Color:Green Media:Electronics Memorabilia:No Fragile:No Number Of Items:1 Tracks:10 Batteries:2 Batteries Included:No Battery:2 AAA Shipping Weight (lbs):0.2 Dimensions (in):0 x 0 x 0 Speed Bearing ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) ETE (Estimated Time Enroute) Distance Heading Time/date VMG (Velocity Made Good) Legal Disclaimer:Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Product Description Gekos are the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units on the market - inexpensive, with sleek designs and simple operating systems.With its distinctive canopy-green case, the powerful Geko 201 allows more waypoint and route storage, as well as available PC and external power connectivity, and built-in WAAS capability. In addition, the Geko 201 boasts a user-configurable trip computer, 10,000 trackpoints, a new upcoming-turn feature, as well as PanTrack and TracBack.The Geko 201 also includes four fun, interactive games that transform the great outdoors into a virtual board game. Enjoy a good workout while chasing a virtual lizard in Geko Smak, match symbols in a grid version of Memory Race, navigate to reference points without crossing one's trail in Nibbons, and collect symbols along a path in Virtua Maze.
Amazon.com Product Description The Garmin Geko 201 is one of the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units on the market. This inexpensive unit has a sleek design and a simple operating system and is WAAS-enabled with an accuracy of 10 feet or less. With its distinctive canopy-green case, the powerful Geko 201 allows for ample waypoint and route storage, making it a perfect entry-level handheld GPS unit for basic navigation.
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The Garmin Geko 201 features a user-configurable trip computer with 500 user waypoints that allow up to 20 reversible routes, as well as an automatic track log with up to 10,000 trackpoints and 10 savable tracks that let you retrace your path in both directions. This unit also includes external ports that provide an external power connection and allow for PC connectivity--making it a breeze to upload software upgrades.
The Garmin Geko 201 has five keys located on the front of the unit for easy one-hand use that allows the user to quickly access all of the unit's functions. The Geko 201 has a 64 x 100 pixel, high-contrast display for easy viewing and is powered by only two AA batteries (not included) that can run for up to 12 hours. In addition, the Geko 201 boasts an upcoming-turn feature that alerts the user of the next turn within 15 seconds by bending the compass arrow in the direction of the next waypoint.
Not just a regular navigational aid, the Garmin Geko 201 also includes four fun, interactive games that transform the great outdoors into a virtual board game. Enjoy a good workout while chasing a virtual lizard in Geko Smak, match symbols in a grid version of Memory Race, navigate to reference points without crossing one's trail in Nibbons, and collect symbols along a path in Virtual Maze.
Designed with the user in mind, this Garmin GPS unit weighs a light 3.1 ounces with batteries, and measures a pocket-size 1.9 by 0.96 by 3.9 inches (W by D by H). The Geko 201 is waterproof to IPX7 standards, meaning it can be submerged down to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, and is rugged enough to endure the most trying use. And the Geko 201 provides that most critical of benefits--peace of mind. With the Geko 201 you will always know where you are, where you have been, and where you are going. And since you will always know the way back home, you can concentrate on what you set out to do--explore the outdoors.
What's in the Box Geko 201 GPS receiver and manual.
I like it, but it's hard to get to knowJune 21, 2008 This is a remarkable unit - the way that it reads through the trees in the woods - pretty impressive, but it is complicated (to me) to make it do all the things it's capable of. I got it for the enhanced reception and use just the "breadcrumb" trail, but it can do a whole lot more. So for those of you out there that need a unit that reads through forest cover on your weekend walks at the local state park, this is the one. You'll never get lost again. I like to go off-trail and haven't gotten lost since I got it.
go with something a little betterJune 1, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This thing takes FOR EVER TO LOAD!!! (5-20 min) It also has no maps so dont count on trying to find trails or what route to take! The screen also has no back light so it in hard to use at night! The plus side is that it is very small and light and is good for starters.
Excellent minimalist GPS, but ...April 28, 2008 I replaced a bigger, older, heavier Garmin GPS with this one for hiking - works great, and it's easy to carry and use.
I would add only one caveat - the serial port is covered by a thin rubber protector - and the second time I was pulling the separately-purchased adapter cable off, I tore the rubber in half. It was a non-Garmin cable, so maybe it was tighter than a real one would have been - and it was my fault - but just be careful in using the serial port.
Also, be aware that it does not some with any PC software, so you will either need to buy Mapsource - the cheapest version is sufficient since the GPS does not support maps - or find some other software. I could not get Google Earth to read it directly - but that could be because I had to use a USB to serial converter - no serial port on my laptop. But I was able to read the data with mapsource, and transfer it to Google Earth - very cool!
I guess the only other thing I don't like is that the trip computer screen has lots of data available - but you can only display four fields at a time.
Plus - my Geko does not have that cute little green Gecko on the front!
MUST HAVE for pilotsJanuary 31, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Are VORs a pain for you? Do you hate the lag of your VSI? Would you like to know your true heading and ground speed? Does your G1000 have issues?
Pilots...this is a must have! It's always nice to have a backup for your instruments, and this $100 unit has saved me and my aircraft more than once. Sure, it's not FAA approved, but you can hide it in your pocket, so problem solved. It's easy to use, surprisingly accurate, has great reception inside GA aircraft, and fast.
good for minimalistsAugust 23, 2007 I purchased the garmin geko 201 to use with my Nikon for geopositioning photos. It works nicely for this, but i feel that some of the features aren't intuitive. It is very simple and no frills. So, for basic information it's excellent.
I look forward to trying some geocaching with it in the future!
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