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Garmin Geko 201
Garmin announced the introduction of a new range of GPS receivers: the Gekos. They have created two new models the Geko 101 and the Geko 201. These are small, trendy and snuggle in the palm of your hand.
The Geko 101 is canary yellow and the 201 is lime green. They are about the size of the Nokia 8210 mobile phone. The main differences between the two is that the 201 has a Computer interface and WAAS, routes and enhanced features. Unfortunately the Gekos do not have quite the same protocol interface, which means that you cannot use G7toWin to download the display images.
If you are tired of getting lost in the woods while on the occasional hike, yet you don’t want to shell out a fortune to buy a top-of-the-line GPS, then the handheld Garmin Geko 201 GPS may be for you. It's small, lightweight, and very easy to use. Though it lacks features and has a fairly short battery life, this unique navigating device is sufficient for the infrequent day trekker. It does a good job for a price that competes with many other handhelds on the market today.
The sheer size of this device is amazingly small. It measures 1.9” x 3.9” x 0.96” in dimensions and weighs a meager 3.1 oz (batteries loaded). The black and white LCD display is 0.92” x 1.44” and supports a resolution of 64 x 100 pixels. This GPS is waterproof, but will not float. One fun feature in this model is the pre-loaded “games” you can play when you need to get a workout. It also comes with a cool hunting and fishing calendar, including sun and moon information. Technically, it’s not meant to be a toy, but who says you can’t have fun while roaming the woods?
This model stands between the Geko 101 and Geko 301 models, so it has a balance of minimal features versus cost. It provides basic, handheld navigation that even claims to be more accurate than standard GPS devices. This particular model is perfect for beginners who just need something simple and easy to use.
If you are looking for a handheld GPS that is jam-packed with cool features, then don’t bother to buy this one. It really embraces the term “bare bones” when it comes to maps, memory, and more. There are absolutely no maps preloaded, and you can’t even add maps! There is no internal or external memory available, but you can save up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes. In addition, this GPS comes with Geko's TracBack feature, which allows you to retrace your steps if desired. You can also connect the device to your PC to transfer waypoints and tracks (cable not included).
When you're winding your way through new territory, you don't have to worry about how to get back when you're armed with the Geko 201. Geko keeps track of your path and displays it as a tiny dotted trail on the screen. Just turn on Geko's TracBack® feature, and you can retrace your path back to the beginning. You can save locations in memory as waypoints (up to 500 of them), so you can always find your way back to any important place, such as your campsite or vehicle. Geko also lets you put several waypoints together to create and store routes to all of your favorite places.
Overall, you don’t want to wander too far with this model. Some users have complained it does not work well at night or in the downtown city. One common complaint is that the power button switches on too easily and the battery life is short. There are some negatives to this product, but the positives beat out the negatives with an attractive price. If you are looking to buy your very first GPS and just need something small and basic, then this may be a good purchase. It is very easy to operate, comes with clear instructions, and gets the job done as far as navigating goes.
Geko's trip computer can tell you how far and how fast you've traveled. And at the end of the day, you can connect your Geko to your PC and transfer your waypoints and tracks.
Geko's virtual GPS games make your outdoor excursion even more fun. Enjoy a good workout while you chase lizards in Geko Smak or find the matching symbols in Memory Race. You can also collect flags as you wind your way through Virtua Maze or navigate to points without crossing your trail in Nibbons.
We strongly recommend this excellent device.
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