Garmin Geko 101 GPS System
November 6, 2008
Developments in the number of routes, directions and lack of knowledge about them have led to the development of GPS systems. Improved variety of GPS is thus the need of the hour and companies are set to bring out improvements and innovations to this unit. Garmin is prominent name in this field and have introduced Garmin Geko 101 GPS System that is truly amazing. All the functions and features are destined to satisfy your needs and requirements on the roads. The body of the unit is durable as it is built of ABC plastic.
Perfect placements in the vehicles is made possible with a dimension of 1.9" x 3.9" x 96" and with a weight of 88 grams. To match with the dimensions the unit is equipped with a monochrome display of size 92"x 1.44" with 64 x 100 pixels resolution. Easy view ability is made possible with bright LED backlighting. The unit is water resistant making it function even when immersed in water.
Enhanced features
This is a well structured unit inside as well as outside. It supports 250 waypoints with name and graphic symbol making it convenient to use and handle. The 3,000 track points come in handy and the track back allows you to reduce the risk of getting lost while returning. The computer display information regarding the Current speed, average speed, resetable maximum speed, trip timer, and trip distance.
Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, OSGB and other grids are the position formats featured in this unit. The unit is equipped with 12 parallel channel GPS receiver. The operation time varies with difference in temperature. In cold temperatures you can retrieve information in 45 seconds and in hot climate it is cut short to 15 seconds. Update rate is calculated as continuous of 1 second. It works properly within temperatures of 15∫C to 70∫C.
The source that supplies power for the functioning of the unit is 2 AAA batteries which has a battery life of 12 long hours. Thus you will not have to bother when you are travelling long. The accuracy velocity is calculated as 0.05 m/sec and is positioned in 15 meters. Easy management is made possible with five user friendly buttons.
This device comprises of GPS Functions / Services Electronic compass, ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), Elevation, Time/date. All these functions make Garmin Geko 101 Sat Nav Unit a versatile unit.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Geko 101 |
| Screen size in diagonal inches | 92"x 1.44 |
| Battery life | 12 hrs |
| Weight | 88 g |
| Dimensions | 1.9"x3.9"x96" |
| Portable or fixed | Portable |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Water proof | Yes |
| Receiver | 12 parallel channel GPS receiver |
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