Garmin 76mapcsx or Oregon 400t

[Bowfin]

I am in the market for a GPS. It would be used primarily for

Geocaching & forestry applications - area calcs & marking and setting approximate property corners.

I know both the 76csx and Oregon would work for geocaching and the 76csx has weighpoint averaging capability for more precise marking and setting property corners. I don't see the averaging capability with the Oregon. Anyone know if the Oregon has this averaging feature as does the older 76csx? Garmin wont return my email questions. My wife likes the touchscreen and some of the bells and whistles of the Oregon but I'm not sure it would be be good for forestry appls.

How does the sensativity in dense cover compare between the 2 units?

Any input appreciated.

[croixflats]

The averaging thing is a bit over my head so I dont think I can help you out on that point.

I would think the 3 dimensional topography would come in handy for geocaching and the forestry on the Oregon.

I have the 76 and I'm still learning the capabilities it has. Their not difficult but I am a bit on the techno handicapped side.

I think you you would be better off calling Garmin direct for questions rather than email, they are great at answering questions. That is if anyone here cant answer you.

Their customer service in my experience is unsurpassed as being the best out there. When I call most times I talk to someone right away and always answer my questions. Longest wait Ive had was 5 min.

Sorry I couldnt help much I guess I was in a chatty mood.

[bigbad401]

The Oregon has waypoint averaging. Don't get the Oregon 400T though; I would get the 450 Oregon. It has capabilities for more geocaches (5000 to 2000), a better screen than the 400 and a few other small features that the x00 series does not.

[eyebjim]

Ditto on the 450. I was looking at the 400 but ended up getting the 450. It has many more features than the 400. Basically it is a 550 without the camera.

I didn't get the 450t though. That would be better for your application.