Garmin Montana 650t Touch-Screen Handheld GPS Receiver with US Topo Maps & Integrated Camera
Details
This pop star doesn't need a wig to hide - it proudly displays all of its personalities. The Garmin Montana 650t features a 4" diagonal color touchscreen with dual orientation, a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter, and is pre-loaded with TOPO U.S. 100K maps, making it good-to-go on any trail or park in the United States. Buy the auto mount (click here) and a City Navigator NT (click here) map, and it'll give you spoken turn-by-turn driving directions in the car or motorcycle. Add a BlueChart g2 (click here) pre-programmed card, and the Montana becomes your chartplotter. It even has has a 5 megapixel camera to boot!
See the Big View
Montana 650t features a vast 4" diagonal, sunlight-readable touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colors and displays high-resolution images. It's easy-to-use interface means you'll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Montana 650t is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator. No matter the setting – on the boat, in the RV or on an ATV – Montana is right at home.
Take Geotagged Pictures
Capture locations and memories with Montana 650t's 5 megapixel digital camera. Each photo is geotagged automatically with the location of where it was taken, allowing you to navigate back to that exact spot in the future. Snap and view pictures in landscape or portrait orientation. To keep track of your photos and show their location on a map, simply connect Montana 650t via USB and use Garmin's free BaseCamp software. For more storage, insert a microSD card; you can even view pictures from other devices on microSD with Montana's picture viewer.
Go Anywhere
With an array of compatible mounts, Montana 650t is designed for use on ATV's, in boats, as a handheld or in your car as a personal navigator. Use the auto mount with City Navigator maps for spoken, turn-by-turn driving directions, or the rugged mount for your motorcycle or ATV. Wherever you think you might take Montana, it has the mapping and mounts to get you there.
Go Everywhere
Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps. With its microSD card slot, Montana 650t lets you load TOPO U.S. 24K maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart g2 (click here) preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). Montana 650t also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, Montana is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.
Share Wirelessly
With Montana 650t you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin GPS users. So now your friends also can enjoy your favorite hike or cache – simply press "send" to transfer your information to similar units, and let the games begin.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, Montana 650t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Montana 650t to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Navigate with Ease
Montana 650t has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you're standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you even can use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Double Your Power
Montana 650t features a one-of-a-kind dual battery system. You'll have the option of using the rechargeable lithium-ion pack or traditional AA alkaline batteries – whichever suits your needs better.
Find Fun
Montana 650t supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. Montana 650t stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches.
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 |
Garmin Montana vs. Oregon vs. nuvi Sizer Chart

MPN: 010-00924-02 UPC: 753759975760
Package Includes
What's in the Box:
- Montana 650t
- Lithium-ion battery pack
- USB cable
- AC charger
- Owner's manual on disk
- Quick start manual
Tech Specs
| Physical & Performance: | |
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 2.9" x 5.7" x 1.4" (7.48 x 14.42 x 3.64 cm) |
| Display size, WxH: | 2"W x 3.5"H (5.06 x 8.93 cm); 4" diag (10.2 cm) |
| Display resolution, WxH: | 272 x 480 pixels |
| Display type: | bright, transflective 65k color TFT, dual-orientation touchscreen; sunlight readable |
| Weight: | 10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries (not included) |
| Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
| Battery life: | up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 22 hours (AA batteries) |
| Waterproof: | yes (IPX7) |
| Floats: | no |
| High-sensitivity receiver: | yes |
Interface: |
high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
| Maps & Memory: | |
| Basemap: | yes |
| Ability to add maps: | yes |
| Built-in memory: | 3.5 GB |
Accepts data cards: |
microSD card (not included) |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 2000 |
| Routes: | 200 |
| Track log: | 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
| Features: | |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): | yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| Electronic compass: | yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) |
| Touchscreen: | yes |
| Barometric altimeter: | yes |
| Camera: | yes (5 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging) |
| Geocaching-friendly: | yes (paperless) |
| Custom maps compatible: | yes |
| Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): | yes |
| Outdoor GPS games: | no |
| Hunt/fish calendar: | yes |
| Sun and moon information: | yes |
| Tide tables: | yes |
| Area calculation: | yes |
| Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | yes |
| Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): | yes |
| Picture viewer: | yes |
| Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): | yes |
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