Garmin eTrek H or Garmin Geko 201?

[The3B-Bs]

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

[+facade66]

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!

[+StarBrand]

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.

[+BreezerX]

Etrex H ....all ever you want ! TOP

[stryder717]

Etrex H