Quick screen readability test of the Garmin Oregon 300 touch screen GPS unit along with the Garmin GPSMAP 60csx, etrex Vista (Older black and white version.) and the iphone 3G running Motion X GPS software. The Garmin Oregon 300 comes preloaded with the basic base map with shaded relief. Other models in this line also come with either topographic, ocean or lakes basemaps as well for another hundred bucks or so. The screen is a bit tougher to read outdoors due to the matte finish on the screen. Indoor or low light performance is where it shines. Pun intended of course. I can see the screen getting easily scratched due to the non glossy surface. The touch screen wasn't as responsive as I'd like. It has a non glossy Scotch tape surface feel to it. I'm spoiled by the iphone's touchscreen I guess. The 60csx has the best overall readable screen both indoors and out. The etrex Vista does pretty good outdoors due to its monochromatic display. If you already own the 60csx, you won't be blown away by the Oregon series. In fact, the lack of location based POI (point of interest) interface is absent from the Oregon series which is a huge let down considering that the 60csx included this very useful feature which allows you to search for nearby businesses by relevant category. Also the quad helix antenna of the 60csx performs better than the Oregon. Especially under tree cover. Garmin makes great hardware, but their software needs some work. Their method for activating maps is a pain ...