Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Summary:
The Garmin GPSMAP is a portable GPS that can track your position in even the most challenging of places, such as deep canyons or lush wood. It can also track ocean charts and shorelines, so it’s perfect for the mariner or hiker in you.
Pros:
Excellent GPS mapping, easy use, floats when dropped in water, automatic track log.
Cons:
It’s a bit pricey, and somewhat of a poor rival to the Garmin Colorado GPS.
Rating:
4/5 – Still a great portable GPS system, but the Garmin Colorado does it better.
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Summary:
The Colorado 400c Portable GPS is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the outdoors. If you’re going hiking, or out on a high-seas adventure, or maybe you’re a surveyor who needs to find his/her way through deep woods, you shouldn’t go anywhere without this gadget. It was specifically designed for these types of people, it gives you a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, an SD card slot and more! The built in BlueChart g2 system provides you with costal charts and an unparalleled amount of detail in its world map. It provides contour depth, shorelines, harbors, marinas, port plans and costal roads for the U.S and Bahamas. You can even share your data of a path you found, or a new hike that you found with your family and friends.
Pros:
Amazing features, the perfect travel companion with an amazing amount of depth and detail of shorelines. Easy to hold one handed and easy to share pictures and maps with your friends.
Cons:
Not many cons except maybe the price, the but price is well worth it.
Rating:
5/5 – If you’re the one to chase adventure in the backcountry or the high-seas, you absolutely need this device.
