Garmin Montana Handheld GPS Navigation Systems
Due to be released in mid-to-late-June 2011, the new Garmin Montana is the latest and greatest outdoors GPS system available. The new Montana series feature multi-touch screens and can even give voice-guided driving directions when you add the appropriate software. The Montana 650t (click here) is pre-loaded with United States Topographical maps; if you don't need that, you can opt for the Montana 650 (click here) instead, or the Montana 600 (click here) if you just want the new interface without the other features. See comparison charts below.
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Garmin Montana Comparison Chart
| Montana 600 | Montana 650 | Montana 650t | |
| 3-axis compass | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internal memory | 3.0 GB | 3.0 GB | 3.5 GB |
| 5-megapixel camera | no | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless exchange | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage | Worldwide DEM basemap | Worldwide DEM basemap | 100K U.S. Topo maps |
| MSRP | $549.99 | $629.99 | $699.99 |
| Link | Montana 600 | Montana 650 | Montana 650t |
Garmin Montana Feature Video
Garmin Montana 650 vs. Oregon 550 Comparison Chart
| Oregon 550 | Montana 650 | |
| Unit Dimensions | 2.3" x 4.5" x 1.4" | 2.9" x 5.7" x 1.4" |
| Display size, W x H | 1.53" x 2.55" | 2" x 3.5" |
| Display Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels | 272 x 480 pixels |
| Dual-Orientation Touchscreen | no | YES |
| Weight | 6.8 oz | 10.2 oz |
| Built-in memory | 850 MB | 3.5 GB |
| Camera | 3.5 megapixel | 5.0 megapixel |
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