Rino 650 vs 650t

[JohnVH]

Thoughts?


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[Goldeneye]

Used the 650T this season.  I like it.  Besides the obvious GPS and radio function it has another function I really like.  One of my hunting partners also had a Rino.  I was able to always know where he was as the unit's kept track of where his signal was.  It worked well when we were working drainage's etc.  Always was able to know where each of use were so that we worked areas together without having to actually talk over the radio.  I still have a lot to learn about the system, but my initial use during muzzleloader season was very positive.

[Bob33]

The maps on the T aren't worth the extra price.

[HntnFsh]

Cabelas just had the 650 for $329. May be able to talk them into that price if its what you want. I used a $20 coupon to knock the price down more. I'll throw the Hunt map in it from my old garmin.

[jtw]

I bought the t and wish i hadnt. The 100k map is useless. Buy the regular one and use the money saved to buy an onxmap for your region.

[Rainier10]

I have the 650 and the onXmap, great combo.  The T has a camera but I have a cell phone for that.  The only thing I don't like is the power button being directly across from the push to talk button.  I find my thumb on the power button when trying to key the mic.  Other than that I love mine.  Used to have the 530, but it just got too beat up over the past 4 or 5 years.

[1bugman]

I have an old 550 and my buddies just got 130's (?) being able to know where everyone is while hunting is AWESOME. it sure makes it safer to know you are shooting in the right direction. or need help. either one will work.

[jtw]

I have the 650 and the onXmap, great combo.  The T has a camera but I have a cell phone for that.  The only thing I don't like is the power button being directly across from the push to talk button.  I find my thumb on the power button when trying to key the mic.  Other than that I love mine.  Used to have the 530, but it just got too beat up over the past 4 or 5 years.

The camera is garbage. Its about the quality of a cell phone camera 10 years ago. Ive taken maybe two pictures with it.

[rittem1]

I have the 650 and the onXmap, great combo.  The T has a camera but I have a cell phone for that.  The only thing I don't like is the power button being directly across from the push to talk button.  I find my thumb on the power button when trying to key the mic.  Other than that I love mine.  Used to have the 530, but it just got too beat up over the past 4 or 5 years.

I have this set up as well. the onXmap is far superior to the included T map from Garmin. It is a no-brainer, IMHO

[JohnVH]

I got the 650, I see they are sold out now.. Looking at the onxmaps, someone said the PC version lets you put it onto two gps's?

[Bob33]

I got the 650, I see they are sold out now.. Looking at the onxmaps, someone said the PC version lets you put it onto two gps's?

Only 1.
http://huntinggpsmaps.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/391484-how-many-garmin-units-can-i-put-the-download-on

The primary advantages of the download vs. the chip are that you can view the maps on a computer without hooking up the GPS. In fact, you can download and view on multiple computers.

Also, if you want to put more than one set of maps on a chip the download version is the only way to do it. For example, if you purchased street maps from Garmin and wanted to put them on a chip, you couldn't add them to the onXMaps chips (you could but it would overwrite the onXmaps.) With the download version, you could send both the onXMaps and the Garmin street maps to your own chip and then view both sets of maps on the GPS.

[JohnVH]

I got the 650, I see they are sold out now.. Looking at the onxmaps, someone said the PC version lets you put it onto two gps's?

Only 1.
http://huntinggpsmaps.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/391484-how-many-garmin-units-can-i-put-the-download-on

The primary advantages of the download vs. the chip are that you can view the maps on a computer without hooking up the GPS. In fact, you can download and view on multiple computers.

Also, if you want to put more than one set of maps on a chip the download version is the only way to do it. For example, if you purchased street maps from Garmin and wanted to put them on a chip, you couldn't add them to the onXMaps chips (you could but it would overwrite the onXmaps.) With the download version, you could send both the onXMaps and the Garmin street maps to your own chip and then view both sets of maps on the GPS.

That makes sense, so you can download it, view it on your computer, and save it to a chip and use in your rino then? If I follow you correctly.

[jtw]

I use onxmaps in garmin basemap 10x more than I do in the field it seems like. It's a great scouting tool if you're going to be hunting near private property.

[JohnVH]

Thanks, Ill see if I can get ahold of them to answer my questions, the stock rino maps are pretty lacking.

[Bob33]

I got the 650, I see they are sold out now.. Looking at the onxmaps, someone said the PC version lets you put it onto two gps's?

Only 1.
http://huntinggpsmaps.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/391484-how-many-garmin-units-can-i-put-the-download-on

The primary advantages of the download vs. the chip are that you can view the maps on a computer without hooking up the GPS. In fact, you can download and view on multiple computers.

Also, if you want to put more than one set of maps on a chip the download version is the only way to do it. For example, if you purchased street maps from Garmin and wanted to put them on a chip, you couldn't add them to the onXMaps chips (you could but it would overwrite the onXmaps.) With the download version, you could send both the onXMaps and the Garmin street maps to your own chip and then view both sets of maps on the GPS.

That makes sense, so you can download it, view it on your computer, and save it to a chip and use in your rino then? If I follow you correctly.

Exactly.