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User friendly, you don't need a more expensive product unless you need lots of extras. This unit does far more than I expected.
The price was a fair price. I was most pleased by the quick shipment. I ordered a few days before Christmas and I received on Christmas Eve.
What I like - > Accuracy. You can change batteries and not lose trip data.> Sensitivity - You must have a fairly clear view of the sky. Have owned this for almost 2years. > Very small - fits in any pocket ( though be careful - it may block some signal.Areas for improvement:> Battery life - using 2 AAA only gives it about 4 hours max. Held up next to the window it got signal and gave me continual data on plane speed and altitude - neat. With a clear satellite signal this gives you great information. I use NiMH rechargeables, and carry a spare set along long hikes.
I do not think this unit is a sensitive as larger units. Used primarily for hiking, but we also take it on bike trips sometimes.Controls are a bit quirky - but if you read the manual and spend a little time using it it's not bad. In deep forest, or canyons you can lose signal. Trip distance, avg speed, and Altitude - which I really like. I do not know why they not use AA batteries - which would have easily tripled battery life. I know the wrist strap versions (model 205 / 305) added an extended antenna specifically to help address this problem.Note of interest - I have tried using this in an airplane. Also works in a car for same purpose.
I have been using this for geocaching. My father has a more expensive GPS, but mine leads me to the cache just as well as his. Very good purchase for my intents and the price.
So you start tracking back, it same thing.The unit is junk and it is reflected in its price. It doesn't matter how slow or fast you are going, it will not change.
It has a very hard time trying to find a signal, even in a clear sky. Hope for no clouds or trees.Once a signal is found, you can start your tracking.
First let me say, I hope this doesn't go towards the seller, because the transaction was perfect, that being said, let me rate the product.The geko is a horrible GPS unit. It does not update AT ALL with distance and direction.
I used mine for geocaching. Not only would the unit take me to 18 feet, then as I was continuing in the direction that it told me, it would flip and say 45 feet the other way, and continue doing this until I gave up the search.Which brings me to my next point.
When it finally does, it is too late and you are well past where you should be. Do your research and stay away from this product.
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