There are a number of manufactures that are using the SiRF StarIII chip. My focus is on the manufactures of handheld, recreational grade gps units.
Frankly focusing on the SiRF Star III chipset has become a little foggy because of patent infringement lawsuits against SiRF. An early clue to the consumer may have been Garmin using a different High Sensitivity chipset in the eTrex H and HCx units reported by different sources.
The following Magellan handheld units have the SiRF Star III chip.
Triton 200
300
400
500
1500
2000
At one time Garmin published what units have the SiRF Star III chipset. But now days Garmin says High-sensitivity receiver. This is a list of handhelds that were originally advertised as having the SiRF Star III chipset.
The following had/has the SiRF Star III chipset. GSPMAP 60Cx/60CSx/76Cx/76CSx,Rino520HCx/530HCx. The Street Pilot series had the SiRF Star III chipset.
A couple of manufactures have published that they use the SiRF chipset. But if you check the details it is the old SiRF Star II chipset.
I am not sure about the Colorado, or the Oregon. You can save about $200 by buying a 60x or 76x series unit. They are of proven quality. The Colorado has had serious teething problems. A number of Colorado owners in their frustration feel that Garmin should exchange their Colorado for an Oregon.
