+freak4mac Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Well...I went and did it. I bought the Garmin Colorado 400t - I liked the idea of that new software called Wherigo -- Are any of you famiiar with this? Do you think I'll like the new gps? The one feature that I liked was that it said that more detailed information could be loaded into the unit about each cache (notes, etc..). I have the GSPMap 60csx and although I love it, I don't have cache notes handy on it. Looking for your feedback... Also wanted to let you know that I got a fairly good deal thru buy.com (pre-order) for $509.00 and if you apply online for a buy.com cc, they will take $30 off your bill.... Cheaper than anywhere else I've seen it...everywhere else I've looked including TigerGps quoted around $599 each...except for the 300 model. Have a great day everyone! Team Fall Out Bros (Freak4Mac) Quote
+elmuyloco5 Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Keep in mind that the Colorado does not have audio capabilities besides beeps. If a Wherigo cartridge has audio clues or components to it, you won't be able to do it. Quote
smjtracks Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I ordered mine from JR.com the other day. They have it listed for 599 but I their website said they match other dealers prices. I got them down to 539 with free shipping and figured that was good enough for me because I have $200 in gift cards that I received for credit card points. So the colorado 400t cost us $339. That works good enough for me! I can't wait to get it . . . Quote
QuigleyJones Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Source_GPS whose a fella on this here forum is selling them for $399 & $499 + shipping +extra 1year warranty. Quote
+freak4mac Posted January 17, 2008 Author Posted January 17, 2008 Gee...never thought about the audio clues and stuff.... Well....is this something that Garmin might be able to add to the unit later - and then have it added via a download through software update??? Just curious -- How do you think that this model is better than let's say a Garmin GPSmap 60csx? Like to hear your opinions... Fall Out Bros. Geocaching Team (Freak4Mac) Quote
+TexasGringo Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Here is a topic from the Wherigo forum. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=181541 Quote
+elmuyloco5 Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 The biggest issue is when a cartridge will rely on the sound to perform the task. Mscape is a similar type game setup that does rely on sound for many of the tasks. I don't see how Garmin could fix this with a firmware update. I think a better speaker would have to be designed into a new unit. It's a shame as I can see where audio could really enhance the game and make it feel more "real". Quote
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