Overview
Includes free Gold Support Package
- GPS Training review on the Garmin Oregon 700 - the expert's view -
The Garmin Oregon 700 GPS is a premium multi-activity GPS unit, the best top-end touch screen GPS unit.
In our 'best GPS video series' we rate the Garmin Oregon 700 as the best top-end touch screen GPS unit.
Ideal for those wanting to walk and cycle, very much a 'multi-activity GPS unit.
With the addition of Ordnance Survey maps and its great sunlight-readable screen, you will be able to navigate with ease.
As with all GPS units bought from GPS Training, you will get our 'gold support package' which will ensure you get 100% out of the Garmin Oregon 700 GPS unit.
Overview of the Garmin Oregon 700
Rugged GPS/GLONASS Handheld with Built-in Wi-Fi® and more.
Thanks to an enhanced redesigned antenna for better satellite reception, the Oregon 700 GPS and GLONASS handheld puts even more of the great outdoors at your fingertips.
Whether you’re hiking, biking, geocaching, climbing, kayaking, trail riding or whatever, this rugged navigator is ready for anything.
It features multilink wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ANT+), Active Weather support with animated radar overlays, a 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription, and a built-in 3-axis compass with a barometric altimeter.
Please call - 01669 621044 - and speak with one of our friendly GPS experts.
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PLUS - We don't just sell you a box with a GPS unit in. In with the price we teach you how to use it via our online training course (online resource), give you free factsheets and training manuals (in with your unit) and are only ever an email or telephone call away if you ever need any help.
PLUS - All GPS units are kept in stock and is sent out Royal Mail Special Delivery, so it will be with you the next working day.
PLUS - We also will take your old GPS as a trade-in, to get a value for your GPS unit please click here.
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With this GPS purchase, you get our 'gold' support package for 1 year at no extra cost (see below) - worth £145.00
Features
- High-sensitivity dual GPS and GLONASS satellite reception for better performance in challenging environments than GPS alone
- Enhanced antenna enables better reception and performance; 3-axis compass with accelerometer and barometric altimeter sensors
- 3-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen with dual orientation (landscape or portrait view)
- Expanded wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, ANT+® capable); supports Active Weather and Geocaching Live
- Bluetooth®-enabled Smart Notifications1 and automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™ online community
- 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription included
More Connectivity, Less Complexity
The expanded wireless capabilities of Oregon 700 make it easier than ever to update software, check the weather radar and upload adventures to our Garmin Connect online community. You can even share LiveTrack location data or geocache discoveries via WiFi or smartphone.
Smart Notifications via Bluetooth connectivity with a compatible smartphone let you receive emails, texts and alerts right on your device. So you can see what’s going on while you’re getting away from it all.
Specs
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | 6.1 x 11.4 x 3.3 cm |
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| TOUCHSCREEN |  |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3" diag (7.6 cm) |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 240 x 400 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE | Transflective colour TFT touchscreen |
| WEIGHT | 209.8 g with batteries |
| BATTERY | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended, rechargeable NiMH pack (optional) |
| BATTERY LIFE | Up to 16 hours |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 |
| MEMORY/HISTORY | 1.7 GB |
| HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER | |
| INTERFACE | High-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Maps & memory |
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| PRELOADED MAPS | No |
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| ABILITY TO ADD MAPS | |
| BASEMAP | |
| STORAGE AND POWER CAPACITY | microSD™ card up to 32 GB (not included) |
| WAYPOINTS/FAVOURITES/LOCATIONS | 10,000 |
| ROUTES | 250 |
| TRACK LOG | 20,000 points, 250 saved tracks |
Sensors |
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| BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER | |
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| COMPASS | Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
Outdoor recreation features |
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| AREA CALCULATION | |
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| AUTOMATIC ROUTING (TURN BY TURN ROUTING ON ROADS) | Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| GEOCACHING-FRIENDLY | Yes (paperless) |
| CUSTOM MAPS COMPATIBLE | |
| HUNT/FISH CALENDAR | |
| SUN AND MOON INFORMATION | |
| CAMERA | No |
| PICTURE VIEWER | |
Garmin Connect™ |
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| GARMIN CONNECT™ COMPATIBLE (ONLINE COMMUNITY WHERE YOU ANALYSE, CATEGORISE AND SHARE DATA)
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Additional |
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In the box
In the Box
- Garmin Oregon 700
- USB/charging cable
- Carabiner clip
Only from GPS Training you also get in the box:
- GPS Training getting started guide
- Getting started with Garmin BaseCamp factsheet
- Our 'gold' support package at no extra cost for 1 year
Video
FAQ's
1. What are each of the map options available on the Garmin Oregon 700 GPS unit?
– Garmin Oregon 700 with TOPO Great Britain Pro 1:50k (2021 edition - most recent)
This is full GB at 1:50k mapping on a map card, which sits in the back of the GPS unit.
The TOPO PRO means that it is the latest map card from Garmin, giving you off road turn by turn routing within the National Parks, this means you can select a location many miles ahead and the GPS will route you via the footpaths to get to that location (like a car sat nav does).
Outside National Parks the GPS will navigate you in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint.
Don’t worry, here at the GPS Training we set the unit up for you so you can easily use these features and we even include a quick start guide so you can quickly get up and running with your GPS unit.
– Garmin Oregon 700 with TOPO Great Britain Pro 1:25k (2021 edition - most recent)
This is full GB at 1:50k, 1:50k and 1:250k mapping on a map card, which sits in the back of the GPS unit. As you zoom in and out you pass through each of these three map sets.
The TOPO PRO means that it is the latest map card from Garmin, giving you off-road turn by turn routing within the National Parks, this means you can select a location many miles ahead and the GPS will route you via the footpaths to get to that location (like a car sat nav does).
Outside National Parks, the GPS will navigate you in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint.
Don’t worry, here at the GPS Training we set the unit up for you so you can easily use these features and we even include a quick start guide so you can quickly get up and running with your GPS unit.
2. What are the best batteries for the Garmin Oregon 700 GPS unit??
We recommend you purchase some good-quality AA rechargeable batteries for your Garmin Oregon 700.
3. If I go overseas lots what other mapping options are there?
Open Street mapping is the best option when heading overseas with a Garmin GPS. GPS Training provide these on a micro sd card
Garmin overseas mapping.
4. How do I access the free training that I get when I buy a GPS from GPS Training?
You will receive everything you need to access this in with your GPS.
You will receive a username and password so you can access the GPS online resource (online training course) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
5. What countries is the Active Weather alerts available in?
Active Weather is currently available in United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria and Slovenia, with partial coverage of the North Italy.
6. Does the Garmin Oregon 700 display a temperature reading ?
The Garmin Oregon 700 can display a temperature reading if paired with the Garmin Tempe Sensor and simply changing one of the data box fields to display temperature.
7. Can you use the Garmin Oregon 700 on a Bicycle ?
Yes you can there is a bike bar mount available for the Garmin Oregon 700 here and if you purchase the unit with Topo Pro OS Mapping these maps have Route-able data for cycling on the Roads.