Garmin Colorado 300 Handheld GPS

Overview

• New ultra-sensitive GPS receiver for better reception in bush timber, and canyons
• Extra large 7.6cm (3") colour screen and new rocker wheel interface. Barometric altimeter and electronic compass
• 384MB of internal mapping memory, and SD card slot for optional pre-loaded mapping

One small step for Garmin - one giant leap for bushwalkers, mountaineers, scientists.

Garmin re-invents the handheld GPS with a new one-handed Rock 'n Roller wheel interface. Easily, and quickly access the most commonly used feature of this handheld GPS through this new intuitive menu based system.

The Colorado 300 can transfer waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. This wireless ability also allows the connection of additional Garmin accessories such as heart rate monitors for fitness training, or bicycle speed sensors for bike riding.

The SD card slot at the bottom of the unit allows detailed Garmin maps to be added, such as turn-by-turn street mapping (the unit will calculate the best route, and beep when approaching the next turn). Marine mapping, and 5m contour mapping for Australia can also be added.

The Colorado 300 has 384MB of internal memory if you wish to load the maps to this instead of SD card. For bushwalkers, mountaineers, and scientists, the electronic compass and barometric altimeter will provide accurate bearing and height information, even when standing still. The barometer can plot pressure over time, to track elevation, or changing weather conditions.

Runs on 2 x AA batteries for up to 15 hours.

Customers of Johnny Appleseed GPS who order the Colorado 300 will be supplied with full instructions for area calculation.