
Overall rating | (4 reviews) |
The expanded wireless capabilities of Oregon 750 make it easier than ever to update software, check the weather radar2 and upload adventures to Garmin Connect. You can even share LiveTrack location data or geocache discoveries via WiFi or smartphone. Smart Notifications via Bluetooth connectivity with a compatible smartphone let you receive emails, texts and alerts right on your device. So you can see what’s going on while you’re getting away from it all. Comes standard with a dual battery system that lets you use traditional AA batteries or a rechargeable NiMH power pack.
The wireless connectivity to Geocaching.com on your Oregon makes it easier than ever to enjoy a superior geocaching experience. You can set your device to automatically stay up to date with all the latest caches. No more manual entry of coordinates or printing out cache details on paper.
Capture locations and memories with the 8 megapixel digital camera. Each photo is automatically geotagged, allowing you to easily navigate back to that exact spot in the future. You can upload and share your favourite photos with friends via Garmin Adventures™, part of the Garmin online community.
The Oregon 750 handheld provides comprehensive navigation and tracking to guide you on and off the beaten path, using GPS and GLONASS plus ABC (altimeter, barometer and compass) sensor capabilities. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure. The 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing, whether you’re moving or not. There’s also a TracBack® feature on Oregon 750 to help you navigate back to your starting point the same way you came. You can also mark locations, such as your campsite, vehicle or other points of interest, to which you'd like return navigation.
The Oregon 750 handheld features a bright, sunlight-readable 3-inch colour touchscreen display with dual orientation for landscape or portrait views. It easily supports multiple mapping options such asBlueChart® g2 HD for water navigation or City Navigator® for turn-by-turn driving directions. Durable and water-rated to IPX7, the Oregon series is built to keep delivering vital mapping and tracking data, no matter what the elements throw at you. Plus, you can even customise your Oregon’s display with free downloads from the Garmin Connect IQ™ online store3.
Take charge of your next adventure with BaseCamp™, software that lets you view and organise maps, waypoints, routes and tracks. This free trip-planning software even allows you to create Garmin Adventures that you can share with friends, family or fellow explorers online. BaseCamp displays on your computer screen any topographic map data stored on the device, including contour lines and elevation profiles. It also can transfer an almost unlimited amount of satellite images to your device from the included BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription.
1When paired with a compatible smartphone. See garmin.com/ble for compatibility.
2Active Weather is available in the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria and Slovenia with partial coverage in Northern Italy.
3Apps, widgets and data fields will be introduced when they become available; not all products may be available all the time. Please check ourwebsite for current inventory of Connect IQ products.
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Physical & Performance |
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Physical dimensions | 6.1 x 11.4 x 3.3 cm |
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Display size, WxH | 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3" diag (7.6 cm) |
Display resolution, WxH | 240 x 400 pixels |
Display type | Transflective colour TFT touchscreen |
Touchscreen | |
Weight |
209.8 g with batteries |
Battery | Rechargeable NiMH pack (included) or 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
Battery life | Up to 16 hours |
Water rating | IPX7 |
High-sensitivity receiver | |
Interface | high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Camera |
Yes (8 megapixel with autofocus; digital zoom) |
Barometric altimeter | |
Electronic compass | Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units) | Yes (plus images and custom maps) |
Maps & Memory |
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Basemap | |
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Preloaded maps |
No |
Ability to add maps | |
Built-in memory | 4 GB |
Accepts data cards | microSD™ card up to 32 GB (not included) |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) | |
Waypoints/favorites/locations | 10,000 |
Routes | 250 |
Track log | 20,000 points, 250 saved tracks |
Outdoor Features |
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Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) | Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
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Geocaching-friendly | Yes (Paperless) |
Custom maps compatible | |
Hunt/fish calendar | |
Sun and moon information | |
Tide tables | |
Area calculation | |
Picture viewer |
Garmin Connect™ |
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Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data) |
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Additional |
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Overall rating | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Overall rating |
I bought this to replace my previous 60 series Garmin geps, which had started with tricks stuck. In my own main use, in post-dog training, the most important thing is the most accurate track reproducibility possible, and that’s where this works as well as my excellent 60-series device. I don't like geocaching, so the features associated with it are useless to me.
The worst thing about the device is the completely unfortunate battery life. Although I always try to charge it just before I take it off-road, after just a couple of hours the charge level has waned to a low level. On longer trips, I don’t dare keep it on all the time, but I only turn it on when I feel I need it and I don’t use the camera at all. Spare batteries must be present at all times.
With Bluetooth, the device pairs with Garmin Connect, but Basecamp and Express seem to require a USB stick, don’t work on BT or via wifi. In fact, I didn't figure out where that wifi could even be used here (wifi works by itself, that is, it finds the network, but those Garmin's own softwares only gloom through the fan ??)
In summary: A device that would otherwise be just fine, but poor battery life makes it annoyingly bad. A little too many features at the expense of reliable operation. The camera is useless, especially as its use consumes even more batteries, so now I would buy a cheaper cameraless model myself.