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Garmin Oregon 300 Mapping Handheld

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★★★☆☆
3.4

based on 12 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.8

$331.95 - $363.00

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Pros

  • Easy to use (6)
  • Compact (5)
  • Durable (4)
  • Improves experience (4)
  • Extensive base map (2)
  • Intuitive menu (2)
  • Large screen (2)
  • One hand control (2)
  • Simple controls (2)
  • Accurate (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (2)
  • Bad screen in some light (1)
  • Buggy software (1)
  • Difficult to read (1)
  • Lighting could be better (1)
  • Lousy base expensive upg (1)
  • Missing features (1)
  • Needs to have a speaker (1)
  • No 3 axis compass (1)
  • Poor antena design (1)

Best Uses

  • Long trips (5)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Short trips (5)
  • Business trips (2)
  • Hiking (2)
  • Indoor (2)
  • Adventure (1)
  • Auto (1)
  • Boating (1)
  • Climbing (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Jun 30, 2009

Garmin Oregon 300 Mapping Handheld Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[11 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Very Sensitive and Very Accurate

"I feel bad for the first user. I used this unit hunting in Washington. It never lost signal, in fact it held several satellites 100% of the time, including in the car surounded by 80-100 ft trees. The menu was intuitive and simple to understand. My only concern with the unit is that the screen may get worn over time by my fingers touching the screen...." Read Full Review »

Oct 21, 2008 by Marcus Aurellius

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Not recommended

"I'm a long time user of the Garmin GPS. I recently decided to upgrade from the etrex Vista CX to the Oregon 300. After having the Oregon for less than a week I've decided to take it back to REI for a refund. Here are my observations on the Oregon series: - The backlight is inferior to the etrex Vista CX. Maps and tracks are extremely hard to discern in full sunlight. This is a show stopper for me. - The Oregon..." Read Full Review »

Apr 09, 2009 by srwings

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[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Oregon 300 Mapping Handheld Review

Not recommended

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Business Trips
  • Long Trips
  • Outdoors
  • Short Trips
 

"I'm a long time user of the Garmin GPS. I recently decided to upgrade from the etrex Vista CX to the Oregon 300. After having the Oregon for less than a week I've decided to take it back to REI for a refund. Here are my observations on the Oregon series:

- The backlight is inferior to the etrex Vi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 9 2009
srwings
Sterling, VA
 

[11 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Oregon 300 Mapping Handheld Review

Very Sensitive and Very Accurate

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Experience

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Business Trips
  • Indoors
  • Long Trips
  • Outdoors
  • Short Trips
 

"I feel bad for the first user. I used this unit hunting in Washington. It never lost signal, in fact it held several satellites 100% of the time, including in the car surounded by 80-100 ft trees. The menu was intuitive and simple to understand.

My only concern with the unit is that the screen may …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 21 2008
Marcus Aurellius
Portland, OR
I am:
  • Practical
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Oregon 300 Mapping Handheld Review

NICE UNIT!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Experience
  • Nice features

    Cons

  • Lighting could be better

    Best Uses

  • Geocaching ATVing Mapping
  • Long Trips
  • Outdoors
  • Short Trips
 

"Very nice esp. coming from a E-Trex Vista this is a superb little unit. If you thing is Geocaching it works great. I use mine for tracking while ATVing and it is perfect for that as well. I like to think of the Oregon as the do all machine. One thing to think about if you trying to decide between th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 12 2009
DODGE57HEMI
Colorado Springs Co
I am:
  • Mountain man
  • Practical
  • Stylish
 

[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Oregon 300 Mapping Handheld Review

Better than the 400t

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Experience

    Cons

  • Short battery life

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Long Trips
  • Outdoors
  • Short Trips
 

"I traded in my 400t simply because this unit allows the user to manipulate and interface with maps. The 400t comes preloaded with TOPO maps that you will have to buy with this unit but those that choose the 300 will be able to use Mapsource software to plan and record trips on your pc. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 23 2009
jaemes
Oregon
 

[12 of 19 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Oregon 300 Mapping Handheld Review

Below average for Garmin, What happened?

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Simple Controls
  • Touchscreen

    Cons

  • Difficult To Read
  • Expensive
  • Missing features
  • Needs to have a speaker
  • No 3 Axis compass
  • More »

    Best Uses

  • Learning how to use a GPS
 

"I ended up returning this unit and going back to my 60CSX. The 60CSX is slower because of the buttons, however, it's far more accurate and reliable than the Oregon. What happened Garmin? I expected better out of Garmin for [$]. Hopefully Garmin will live up to their name for their next new line …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Jan 6 2009
Dan
Temecula CA
I am:
  • Avid Adventurer
  • Experienced GPS user
  • Gearhead
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
 
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