Garmin Oregon 550

387 reviews

Jun, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 387 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and design. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive opinions about the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Oregon 550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

Best handheld GPS

Reviewers point to Garmin's Oregon 550t as the top choice for serious enthusiasts. Its impressive lineup of features includes an easy-to-use touch-screen display with an interface that resembles that of the Apple iPhone. You'll also find a...

Easy-to-use touch screen, accurate, loaded with features, geo-tagging camera

Expensive, screen hard to see in sunlight, difficult to link photos to waypoints

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by: Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin Oregon 550T Review

Physically, the Oregon 550Tt appears virtually identical to previous Oregon models, sharing the same screen size, resolution, and overall dimensions as the Oregon 400 and 300 series.

If I'm Ever Shipwrecked, This is the GPS I Want By My Side

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by: Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Oregon 550t review

Hands on with the Garmin Oregon 550t UPDATE: It appears that newer production runs of the 550 series models are now getting the brighter screen first introduced in the Oregon 450 series. UPDATE 2: The Oregon series is compatible with Garmin's new...

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Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: MrsPumpkin (cnet.com)

great for geocaching

I would like this more if it had a delete on the cache site once it was found, otherwise, am very happy with it Unless you are half knowledgeable on how to find your way around your GPS while on the internet, I do NOT recommend this one.

like that it is paperless

sometimes hard to read the monitor, and must be on the computer to delete a cache once it is found

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Garmin Oregon 550

alaTest has collected and analyzed 150 user reviews of the Garmin Oregon 550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com.

69% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Garmin can do better with this

The custom map feature. Generally speaking, the accuracy ; The repair/replacement coverage. I ran over it with a Quadrunner, and the repair/replacement was much cheaper than the purchase price

Can only load one custom map at a time. Annoying. I can understand Garmin wanting to sell their maps, but if you buy everything they have covering the western U.S., they should let the user take advantage of an 8GB compact SD. Also, the Garmin topos...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Chuck (amazon.com)

Good Job

Ordered it about two weeks ago, was told the expected arival date was 29 May till 12 June and got it on the 21st of May, very pleased with it so far. Thanks

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: horn38 (barnesandnoble.com)

I have been using this model for 3 years geocaching.... a little

I have been using this model for 3 years geocaching.... a little slow in large cities but still on the mark. camera is ok, battery is good.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: paverman (amazon.com)

Awesome G.P.S.

Very rugged, well thought out, easy to use. This unit finds all the satalites so fast it is hard to believe, even in the house. All the features are so easy to use it really is a pleasure. Screen is easy to see even in bright sunlight. Screen is also...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: Matthew "Matt McLelland, outdoor lover" (amazon.com)

Great GPS - 450 vs. 550 thoughts

My primary reason for getting this GPS was so that my 6 year old son and I could start Geocaching. After analyzing the 450 vs. 550 (and the 450t vs 550t) - I went with the 450. The only difference between the 450 and the 550 is the camera - which at...

Feb, 2012

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