Domain Name Com's Electronics Garmin Geko 101 Handheld GPS (Yellow)

Electronics Garmin Geko 101 Handheld GPS (Yellow)

Domain Name Com's - Electronics : Garmin Geko 101 Handheld GPS (Yellow)

- Good GPS Unit
Have owned this for almost 2years. Used primarily for hiking, but we also take it on bike trips sometimes.

Controls are a bit quirky - but if you read the manual and spend a little time using it it's not bad.

What I like -
> Accuracy. With a clear satellite signal this gives you great information. Trip distance, avg speed, and Altitude - which I really like.
> Very small - fits in any pocket ( though be careful - it may block some signal.

Areas for improvement:
> Battery life - using 2 AAA only gives it about 4 hours max. I do not know why they not use AA batteries - which would have easily tripled battery life. I use NiMH rechargeables, and carry a spare set along long hikes. You can change batteries and not lose trip data.
> Sensitivity - You must have a fairly clear view of the sky. In deep forest, or canyons you can lose signal. I do not think this unit is a sensitive as larger units. I know the wrist strap versions (model 205 / 305) added an extended antenna specifically to help address this problem.

Note of interest - I have tried using this in an airplane. Held up next to the window it got signal and gave me continual data on plane speed and altitude - neat! Also works in a car for same purpose.

Rating:

- Good for the Price
I have been using this for geocaching. My father has a more expensive GPS, but mine leads me to the cache just as well as his. Very good purchase for my intents and the price.

Rating:

- Horrible
First let me say, I hope this doesn't go towards the seller, because the transaction was perfect, that being said, let me rate the product.

The geko is a horrible GPS unit. It has a very hard time trying to find a signal, even in a clear sky. Hope for no clouds or trees.

Once a signal is found, you can start your tracking. I used mine for geocaching. Not only would the unit take me to 18 feet, then as I was continuing in the direction that it told me, it would flip and say 45 feet the other way, and continue doing this until I gave up the search.

Which brings me to my next point. It does not update AT ALL with distance and direction. It doesn't matter how slow or fast you are going, it will not change. When it finally does, it is too late and you are well past where you should be. So you start tracking back, it same thing.

The unit is junk and it is reflected in its price. Do your research and stay away from this product.

Rating:

- Sweet navigator!
I use this navigator often and love its convinience, and features. I enjoy using it, and think it would rank a 90 on the 1-100 scale.
Of course, it's not the MOST perfectly accurate one around, but that's OK, especially for its price.
I highly reccomend this unit to any adventurer, due to its size and how easy it is to use after only a few hours.

Rating:

- REX gets my rave review
I just wanted to say that as a Mother who knows nothing about these units, and looking to buy a GPS for her trekking son, REX and his updates gave me excellent information that I would have never gotten from a dealer. His concise use & explanations were perfect, his updates were beyond helpful, and I appreciate users like him taking the time like he did to explain how the unit operates, his comparisons to more expensive units and his thoughts on how to spend your money in the right place.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Mary

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