Max

So it looks like buy.com has updated their framework with the new Garmin Oregon series, which gives us an idea of the new units specification and features/differences.

Initially they all appear to be the same feature and map designators as their Garmin Colorado Series , with the exception of some units packing a global basemap only.

For the first unit, its the GARMIN OREGON 200

GARMIN OREGON 200 Hand Held Receiver Worldwide. Garmin International is pleased to announce Oregon; the newest member of the premium handheld line. This rugged unit with a high sensitivity GPS receiver offers innovative features such as a sunlight readable touchscreen for easy operation, as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customize your Oregon with five different user profiles: automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The microSD card makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Oregons detailed mapping and high resolution color display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water

Features
3.0 inch Worldwide Basemap GPS Hand Held Receiver -High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Built In 3D Basemap /3D Elevation View-microSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass/Barometric AltimeterTemperature Sensor

Tech Specs

GARMIN OREGON 200 Hand Held Receiver Worldwide

• High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• Easy to use, touchscreen interface
• microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
• Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
• 3D elevation view
• Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
• Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
• Display size: 3 in color, touch screen
• Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
• Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
• Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
• Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
• Part Number: 010-00697-00

So far, this thing is like the Nuvi meets the 60csx! wooo hooo!!!!

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Max

Ok I have all the buy.com links for the new Oregon units, looks like there will be at least 5 units in all.
The designations will share the same as the feature classes for the Colorados:
Oregon 200, Oregon 300, Oregon 400c, Oregon 400i, Oregon 400t.

The pricing for the Garmin Oregons is as follows:

010-00697-00 price $420.99 (SRP $449.99) (worldwide)
010-00697-01 price $466.99 (SRP $499.99) (worldwide)
010-00697-02 price $558.99 (SRP $599.99) (north america)
010-00697-03 price $559.99 (SRP $599.99) (north america)
010-00697-04 price $558.99 (SRP $599.99) (north america)

(SRP = suggested retail pricing)



Here are more links to the Garmin units placeholders @ buy.com

Garmin HAND HELD WORLD WIDE - 010-00697-00 - Buy.com

Garmin HAND HELD WORLD WIDE - 010-00697-01 - Buy.com

Garmin HAND HELD NORTH AMERICA - 010-00697-02 - Buy.com

Garmin HAND HELD NORTH AMERICA - 010-00697-03 - Buy.com

Garmin HAND HELD NORTH AMERICA - 010-00697-04 - Buy.com

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Max

First is the GARMIN OREGON 300

GARMIN OREGON 300 Hand Held Receiver Worldwide. Garmin International is pleased to announce Oregon; the newest member of the premium handheld line. This rugged unit with a high sensitivity GPS receiver offers innovative features such as a sunlight readable touchscreen for easy operation, as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customize your Oregon with five different user profiles: automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The microSD card makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Oregons detailed mapping and high resolution color display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water

Features
3.0 inch Worldwide Basemap GPS Hand Held Receiver -High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass Barometric Altimeter Temperature Sensor-MicroSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Built In 3D Basemap / 3D Elevation View

Tech Specs
GARMIN OREGON 300 Hand Held Receiver Worldwide

• High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• Easy to use, touchscreen interface
• microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
• Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
• 3D elevation view
• Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
• Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
• Display size: 3 in color, touch screen
• Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
• Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
• Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
• Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
• Part Number: 010-00697-01

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Max

Next is the Oregon 400T

GARMIN OREGON 400T Hand Held Receiver North America. Garmin International is pleased to announce Oregon; the newest member of the premium handheld line. This rugged unit with a high sensitivity GPS receiver offers innovative features such as a sunlight readable touchscreen for easy operation, as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customize your Oregon with five different user profiles: automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The microSD card makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Oregons detailed mapping and high resolution color display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water.

Features
3.0 in Hand Held Receiver with Preloaded Topographic Map Data of the U.S.-High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass Barometric Altimeter Temperature Sensor-MicroSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Built In 3D Basemap/3D Elevation View

Tech Specs[
GARMIN OREGON 400T Hand Held Receiver North America

• High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• Easy to use, touchscreen interface
• microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
• Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
• 3D elevation view
• Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
• Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
• Display size: 3 in color, touch screen
• Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
• Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
• Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
• Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
• Part Number: 010-00697-02

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Max

Ok, here is the GARMIN OREGON 400C Hand Held Receiver North America. Garmin International is pleased to announce Oregon; the newest member of the premium handheld line. This rugged unit with a high sensitivity GPS receiver offers innovative features such as a sunlight readable touchscreen for easy operation, as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customize your Oregon with five different user profiles: automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The microSD card makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Oregons detailed mapping and high resolution color display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water.

Features
3.0 in Hand Held GPS Receiver with U.S. Costal Charts Coverage-High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass Barometric Altimeter Temperature Sensor-MicroSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Built In 3D Basemap / 3D Elevation View

Tech Specs
GARMIN OREGON 400C Hand Held Receiver North America

• Saltwater mariners will love the preloaded detailed BlueChart g2 coverage for the coastal U.S. and the Bahamas in the 400c. The chart detail includes shoreline, depth contours, navaids and port plans.
• High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• Easy to use, touchscreen interface
• microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
• Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
• 3D elevation view
• Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
• Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
• Display size: 3 in color, touch screen
• Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
• Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
• Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
• Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
• Part Number: 010-00697-03

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Max

Last but certainly not least, the GARMIN OREGON 400I

GARMIN OREGON 400I Hand Held U.S. Inland Lakes. Garmin International is pleased to announce Oregon; the newest member of the premium handheld line. This rugged unit with a high sensitivity GPS receiver offers innovative features such as a sunlight readable touchscreen for easy operation, as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customize your Oregon with five different user profiles: automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The microSD card makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Oregons detailed mapping and high resolution color display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water.

Features
3.0 in Hand Held Receiver U.S. Inland Lakes Coverage-High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass Barometric Altimeter Temperature Sensor-MicroSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Built In 3D Basemap /3D Elevation View

Tech Specs:

GARMIN OREGON 400I Hand Held U.S. Inland Lakes

• Pre loaded U.S. inland lake and navigable river maps provide boaters and anglers with shoreline details, depth contours, boat ramps and mile markers for thousand of lakes.
• High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• Easy to use, touchscreen interface
• microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
• Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
• 3D elevation view
• Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
• Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
• Display size: 3 in color, touch screen
• Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
• Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
• Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
• Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
• Part Number: 010-00697-04

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Max

So looking at the sizing for these units, it appears they will be very closely placed to the Vista series units in terms of Sizing:

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx:

• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.2" x 2.2" x 1.2"
• Display size, WxH: 1.3" x 1.7"
• Display resolution, WxH: 176 x 220 pixels

Garmin Oregon series:

• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.5" x 2.3" x 1.4"
• Display size: 3 in color, touch screen
• Display resolution, WxH: 240 x 400 pixels

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Max

Also looks like it will have the same physical interface for power as the Colorado as well:

(notice the title of this page):
buy.garmin.com--Acc,Colorado/Oregon,CLA

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dav

Although it has an "automotive" setting, I don't see support for "City Navigator NT"... or am I just missing it?

Andy

I don't know. The screen shots I've seen look like a Nuvi type interface. If the automotive design team got to design the interface, I think they are ruining it. I hope it still has all the features that are standard on handheld models. And not the limited features of the Nuvi line.

Andy

Garmin's site is listing these now. Looks like they are "official!"