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Garmin Geko 301 handheld GPS is a general purpose handheld GPS, suitable for anyone who wish to spend time outside. With a dimension of 1.9 inches X 3.9 inches X 0.96 inches and a weight of 65.2 grams, this satellite navigation device is one of the smallest and lightest GPS navigation systems available. However, it manages to incorporate many features including planning routes, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, waypoint saving, decent memory and so on, within its small chassis.

The functionality of Garmin Geko 301 GPS System is categorized under six screens, including satellite, map, navigation, elevation, tool menu and trip computer. The satellite screen shows you the GPS signal the system receives. The map screen cannot show you the maps, but it can display the track, the route and the nearby way points.

When the navigation screen exhibits the direction you head towards, the elevation screen will display the altitude. The trip computer screen is to display the time and speed. The final screen, the tool menu contains the settings for the routes, games, waypoints and compass adjustments. You can scroll through these six screens, and the choose the one you require. The display of Geko 301 is black and white LCD, but it is sunlight readable.

Garmin Geko 301 GPS Navigation System will surprise you with a good memory. It can store up to 500 waypoints, 20 route and 10 tracks. Saving the waypoints are pretty easy in this GPS system. You just need to press the OK button for a couple of times. The buttons of this Garmin GPS unit are small, yet comfortable to use. The waypoints get saved as numbers, but you can label them by going into the tools menu screen. This is a bit strenuous to do. The maximum number of letters allowed is just six.

You can plan the routes or label the waypoints from your PC, and later transfer these to Garmin Geko 301. The interface is a serial port. Furthermore, the device is waterproof and hence, it can withstand some hard climatic situations like small down pour. Even though Garmin claims the battery life of Garmin Geko 301 to be nine hours, you can get till a maximum of seven hours. Also, there are some games pre-installed in it, for you to enjoy while on the move.

Overall, Garmin Geko 301 Waterproof Handheld GPS is a considerable choice for those people, who involve in activities such as cycling, hiking or boating. You can accommodate it into your pocket easily. With these many features, Geko 301 is a worthy buy, at a cheap price tag.
Source: satellitenavigation.org.uk

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