Garmin Colorado 400

The Garmin Colorado 400 series is a rugged handheld GPS that is intended to be used while hiking, boating, camping or in the car. It has a wireless feature that allows you to share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with fellow Colorado users. The Colorado 400 also features a new "Rock N Roller" wheel that is great for single-handed scrolling and can easily navigate through menus and maps.

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Garmin Colorado 400
MSRP $599.00
Release date April, 2008
Brand Garmin
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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Rugged design
+2agreedisagree

Lots of extra features
+2agreedisagree

Whereigo is cool option
+2agreedisagree

Wirelessly share information with other users
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Photo viewer
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Paperless geocaching
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3D map view and map relief shading
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Waterproof
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Cons:
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Expensive
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Features can get confusing
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Fitness Enthusiasts

The Colorado 400 has built-in connectivity with a Garmin heartrate monitor, allowing you to use your GPS as part of a fitness routine. It can also be used with a Bike Cadence Sensor for cyclists.

Where I Go (whereigo)

The Garmin Colorado 400 is the first GPS with Whereigo gameplay built-in. Whereigo is a new adventure game that uses location, Geocaching, roleplaying and puzzle-solving to combine real-world adventure with virtual-world storytelling. It is made by the game company, GroundSpeak, one of the first companies to combine real-world locations with the internet for gameplay.

Versions

  • Garmin Colorado 400t - preloaded with topographic mapping ($599)
  • Garmin Colorado 400i - preloaded with inland lakes mapping ($599)
  • Garmin Colorado 400c - preloaded with Bluechart mapping ($599)

Features

  • Waterproof
  • Wirelessly transmit data to other devices
  • SD card slot for additional maps or photo viewing
  • Photo viewer
  • 3" LCD screen 240x400 resolution
  • Rock N Roller joystick for easy navigation
  • 15 hours battery life
  • Dimensions: 2.4" x 5.5" x 1.4"
  • Weight: 7.3 oz
  • 1000 favorite waypoints
  • Geocaching
  • Digital compass
  • Sun and moon information
  • Altimeter

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Garmin Colorado 400

• Garmin Colorado 400t Handheld GPS Unit with U.S. Topographic Preloaded Maps

• Garmin Colorado 400t GPS Hand Held w/US Topographic maps

UPC: 053759067091

EAN: 0753759067090

MPN: 010-00622-45

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g.o.cashers

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May 5, 2008
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Pros

  • Rugged design
  • Lots of extra features
  • Whereigo is cool option
  • Wirelessly share information with other users
  • Photo viewer
  • Paperless geocaching
  • 3D map view and map relief shading

Cons

  • Expensive

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Amanie

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April 22, 2008
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6 pros
2 cons
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Pros

  • Rugged design
  • Lots of extra features
  • Whereigo is cool option
  • Wirelessly share information with other users
  • Photo viewer
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Features can get confusing

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