+benjamin921 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 As the topic says. And if anyone knows, is this unit replacing the basic eTrex? Quote Link to comment
Geo Quest Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I was thinking about getting a Geko. As a backpacker I appreciate small and light. Since it's the smallest, lightest GPS out there it seemed like a no-brainer. Then I looked at one. OUCH. Talk about hard on the eyes. It looks like a toy. I wonder which button you push to squirt the water out? And it runs on AAA batteries. That wouldn't be so bad if you could get lithiums in AAA but you can't so I guess I'll keep on chugging with my yellow E-trex. "Wise men talk because they have something to say. Fools talk because they have to say something." -- Plato Quote Link to comment
Alphawolf Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 We have had them at the store for a while now, and they are not turning into a great seller. I am not sure what "niche" in the market that Garmin was aiming for with these. I suppose for someone who cares a lot about weight and size, like backpackers, it might be a choice. If you simply wanted a GPSR for safety, like marking your camp/trailhead/car or whatever and making sure you have the ability to get back to it, it would do fine. It positively is not a unit for any kind of "power user", but I am sure it was never intended to be. It would be a cheap(er)alternative for someone, like a snowmobiler say, who might not otherwise carry one at all. "Never take a sunset for granted. Stop what you are doing and enjoy it. You never know when it may be your last" Quote Link to comment
+schiesz Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 How small are we talking here? I put the specs beside the etrex and it seems they are not very much smaller, but I wanted to hear it from someone who has actually held one. Also, can you connect a data cable to it? I did't notice that in the specs anywhere... schiesz Quote Link to comment
Alphawolf Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 It's nearly 1/2 inch smaller all around. It realy feels thinner in your hand. You can interface with the 201, but not the 101. "Never take a sunset for granted. Stop what you are doing and enjoy it. You never know when it may be your last" Quote Link to comment
+benjamin921 Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Alphawolf:I suppose for someone who cares a lot about weight and size, like backpackers, it might be a choice. If you simply wanted a GPSR for safety, like marking your camp/trailhead/car or whatever and making sure you have the ability to get back to it, it would do fine. That is kinda what I was thinking. A nice small unit for a back up or to use in an emergency situation if needed. Quote Link to comment
+awskoa Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 The geko was made cause of the cost of the etrax yellow when they go on sale for 99.00 they lose money so they made the geko they make about 3 to 5 dallors off each unit where as the yellow etrax they were losing money got that straight from a Garmin rep: If you play with a geko you will find there is not much differnce from the yellow etrax Wise man says man who plays golf in rain has wet balls Quote Link to comment
+schiesz Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 It appears I need to see one of the Gekos in person. Has anyone seen these in stores in the Midwest? Kansas City in particular. schiesz Quote Link to comment
+Hoomdorm Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 Don't know about where you are but here in SC they have them at Wal-Mart stores. --------------------- Magellan Meridian GPS http://www.kjjeep.com Quote Link to comment
+Geo-Johnson's Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 We just got the new Cabelas Spring Expo sale catalog. They have the yellow Geko 101 for 99.99 and the green Geko 201 for 139.99. We checked out the internet, and so far these are the best prices we've found. Cabela's doesn't have the Geko on their website catalog however.......These prices only good through their Spring Expo Feb. 28 through March 2. Here's their store locations. Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners. Quote Link to comment
topografix Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I'm hoping a Geko 201 owner can confirm that I've got the correct list of waypoint symbols for the Geko. Any takers? -- Dan Foster TopoGrafix: GPS Software, Waypoints, and Maps http://www.topografix.com/ Quote Link to comment
jcollie44 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I bought a 201 as my first GPS to use backpacking, mountaineering, and with some geocaching. So far I have been very pleased with the unit. I am not using it for anything too high powered (nor do I plan to) but the fact that it is so small and light really are attractive to me. So far it seems to be acurate and holds a signal well even in some fairly dense tree cover (and in my living room for that matter). For what I needed I think it was the perfect unit. Quote Link to comment
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