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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
Department: GPS
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $490.00
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 2904
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Display Size: 3
Size: One Size
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
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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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 Don't buy the pre-loaded maps - they are WAY off July 12, 2010
pneelie
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was tired of loading maps, so bought the 550T instead of the 550. When I tried it out in my neighborhood, the maps were A FULL 1/3 BLOCK OFF in the E-W direction. Called Garmin, and they said, yes, the 2008 topos can be off and that there is no way to fix it. I have the Topo 2008 maps loaded on other units, and they are off a bit in some cases, but not like that. I had to return the 550t as it is not useable to me if it is that far off.
So I can get the 550, but missed out on the rebate. But am now considering whether I want the Oregon. I have a Colorado, and find it very slow clunky for caching. Perhaps that is one reason they discontinued it. That is why I wanted to go to the Oregon as I tried a friend's Oregon and it was easier to use. But Garmin still could make several improvements on the Oregon for caching. They obviously didn't have experienced cachers consult in the software design.
 Just what I'd hoped for! June 4, 2010
D. Stancil (Bristol, VA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I upgraded from a Garmin GPSMap76cs, which was an upgrade from an eTrex. Reviews of the Oregon 550t have been concerned about the brightness of the screen and about battery life. I don't think either of these are problematic.
The Oregon's screen is just about as bright as the 76cs ever was, and the batteries seem to last just as long if you're not taking a bunch of pictures. I agree that taking photos runs the batteries down noticeably; but if you're only taking one photo per cache, for example, you'll not have any problem.
I like the size of the Oregon compared to both the 76cs and the eTrex. I like the touch screen a lot, as well as the ability to set up various profiles for various uses of the GPS. I added the auto kit so as to mount it on the windshield, as well as the 24K Topo map for my part of the country (with an 8 GB micro SD card) and an invisibleShield for the screen, and I'm altogether good to go!
The price isn't bad compared to what I paid for the 76cs several years ago.
Oh yeah! May 12, 2010
D. Udell (W. Orygun, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This unit sure has made geocaching easier for me. It has a few things that I don't like about it, such as not being able to delete "found" geocaches from the unit after you've logged them online. At least I haven't learned how it can be done yet, without connecting it to a computor. But other than that, and a couple other small details that apply only to geocaching, this is an outstanding GPS with a great camera!
Best Garmin I've owned so far May 9, 2010
Amy Thueson (Lewiston, Id)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
after using a 60C then 60CSX for the last several years, we upgraded to the Oregon 550t this year and totally LOVE it!! i've also owned a Nuvi 250 that i upgraded to a 260w and I use a Forerunner 205 for marathons. of all the garmins i've owned/used so far, this is the most user-friendly, and fastest. very easy to use for geocaching...you can view all the hints, logs and cache details on your device in the field where it really helps when you're searching for that hard-to-find cache. even in the hands of our younger kids the touch screen is super user-friendly and easy to use. at the same time, i'm on our county's Sheriff's Search and Rescue ATV Posse, and this gps provides all the usefulness i could ever wish for. the tracking function is similar to other garmins and in the field i love the rugged waterproof feel and not having to worry if i drop it off my ATV in the mud. the satellite reception works great even in my basement surrounded by concrete and its super fast...locates your position is less than 15 seconds every time. camera works fine...picture quality is good...a flash would be nice but you dont miss it that much. i've been able to find some topo maps online available for download that are 24k instead of the 100k that Garmin includes, but it would be nice if Garmin included the 24k topo maps on the unit strait out of the box. the lanyard seems to be much stronger but i still dont trust lanyards. i've lost both of my gpsmap60s and had to backtrack looking for them in the past because the lanyard broke on one and the belt clip broke on the other...both while riding a horse and bouncing in the saddle a little. never had problems with either of them bouncing out of my ATV handlebar mount though. overall 5 stars and totally worth the price.
Oregon 550T April 27, 2010
Profsparrow (PORT LAVACA, TEXAS, US)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The only negative with this GPS is that the user's booklet doesn't give very much information. The manual on disk is a "4" on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the best). However, the GPS is easy to use and most of the menu items are pretty much self-explanatory. Having the TOPO maps included is a big plus. If you were to buy the more inexpensive 450T and have to buy the maps for various regions you could easily spend far more to have maps for the entire U.S. than what this device costs. The scale is acceptable, the contour intervals are not as good as a USGS map of course, but you do have the option to purchase more detailed map (at at least $99 a "pop"). I've found that I don't really need that much detail. As a backpacker, I found setting a route using my own waypoints to be a great asset. I've also used this GPS for geocaching and it is pretty accurate. The camera is another plus, the detail is good enough unless you want to print an 8X10 photo. Downloading the photos was relatively simple and I was able to easily bring pictures into my Kodak Easyshare program as well as my Nikon program. Again as a backpacker I like to only take items with me that have more than one purpose (I use a frisbee as a dinner plate, but I have yet to find more than one use for my toothbrush). Anyway, I'm pleased with this GPS and reccommend it.
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