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When it comes to the best handheld GPS systems, the first and only name that pops into our mind is Garmin. This company has been producing the highest quality GPS devices in the 21st century, for a very good price. Garmin’s products are well known for their extremely sensitive positioning and tracking, as well as their long battery life and reliability.

The latest addition to the higher end of the handheld GPS devices’ spectrum is the Oregon series. The main distinguishing feature of the Oregon series is the large, 3-inch diameter touchscreen. Yes, you no longer need a dozen buttons on the handheld unit, which means there’s finally enough space for a large, color LCD screen.

If you are wondering how these GPS devices do what they do then read on. The Global Positioning System was created and implemented by the United States Department of Defense when it launched its first GPS satellite back in 1978. Today there are 24 satellites in the GPS network that are the cornerstone of the whole system.

There are several different types of GPS devices that are designed to take advantage of this constellation of satellites. GPS mapping devices are used to collect points and any data attached to those points for mapping purposes. In fact these devices have been used for years to collect the data that creates the maps and mapping features used by other GPS navigating systems.

There are three different models in the series:

Oregon 200
This is the basic model for a list price of 450 dollars. It lacks some of the features (wireless unit-to-unit transfer, digital compass, altimeter) and has only 24 MB of memory. I don’t recommend this one, because the additional price of a microSD card (you’re gonna need one, 24 megs isn’t enough for anything) will make it cost almost as much as the next model, the Oregon 300. Also, it doesn’t have some of the important features I mentioned.

Oregon 300
The next step, with all the features and 850 megabytes of memory. It costs only 50 bucks more than the Oregon 200, making this the best handheld GPS unit in this price range.

Oregon 400
This model is an extended version of the 300. It comes with 4 Gigabytes of memory and some maps installed. Three versions of the 400 are available:
– 400t, which comes with a topographic map of the US.
– 400c with Bluechart g2, and
– 400i with maps of inland lakes.
All three models cost 600 dollars. Make sure you buy the one with the map you need.

The Oregon series is the choice of the professional hikers, fishermen, hunters and other adventureous individuals. For its price, the Oregon 300 is the best handheld GPS system currently on the market  

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