Garmin Oregon 450t GPS (Portable, 3" LCD)

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Hiking • 16 hrs battery life
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Great Gps by good on amazon.com May 14, 2012
When I first got the 24k maps with it, I was disappointed until I learned about mytrails which over laps 24k and shows every trail I have ever been on in Colorado. They also turn up in red so they are easy to read. The GPS is easy to use. I have not had ...
 
Does what it says it does by Tramper on newegg.com Aug 31, 2010
Over all I would say this is a great GPS for highly tech-O types. I download all my walks into a program on my computer to map out where, how long, altitude climb; etc. For the price you want to uses all the balls and whistles but you can also just ...
 
This is a great product by Russ on abesofmaine.com Jun 14, 2010
Brought Geocaching to a new level for my family and I. Would recommend it to any buddy
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Great unit by Cut Co2 on amazon.com May 7, 2012
This is a great little unit. Yes the menus get a little frustrating, but they all do. The best thing to do is set up your own profile page, nice option. I've used it on a couple of long hikes and it tracked perfectly and turned on quickly. I upload my ...
 
Excellent GPS by Mabodomoca on amazon.com May 7, 2012
Upgraded from a Garmin GPS 60. This device is (of course) far superior. Excellent receptivity and accuracy. It is very user friendly and has many features. I have not used them all yet, but so far, I am totally satisfied with the device. The 3D view is ...
 
 
 
 
Most Critical User Reviews
 
On third unit in less than 5 months-think before buy. by Eileen Valachovic on amazon.com May 8, 2012
This unit was a Christmas present for husband. He didn't use right away. First unit consistently killed one battery. When he finally called Garmin, the techs were helpful--the plus in his experience. The tech did a program update thru computer that ...
 
Looks nice but too slow to really use by Steve Garrett "Steve" on amazon.com Jun 25, 2012
I liked the features and bought this unit. Upon receiving it, I was impressed by the user interface and general ease of use as I read through the manual. Then, I went outside to test it, I was discouraged by how long it took to acquire satellites even ...
 
Antiquated interface and software by Mike on amazon.com Jun 6, 2012
Unfortunately for outdoor enthusiasts, this GPS is about the best option we have when there is no cell coverage. The Oregon 450t does the job, but Garmin has done a terrible job keeping its' software relevant. Lowlights: 1. The unit defaults to line-of-sight ...
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Frustratingly non-intuitive, even for an engineer by JBS on amazon.com Apr 18, 2012
If you're not an avid Garmin fan or regular user of this GPS, it may provide endless frustration as you have to relearn all the quirks and non-intuitive screens whenever you pull it out to take a hike. Just as an example: It has a great Trip Computer ...
 
Worthless device by Kay on amazon.com Jan 17, 2012
What a waste of money! The Oregon 450t looks nice and has a study case, but was a huge disappointment once it was powered up. Device consistently showed a huge error between the position shown on the map and the actual position. Tried it in the city ...
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
3.8 out of 5
from 177 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Garmin Oregon 450t Handheld GPS Navigator
My overall rating is that there is room for improvement, its accessories are very expensive but it is one of the top hiking GPS products compared to others...The quality of the Topo maps is so bad but I couldn't find anything better...The quality of the images is good but if you plan on downloading a lot of them make sure to get the 4GB microSD and some patience...
abesofmaine.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
GARMIN Product Reviews and Ratings - Handheld GPS - Oregon 450t Handheld GPS w/Topo...
Accurate, Quick Navigation, Quick Signal Brought Geocaching to a new level for my family and I...
newegg.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Newegg.com - GARMIN Oregon 450t 3.0" Handheld GPS Navigation
The standard map is good enough for me but you can buy the HD map for about $100US...The map zoom in and out so I can get a good ref...Holds good signal strength which my old Garmin 101 didn't do...
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walmart.com
 
 
 
Garmin Oregon 450t Handheld GPS Navigator - Walmart.com
The Garmin Oregon 450t Touch Screen Handheld GPS features a 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, waterproof, touchscreen display that offers durable performance...To make navigation simple and easy, the Garmin Oregon 450t Handheld GPS Navigator comes pre-loaded with U.S...Battery life was good with lithiums...
nextag.com
 
 
 
Garmin Oregon 010-00697-41 450t Handheld GPS: Compare Prices View Price History and...
I am sure that I need more time with the unit to become better acquainted with it...If pricing or product information listed on the Nextag site is different than pricing or product information on the store's site, then the information on the store's site will apply...A Nextag Stores seller is a merchant that sells its products online through Nextag's award winning comparison shopping site...
gpscity.com
 
 
 
Garmin Oregon 450t Canada Reviews
Overall great unit and I recommend...In only 6 weeks, our 450T's (we own 2 units...the 450T has brought us to over 250 Geocaches...We use a bank of rechargable batteries (Energizer NMHi) and a well cooked set of batteries (2) will last 3/4 of a day of Geocaching for us (so I always carry 4 spare on hand...I purchased the Oregon 450T mainly for the purpose to locate 4 pins on our property in Arizona...
groundspeak.com
 
 
 
Oregon 450t vs. 550t - Groundspeak Forums
I have seen where a few users claim to see a slight improvement in the 550s over the other Oregons; I just haven't seen it myself but still hoping for that touchscreen breakthrough, maybe OLED...You can always buy the software." I would NEVER recommend buying this model--buy the cheaper model without the pre-loaded maps and then buy the maps seperately...My first impression of using it in bright daylight was not to good...
cabelas.com
 
 
 
Garmin® Oregon 450T GPS Handheld GPS Handheld GPS & Accessories Hunting : Cabela's
First, this does eat batteries - especially in 0-15 degree weather...I picked up the 450T due to the 100K maps and was close to purchasing the 24K topos for the SW...I read a lot of reviews on the SW 24K (4 states: CO, AZ, NM, NV) and didn't look so good so passed...
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Garmin Oregon 450t Handheld GPS Navigator Price Features Specs Customer Reviews |...
The Oregon 450t definitely fits the bill...All in all a great GPS for paper-less caching and I highly recommend it to those looking to upgrade...I bought an Oregon 450t, used it on three trips, and am so dissatisfied that I am returning it...However, even if it had worked correctly, I would still recommend the 60csx over the 450t to serious users because of the screen readability and the short lifetime of Garmin touch screens...
realtree.com
 
 
 
GPS Review: Garmin Oregon 450T
Buttons didn't work anymore, it froze and you'd have to take the batteries out to reset the stupid thing, don't recommend those at all...Plugged it into the computer via USB and put an update in it, woke up the next morning and it was stuck in demo mode and wouldn't come out of it...Reception is good, even in the dealership which is a steel building I had full reception...
llbean.com
 
 
 
Garmin Oregon 450t: Handheld GPS | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean
The instruction manual that comes with the unit is very much lacking in information...Unless you are very familiar with GPS units, I would strongly recommend getting a copy of the book "GPS Made Easy" by Letham and Letham as you will learn more about GPS features than you will from Garmin...Now the same touch-screen technology that makes Garmin's automotive GPS's so easy to use is available in a lightweight, handheld model...
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Expert Reviews from the Web
toptenreviews.com
 
1.0 out of 5
Garmin Oregon 450t 2012 - TopTenREVIEWS
This GPS unit comes preloaded with topographical maps....A camera would have been nice at this price point....In our view the 450t is the most well-rounded of the series, with its pre-loaded U.S...The Garmin Oregon 450t GPS systems does it all and is durable enough to handle any bumps, dust, dirt, humidity or water and keep on going strong...One of the coolest features that the Garmin Oregon 450t has to offer the big time hiker or climber out there is the ability...
cameraworld.com
Oct 3, 2010
Garmin Oregon 450t Handheld GPS with Topo US Maps - 010-00697-41 - CameraWorld.com
The Oregon 450t comes preloaded with detailed topographic maps and land elevation contours throughout the US...Coverage on the 450t includes major trails, urban and rural roads, interstates, highways, coastlines, rivers and lakes as well as national, state and local parks, forests and wilderness areas...If you're looking for the perfect multipurpose tool for your outdoor adventure, all you need is a rugged Oregon 450t GPS navigator...Up to 16 hours of battery life, battery type: 2 AA (not included) NiMH or Lithium-ion recommended...The topo is pretty good and have not needed the 24k yet...
gpstracklog.com
Mar 21, 2012
Garmin Oregon 450t review | GPS Tracklog
The 450t’s pre-loaded topo maps of the entire U.S...As a matter of fact, it’s the first Oregon I’m going to recommend for fixed mount, non-powered use, such as bike handlebars...In the past, I’ve recommended Oregons primarily for handheld use, where you will intuitively tilt it for the best view...
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expressmounts.com
Dec 29, 2009
Garmin Oregon 450t with US Topographic Mapping
Tap the touchscreen then hit the trail with Oregon 450t...Oregon 450t leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colors and high-resolution images...Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 450t is built to withstand the elements...
 
 
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