Garmin Colorado 300

184 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 184 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the usability and build quality are overall positive. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably.

screen, performance, design, build quality, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Colorado 300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Colorado 300 review

The Garmin Colorado 300 is one of the first in a new line of handheld GPS receivers from Garmin. It has a completely new interface, very different from the eTrex and 60/76 series units. I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and have been enjoying...

UPDATE: I’m recommending the new touch-screen Garmin Oregon series instead of the Colorado. It has a superior interface, along with almost all the other good things found on the Colorado. Read my hands-on review of the Oregon 400t for more information....

Feb, 2008

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Consumer review by: chomsnl1 (cnet.com)

technically sound, but too difficult to use

I don't think the interface designer has ever used a GPS device. You'll be running around in circles if you're not careful with the setup of this device. The altimeter is useless, you can set it to 0 at sealevel, and the next day it will think at...

good screen, good maps

very complex to use. Try to define a way point for a spot you want to go to in the future, it's close to impossible with this device. Unfortunatelly I cannot receommend this device to anyone who wants to make use of waypoints frequently

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: psaunder (cnet.com)

Not for Those Working in the Field

We use garmin GPS's extensively for field work and currently rely on the GPSMAP 76 CSX. The Colorado 300 is a step backwards from this model and it was a big disappointment. The absence of multiple track display and the inability or difficulty to...

Resolution and Reception

Screen brightness, features and usability

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: snomchfun (cnet.com)

junk...On 6th unit still don't have one that works

Garmin should never have released this product till it was properly tested. I strongly recommend thinking twice before you buy the colorado 300.

Nice screen when it works

Unreliable, constantly crashing. I would never take this unit into the outdoors

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: GeoBumble (cnet.com)

Worthy Caching Companion

First of all I bought this GPS only for geocaching; see www.geocaching.com for details, its a really fun/active/addicting real-life treasure hunt. So this review is biased for such use. Read on... For me the Pros: 1) GPX and Geocaching.com...

Big Screen, WAAS , Paperless with Geocaching.com

Spotty compass

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: GeoBumble (cnet.com)

Worthy Caching Companion

Big Screen, WAAS , Paperless with Geocaching.com

Spotty compass

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: chomsnl1 (cnet.com)

technically sound, but too difficult to use

good screen, good maps

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: psaunder (cnet.com)

Not for Those Working in the Field

Resolution and Reception

Screen brightness, features and usability

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Garmin Colorado 300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of the Garmin Colorado 300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, value for money, screen, performance, design

62% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Patrick H. Martin (amazon.com)

Garmin Colorado 300

Very easy to use (never read manual), and has long battery life. Use professionally and it gets the job done well in rugged conditions. Easy to operate with one hand. Would recommend this unit to a friend and/or buy again. Screen brightness works...

Jan, 2010

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Product Specifications

Gear up and explore the backcountry with the all-terrain Colorado 300. Packed with features, it includes a built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way.Colorado 300 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief and accepts SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. Just take your pick from Garmin's preprogrammed SD cards including street maps, topographic maps, coastal charts or inland lake data. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.With Colorado 300 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select "send" to transfer your information to other Colorado units.