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Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver

Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver

98 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Performance (19)
Design (7)
Value for money (4)
Route planning (2)
Memory (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the memory and usability. The value for money and design are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the screen.

performance, design, value for money, usability, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: (electronicsme.com)

Garmin Geko 201

Overall, you don't want to wander too far with this model. Some users have complained it does not work well at night or in the downtown city. One common complaint is that the power button switches on too easily and the battery life is short. There are...

Handheld GPS that is simple and easy to useLacks features but overall great for the priceWAAS-enabled for better accuracy than standard GPSPre-loaded with GPSManufactured by Garmin, a trusted GPS company

If you are tired of getting lost in the woods while on the occasional...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by: (gpstekreviews.com)

Garmin Geko 201 and 301 Handheld Navigators Review

The Geko 201 and Geko 301, are simple, inexpensive, small, lightweight and waterproof (IPX7), WASS-enabled (10 feet / 3m accuracy) handled GPS trackers. They are not map based rather providing a means of keeping a log of your track and guiding you back...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Geko 201 Review

The Garmin Geko 201 GPS is one of the smallest, lightest weight handheld receivers available. A mere 2.3 ounces, this unit won't slow you down in the field. The primary differences between this and other Gekos is as follows — the 201 offers a data...

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of the Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, value for money, performance, design

83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: rhyang (spgear.org)

Basic, light and small

I liked this unit (before it got lost) because it was small, light and simple. I only use GPS to get coordinates / altitude and set / navigate to waypoints, so I never ran into battery issues.

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review by: GJ Geocacher (amazon.com)

Subject to the Y2K+10 bug

The Geko 201 is apparently subject to the so-called Y2K+10 bug. For any time period after January 5th, 2010 (like now!) the GPS device incorrectly calculates the correct date. This results in an incorrect (dysfunctional) almanac which results in...

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: MARK MACSKIMMING (amazon.com)

Geko 201

Worked as adv. Don't let the small size fool you. Does what it's supposed to. "Small Wonder"

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: William D. Colburn (amazon.com)

Four years old and still top of the line

This is about the most perfect GPS ever made. I tried to replace it recently, but I couldn't find a newer model that offers what this model does. It's small, light, waterproof, and cheap. It also gives me a 10000-point tracklog and is easy to use. Maps...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Hans E. Naumann (amazon.com)

Geko 201 Handheld GPS

This is my second Geko 201. I use the product primarily in confirming stopping points during trips to surface faclities of coal mines. The Geko fits conveniently in my shirt or jacket pocket. I have learned how to angle the screen of the Geko in my...

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review by: T. Burke (amazon.com)

Great gps a+++++

This is a great gps. It is amazingly small and it was a LOT smaller than I thaught. I've only put one set of batteries in the gps and it's lasted 1 month of almost daily use on 1 bar of battery. The only problem i've found is that the screen seems to...

Feb, 2009

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Product Specifications

Gekos are the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units on 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, 10,000 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. Enjoy a good workout while chasing a virtual lizard in Geko Smak, match symbols in a grid version of Memory Race, navigate to reference points without crossing one's trail in Nibbons, and collect symbols along a path in Virtua Maze.