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Looking for a very basic GPS device, I dont want mapping/route planning etc or to use a smartphone.
I just need one for emergencies and checking maps if a bit off course, so a grid reference would be good!
garmin geko's are cheap and simple
I've got the cheapest Garmin one which I got a few years back but given that I like to take a phone, camera when I go for runs/walks etc I take my smartphone and I have the Memory map files for the national parks if i ever need to use the GPS.
Depends if you have a smart phone really.
I've got a Garmin Summit you can have for £40.
Any good?
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The Garmin Geko's sound to be pretty much ideal for what you need. - I still use a 201 for similar reasons to what you've mentioned.
Please note that by today's standards, they can be viewed as pretty low tech & don't have the most sensitive of receivers.
Still, AAA batts, pretty good life, small size, inexpensive ( shop around), & able to give an OS Grid ref.
Chris
i love my geko.
i haven't really tried anything better though.
I've got a Geko also. I had an all singing, dancing eTrex and I sometime use a smart phone if I am walking.
For the bike though a Geko is simple to use and more importantly easy to operate with gloves.
BTW I supplement the GPS with a proper map and compass.
For battery life the Gekos is pants, around 6hr. But you can get 10 - 12hrs with Lithium Ion AAA batteries and if you turn off WAAS (more accurate GPS).
+1 geko - about as basic as it gets, battery liofe ok imho. location in lat/long or os co-ordinates.
i like using maop and compass and didn't want to be tempted to use the gps as the primary navigation tool
Just got a Holux 245 Sport from here http://www.holux-uk.co.uk/holux-gpsport-245.php?it=173
Just what I needed and for about £55
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Basic Garmin eTrex. Had one for years and it does everything I need or want a GPS for when on a bike or walking, i.e. tell me where I have been and where I am NOW...
Everything else is done with map and compass.
Cheers peeps. I am looking at the Garmin eTrex H.
Does the Garming etrex H give a grid reference? (only interested in where I am, if I go off course a little).
But I cant seem to find the right info.
I was hoping that my old garmin edge 205 would be enough, but it only gives out lon/lat.