I'm still using 60CSx and no plan to upgade after I'd made side by side comparison to Colo and Oregon. First thing I realised how poor their screen under bright sunlight if you're not turn on the backlight. 60CSx also lock satt. signals faster than both of them. In the rain forest (high humid,unpredictable weather...) using touch screen or scroll roller are not the best option if your gps covered with mud or heavy rain. Just try it and you will understand what i mean.
I am in the market for a handheld GPS. It is between the 76CSX at $260 and the Colorado 300 at $390. Both have only basemaps, no pre-loaded maps. Which should I get? thanks
If you're buying a GPS for use in the wilderness/woods I would go for a 60CSX/76CSX. It is very accurate, has long batterylife, It will survive swimming/diving and a tough beating.
If you're buying a GPS for Geocaching or combined hiking/wilderness/automotive - go for the new Oregon with touchscreen.
I love my new Oregon and use while geocaching, hiking, driving a car or a motorcycle. It's great!
Thanks, I have read reviews about the Oregon screen being dim in full sun. What are your thoughts? Also, how is the reception on the Oregon? THANKS for all your help.
I am looking to buy a GPS to geocash on a boat and on river islands. This is why I'm torn. I like the Oregon, but don't know how tough it is. I don't know what to do. I like the paperless funtion of the Oregon too. If you were going geocashining on an island taking a jon boat, ot the two GPS systems you have, which would you take?
Of course I bought the 76CSX the day it was released. I allways update when new software becomes available, and I don't think there are any hardware differences between "old" and "new" 76CSXs
There will be now. the talk is (and maybe it's already happened) that Garmin started switching out receivers in the newest builds of 76 and 60 cx/csx models. The reason they are so good is because they paid the premium and used SiRFstar III receivers in them. The talk is they dropped that in favor of their own garmin receiver chips after SiRF ran into financial problems. time will tell if non-SiRF 60/76's get to market. Perhaps they are on shelves now, i don't keep up with it.
TomahgNO, thanks for the post, I have to say that I am confused with your post. Your video seems to show the Colorado performing better than the 76. Why would you not get rid of it??
I'm selling the Colorado because I just bought the new Oregon 300. The Oregon is basicly a Colorado without the Rock'n'Roller-wheel but with a touchscreen instead. In addition it has some new nifty featerues and a lot of improvements over the Colorado.
The Colorado is yesterdays news.
For geocaching and automotive (car/mc) navigation I prefer the Oregon, but for hiking, skiiing, swimming, climbing etc the 76CSX is still my best friend.
Cool, that's fine. I've just bought one, it has been shipped and should arrive today ;) I will use it next time I come to visit your beautiful country :)
this is the fear of losing? lol
jacn1977 2 years ago
someone please help! How do I get the soundtrack to this video??? I love it
chrisfromoc 2 years ago
The first song is 'Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In' by The 5th Dimension. The ending song is 'Here Comes The Weekend' by Roxette.
ATF
ATF6281914 2 years ago
love the song
mich5481 3 years ago
colorodo it's waterproof?
vxAREKxv 3 years ago
The speed displayed in this video is kilometers per hour.
tomahgNO 3 years ago
hi do they tell you your live speed in mph ect thanks **Mason**
Pyromaceno1 3 years ago
I'm still using 60CSx and no plan to upgade after I'd made side by side comparison to Colo and Oregon. First thing I realised how poor their screen under bright sunlight if you're not turn on the backlight. 60CSx also lock satt. signals faster than both of them. In the rain forest (high humid,unpredictable weather...) using touch screen or scroll roller are not the best option if your gps covered with mud or heavy rain. Just try it and you will understand what i mean.
charliedelta155 3 years ago
I am in the market for a handheld GPS. It is between the 76CSX at $260 and the Colorado 300 at $390. Both have only basemaps, no pre-loaded maps. Which should I get? thanks
TruthinessSeeker 3 years ago
Do NOT buy the Colorado!
If you're buying a GPS for use in the wilderness/woods I would go for a 60CSX/76CSX. It is very accurate, has long batterylife, It will survive swimming/diving and a tough beating.
If you're buying a GPS for Geocaching or combined hiking/wilderness/automotive - go for the new Oregon with touchscreen.
I love my new Oregon and use while geocaching, hiking, driving a car or a motorcycle. It's great!
tomahgNO 3 years ago
Thanks, I have read reviews about the Oregon screen being dim in full sun. What are your thoughts? Also, how is the reception on the Oregon? THANKS for all your help.
TruthinessSeeker 3 years ago
I am looking to buy a GPS to geocash on a boat and on river islands. This is why I'm torn. I like the Oregon, but don't know how tough it is. I don't know what to do. I like the paperless funtion of the Oregon too. If you were going geocashining on an island taking a jon boat, ot the two GPS systems you have, which would you take?
TruthinessSeeker 3 years ago
I think the reception on the Oregon is pretty similar to the 76CSX, but I've really not done any real comparissons.
For geocaching the Oregon is superior to the 76CSX with the ability for viewing full cache descriptions and the use of "field notes".
I did a test with completely submerging the Oregon in water earlier today, and I will post the video on youtube later today.
tomahgNO 3 years ago
How old is the 76CSX you are using? Garmin updates its products, so you may be using an older 76CSX. What age is it? Thanks
TruthinessSeeker 3 years ago
Of course I bought the 76CSX the day it was released. I allways update when new software becomes available, and I don't think there are any hardware differences between "old" and "new" 76CSXs
tomahgNO 3 years ago
There will be now. the talk is (and maybe it's already happened) that Garmin started switching out receivers in the newest builds of 76 and 60 cx/csx models. The reason they are so good is because they paid the premium and used SiRFstar III receivers in them. The talk is they dropped that in favor of their own garmin receiver chips after SiRF ran into financial problems. time will tell if non-SiRF 60/76's get to market. Perhaps they are on shelves now, i don't keep up with it.
littlegoobie 3 years ago
I will never sell my 76CSX!
I've just bought a new Oregon 300, and I'm selling the Colorado!
The Oregon is a fanzy fling with the touchscreen and stuff, but I've never seen a GPSr that I can trust like the 76CSX.
tomahgNO 3 years ago
Right on, brother! The 76CSx is the best GPS I've ever used, and I'm never gettin' rid of mine either.
denelson83 3 years ago
TomahgNO, thanks for the post, I have to say that I am confused with your post. Your video seems to show the Colorado performing better than the 76. Why would you not get rid of it??
TruthinessSeeker 3 years ago
I'm selling the Colorado because I just bought the new Oregon 300. The Oregon is basicly a Colorado without the Rock'n'Roller-wheel but with a touchscreen instead. In addition it has some new nifty featerues and a lot of improvements over the Colorado.
The Colorado is yesterdays news.
For geocaching and automotive (car/mc) navigation I prefer the Oregon, but for hiking, skiiing, swimming, climbing etc the 76CSX is still my best friend.
I will never sell my 76CSX!
tomahgNO 3 years ago
Im debating on if I want to sell my 76csx for one of these Colorados. The 400t to be quite exact
downwithmontoya42 3 years ago
Hi. Did you write some review of these two models? There are many Colorado models, does 300 have compass and barometer like 76?
Is 300 better in anything than 76? (Except that he doesn't float...)
Thanks!
CresInsulaactiva 3 years ago
lol ur not driving right?
fartnark 3 years ago
Cool, that's fine. I've just bought one, it has been shipped and should arrive today ;) I will use it next time I come to visit your beautiful country :)
ultrasyd 4 years ago
So what is the statment ?
ultrasyd 4 years ago
it is that colorado is beatter
cwjolly69 4 years ago