Red*J
Bronze Cacher
Still finding my caching feet
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Post by Red*J on Sept 7, 2009 19:24:38 GMT -9
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Garmin Dakota 20.
Thanks,
Justin
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Post by li1gray on Sept 14, 2009 12:00:19 GMT -9
Justin the Dakota 10 and 20 have not been released just yet according to the website at Garmin. They do sound like they will be like the Oregon series but looking at the info I don't see a lot of differences in function. Let me know if you get one!
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Went back in and did some more comparing. Dakota 20 to the Oregon300, about the only real differences I can see is the Dakota is smaller and lighter (1.5 oz) and so is the display (makes batteries last longer) and then the electronic compass is a 3 axis tilt with the Dakota. The Dakota does not view pictures!
For function in the field they are pretty close to each other 850MB memory, 1000 points, paperless, touchscreen, waterproof, neither float, MicroSD, and the normal, tide, sun, fish, area calulation stuff.
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Post by ladybugkids on Sept 14, 2009 13:51:22 GMT -9
I don't think the Dakota has the ability to wirelessly transfer caches and waypoints to other wireless GPSs. Not a function you'll use much until many others have Colorados and Oregons. A limitation of wireless cache transfers is that only the cache name and coordinates get beamed. I asked Garmin about that and their reply was that Groundspeak didn't license them to transfer the full cache description, thereby keeping Groundspeak the sole distributor of cache pages. I really like the intuitive touchscreen interface. From out of the box to loading a Pocket Query to first cache find was less than thirty minutes. My only real complaint about the Garmin touchscreen series of GPSs is that the screen is difficult to read under direct sunlight and light overcast days. Be certain to get a screen protector or get a slip cover because the screen will scratch. For more information, you can go the geocaching.com GPS and Technology forum. |
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Red*J
Bronze Cacher
Still finding my caching feet
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Post by Red*J on Sept 14, 2009 19:22:50 GMT -9
Justin the Dakota 10 and 20 have not been released just yet according to the website at Garmin. They do sound like they will be like the Oregon series but looking at the info I don't see a lot of differences in function. Let me know if you get one! <later> Went back in and did some more comparing. Dakota 20 to the Oregon300, about the only real differences I can see is the Dakota is smaller and lighter (1.5 oz) and so is the display (makes batteries last longer) and then the electronic compass is a 3 axis tilt with the Dakota. The Dakota does not view pictures! For function in the field they are pretty close to each other 850MB memory, 1000 points, paperless, touchscreen, waterproof, neither float, MicroSD, and the normal, tide, sun, fish, area calulation stuff. Yeah, I picked one up and was able to use it for the first time today. With only having used a GPS 60 for a short bit, I had a pretty easy time working it. But I had a little help from Kevin_Alaska getting it set up. Apparently, they were released on 06/26/09. REI sells a 100K TOPO bundle. Thanks for the info. I had pretty much narrowed it down to that model, but wanted some additional input. Justin |
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Red*J
Bronze Cacher
Still finding my caching feet
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Post by Red*J on Sept 14, 2009 19:27:52 GMT -9
I don't think the Dakota has the ability to wirelessly transfer caches and waypoints to other wireless GPSs. Not a function you'll use much until many others have Colorados and Oregons. A limitation of wireless cache transfers is that only the cache name and coordinates get beamed. I asked Garmin about that and their reply was that Groundspeak didn't license them to transfer the full cache description, thereby keeping Groundspeak the sole distributor of cache pages. I really like the intuitive touchscreen interface. From out of the box to loading a Pocket Query to first cache find was less than thirty minutes. My only real complaint about the Garmin touchscreen series of GPSs is that the screen is difficult to read under direct sunlight and light overcast days. Be certain to get a screen protector or get a slip cover because the screen will scratch. For more information, you can go the geocaching.com GPS and Technology forum.I think I saw the option while fiddling with it. I really don't think I'll get much use out of the function though. Thanks for the reply. Kevin was telling me that you pulled over to help him with some car trouble he had down in Homer. Great little community going on here. I might find some time to post a review of it after I get a bit more play time. So far so good. Justin |
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Post by polgera on Nov 25, 2010 12:45:03 GMT -9
Justin,
Are you still happy with your Dakota? My kids are thinking about buying one.
Polgera
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akrud
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Post by akrud on Nov 16, 2014 19:19:31 GMT -9
So just to get this topic moving again, I just bought one of these devices and I love it!! If you are interested in one definitely price shop. Huge difference between different stores! I got mine very cheap compared to some of the places.
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Post by SSO JOAT on Nov 19, 2014 0:33:00 GMT -9
I've found some of the best GPS pricing is through Amazon. Even newly released Garmin models will be way below MSRP through Amazon.
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