UPDATE: Read my hands on Garmin Oregon 550t review. I’ve also posted a page for the Oregon 550.
The Garmin Oregon 550 and 550T are being announced this morning, models that were first rumored back in March. The 550 series brings several new features to the Oregon line:
- As expected, a camera (3.2 megapixels, 4x zoom, auto-focus) for snapping geotagged photos
- A tri-axial compass, so you don’t have to hold it level when navigating
- An “enhanced sunlight-readable touchscreen,” hopefuly improving one of the few negative characteristics of this high-resolution display series
- Two-precharged AA NiMH batteries and a charger are included as well!
is one of Garmin’s first touch-screen handhelds for backcountry use. The Oregon 300 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Unlike the Oregon 400 series, the 300 doesn’t come with pre-loaded detailed maps. Don’t let that dissuade you though – there are plenty of 
is Garmin’s first foray into touch-screen handhelds for backcountry use. Before we get into the interface though, let’s look at the basics. The Oregon 400t comes with pre-loaded topo maps of the United States and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Here’s how this model compares to other units in the Oregon series:
