Garmin Montana

[dms1]

Garmin has a new GPS coming out called the Montana that looks like it could work well for Overlanders. It has comparable features to the popular GPSMAP 276C and also incorporates the newest GPS features and is a handheld unit with a wired dock for you vehicle.

It looks very promising as a replacement for my aging GPSMAP 276C

Specs

Montana™ 600


Maps & Memory:

Basemap: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: 3.0 GB
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 4000
Routes: 200
Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)

 

[Schattenjager]

With a name like Montana, it has to be cool! I just hope Garmin has the interface / display sorted out. The Oregon and Colorado were very disappointing. The 60CSx trumped them in every way. This seems to have a lot of promise!

 

[TangoBlue]

x2. I still have my Colorado and been struggling with its quirks waiting for Garmin to have an epiphany... hopefully the MT will live up to its features.

 

[werewolf]

some early Montana reviews:

http://www.t3.com/reviews/transport/gps-and-sat-navs/garmin-montana-650t-review

http://gps.about.com/od/newproducts/a/Garmin-Montana-Multi-Purpose-Gps.htm

 

[m(a)ce]

ooh this is promising...

here's some more info:

gps city videos on hardware & features

adv rider thread

 

[werewolf]

Thanks for the new links. Yeah, this one is looking good.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Garmin has a new GPS coming out called the Montana that looks like it could work well for Overlanders. It has comparable features to the popular GPSMAP 276C and also incorporates the newest GPS features and is a handheld unit with a wired dock for you vehicle.

It looks very promising as a replacement for my aging GPSMAP 276C

Nice.

$700... :Wow1:

 

[gahi]

Nice.

$700... :Wow1:

Ya... that's insane.

 

[werewolf]

$600 postpaid at amazon, model 650

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0050SNCLQ

http://gpstracklog.com/2011/06/dual-use-garmin-montana-now-shipping.html#more-11347

 

[cbradley]

Looks like the solution I have been waiting for. Now just have to wait for the price to drop...significantly...

 

[4RunAmok]

The base model is $549 at Amazon, just doesn't come with topo out of the box.

 

[FreeManDan]

The price tag is disturbing, I have a lowrance endura sierra and am largely disappointed, so the next gps I buy I really got to know what I'm getting into before forking over the big bucks

 

[locrwln]

It is almost perfect, but like others before I through down that kind of money, it needs a larger screen/version. Something with a 7" diagonal screen would be great.

Jack

 

[dms1]

I updated the specs in the first post, seems better than the 276c in every way I can think of and can be used as a handheld or Automotive GPS.

 

[Schattenjager]

Anyone have this yet? I'm very interested but would like some real world feedback prior to dropping that kind of coin.

Garmin quality still leads the way in private aeronautics, but seems to have chased the terra consumer (terrasumer?) over the cliff. They really need a modern confidence builder beyond the old 60CSx.