Comments on: Garmin Oregon 400t http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/ GPS Reviews for Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and other GPS Systems Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:27:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tom DeMicke http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-73778 Tom DeMicke Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:11:44 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-73778 I think you can purchase good European maps from the same place you purchase your Garmin, it's what I did and the maps seem to be very, very accurate. Good luck! I think you can purchase good European maps from the same place you purchase your Garmin, it’s what I did and the maps seem to be very, very accurate. Good luck!

]]> By: Mark http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-73707 Mark Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:13:15 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-73707 Great comments guys, thanks for that. I am planning to purchase a good mapping handheld GPS and have come down to the Magellan Triton 2000 and the Garmin 300 or 400t. The Magellan reviews are very scary so i will most likely go with teh Garmin. My problem is that I live in US but will use the unit mostly in Europe for back country skiing. It seems i am not able to purchase the 400t with the EU pre-loaded maps. Can i get around this by buying the Oregon 300, and then buying the EU topo map package? Will it be the same unit after that? I also intend to use the Snowranger EU software, does anyone have some comments / experience about that.. Thanks! Mark Great comments guys, thanks for that. I am planning to purchase a good mapping handheld GPS and have come down to the Magellan Triton 2000 and the Garmin 300 or 400t. The Magellan reviews are very scary so i will most likely go with teh Garmin. My problem is that I live in US but will use the unit mostly in Europe for back country skiing. It seems i am not able to purchase the 400t with the EU pre-loaded maps. Can i get around this by buying the Oregon 300, and then buying the EU topo map package? Will it be the same unit after that? I also intend to use the Snowranger EU software, does anyone have some comments / experience about that.. Thanks! Mark

]]> By: James http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-72338 James Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:35:27 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-72338 Does anyone know what heart rate monitor I should purchase to use with the 400t? I see there is a function for it on the main menu, but want to be sure to purchase the correct model. Thanks! Does anyone know what heart rate monitor I should purchase to use with the 400t? I see there is a function for it on the main menu, but want to be sure to purchase the correct model.

Thanks!

]]> By: Matthew http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-71560 Matthew Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:40:51 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-71560 Tom, thanks for the info. I think we're gonna go with the MicroSD card option. I'm not so worried about viewing it on the computer as I am on multiple GPSr's. Tropic Thunder isn't on our found list yet, but will be soon. We just just got into it. We'll make sure to hit yours up soon. Thanks for the good information! -Matt Tom, thanks for the info. I think we’re gonna go with the MicroSD card option. I’m not so worried about viewing it on the computer as I am on multiple GPSr’s. Tropic Thunder isn’t on our found list yet, but will be soon. We just just got into it. We’ll make sure to hit yours up soon. Thanks for the good information! -Matt

]]> By: Tom DeMicke http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-71539 Tom DeMicke Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:52:44 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-71539 Hi Matt! I received my map of Japan from a really good site based in Tokyo. The link is: http://www.uud.info/ I will tell you the map is pricey (about JPY13,810 including tax and shipping). I'm not sure if they can send to a military APO/FPO address so you will need to give them a physical Japanese mailing address. You can order the map on CD where you can view it on your computer but that has a major disadavantage in that it would only be usable on your current GPSr, so if you ever get a new GPSr, it would not work. Or, you can get in on Micro SD card which makes it transferrable to any compatible GPSr, but you can't view the map on a computer. In my opinion, the map is outstanding and very accurate. If you are into Geocaching, it will be a lifesaver. I hope this helps you out. By the way, I'm the owner of "Tropic Thunder", weren't you one of them that found it or do I have you confused with someone else? Take care!! Hi Matt! I received my map of Japan from a really good site based in Tokyo. The link is: http://www.uud.info/
I will tell you the map is pricey (about JPY13,810 including tax and shipping). I’m not sure if they can send to a military APO/FPO address so you will need to give them a physical Japanese mailing address. You can order the map on CD where you can view it on your computer but that has a major disadavantage in that it would only be usable on your current GPSr, so if you ever get a new GPSr, it would not work. Or, you can get in on Micro SD card which makes it transferrable to any compatible GPSr, but you can’t view the map on a computer. In my opinion, the map is outstanding and very accurate. If you are into Geocaching, it will be a lifesaver. I hope this helps you out. By the way, I’m the owner of “Tropic Thunder”, weren’t you one of them that found it or do I have you confused with someone else? Take care!!

]]> By: Matt http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-71493 Matt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:17:41 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-71493 Tom, where did you get the all Japan map from? I need to download one for Okinawa to geocache here. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -Matt Tom, where did you get the all Japan map from? I need to download one for Okinawa to geocache here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

-Matt

]]> By: Cliff Gerber http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-70085 Cliff Gerber Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:11:30 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-70085 Does anyone have maps of South America or Central America? Garmin only has Brazil and Mexico. For a cyclist from Oregon retiring this fall, would the Garmin 60csx be a good gift? Drawbacks? Does anyone have maps of South America or Central America?
Garmin only has Brazil and Mexico.
For a cyclist from Oregon retiring this fall, would the Garmin 60csx be a good gift? Drawbacks?

]]> By: Henk http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-69346 Henk Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:59:46 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-69346 I used to have a Garmin 60CSX. But 6 months ago I lost it, and replaced it with a 400. The 400 has a slightly larger display, but it is not as crisp. I have been very disappointed and would like to replace it again with a Garmin 60CSX as the 400 lasts half as long on batteries, is usually much harder to see. I like to put the 400 in a backpack and when going for a hike I use it. However many times the batteries are empty as it turned on and drained the batteries. I never had that problem with the Garmin 60CSX. Oh yes the 400 does have an advantage, a touch screen is nice, but noit at that price. I used to have a Garmin 60CSX. But 6 months ago I lost it, and replaced it with a 400.
The 400 has a slightly larger display, but it is not as crisp.
I have been very disappointed and would like to replace it again with a Garmin 60CSX as the 400 lasts half as long on batteries, is usually much harder to see.
I like to put the 400 in a backpack and when going for a hike I use it. However many times the batteries are empty as it turned on and drained the batteries. I never had that problem with the Garmin 60CSX.
Oh yes the 400 does have an advantage, a touch screen is nice, but noit at that price.

]]> By: Tom DeMicke http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-67567 Tom DeMicke Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:06:52 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-67567 I purchased my Garmin Oregon 400t and use it in Japan having purchased an English map of all of Japan. I live in Okinawa and it is incredibly accurate! I used it while flying up to mainland Japan and it even worked on the plane as long as I was sitting by the window! This GPS unit is incredibly accurate and very rugged. I invested quite a bit of money in maps (Japan, North America, Europe) and it does give turn-by-turn directions. I haven't used it in the U.S. or Europe yet, but will do so in my next trip in March. The monitor works best in direct sunlight with the light turned completely DOWN! It is a little difficult to read on cloudy days, but in sunlight it works great!! Oregon 400t rocks!! I purchased my Garmin Oregon 400t and use it in Japan having purchased an English map of all of Japan. I live in Okinawa and it is incredibly accurate! I used it while flying up to mainland Japan and it even worked on the plane as long as I was sitting by the window! This GPS unit is incredibly accurate and very rugged. I invested quite a bit of money in maps (Japan, North America, Europe) and it does give turn-by-turn directions. I haven’t used it in the U.S. or Europe yet, but will do so in my next trip in March.

The monitor works best in direct sunlight with the light turned completely DOWN! It is a little difficult to read on cloudy days, but in sunlight it works great!!

Oregon 400t rocks!!

]]> By: Scott http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-oregon-400t/#comment-67559 Scott Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:17:23 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=1610#comment-67559 I have to say that after three weeks of reading about GPS units, I am more than confused. I turned an unused cell phone (AT&T Tilt) into a Tom-Tom and was out on the backroads. All it could do was point that a highway was not too far away. It works great on the streets, but the GPS eats battery faster than the auto charger can replenish it. So it is only for short trips. I really am lost as I need one for loger trips, and for off-road travel that lets me know where I am - accurately. I also hate spinning wheels to enter data (one fo the Garmins I tried out) and after using touch screen technology, realized I want that. What would work for off road, on road, have voice prompts (don't care about text to speach) and be usuable outside of the vehicle if necessary? I did look at the PN-40, the 60csx, this unit reviewed here and countless others... Any suggestions? I have to say that after three weeks of reading about GPS units, I am more than confused.

I turned an unused cell phone (AT&T Tilt) into a Tom-Tom and was out on the backroads. All it could do was point that a highway was not too far away. It works great on the streets, but the GPS eats battery faster than the auto charger can replenish it. So it is only for short trips.

I really am lost as I need one for loger trips, and for off-road travel that lets me know where I am – accurately. I also hate spinning wheels to enter data (one fo the Garmins I tried out) and after using touch screen technology, realized I want that.

What would work for off road, on road, have voice prompts (don’t care about text to speach) and be usuable outside of the vehicle if necessary?

I did look at the PN-40, the 60csx, this unit reviewed here and countless others…

Any suggestions?

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