The Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400i For Fresh Water Lakes
May 27th 2009LaZinnia ManleySailing
The Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400i comes in the box pre-loaded with Inland Lake data of the lower 48 states, USA. It also is loaded with features including picture viewer, electronic compass, altimeter, color display, and a high sensitivity receiver.
One of the great features of the Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400i is the ability to share with other Garmin users data such as tracks, waypoints, Geocaching info and even your own location wirelessly. Sharing data wirelessly can enhance your outing and allows you and others to keep up with each other.
The Garmin Handheld GPS Colorado 400i comes with Inland Lake data that includes mapping details of shoreline details, depth contours, mile markers and boat ramps for thousands of lakes in the lower 48 states of the USA. A worldwide base map with imagery is also included.
One of the new features of the Colorado 400i is an input wheel that allows operation with only hand. You are able to show your photos of your adventures or customize data for your Colorado 400i. The 400i is a very versatile unit.
One of obstacles to receiving GPS signals can be obstructions of the atmosphere. The Colorado 400i has a high sensitivity receiver, WAAS enabled and is able to receive signals even if next to tall buildings, deep canyons or in heavy tree cover. It will receive GPS signals and give you accurate readings in most situations.
The electronic compass built in the Colorado 400i gives you an accurate bearing whether you are moving or standing still. The barometric altimeter gives you an accurate altitude reading and by tracking barometric pressure over time you will be alerted to changing weather conditions. Safety is important on any outdoor excursion and changing weather can signal danger under many circumstances.
The SD card slot on the Colorado 400i allows you to use pre-loaded map data such as street maps or backcountry maps for a new adventure. The SD card slot allows any combination of pre-loaded data you choose.
With 3-D viewing of pre-loaded maps you are able to view trail elevations for a more accurate idea of time needed to reach your destination. The card slot on the Colorado 400i is located in the battery compartment and is waterproof. The Colorado 400i is an ideal GPS unit for lake exploration or backcountry exploration.