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.

Customer Reviews

I just recently got my 550t as a replacement for a Colorado 400t. The topo maps are the same, the user interface is similar, but that is where it stops. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the Colorado, but REI doesn't carry it anymore. On to the Oregon. I love it. It is the simplest piece of electronic equipment I own (and I own an electric razor). I have not had the problems that other users seem to have had. It works great in all conditions, and mine works well under trees (light-medium). I think the geotagging feature with pictures is awesome. I have already used it to ensure I could get back to the exact same mud puddle in my Jeep. Speaking of vehicles, I also installed City Navigator for North America. The Oregon works seamlessly with the map-set, and directions are almost perfect. I guess my only suggestion would be to allow me to have a picture of a Jeep instead of an arrow when I am driving like you can do in the dedicated auto GPSr's. Anywhoo, a great little unit, kinda pricey, but well worth the money, in my opinion.

I just bought the latest Garmin Oregon 550t and so far it has been a great unit! I am, however, coming from having owned only one other GPS unit, a Lowrance unit purchased way back in 2000. Compared to my old Lowrance the Oregon 550t is GREAT! No more being stuck in a valley or under heavy cover and not being able to lock on. Easy to use, easy to see in bright sunlight and so far has proved to be very accurate. Also, super easy to hook up to my MacbookPro and load/download information. I am a missionary and live in the middle of the jungle in central Papua, Indonesia. (Formerly Irian Jaya) I need a reliable GPS unit for extensive hikes and survey to outlying villages and so far the Oregon 550t has proved to be everything it says it is. Great job Garmin!

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!

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