Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

1.7" - 12 Channels - Warm Start 15 Second, Cold Start 45 Second, Boot 5 Minute - Serial, DC Power Input - MPN: 0100031800 See Product Details

Product Details of Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

Description

Gekos are the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units in 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 10000 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.

Quick Glance

Product Type: Handheld GPS Navigator

Diagonal Screen Size: 1.7 in

General Features: turn by turn navigation, waterproof

Display Type: monochrome(B&W)

Summary

Product Title: Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

Manufacturer: Garmin

Power Score: 3.8 | 7 Reviews

Physical Features

Product Type: Handheld GPS Navigator

Interface Connection: 1 x Serial, 1 x DC Power Input

Navigation and Other Features

General Features: turn by turn navigation, waterproof

Position Accuracy: 10 ft

Battery Life: 12 Hour

Display

Diagonal Screen Size: 1.7 in

Display Type: monochrome(B&W)

Storage

Memory Card Support: Internal

Dimensions

Height: 3.9 in

Width: 1.9 in

Depth: 1.0 in

Weight: 3.10 oz

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Number of Channels: 12

Cold Start Time: 45 Second

Warm Start Time: 15 Second

Number of GPS Channels: 12

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Reviews on Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

  • 3
  By member: fonzy11 - Dec 28, 2006

GPS

Strengths: compact, waterproof, easy to use

Weakness: small screen, price vs. features

This is a good GPS receiver. It works well in all conditions. It is easy to see and very compact. GPS is a must have for all outdoor adventurers. It is reliable and easy to use.

  • 5
  By member: AZMAN - Feb 10, 2004

Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

Strengths: Antenna. Price. Size.

Weakness: None yet.

Well I just got this unit and let me say I am impressed. This is my first gps unit. I was a little worried about the comments such as acquiring a signal under tree cover so let me say I've had no problems. I even get great locks on the satellites in my house. Having maps would be nice but I really don't need them. The track feature works nice. You can backtrack a route and it even warns you of...

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  • 5
  By member: Weyland-Yutani - Jul 1, 2005

Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

Strengths: Compact, lightweight, high-sensitivity, durable.

Weakness: Basic GPS, no compass, no altimeter, no maps.

I've owned a variety of GPS devices, in-dash car GPS, bluetooth GPS, handheld GPS. This is easily the most sensitive GPS unit I've ever used. Once it grabs a signal it holds on to it. It is great for geocache-ing, hiking, mountain biking, and many other outdoor activities. However, it is a very simple handheld GPS it does have a ton of bells and whistles but it does everything you need for your...

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  • 4
  By member: balinda - Feb 13, 2004

Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

Strengths: great value for the price; compact/light-weight

Weakness: Could be a little more intuitive, but manual answered any questions we had; Battery operated only

Specifically bought this model for Geocaching. To enter a way point you have to set a way point to your current position and then edit it, but it worked! We found most of the caches for the day...only got accurate within 20' according to the unit, but it could have been a bad satellite day.

  • 4
  By member: jmschreck1 - Feb 21, 2004

Garmin Geko 201 Portable Navigator

Strengths: Price, ease of use

Weakness: None found so far

Purchased for use while fishing and hunting, I have found it to have more features than expected. the ability to mark waypoints with symbols resembling the ideas I wish to mark is a nice feature. The ease of adjustment is also appreciated. When the weather breaks, I plan on starting to get out and mark important future waypoints. Of course the lakes need to thaw also!

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  • 4.2
  testseek.com - Jul 8, 2011

Garmin Geko 201

Testseek.com has collected 3 expert reviews for Garmin Geko 201 and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 2.1
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

garmin geko 201

Garmin Geko 201 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.67 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #61 recreation GPS of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...

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