SYDNEY, Australia – 13 July 2016, Garmin Australia today announced the Oregon 700 and 750t, an update to its most popular series of touchscreen outdoor handhelds. Featuring high-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS support, the new Oregon 700 series has a redesigned GPS antenna for better reception and performance. The 700 series boasts the new Geocaching Live for wireless integration with Geocaching.com. All of the new Oregon 700 models include more connectivity features1 like smart notifications, automatic software updates, downloads of data and fields and will be compatible with the Garmin Connect IQ™ for custom data fields3. All models feature a worldwide basemap with shaded relief, while the 750t adds preloaded TOPO Lite Australia and New Zealand maps.
“We are thrilled to introduce an update to the Oregon series of handhelds,” said Adam Howarth, General Manager, Garmin Australasia. “The enhanced antenna paired with new features like Geocaching Live and Connect IQ compatibility make these new Oregon units the ultimate rugged outdoor devices that can be customised to each user.”
The new Oregon 700 series features high-sensitivity GPS plus GLONASS support with a worldwide shaded relief basemap for easy navigation and a 1-year subscription to BirdsEye satellite imagery for real-life terrain views2. The Oregon 750t have a built-in 8MP camera with flash capabilities for geotagged photos and comes preloaded with the TOPO Lite Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, all of the units have a built-in microSD card slot for more data storage.
In addition to mapping, all of the new handhelds have built-in ABC sensors: the barometric altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term changes in air pressure, and the 3-axis electronic compass helps users keep their bearings, even when standing still. There is also an updated and simplified menu interface, which features a variety of profiles optimised for each activity such as hiking, tour cycling, climb, geocache, fish and more.
With a Wi-Fi connection or through the Garmin Connect Mobile app on a compatible smartphone1, all of the new Oregon handhelds will have wireless integration with Geocaching.com for Geocaching Live. Users will be able to wirelessly download cache descriptions, logs and hints, even if they’re out in the field. Once a geocache is logged as found, it will be automatically synced to the user’s Geocaching.com profile. Premium Geocaching.com members will also be able to sync their geocaching lists directly to their device. Users can even use the LiveTrack feature to broadcast their location to family and friends and let them know they’ll be the first to find a new geocache.
In addition to Geocaching Live, the Oregon 700 series have a variety of new connected features. These are the first GPS handhelds to be compatible with the Garmin Connect IQ platform, which was previously only available for Garmin wearables. With Connect IQ, Oregon 700 series users can customise their device with more data fields4. Users can also pair their handhelds with their compatible smartphone5 for call, text and email notifications right on the device, as well as wireless software downloads and automatic data uploads to the Garmin Connect™ online community.
Featuring a 3-inch sunlight readable touchscreen display with dual orientation capabilities, these devices have a rugged design with an IPX7 water rating5 to withstand the elements. These units also have a unique dual battery system, which is compatible with either AA batteries or an optional NiMH internal rechargeable battery pack. The new handhelds can get up to 16 hours of battery life using either option.
The Oregon 700 series units are available now for purchase. The Oregon 700 will have a Recommended Retail Price of AU$599; the Oregon 750t will have a Recommended Retail Price of AU$699.
Introducing DriveTrack 70LMT
Garmin Australia also announced the new DriveTrack™ 70 LMT, a seven inch touchscreen dashboard navigator that has an easy-to read display.
“The DriveTrack 70 LMT comes pre-loaded with TOPO Lite Australia and New Zealand and can accept Birdseye Satellite Imagery making it the ideal unit for off-road adventures,” said Adam Howarth, General Manager Garmin Australasia.
The new device has a pinch-to-zoom touchscreen display and preloaded City Navigator Australia New Zealand for turn-by-turn guidance.
The Garmin DriveTrack 70 LMT pairs seamlessly with the new Astro 430, a GPS and GLONASS dog tracking handheld that can track up to 20 dogs at a range of up to seven kilometres, and is capable of updating their location every 2.5 seconds.
The DriveTrack 70 LMT will be available in July 2016, with a RRP of AU$599.
The Astro 430 handheld will have a Recommended Retail Price of AU$699 and AU$1049 for Astro 430 / T5 bundle.
The Oregon 700 Series and DriveTrack bundle are the latest solution from Garmin’s expanding outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies and innovations to enhance users’ outdoor experiences. Whether hiking, climbing, geocaching, golfing, dog tracking or hunting Garmin outdoor devices are becoming essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. For more information about Garmin’s other outdoor products and services, go to www.garmin.com.au
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation, wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation.
1 Requires Wi-Fi connective or compatible smartphone running Garmin Connect Mobile.
2 Software download required. For more information visit Garmin.com/BirdsEye.
3 Data fields available at launch, widgets and apps will be available in a future software update.
4 See Garmin.com/BLE
5 See Garmin.com/waterrating for more details on water ratings.
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