Speed Navigator: Garmin Colorado 400t GPS

i hate this battery eating unit, who wants to carry a backpack full of batteries to keep it running, garmin should include a real long power cord 3 or 4 miles worth.

Like Doug, I too am stumped. Why wouldn't you buy the PN-40 with the duel processors abd the included Topo 8.0 or even X-Map. I keep getting this feeling Delorme doesn't do enough advertising with you guys.

The Oregon has some display issues in sunlight. I much prefer Colorado's brighter screen. Garmin's decision to discontinue it (if true) is a huge mistake. The review of the Oregon should mention its display difficulties in fairness to readers.

Why on Earth would you buy the 400t when you can buy the 300 and the Topo2008 for the same price and then be able to upload the maps to your computer? Thats right, the maps may come on the 400t but you cant transfer them to your computer.

Wow so cynical
its only a gear review
Breath in, Breath out, Hike on
most of the people i meet in the backcountry are relaxed and fun, wouldn't dream of attacking someone who is willing to share their opinion about gear.
sound like you are over due for some backcoutry therapy. quick schedule a hike, a trail run, a trip to REI. . . buy a Sierra Club screensaver

King Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun right after buying new and improved Charmin.

I was glad to see reviews of the Colorado. Hoping it won't be completely replaced by the Oregon, as the idea of a touch screen is not appealing to me. I worry that the screen will become scratched and damaged over time.. and wonder about using it with gloves on. Please continue to tell me about your experiences with the Colorado now that some software bugs have been hopefully worked out.

"Curious"..you are a class A prime Douchebag.

"Curious"..you are a class A prime Duuchebag.

Same as Curious. I thought the Oregon was the newest and, based on other reviews, better.

This is mt first GPS so I don't have much to compare it to but I have to say I love it despite its battery eating habit. Navigation is simple and straight forward as it should be. The maps are not as detailed as a regular topo but good enough to feel confident of your position. In fact last week long trip I didn't break my paper maps out once. When i got it I put a set of fresh batteries in and it worked for about an hour. Then I put a set of lithiums in and it lasted about an hour. Garmin Tech support suggested that I find the most powerful rechargeable batteries I could find and use those. Problem solved. With the new rechargeables, setting the battery type in the system setup, and software updates i can go for days on a set of batteries. The manual though leaves much to the imagination.

It's nice to see Garmin finally including maps with its GPS units. These maps add hundreds of dollars to the published purchase prices of these units. Personally though, after my dismal experience with Garmin customer support (because of a warranty claim), I won't be purchasing a Garmin anytime soon.

I was told by a Garmin rep NOT to use lithium batteries ?

I won't walk into the woods without my Colorado. Just make sure to use lithium batteries, carry a spare set and read your instructions on power consumption.

First time I used it the batteries lasted 3 hours. I switched to litiums and changed a couple settings and now a set of batteries will last several days.

Ummm, why are you recycling this as new? The Colorado has since been (essentially) replaced by the Oregon 400t. How much did Garmin pay you to help take these off their hands?