pros: nice big touch screen
Cons: manual only in electronic format on device
Great GPS... my first handheld (bought 2 of them) and totally satisfied. Sharing data (routes/waypoints) wirelessly between both devices is a breeze!
Recommend? YES
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JB
nova scotia
Jan 10, 2012
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OREGON 550
Pros: size, camera, waypoint manager
Cons: an operating manual would have been nice.
Good product. Liked some things better with the garmin 76 csx but with more use I think this will be alot better for my needs.
Recommend? YES
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mrspumpkin
Vernon
Sep 8, 2011
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LOVING THE PAPERLESS
Pros: small size and paperless
Cons: unable to delete found caches
loving the paperless.Like the smaller size..sometimes the screen is hard to see..haven't figured out how to delete a cache once it is found,other than on the computer, and the cord is too short
Recommend? YES
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Ron G.
Whitby,Ont.
Jul 27, 2011
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LOVE THIS UNIT
Pros: good price,small,large screen,water proof.
Cons: non so far.
This unit is great! All the options that is needed and then some. Very happy.
Recommend? YES
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Bud
Wasaga Beach, ON
Jul 19, 2011
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GARMIN OREGON 550
Pros: good unit, solid and well constructed
Cons: poor users manual. assumes you know a lot about it
I haven't had this unit long. It seems to be a good piece. It does all what I had hoped for and then some. I picked this unit based on a friends recommendation. He was right on the money. Navigating around the various menues is quite an education and frustrating.
Recommend? YES
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Conrad Bédard
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 9, 2011
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GOOD BUT BATTERY?
Pros: nice design, easy to navigate
Cons: batteries does not last long
This is very good product, it is easy to navigate, image is clear and crystal and signal great. It records GPS point along with photos taken and can be easily uploaded into internet. Comfortable grip and nice design.
However, Alkaline batteries does not last long. When battery is low, warning messages prompt every 30 seconds with is frustrating when navigating. Rechargeable NiMH batteries (with charger) come with the O. 550 which is a plus but only good for day trip and then requires recharge.
For longer trips, have sufficient Lithium batteries with you.
Recommend? YES
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Marc
Laterriere Qc
Jul 5, 2011
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BEST OUTDOOR GPS OF THE GARMIN SERIES
Pros: friendly to use
Cons: no zoom and only 3,1 mega pix camera
I had tried the oregon 400 and colorado 300 before this one is the best for it's clear screen, and also for it's practical size. The camera option takes good pictures and I like the fact that is waterproof.
Recommend? YES
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Micha
Israel
Jun 22, 2011
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OREGON LCD SCREEN
Do not work well under sunlight condition , very poor in the field. Not recomended for Bicycle, due the poor LCD screen.
Recommend? NO
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BruteForce
Ontario Canada
Jun 9, 2011
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VERY NICE BUT DISAPOINTING
Pros: touch screen, wireless track transfer
Cons: very poor screen visibility
This is a really nice unit, the 3D is ok, I'm not too keen on the interface when you're looking at the map, and want to switch to the odometer, you have to exit the map area navigate to the Odometer and enter the odometer. Reverse to process to go back to the amp. The screen is extremely hard to read, very disapointing. I use my GPS units on my ATV and its important to be able to read the GPS as I'm riding. the screen is so hard to read that I reverted back to my GPSMAP76Cx. One other thing I am not happy with is that its not fully compatible with MapSource, the recommended software is Basecamp, but basecamp won't let you save a single file with a single track. Basecamp works like a database, where it stores all tracks and waypoints together in one file. Basecamp is very usefull for the 3D mapping but not usefull enough for me to use it as my main GPS unit. The Camera is very nice for a 3 megapixel it tags the location. I think Garmin could have done a better job with this device.
Recommend? NO OPINION
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lenb1946
Gibsons BC
Apr 27, 2011
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OREGON 550
Pros: sensitive even in deep cover
Cons: no waypoint alerts
Excellent unit for the price. The screen is a little dull unless using the backlight.
Recommend? YES
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Don
Greely ont. Canada
Apr 23, 2011
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OREGON 550
Pros: lots
Cons: display (hard to read)
I like this gps but like others have said was dissapointed with the screen brightness this is not my first gps i have had aprox 10 and i was replacing a gps due to small screen (etrex vista hc)to this larger display but the whole screen is hard to see, you must turn the gps to have direct sunlight on it to see it good or in low light conditions turn backlight on ,i have tried it with backlight on during the day this improves it but i'm picky and find it not the best ,I would still recomend it but i rate the display on a scale of 1-10 (6) and this is the major falt with this g.p.s.
Recommend? NO OPINION
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Jeff
Nairobi, Kenya
Apr 19, 2011
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GARMIN OREGON 550 WITH CAMERA
Pros: can be used as a carmount or for hiking.
Cons: gps maps are missing some areas, road and villages
The Garmin Oregon 550 with Camera is a Great Unit. - Battery life is superb - Geo tagging photos allows you to clearly identify weigh points - Touch screen makes navigation a breeze - Extremely durable and - Very Versatile.
Recommend? YES
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Cooper
Red Deer, AB.
Apr 15, 2011
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OREGON 550
With my work I have had the opportunity to use almost every handheld and even some sonar GPSMap units as well. Ranging back to the GPS II plus, then onto the etrex units, then the 60cx, 76CSx, rino 120, and some additional models. Every unit has it's good and bad points. The Oregon 550 in my opinion is a great unit. Yes, the instruction book is basically a quick quide at most. First I thought my box was missing the true instruction booklet but I was mistaken. Garmin dropped the ball on this one. The features on this unit match most others. Quick to acquire, easy to learn and navigate through if you are familar with using Garmin units. I like the camera option, was the main reason for the purchase. Pictures are not proffessional quality by no means, could of likely went with a 5 or even 8 megapixel quality for future consideration. Unit is a little heavier for its size, but now at least you don't have to pack a seperate camera on your backpack or hunting trips. I just hope the screen lasts as my previous units after a few years of daily use have seen better days. I did purchase the Oregon Series Slip Case with the plastic screen cover on it. With the cose on the screen touch features still function although not 100%, I'm willing to forgo a little function for longer screen life and clarity. I recommend this unit!
Recommend? YES
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Rick
Southeastern Manitoba
Apr 12, 2011
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TOUCHSCREEN MAKES NAVIGATION A BREEZE!
Cons: can't customize 1st screen with any personal data.
Love this unit. It does everything I want and geotagging photos is an added bonus. Great accuracy and touchscreen makes navigation a breeze.
Recommend? YES
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Gordon
Toronto, Canada
Apr 7, 2011
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GREAT HAND HELD GPS
Pros: really good & sensitive gps reciever
It is a great GPS that I have used both for hiking and most recently on a Sailing expedition from St Maarten to the BVI's as a backup instrument. I purchased the Bkue Water chart for the area and it worked like a charm - extremely accurate and reliable. In addition, I downloaded the Birds Eye satelite imagery from Garmin that really separates this GPS from any of its competitors. The touch screen allows easy and rapid navigation between different modes. I love it!
Recommend? YES
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grangalo
Boisbriand, Québec
Apr 2, 2011
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VERY GOOD OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: easy touch screen manipulation.
Cons: high energy consumption.
I am still getting used to the apparel. I still have a hard time projecting a new waypoint.
Recommend? YES
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Gary
Seattle, Wa
Apr 1, 2011
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GREAT TRAIL AND BIKE GPS
Pros: large screen, touch screen, paperless geocache
Cons: battery life, camera not great
This is a great GPS. Battery life is a little short for multi day hiking trips. Camera is not great but it is nice not to carry both a camera and a gps. If you are picky about your pictures or need to zoom the picture, look hard at the Or egon 450. I have no complaints about the screen visibility. My vista is brighter but the screen size and the touch screen make up the difference for me.
Recommend? YES
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Brad
Quesnel, BC
Mar 21, 2011
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GREAT GPS UNIT
Pros: touch screen, water proof, camera, custom maps.
Cons: finger scrolling the map places a waypoint.
This GPS is simple to use, rugged, water-proof and has all the features I need. I even use the built in camera. I'm glad I got the model without the pre-loaded topo maps because a short search of the web will provide most any free topo map you need. This unit has a custom map option. You can use google Earth, take a screen shot, re-georeference it back in Google Earth then save it to your 550 as a .kmz. With this method you can load an air photo of anywhere on the planet.
The only con so far is that when you are finger scrolling maps on the screen the unit keeps placing a waypoint where you don't want it, a bit annoying.
Recommend? YES
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Big Al
Moose Jaw Sk.
Feb 25, 2011
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SEEMS TO BE A GOOD UNIT
I have not had it for long but this unit seems to be fairly simple and quick to use. The things that I am a little disappointed in are that the screen is to narrow and very hard to see in the sunlight.
Recommend? YES
87 viewers found this helpful.
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BCBobby
Shuswap BC
Feb 22, 2011
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EXCELENT GARMIN
I owned a Oregon 200 and wanted more features.. the 550 is very feature packed..lots of neat surprises..I use it for Geocaching..very happy
Recommend? YES
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Rob
Dearborn, MI
Feb 18, 2011
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OREGON 550 SCREEN
Pros: easy to use
Cons: screen brightness outdoors in daylight
Pretty happy with the GPS but be cautious of the screen. In some conditions outside it is unreadable. This is not an exaggeration. I have to get the sun directly behind me to see it well. Cloudy days and sometimes all I can see in the screen is my reflection (almost). Yes, I have the brightness all the way up.
Recommend? YES
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CBRM
Iraq
Dec 22, 2010
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EXCELLENT
Cons: clip on back snapped of!
This is an excellent bit of kit, very user friendly. Graphics are excellent. Very happy with it.
Only downside I have had with it is the metal clip on the back has snapped of in my hand when replacing the batteries. Not very happy with that!
Recommend? YES
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Sandy
Vancouver Island
Nov 24, 2010
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GEOCACHING
Love the camera. GPS is very accurate and easy to use
Recommend? YES
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Michel
Mascouche,Quebec ,Canada
Nov 3, 2010
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: BEST OUTDOOR GPS
Good GPS i recommend
Recommend? YES
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Paul
East York, ON
Oct 20, 2010
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VERY PLEASED
Pros: a good multipurpose gpsr
Cons: some routing bugs. not as intuitive as expected
Caveats: 1. While I've installed the latest software (with Chirp compatibility), I haven't used the GPSr since then. 2. Most of my experience with it has been in Ireland using open source maps, rather than the Garmin ones. (I found the Garmin ones weren't $80 better than the free ones.) Some of my routing issues could have resulted from this.
3. My normal GPS use is for backcountry camping, hiking, and car use, with occasional geocaching. So far, the Oregon has been predominantly used for car and caching, so I haven't determined how effective it is in the wilderness.
When I decided it was time to upgrade the old etrex, I read user reviews, professional reviews, forums, specs, anything I could find. It came down to the 450, 550, and 550T. In the end, I decided that having a waterproof camera in the same unit was worth the difference, even though I expect Garmin to announce a better one before Christmas. I decided to go with open source maps, so the 550 was ultimately the winner.
The learning curve in general was quick, but there still are enough functional differences that I'm far from mastering it. Despite setting it for English, the profiles originally showed up in Hungarian, but were mostly easy to translate and redo. I've added my own profiles, mostly for a recent trip to Ireland (using open source maps for there) which allowed me to switch between driving in the cities and walking through them.
While not as functional as a dedicated camera with features, the built in one is more than adequate in regular situations. There are enough examples online to illustrate this, but for the most part I'm very happy with the pictures I've taken with it.
It picks up a signal quickly - a lot faster than my old GPSr - and holds onto it. I haven't tried hiking with it yet, so I don't know how it is under deep cover, but in cities it's much better.
I looked at the Dakota line, but found them too small, and uncomfortable in my hand. The Oregon is a little heavier than I'd like, but it's easy to hold.
It has frozen on me a couple of times, but removing and replacing the batteries has worked so far. I haven't had to use the full master reset procedure (knock on wood) so far. The old one also froze from time to time, so it's hard to say that it's a problem only with the Oregon. However, setting a route where you spell the names out does lock it up. But setting routes using favourites or recently found is a problem free workaround. (Some people have reported this bug, but it doesn't appear to be common, and could be from using non-garmin maps)
For geocaching, I used to carry a GPS, a PDA, and a camera, so having all of these in one unit is much more convenient. Mapping is quite accurate, but sometimes the routing leaves much to be desired, as the screen icons showed me right at the cache, while the distance screen was telling me I was quite a distance away. (In this case the map was right, I'm assuming my routing input was off.)
Routing differs from the car GPS, and sometimes rather then recalculating fresh when I go a different route, it recalculates a new route to take me back to where it thinks I should be. In other words, once it has set my route, if I start to differ from it at point X, it tries to reroute me back to X so I can take the "correct route". Stopping navigation and starting it again fixes this, but it is awkward when it happens, particularly in a strange city. But this could be yet another feature of my mapping selections.
The 550 comes with carabiner, two batteries and a two-battery charger with several adapters, a quick start book, and a CD with detailed instructions. Instructions are on the Garmin site as well, so I haven't used the CD.
In general, I'm quite happy with my purchase. There are some things I liked better about my old GPSr, and would have liked to see here - a more intuitive 'find' feature, an included lanyard, etc., but these are relatively minor quibbles. While I wouldn't purchase it for a single use - automotive GPSrs are better for driving, and it's expensive to only use for geocaching, I think it meets my needs perfectly.
Recommend? YES
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Peter
Melbourne AUSTRALIA
Oct 14, 2010
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GREAT HANDHELD GPS
A great unit, easy to use, good battery life,compact.The Oregon 550 is a replacement GPS to a Garmin Model 12 which took a fair amount of time to master & remember the multitude of functions - not really as user friendly and used up the 4 x AA batteries fairly quickly !!! Hopefully I have a good run with the Oregan 550. The Model 12 broke down after about 3 weeks and I received a new replacement.
Recommend? YES
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michael
brooklin. ontario
Sep 15, 2010
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550
Pros: easy to use,fast locating,
Cons: cost..basemap..maybe the back cover fitting
works great, with a lot of nice features..the photo location feature can be useful at times. locates fast and accurately, not sure why the unit cant tell which direction your facing(when standing still) in map mode when it has a 3-axis compass. also i am not sure i trust the waterproofness of the back as there is slight movement in it when gripping the unit. does bounce around a bit under tree cover when geocaching..way more than you need to spend on geocaching.The basemap is fairly useless. I do like the unit and for 60$ over the oregon450 i received rechargeable batteries and the camera
Recommend? YES
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jon
northern bc
Aug 22, 2010
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BE PREPARED
Pros: great dual mode auto/hiking
Cons: poor instructions
this is my 2nd gps and it was NOT an easy learning curve with this unit...1st thing was after i got it home was it would not boot up for 30 mins...then after i got it going it crashed about an hour later, it has been funtioning ok now for 7 days. instructions completly suck! if it wasnt for all the tutorials i found online i would still be pulling my hair out. the base map is completly out of date. it does not show the street i live on!..no wonder it came with the topo of canada! still my street is not on this map either. my road has been here for over 20 years! but finnally after a week of using this gps i am finnally happy with it..i just have to drive around the corner to plot my "where to" if i were to offer an improvement it would be a little bit bigger screen
Recommend? YES
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Fletch
Ajax, On
Jul 12, 2010
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THAT'S BETTER
Although I have only had it for a few days, I have only good things to say about this unit. I was originally using the etrex venture HC and while it was a great entry level unt I wanted to go paperless. I tried the Dakota first and found it not to my liking. The Oregon with the camera is aperfect all in one unit. Easy to use with more features than I will ever be able to use.
Recommend? YES
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Gilles Lavigne
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Jun 21, 2010
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GARMIN OREGON 550
Pros: too many to mention.
Cons: doesn't float, camera freezes unit on occasions
Great GPS and very easy to use. This unit is my first GPS ever and cannot compare it to anything else. I am extremely pleased with my Oregon 550. Downloading maps from the DVD is extremely easy.
I've used it quite a lot hiking in the bush and while camping. I've used it as well while driving.
I'm looking forward to using it while kayaking Georgian Bay and Lake Superior this summer. The unit is waterproof to IPX7 which I have no clue what that means...I'll have to do my reasearch. The unit does not float as far as I am aware which is a bit of a disappointment. I'll look into a floating case or keep it attached to my spray skirt with a decent lanyard. I also bought this unit as it has a marine feature and can download nautical charts.
The unit takes decent pictures and love the idea of geo-tagging the photo for future reference. I've had the unit freeze on three separate occasions while taking a photo. Not sure why this occurred.
I've also purchased a heart rate monitor and use it while biking and running...if only it had an mp3 player I'd be all set. There are many other great features to this GPS unit that I've used.
Recommend? YES
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G.Roy
Val d'Or,QC
Jun 1, 2010
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BEST OUTDOOR GPS I EVER OWNED
Pros: easy to operate and to configure.nice display.
Cons: none.
This is a very good GPS to own. Very easy to operate and understand. The display is readible even in direct sunlight. I use rechargeable ni-mh batteries which last long enough (2500miliamp). It is even more interesting with Topo 1/20000 and Bathymetric maps. I have easy access to all the applications by holding it with one hand and operating only with my thumb. Me and one of my friend used to be Magellan users and have lots of practice with different outdoor GPS. Once I showed him this Oregon 550 GPS, he sold his Garmin 60CSX and ordered this one right away From GPS City. After about 10 days operating and working with it, this is the best one and we both agree on this. Easy to record tracks with different colours. We have nothing to complaint.
Recommend? YES
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Zor
Riverview, NB
May 11, 2010
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AWESOME GPS
Pros: easy to use, fun
Cons: battery life could be better, camera zoom so-so
I have been looking to upgrade my Legend HCx for awhile and wanted to get one of the new Garmin units that did paperless geocaching. I had my eye on this unit for a long time and when I finally got the coin to buy it, I did. Was I disappointed? Not even close.
This unit is awesome. I use it primarily for geocaching so I've spent a lot of time doing that. Maps are very clear, usage of the unit is great. Interface is very simple and easy to configure.
The camera works pretty good but the zoom is not the best but it still good. Screen is fine to see in daylight despite what you may have read.
I do wish the rechargeable batteries that came with it would charge when the unit is plugged into a car adapter but it's not that big a deal.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone thinking about a trail GPS
Recommend? YES
136 viewers found this helpful.
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Supa Nature
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mar 3, 2010
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BEST GPS FOR GEOCACHING
We upgraded from a Rhino 120 to this amazing GPS. Its perfect for Geocaching and easy to use. Having the camera on GPS means we have one lest thing to carry around.
Recommend? YES
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Pete
Ontario, Canada
Jan 24, 2010
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GARMIN 550
Pros: memory and camera
Cons: no lanyard or topo maps included.
Great Geocaching GPS. Camera and large memory are great features. Major drawbacks were that no Topo maps or lanyard were included. I recently bought a Garmin 200 which had topo maps of Canada and lanyard included.
Recommend? YES
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Kliggins
Toronto,ON
Jan 18, 2010
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GREAT FOR EVERYONE
Pros: user friendly.
Cons: freezes from time to time.
I have been using this unit quite a bit in the month and a half that i have had it and so far it has been great. One problem however is that when using the whereigo program, the device freezes from time to time. Other than that is is fairly accurate...2-4 meters on a good day, and about 15 meters at it's worst(deep woods overcast winter day) It has a ton of great features..the camera and waterproof are a big bonus, as GPS's can get quite wet on a snowy day. A good grab for geocachers as well.
Recommend? YES
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cartguy
abbotsford
Jan 10, 2010
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NOT A BAD UNIT
Pros: geocaching, camera, heart rate,
Cons: touch screen
This is my second GPS only been using it for a week or so Geoching is great with it still useing my old 76csx quite a bit for turn by turn directions. Camera is a nice feature. Heart monitor is soso not sure if you can track your heart with yet would be nice if you could. not big on the touch screen might have to get use to it is all.
Recommend? YES
167 viewers found this helpful.
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Jean-Pierre Morin
Hearst Ont
Jan 6, 2010
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BEST UNIT SO FAR
Its my 2nd GPS, my first was a 60cx which i like it very much and definitely wont put on the side .. but i really enjoy my new 550 oregon with the touch screen its great .. specially with the basecamp map
Recommend? YES
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R Latour
Westree Ont
Jan 6, 2010
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VERRY GOOD GPS
Pros: camera and the 3 axes compass
I had the Oregon 300 before this one, I knew what to expect, all I wanted was the camera and the added bonus on the three axes compass and a few other extra. Would recommend it to anyone.
Recommend? YES
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guppy
Ottawa, ON
Nov 17, 2009
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GREAT FOR GEOCACHING
Pros: great geocaching features, interface, camera
Cons: poor reception under deep cover, waas issue
I had originally purchased an Oregon 200 from Costco in what was a great deal. I loved the featureset of the 200 but found that the lack of a 3-axis compass was a real problem when caching. I also found we were always forgetting the camera so when I found the 550 and decided we did in fact like geocaching, it was a must buy!
Having used it for a month or so now, it's pretty well as I expected (esp coming from the 200 model). The interface on this line really is brilliant. So easy to use, has tons of great features for paperless caching. I also find the on- road navigation is not too bad either. Despite having no voice prompts, the series of "R2D2" chirps and whistles soon becomes clear when it's saying "turn here right now!".
My only problem has been the reception in deep cover. On a recent expedition with some friends with the GPSMAP models, they were consistently getting 3-4m resolution whereas I was up in the 20s! It made finding the caches a real challenge. There is also the well documented WAAS issues with this line which seems like a software issue to me.
All that said, this is a pricy unit but I would buy it again. The featureset is brilliant and having the camera built in just seals the deal for me.
Recommend? YES
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George
Europe, BG
Oct 22, 2009
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GREAT OUTDOOR NAVIGATION TOOL
This is everything you need from the navigation tool when you're in the mountain. I've been waiting this item over an year to be produced and Garmin "read my mind" and give it to the world now. I guess in the next ver. of "When you're on the track" Garmin will evaluate the wireless connections to the PC, just to leave the USB cable away.
Recommend? YES
210 viewers found this helpful.
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Z
st catharienes ontario
Sep 23, 2009
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OREGON 550
I love the 550 i have the triton 1500 and had nothingh but problems the 550 is i feel the best handheld gps on the market the camera works great. i never want to order on line but gps city made it so easy and it was at my house in a day half i have made anther order and it weas at my in a day .
Recommend? YES
244 viewers found this helpful.
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Darryl
Swan River, MB
Sep 18, 2009
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AAH. WUTSUP DOC?
Pros: love the camera. quick at locating. nice for geoca
Cons: losing map information. highways, backroads, gone.
I downloaded the topographic data from v4 to a 4GB microsd card. After using it for a month, my map details have started to disappear. I started off in recreational profile and one day all my map info such as elevation points and highways, rivers and lakes just disappeared. I changed over to geocaching profile and got all the info back plus found out that geocaching has country roads info. Liked that, but one week later that disappeared on me as well. can't seem to get it back on the screen no matter what i try (resetting). Hope that Garmin fixes this little glitch pretty soon, or I won't be able too use it anymore. Also, this thing has the worst instruction manual or lack thereof, of any garmin unit I have ever owned.
Recommend? YES
236 viewers found this helpful.
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Webcraaawler
Mississauga, Ontario
Sep 18, 2009
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WORKS WITH WFT-E3A
Cons: touch screen could be a bit more responsive.
I bought the 550 to use with my Canon 50D w/WFT-E3A and it works well (GPS in Spanner mode under setup). I am surprised at how well the antenna picks up the signal but then again my previous GPS's were of the PDA variety.
Recommend? YES
238 viewers found this helpful.
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tcgeo
Beardmore ON
Sep 17, 2009
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TO MAKE IT PERFECT
Pros: fast zoom, quick workability, when trained.
Cons: sad to see no measure distance
an undo buttton! a measure distance between two points option! floatable! the same size as 76Csx, all screen!
Recommend? YES
251 viewers found this helpful.
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Narquois
Sherbrooke (Québec)
Sep 11, 2009
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HARD TO LEARN
Pros: fantastic improvements
Cons: poor instruction booklet
The Oregon 550 is so different from my "old" 76CSx that it took me 7 days of hard work and help from friends to adapt.
It reminded me of the move between Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X !
Once you get how to work with it, it is a great machine.
Recommend? YES
297 viewers found this helpful.
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