Tatooed Lady
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OR...the cat's not out of the bag and "600c" is a typo...the OP stated it's been 6 months since using the GPSr, so I'm assuming the latter.
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Hmm...while you've got a benefactor for gifting membership...let him/her know mine expires in a couple months and could use renewal, please.
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I agree that I don't want to pay top dollar for old technology. I did a side by side on the Colorado and the Oregon, and decided that I like the touch screen control better than the wheel (they could market "touchscreen- the best thing since the wheel!"
)...I would rate the screens about the same in terms of how easy or difficult they were to see (indoors, some skylights, HIGH ceilings and overcast day). For ME the touch screen was a little easier to navigate, probably doesn't hurt that my phone has a touch screen...and there's a lock to keep me from accidentally pushing buttons. I've also read that there's the ability to change the order in which screens come up, profiles are made depending on what you're doing (driving, caching, etc)...and if you have the micro SD card, it can be swapped to the new unit...I haven't yet figured out how to copy card info as backup, don't even know if it can be done, I should really try it out.So, from all the info on Garmin's site, what I've read, etc...I made the decision to go with the Oregon. I've got a 400t coming in a few days. I shopped online, found a great price on a refurbished unit with warranty, and dove in. Hopefully you'll find a unit that really suits your needs as well!
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there's an off topic forum? no kidding? Hmm...I'll have to check that out.
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check garmin.com, do a side by side comparison.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=...reProduct=11023
Built in memory is different ("yes" for 400, 384MB on 300), preloaded street maps and basemaps aren't on 300 (400i is preloaded with maps of inland lakes)....RoHS version isn't available with the 300...otherwise they're identical listings....not sure what RoHS is though.
I love maps, personally...so I'd be more inclined to get the 400, but as I'm not a big lake lover, the one I'd gravitate toward in the Colorado is the 400t (topographical). I don't know firsthand how detailed the land is shown on the inland version, maybe someone on here has one and can tell you.
Best of luck!
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I joined because I was curious...and it was only $30 for the year, hey, I could spend $30 on something WAY dumber than trekking through the woods with electronics playing hide and seek with tupperware full of McDonald's toys and little character erasers!
The BIG money is in the GPSr unit...and maps....from there, most of the basic stuff I carry is stuff I have around the house and can spare for the game...bandaids, pens, paper...and the swag I've bought is cheap, mostly just stuff to amuse the kids or adults that happen to be amused by that sort of thing (like me!)...plus, it's cheaper and more entertaining (IMO) than getting a gym membership...and more useful, in my case...of course, winter's almost here, so I'll hibernate most of it, but still.
Sometimes ya just gotta think out of the box and try something new "just because".
Oh, and welcome to premium membership, I see you've now joined the 'cult'.
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When approached by a sheriff during a hunt next to a library (spotted by good samaritan at next door post office who saw hubby in bushes), we simply told him the truth..."ever hear of geocaching? It's what we're doing and there's a cache hidden right in those bushes". He'd heard of it, saw that I was explaining the GPS (in my hand) to hubby, laughed it off, wished us luck and was on his way without bothering for ID, etc.
Sometimes ya just gotta admit that you're doing something that might LOOK suspicious, but is actually just an innocent game, and you're actually staying OUT of trouble...it's easier than trying to keep a bunch of excuses handy, plus it doesn't gum up the works for the next person that's trying to enjoy some honest fun.
All the above is just my $.02.
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I agree that sometimes buying a lower costing unit can cost more in the long run because of "GPS envy"...however, if you buy the RIGHT starter unit, you may be able to resell it for nearly what you paid for it.
Example: I've got a Garmin Legend HCx, paid around $170 for it. I bought one of those $100 SD cards for mapping. I also downloaded a $10 equestrian trails map. So that's $280 spent, right? Well, if I can sell the unit for around $150 (or thereabouts) including the equestrian trail map, that means I'm out roughly $130....right? Well, almost. I'm buying a "bigger and better" unit that can utilize the $100 city navigator map, so I'm not out that $100. That leaves roughly $30 that I'm "out" (give or take, depending on what the old unit can sell for). That is a figure I can live with, because I feel that I got that much use from it, and am more than happy to have used it and learned so much. (unique math to fit the situation.
)Which means...the new Oregon 400t that I'm getting will be an easier unit to learn, as I've already got some of the basics figured out on a simpler unit with fewer bells and whistles...which translates to more fun in the long run.
So...my thoughts are: if you're going to buy a unit, think ahead to "how hard will it be to sell for a reasonable price when I a) outgrow it or
decide I don't want it anymore?". Spend the few extra bucks for some of the more coveted features (accepts memory cards, high sensitivity antenna, etc), and check online (ebay, amazon, here, etc) to see if there's a GPSr that suits your needs for a better price than you can get locally. You might be surprised at what you can afford.Best of luck!
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I THINK I got a great deal, as full price including S&H was just under $300 for a refurbished unit with 1 year warranty through Garmin...I decided on this unit instead of the Colorado because I had a chance to try both of them for a few minutes in a local sporting goods store, and decided I really like the touch screen option. Hopefully it'll live up to the rave reviews and the few low points won't be too annoying to live with.
I suppose this wouldn't be a bad time to consider telling hubby we're going to be proud parents of a new, improved GPSr?
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There will those of you who will immediately say "It's just a game, its not serious" Well, football and basketball are just a game. But they are marketed seriously. Kids on the playground can play sports for fun but eventually they strive to emulate the professionals. Can geocaching follow that example?
Hmm..."Muggle" needs to be more serious, to keep in step with professional sports...really? I have two words for you... "Ocho Cinco"
Cachers can be serious and still have fun...why not have a goofy name for something occasionally? It's what keeps us young...our sense of humor. Right?
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How about this...get yourself a new cache container...move the "occupied" one a few feet over, add a little "OCCUPADO" sign to it. Put up new (and improved) UNOCCUPIED container where old one was, change no coordinates.
Mice will be moved to a new neighborhood, and they can decide if they want to stay or not. Check the old house occasionally, maybe they'll vacate and you can reclaim.
Wife's happy, you're not sleeping with the fishes, and life is good. Plus you won't have to change any posted info on your cache.
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My experience has been that staff in retail locations rarely, if ever, have accurate information about the "future" of any products from any manufacturer.
Very true in most cases...however, I used to work in retail, and while we didn't know LONG TERM plans for the stores, we were generally aware of what was happening within 2-3 weeks...
As I mentioned...I'll be interested to see if what I heard was true or not...who knows, maybe it's the current STYLE of Colorado...or the Colorado 400t (specifically what model I was looking at) that's disco'd...or, possibly, just that retailer won't be carrying it anymore. In any case, it's not gospel in any sense of the word.Maybe it's one of those things mentioned "covertly" in order to up lagging sales...who knows?
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As I said, this isn't something I heard from The Powers That Be, but from an employee of a huge retailer of sporting equipment (think Gander Mountain, Cabela's, REI, etc). As to WHO is discontinuing, all I know for certain is that this particular chain won't carry them anymore...whether it's the sporting good company or Garmin who is the leader of this parade of "no more Colorado", who knows...but supposedly we'll know more in the next couple weeks...I'll be peeking at Garmin's site as well as the store's website just to see if what I heard is true...I hope it is, just so I can feel good that I got CORRECT information for a change...
Apparently, the touch screen is the "future" of Garmin. I can't see that they'd throw ALL of their units into the touch screen only...we thrive on variety, right? I guess only time will tell.
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Wow...if you'd just put that brain power toward the cause of GOOD instead of trying to "back door" caches, you could cure some weird third world disease!
I paid my $30 for the year...and FWIW, there IS a cheaper (NOT FREE) option to PM...$10 for 3 months, or something like that...that's change found under couch cushions and swiped from your Uncle Ed!
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I've got the Legend HCx, it's a fine unit, gets good reception (even in the woods). I want to be able to do paperless, though, and this unit isn't capable of that, so time to upgrade. Most likely I'll be posting the Legend on here as soon as I get a replacement unit (hopefully VERY soon!)...
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I'm not saying it's "the official word of Garmin", but I was at a major sporting goods retailer today, comparing the Oregon 400t and the Colorado 400t...while talking with the sales person, I was informed (in a bit of a hush-hush style) that if I were to wait a couple weeks, I could get the Colorado for substantially less than current price, as they're being discontinued...
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I've got to thank you for doing this...I'm in the market for an upgrade, and wasn't 100% sure what I wanted...I've been leaning toward the Colorado 400t...this brings the Oregon into the mix. I'm looking forward to paperless geocaching, along with all the other features I've found useful with my Legend HCx. Onward and upward!
It's unfortunate that the thread degenerated into bickering, but I'm happy to see that it's back on track! Thanks again for opening my eyes to another option!
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FWIW, I own a Legend HCx, and have found the ability to add a memory card invaluable. It lets me download maps from Garmin's site (equestrian) for about $10, there are also some downloadable city maps for about the same price. They go onto the computer, get saved onto a micro SD card and are useable whenever that particular card is installed. This way I can either use a road map (which I bought on micro SD card for about $100) of the ENTIRE US, or I can use the trail map...
I've used it for geocaching and for general directions when travelling to a specific address 60 miles away. I bought it last Christmas on eBay, as a refurbished unit. I've had NO issues with it or the other electronics I've purchased refurbished, and I would do it again. BUT...check WalMart and your local stores, as the price has just gone down a bit on NEW units.
As to the warranties...I don't know, I haven't had to explore that yet.
I'm currently looking to upgrade to something I can do paperless geocaching with...probably a Colorado 400t, but that's just me.
Good luck!!
)...I would rate the screens about the same in terms of how easy or difficult they were to see (indoors, some skylights, HIGH ceilings and overcast day). For ME the touch screen was a little easier to navigate, probably doesn't hurt that my phone has a touch screen...and there's a lock to keep me from accidentally pushing buttons. I've also read that there's the ability to change the order in which screens come up, profiles are made depending on what you're doing (driving, caching, etc)...and if you have the micro SD card, it can be swapped to the new unit...I haven't yet figured out how to copy card info as backup, don't even know if it can be done, I should really try it out.
Wife has taken possesion of GPS
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It must just be me...I don't see the problem?