GPS question from a newbie

[+Rhino Cachers]

If you were to pick one of these two GPSs which one would you choose. Garmin Corarodo 400t or Garmin Oregon 400t. What is the difference other than one is touch screen.

 

Thanks in advance.

[+Redwoods Mtn Biker]

I'd pick the Oregon for the touch screen interface.

 

http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/Colorado+vs+Oregon

[+jajma]

I'd pick the Oregon for the touch screen interface.

 

http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/Colorado+vs+Oregon

I like the Colorado 400t, and Ill tell ya why. Sooner or later, from all that activity, I think the touch screen will get scratched and not work like you want it to. With the rock n roller, you really can't accidentally hit a button. And the rock n roller is replaceable. I have not had to replace it nor heard of anyone who did, but a friend managed to know his off while moving an air conditioner with it on his belt. (Do you need a GPS for moving A/C units? ) I understand the coolness of the touch screen, just not for me. The C 400T has been awesome for me with zero problems related to the unit, only to the operator. Both are good from what I have read, especially with the updated software for Colorado.

[+twinjayhawks]

I'd pick the Oregon for the touch screen interface.

 

http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/Colorado+vs+Oregon

I like the Colorado 400t, and Ill tell ya why. Sooner or later, from all that activity, I think the touch screen will get scratched and not work like you want it to. With the rock n roller, you really can't accidentally hit a button. And the rock n roller is replaceable. I have not had to replace it nor heard of anyone who did, but a friend managed to know his off while moving an air conditioner with it on his belt. (Do you need a GPS for moving A/C units? ) I understand the coolness of the touch screen, just not for me. The C 400T has been awesome for me with zero problems related to the unit, only to the operator. Both are good from what I have read, especially with the updated software for Colorado.

 

I own the Oregon 400T and the screen does scratch... not any more than any other unit I have seen. I do not see it being a problem. I have a friend that has the Colorado and the roller keeps falling off. I think he has had the unit replaced and has had the same problems with the new one. I have not used it so I can't comment on it.

[+Red90]

It depends if you like to take a lot of notes or not. If you do, the Oregon is nicer. For most of the other uses, the Colorado has a better setup geocaching workflow that is quicker to use.

[+kymarkh]

It depends if you like to take a lot of notes or not. If you do, the Oregon is nicer. For most of the other uses, the Colorado has a better setup geocaching workflow that is quicker to use.

 

I'd pick the Oregon as it's a newer model and Garmin will probably continue to actively support software and firmware updates, etc. for it for a longer period of time.