Vista HCX, 60 csx or Colorado 400t

[+Latitude Adjustment]

I looking to replace my old etrex Vista. It has been rock solid but it is a dinosaur and the controls are tough to use at certain times.

 

The Vista HCX looks pretty good and at a reasonable price but it is tough to use on the road while mobile, and is absolutely impossible to use while on a cycle.

 

The 60 CSX is a solid unit but it is getting a bit long in the tooth and I hate to get something near the end of it's life cycle. Since Garmin has a $50 rebate on these units I have to assume they are trying to reduce inventory and the model is going away.

 

I heard that Garmin is coming out with a new model the Colorado The picture I saw looks sweat and new controls look easy to use and it has a nice big screen. Is it going to be worth the extra $$$ and the wait? Has anyone seen one yet? Is it going to be announced at CES in Vegas Jan 7-10 or something like that? Does anyone know when it will actually be available? What about the actual street cost -- with maps and without?

 

The Magellan Triton look interesting but will it hold up to the beating it will take hiking or off-roading?

[gallet]

Can't speak for the Colorado, have you used a 60CSx? You'll need to to see if you like the buttons because while it looks better to use it isn't really.

 

I used to have a Vista and the Vista HCx has improved buttons.

 

more info here...

 

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=180349

[+TexasGringo]

All I have seen are the Blue Charts (Marine) offered for the Colorado.

 

When I see City Navigator for the Colorado...then I'll start looking. But first the Colorado has to be announced...I don't see it yet on Garmin's site.

[snakyjake]

My guess is that Garmin won't have topographic quads (24:000) needed for the areas I explore. Therefore I'll only consider the Triton or Delorme. Also disappointed the Colorado won't have a 3-axis compass.

 

But I'm waiting for the Colorado to be finalized before making any final decisions.

 

Jake