Garmin Portable System - Garmin Oregon 300
The newest of the handheld mapping GPS models to enter the market is The Garmin Oregon. It has the larger 3 inch screen which makes viewing map details much easier. You can choice The Garmin Oregon 300, a low cost base form that will give you a lot of great features.
The waterproof Garmin Portable GPS – Oregon 300 is Easy to learn and simple to use. It’s a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and preloaded worldwide basemap with shaded relief for incredibly detailed map presentation on the unit, and that can also be easily supplemented with additional mapping or charts for your adventures on land or at sea.
The Garmin Portable GPS – Oregon 300 offers a high-resolution, color 3-inch touchscreen that reacts as you tap or drag through menus and options. Unfortunately, this Garmin Oregon is not as shiny as the Colorado which reduces the amount of reflection during daylight operations.
Even GPS location in heavy cover and deep canyons, with its high-sensitivity, HotFix satellite prediction and WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Oregon 300 locates your position quickly and precisely
It’s also equipped with an electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you’re standing still and barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude.
The Garmin Oregon 300 have MicroSD card slot that located inside the waterproof battery compartment for optional mapping and data storage for all your outdoor activities on land or water. When you insert an optional Garmin MapSource card with detailed street maps, you can get turn-by-turn directions to your destination.
The device of this Garmin Portable GPS lets you customize five profiles (automotive, fitness, recreation, marine or geocaching) make the most helpful features for each activity the easiest to access through quick shortcuts.
Also, check out my other guide on The TomTom ONE 125, a Portable GPS Navigator and How to Choose the Best GPS Systems (2) – Decide What You’re Looking For.
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