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Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver

Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver

616 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (83)
usability (66)
price (46)
size (37)
design (24)

Negative
maps (9)
reliability (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 616 reviews of Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviews about the design and size are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the screen, while some have doubts about the reliability and maps.

performance, usability, price, size, design

maps, reliability

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 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and performance. The size and price also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the durability. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability and maps.

usability, price, size, performance, design

maps, reliability

57% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 user reviews of Garmin Geko 201 GPS Receiver from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the design and performance. The size and price are also appreciated, but the screen and durability get negative comments.

usability, price, size, performance, design

maps, durability, screen

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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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Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin Geko 201

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Great for the price

This is a great handheld gps unit for the price. Dont expect to get the features of a $300 unit but for camping, fishing, biking, and basic navigation it is perfect.

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

PORTABLE MOUNT (MUST BE USED

would buy another one in the future but would like to see updates more frequent

Showing highligts in different towns

found that some streets were eliminated and also when it brought us home it put us on the wrong side of the street

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

gps dash mount

love it, great to not have to use the suction cup on the windshield as i had always done before.

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

A great product

I was looking for something that could be easily moved from car to car and this is the product.

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

dashboard

i have used a gps dashboard mount before. it was the one with a bean-bag type foundation and it was much better than this product. the garmin portable friction mount does not stay in place. so i am returning it.

Jul, 2010

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