The3B-Bs Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I have seen reviews on both of there machines now and would like to know your opinions on both of these and which you would reccommend. I wont tell you the result as i hope your comments sway the decision for me. Thanx The3b-bs Quote Link to comment
+facade66 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Recommend for what? I started with a geko 201 Pros: small. Cons: short battery life, small display, fiddly buttons, low sensitivity. The eTrex H Pros: larger display, longer battery life, increased sensitivity, less fiddly buttons. Cons: physical size. Both are ok for a starter unit, you can find geocaches, mount it on a 'bike and use as a speedo, keep a track of your course. Out of the two, I would go for the eTrex now my eyes are getting dim If you shop around, you can buy the discontinued eTrex Venture CX for the same money as either of the others. Although it doesn't have a high sensitivity receiver, it adds a colour screen, base maps, and a standard camera type USB connector rather than a proprietary serial port. It also has a joystick for quicker co-ordinate entry. Pop in a 2 gig micro SD card and you can install full mapsource maps. I would get one of these! Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 The Geko is easy to use and a great starter unit especially for kids. The Yellow eTrex "H" has high sensitivity and a better bigger screen and a few more functions. Also easier to download cache info (but limited to using serial interface). Best choice is an eTrex Venture HC - color screen, usb connections, map memory, longer battery life, high sensitivity, faster. Difference is only $40 or so if you shop around. Well worth the extra money. Quote Link to comment
+BreezerX Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Etrex H ....all ever you want ! TOP Quote Link to comment
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