Product Description
Gekos are the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units on the market - inexpensive, with sleek designs and simple operating systems. With its sun-yellow case, the economical Geko 101 is perfect for navigational novices. Features such as one-touch waypoint marking make it a snap to use. Easily maneuver from one waypoint to the next using its 250-waypoint storage capacity with symbols, and pan along your track with PanTrack.
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The lightest, most affordable Garmin GPS receiver, the Geko 101 offers basic GPS navigation functionality that's accurate and easy to use. With its sun-yellow case, the economical Geko 101 is perfect for navigational novices. Features such as one-touch waypoint marking make it a snap to use. Easily maneuver from one waypoint to the next using the Geko 101's 250-waypoint storage capacity with symbols, retrace your path with TracBack, and pan along your track with PanTrack.
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The Garmin Geko 101 has five keys located on the front of the unit for easy one-hand use that allow the user to quickly access all of the unit's functions. The Geko 101 has a 64 x 100 pixel, high-contrast display for easy viewing, and it can run for up to 12 hours on only two AA batteries (not included).
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 101 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 101 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 is TracBack?
Garmin's exclusive TracBack feature allows you to return along a traveled path or route without marking any waypoints. The GPS unit will store a tracklog or "electronic breadcrumb trail" as you travel. When you are ready to return to where you started, the GPS unit will look at the hundreds or thousands of tracklog points, take the 30 most significant, and turn them into a route to lead you back to your starting point.
What is PanTrack?
Using the PanTrack feature, you can move the pointer and pan a track in either direction, then select a location along the track to start a TracBack or GoTo or to mark a waypoint.
What's in the Box
Geko 101 GPS receiver and manual.
Customer Reviews:
Good GPS Unit.......2007-09-15
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.
Good for the Price.......2007-07-21
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.
Horrible.......2007-06-17
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.
Sweet navigator!.......2006-04-12
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.
REX gets my rave review.......2005-09-27
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
Product Description
The colorful Gekos are the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units to hit the market. Both the Geko 101and the Geko 201 are inexpensive and offer sleek, thin designs with simple operating systems.With its sun-yellow case, the economical Geko 101 is perfect for navigational novices. Features such as one-touch waypoint marking make it a snap to use. Easily maneuver from one waypoint to the next using its 250-waypoint storage capacity with symbols, and pan along your track with PanTrack. Easy operation: five buttons for one-hand use. Weight: only 3.1oz with batteries. Compact size: 1.9" W x 3.9" H x.96" D. High-contrast display: 64 x 100 pixels. Battery life: 12 hours on 2 AAA batteries. Waypoint/Route storage: 250/0. Automatic track storage: 3,000 trackpoints with PanTrack(TM) and TracBack(R). Waterproof: submersible for 30 minutes in one meter of water (IEC 529 IPX7 standards).
Customer Reviews:
Good GPS Unit.......2007-09-15
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.
Good for the Price.......2007-07-21
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.
Horrible.......2007-06-17
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.
Sweet navigator!.......2006-04-12
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.
REX gets my rave review.......2005-09-27
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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