You can find a lot of handheld GPS devices these days which attempt multiple functionality across different fields of navigation. But with the latest release from Garmin, the Montana 600 series, you truly do find a satellite navigation system which allows you to get around whether you’re going by water, by car, or on foot. No expense has been spared in this premium system which is equally at home on the dashboard of your car, giving you spoken turn by turn directions, as it is out on the water, and in your hand when you are out walking the mountains. This article is a quick introduction to the Montana 600 series just talking about the basics. For a load more information on handheld and GPS devices check out my link at the bottom of the page.
Okay, here we go with the Montana 600 from Garmin. Currently you can find three different models within the Montana 600 range. You have the Montana 600 itself, the 650, and the 650T, the T denoting that it comes with preloaded topographical maps. I’m going to talk about the Montana 600 today as this is the base model and the 650 is not really too much different.
It’s no secret Garmin is the biggest player in the world of satellite GPS navigation. With so much of the market share they have been a company able to put out some of the best quality premium handheld satellite map GPS. A lot of money has gone into the Montana 600 and a brief look at its features is the proof. A little larger than some of the other handheld GPS devices you can find, the Montana 600 measures around 8 x 14 x 3.5cm with a screen size of 5 cm x 9 cm, 4 inch diagonal. This translates to a fantastic navigator when you are using it in your car as the screen is so much larger. It can be very irritating with some of the handheld GPS when the screen is so small and you are struggling to see where you are going.
As already mentioned, the Garmin Montana 600 range is designed for three uses. You can use it in your car as a normal satnav. Garmin has software available including the Navigator NT and Garmin GB Discoverer which give you spoken turn by turn satnav navigation. If you like to take to the water, the Montana 600 series is compatible with the BlueChart G2 preloaded cards. Finally, for those into adventure sports such as hiking, camping, fishing, and other outdoors pursuits such as geocaching, you can use the normal GB Discoverer range, and the Birdseye Select series which allow you magnificent detail when you are out in the hills and mountains. By the way, if you are a little confused by all of this jargon and the names of the mapping add-ons, do check out my link at the bottom where you will find much more information on handheld GPS and the mapping options available.
One of the great things about the Montana 600 series is the dashboard and the interface. Big colourful icons make the touchscreen easy-to-use, and you can arrange your dashboard however you like. The home screen has an option to allow you to customise 16 different features including “Address”, “Map”, “Where To?” “Shortcuts” and many more. You can find various screenshots if you follow my links at the bottom of the screen and explore this device a little bit more. Sometimes describing something in words is a little bit tricky so have a look at the pictures to learn more. Suffice to say, with the big screen and excellent resolution this is one of the most user-friendly GPS around.
This has been a very basic summary of some of the features of the Garmin Montana 600. I hope you got an idea of how advanced this particular device is, but if you do find the jargon and some of the stuff about mapping a little confusing to have a look at my link below and follow on to my website where you will find complete reviews and comparisons of all of the GPS available on today’s market. Comparing and contrasting is often the best idea so you can get an idea of what you want and which model is the best for you. Cheers for reading.
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