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Garmin Oregon 400t
When you open the Garmin Oregon box, you can see a screen with solid plastic edges, with only one button and no antenna in sight. Moreover, the content of the package is limited; it contains the device, a USB cable, a carabiner clip, a quick start guide and a manual in English. No batteries, no battery charger, no CD with MapSource or other manuals. In order to get started, you need to find an energy source and download software via the Garmin website.
The Oregon is Garmin's latest generation of handheld mapping GPS units, and the company's first handheld model to use a touch screen interface. Available in five different models, the 400t ships with preloaded U.S. Topo maps, has pre-configured profiles for recreation, driving, Geocaching, boating, and fitness, has an electronic compass and altimeter, and can be expanded with additional maps.
Garmin's Oregon 400t is one of the easiest to use outdoor handheld GPS units. The interface has been completely redesigned from earlier Garmin handheld GPS units, and is now optimized for the 3-inch color touchscreen display. Using your finger to flick left or right to scroll between menu pages has an almost iPhone-like feel to it.
The Oregon has dedicated icons for each function, and a total of 24 square-shaped icons are divided between 4 menu pages. All operations are performed via the touchscreen. Icons can also be re-arranged to suit your own preferences via the settings menu. The touchscreen is responsive, and works well even when wearing light to medium thickness gloves.
The Oregon feels rugged and well made. A newly designed battery cover is easier to remove and replace than previous models, and the waterproof case doesn't scratch or pickup fingerprints easily. The Oregon is waterproof rated to IPX7, which means the device can be fully submerged in up to 3-feet of water for 30 minutes. The GPS fits nicely in the palm of your hand, and an included carabiner clip can be attached to the back of the Oregon.
Battery life was acceptable but not outstanding. When using high quality batteries, the Oregon's gets between 10 and 16 hours of use, depending on backlight settings and usage.
The Oregon 400t comes pre-configured with profiles for general outdoor use, Geocaching, automotive, marine, and fitness. You can also create your own custom profiles. Profiles are a quick way to change various settings to suit the task at hand.
Garmin's software feels reliable and well though-out. The menus are intuitive, and map screens are easy to read. The Oregon 400t's Topo maps make it possible to view 3D DEM (Digital Elevation Model) maps. Additional maps can also be purchased for boating and/or automotive routing.
The Oregon 400t also features an electronic compass, altimeter, and a wireless function that lets you share data with other Garmin Oregon and Colorado owners.
The Garmin Oregon 400t is not a cheap device, though there are other models further down the range. What it does offer though is a wealth of very useful features. Other than those already mentioned, you get a compass, image viewer, dedicated geocaches function, route planner (actually on the 400t), area calculation, calculator, alarm clock, stopwatch and some other features that would make this list just too extensive. It really is the ultimate handheld satellite navigation system. It is waterproof, rugged and so well made and thought out, that it is worth every penny.
If you're a seasoned GPS enthusiast who still loves Garmin's older GPSMAP 60CSx and is comfortable with terms like .gpx files and track logs, the Oregon may not be the best fit for you. However, if you're new to GPS and are looking for a good, easy to use, outdoor handheld, the Oregon is a great option for you. The Oregon's ease of use and rich feature set makes outdoor GPS adventures easier than ever. The Oregon is excellent, and overall performance is good.
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