GARMIN OREGON 600 series

New Garmin Oregon 600 series with 8MP camera, GPS + GLONASS

oregon6002A new model had be introduced by Garmin ? OREGON 600 series. While reading the the specs, I got the feeling like Garmin introduces a new mobile phone. If we only add a GSM module into it ? ;)

It should be available in the first Q of 2013. Yes, ?should?. If you go to the Garmin?s website (OREGON 600), you will find a note:
?This device has not been authorized as required by the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained?

There will be 4 models offered, priced from USD 399.99,- for the basic model (OREGON 600), and USD 549.99 for the top model (OREGON 650t).

Main differences between the models:

Oregon 650/650t include?rechargeable?batteries??in box? and 8 MP camera; Buit-in memory: Oregon 600 ? 1.5 GB, Oregon 600t ? 300 MB, Oregon 650 ? 3.5 GB, Oregon 650t ? 4 GB;?the ?t? models come with preloaded TOPO map.