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Anybody use a Gekko 201? Are they any good as a simple GPS or are they pap?
Go Outdoors have them in for 59 quid which seems cheap.
I presume I can upload a route or set of waypoints to it and use it for following routes from other people
I had the 101. It's ok just to get a fix, and the 201 is better since you can connect it to the pc. However one problem I found was that because the buttons protrude above the level of the case they can get pushed by accident, clearing the track or even switching it off. I usually keep the gps in my camelbak and had this happen a few times - quite annoying. In the end I got an etrex h - probably a better buy for not much more cash.
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Just now been tinkering with my old Binatone Satnav to get it working with memory maps and routes. Don't see it being too accurate, but it should do the job until I melt my brain with GPS stuff.
Go Outdoors also had the GPS 60 in for 129 with carry case and bike mount, but it looks like a big bugger to me.
I used one for years, and I think its pretty good for a basic GPS.
Its reasonably small and light, and lasts about 12 hours on decent rechargeable AAAs. Its not as good as getting a GPS signal as some of the newer models, so can be a bit inaccurate under trees etc. But I think its good enough most of the time.
Yes, you can upload waypoints and routes to it.
But it doesn't include a PC cable as standard, you can buy one on ebay for £10 or so. Note most of the standard Geko cables are serial, you will probably want to get one with a USB adapter built in, to use with a USB port.
Plus the handlebar mount is another £10 or so.
I think its about the best GPS you'll get for that sort of price. You could get a yellow eTrex for about the same, but its bigger / heavier.
I used to use the Geko 201, several years ago; it was sturdy and reliable - basic but fine for logging where you've been. I can't frankly recall what it's capabilities are for navigating as I've never used a GPS for primarily that - always take an OS map!
I'm using a 201 mainly as a step up from a trip computer. Not really had any problems with it. Same menu set up as the basic yellow etrex, I'd get it over the etrex.
Bike mount is about £10 quid (ish) - been a while since bought one. USB version of the conector cable is around £25. Not had any joy with serial to USB converters, dont bother.
I think its a good basic gps for biking. Screen is big enough for following a route - it'll get a bit clutered if you have lots of waypoints. Buttons are better being on top as its easier to change screens on the go. It'll give you upto four sets of information on the screen if you want it for nerd stating. I tend to have speed, av speed, time of day and total trip time info up but you can switch between quite a different ones.
If your after a gps mainly for walking I'd go for a garmin gps60, should be some coming down in price as they've launched the gps 62 - drool.