The Bad

• Disappointing shortcomings that never should have made the cut:
   
• The same 8MP camera first introduced in 2013 is only available on the 750i, while non-inReach camera models (750, 760) are not available.
   
• A new 8MP camera introduced with the 760i lacks most of the features available on previous models (Missing Features 12, 13, 14).
   
• Inability to lock Main Menu icon positions can result in unwanted and unintentional configuration changes.
   
• Text entry cursor placement assistant available with previous Garmin 'Outdoor Recreation' models is MIA (see Missing Feature 3).
   
• Internal memory of only 16GB (700, 700i, 750i) is insufficient to support updates for preloaded maps. 

The Ugly

• Undesirable device behaviors that may contribute to a frustrating user experience:
   
• inReach communication services frequently stop working with all AT&T network devices, without any warning, preventing SMS communication and location sharing between your inReach device and any contacts on the AT&T network. These service interruptions commonly last for several days without resolution, severely limiting the users ability to communicate potentially life saving information with friends or family when necessary.
   
• New routing code proprietary to the Montana 7x0 frequently ignores embedded routing information available in many popular third party maps that are properly recognized when used with previously released Garmin 'Outdoor Recreation' models, including the Montana 6x0, Oregon 6x0/7x0, Rino 7x0, GPSMAP 66, and others (see Bug 25).
   
• Using the Map page map layer selection menu to enable/disable TopoActive or City Navigator maps always results in the corruption of user configured map selections for the active profile. Individual map selection options for the active profile will then require manual reconfiguration to restore original profile settings, each and every time.
   
• An inability to differentiate between OSM based map products frequently results in unwanted map layer configuration changes any time the Garmin TopoActive maps are enabled/disabled via 'Automatic Maps' or the Map page map layer selection menu. If you desire unencumbered use of OSM based maps on the Montana 7x0, we recommend creating a specific profile for this purpose while abstaining from use of either of these features.
   
• Complex integration of inReach tracking + Activity recording controls that attempt to outsmart the user can provide unpredictable tracking behaviors that may result in a loss of user data and/or leave the user stranded without an uploaded breadcrumb trail directing rescue teams to their location. Those who desire predictable and reliable Activity tracking and/or inReach tracking operation may want to consider using a Montana 700 in combination with an external inReach device (most can be operated from the Montana 700 using 'inReach Remote').
   
• Database synchronization between the Montana 7x0 and Explore app is frequently corrupted (see Bug 18), resulting in lost and/or duplicated waypoints, tracks and routes in both locations. The work required to identify and remove each individual duplicate waypoint, track and route, especially for users with larger databases, can be a very tedious and time consuming process that tests the very limits of ones patience and sanity. Montana 7x0i users do not have the option of not using Explore, as many inReach features will not function properly without Explore synchronization. Therefore, we recommend using a Montana 700 with an external inReach device (most can be operated from the Montana 700 using 'inReach Remote').