*** Hi-res images available for download below *** Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the all new Oregon 600, 650 and 600t (“t” indicating pre-loaded TOPO maps) touchscreen handheld GPS devices, featuring high-sensitivity GPS + GLONASS, pre-loaded TOPO Australia and New Zealand on the t model, worldwide basemap with shaded relief and a faster processor.
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the all new Oregon 600, 650 and 600t (“t” indicating pre-loaded TOPO maps) touchscreen handheld GPS devices, featuring high-sensitivity GPS + GLONASS, pre-loaded TOPO Australia and New Zealand on the t model, worldwide basemap with shaded relief and a faster processor. Users won’t just look at maps, they will interact with them by zooming in, panning out, and rotating using multi-touch in all conditions, even while wearing most gloves. The reflective display technology boosts touchscreen brightness making maps and displays as vivid in full bright sunlight as they are in shade. Mark the memories with an 8MP autofocus camera with digital zoom and automatic flash/torch, plus customisable buttons for one-touch image capture and waypoint marking— making the Oregon series a must have for serious outdoorsmen.
“The new Oregon series was re-designed to fit comfortably in a user’s palm and stylish enough to be mounted in a car,” said Ian Edwards, National Sales Manager Garmin Australasia. “Oregon uses the sun’s light to produce a display that is twice as bright compared to the previous models and works with many types of gloves. With new customisable buttons, compatibility with Garmin’s robust maps and un-paralleled ruggedness, the Oregon becomes one of the most versatile outdoor GPS devices on the market.”
The Oregon series has a built-in 3-axis electronic compass with accelerometer tilt compensation, which shows where users are heading even when they are standing still, or not holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint users’ altitude and can plot barometric pressure over time, which helps keep an eye on changing weather conditions. With its high-sensitivity, GLONASS enabled GPS receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction, Oregon locates user position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location in heavy cover and deep canyons. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to “lock on” to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS. When using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone.
Also new to the Oregon is the full track view—where users will see the entire elevation plot and quickly move their zoomed view to any place on the plot. Future plot uses users’ mapping data to show them what to expect ahead.
There are three models in the range. The Oregon 600, the 600t which includes TOPO mapping of Australia and New Zealand and the 650 that features a built-in camera. Weighing less than 200 grams, the Oregon 650comes with a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (optional with the 600) producing a state-of-the-art dual battery system. The battery pack provides up to 16 hours of life on a single charge and will re-charge itself within the unit when external power is detected. When additional power is needed, two AA batteries can be used as backup.
There is no longer a need to take an additional camera into the outdoors to capture “real” quality photos. Oregon 650’s built in 8 megapixel autofocus digital camera takes photos worthy of sharing or printing and keeping. Each photo is geotagged with the location of where it was taken, allowing users to navigate back to that exact spot in the future. Take charge of the next adventure with BaseCamp™, software that lets users view and organise maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks. This free trip-planning software allows users to create Garmin Adventures— where they can upload their photos online and share with friends, family or fellow explorers. BaseCamp displays topographic map data in 2-D or 3-D on their computer screen, including contour lines and elevation profiles. It also can transfer an unlimited amount of satellite images to the Oregon when paired with a BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription.Users can even view pictures from other devices on a microSD with Oregon's picture viewer. There is also the ability to wirelessly transfer large files like photos, Garmin Adventures and Custom Maps between Oregon 600-series units (or with the Basecamp Mobile app). In addition, the new Oregon series allows for waypoints and tracks to transfer up to 50x faster. The Oregon is also ANT+ ™ wireless compatible for heart rate, cadence, chirp and temperature sensors.
On the road: Optional City Navigator mapping provides detailed street maps, over 800,000 preloaded points of interest and onscreen turn-by-turn directions to your destination. An optional Auto Nav kit adds a suction mount and car charger.
On a hunt or on a hike: The Oregon 600t is pre-loaded with TOPO Australia and New Zealand or alternatively you can purchase TOPO separately on an SD card. It features terrain contours, topoelevations, summits, routable roads and trails, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes and geographical points.
On the water: Add optional BlueChart® g2 maps, which provide everything you need for a great day on the water, including depth contours, navaids and harbours.
On the run or on a bike: Ideal for a trail workout, the lightweight Oregon is compatible with Garmin’s heart-rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors. An optional handlebar mount makes it easy to track your speed, distance, elevation and location.
Unlimited Geocaching: The Oregon can hold an unlimited number of geocaches and supports GPX files from OpenCaching.com for downloading geocaches and details straight to the unit. Using this paperless geocaching feature, users are not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. The Oregon stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions— it even filters user caches to make searching a breeze, and connects to Chirp® enabled caches.
The new Oregon’s are available now. The Oregon 600 has an RRP of $549, 600t has an RRP of $749 and 650 $699. Oregon is the latest solution from Garmin’s growing outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies and innovations to enhance users’ outdoor experiences. Whether it’s golfing, hiking, hunting or Geocaching, Garmin outdoor devices are becoming essential tools for outdoor enthusiast of all levels. For more information about Garmin’s other outdoor products and services, go to garmin.co.nz.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Oregon, Chirp, Bluechart and HotFix are registered trademarks, and BaseCamp and ANT+ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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