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Garmin Geko 201

by Bob Scott

As seen in MAKE 04 Toolbox

Type(s): Hand Tool, Toy
Tags: gps

http://www.garmin.com/products/geko201/index.jsp
$150 (US, estimated) Buy from amazon.com

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Simple, tiny, and runs 12 hours on two AAA batteries. No maps, but it supports upload/download of waypoints and routes with an optional serial cable. Supports NMEA and the faster Garmin interface standards. Cheap, fast, and reliable. Loaded with lithium batteries, it’s my choice for the gadget bag.