Apisphere Geomate.jr
Manufacturer: Apisphere Part number: 30-152-32
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Apisphere Geomate.jr price range: $69.99
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 05/14/2009
The good: The Geomate.jr is extremely easy for youth (and adults) to use thanks to its no-setup design and huge database of preloaded cache coordinates. Water-resistant and shockproof design should handle the occasional drop and splash with ease. The capability to save a Home location means that the Geomate.jr won't leave you lost in the woods.
The bad: The lack of an internal compass means you have to be moving to get accurate direction information. Having to purchase a proprietary connection to update the cache database is slightly annoying. USB would be better, we think.
The bottom line: The Geomate.jr sits in a class of its own as a child-friendly and easy-to-use handheld, geocaching device.
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1 stars
Junk compared to Garmin and Magellan
by 1kickerfish on September 1, 2011
Pros: We thought it was reasonably priced until we found out an extra cable is required. At a cost of $25.
Cons: They fail to tell you that the unit requires a proprietary cable (an extra $25) in order to update or download data from the internet. Real sneaky and cheesy way to get extra money out of parents that bought the unit. A USB connector would have been too
Summary: Save money in the long run by buying the Garmin.
Summary: Save money in the long run by buying the Garmin.
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10 stars
Worked like a charm
by tooncesthecat on November 29, 2010
Pros: Easy to use
Fun!
Simple to setup
Easy updates
Easy to keep track of finds
Cons: No backlighting
Have to purchase their USB cable for updates
Summary: Our first plunge into geocaching and this makes is fun and easy! Probably would recommend an advanced model after we get much better at this, but this makes it easy ...
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Summary: Our first plunge into geocaching and this makes is fun and easy! Probably would recommend an advanced model after we get much better at this, but this makes it easy and inexpensive to get started!
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9 stars
Don't leave home without it.
by higgles22 on June 16, 2010
Pros: Great fun where ever you go because all the cache sites are pre-programmed.
Cons: More difficult caches (terrain or difficulty) are not included becuase typically they are not kid-friendly.
Summary: Great product for travelling when you don't have time to log onto geocaching.com and just HAVE to do a geo-cache. However, if you look up a really fun ...
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Summary: Great product for travelling when you don't have time to log onto geocaching.com and just HAVE to do a geo-cache. However, if you look up a really fun one on geocaching.com, it isn't always included in the GeoMate jr.
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- Manufacturer: Apisphere
- Part number: 30-152-32
- Description: The Geomate.jr breaks several technology barriers, and provides an affordable out-of-box offering for the Geocaching market. The product will make the existing sport of Geocaching - a nation-wide outdoor treasure hunting game - accessible to everyone allowing kids and families to "get in on the geocaching fun".
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Recommended Use Hiking
- Receiver SiRFstarIII
- Functions & Services Electronic compass ,
Distance ,
Elevation - Included Software SiRF Star III
- Update Rate 1/second
Display
- Type LCD - Monochrome
Battery
- Type AAA type
- Required Qty 2
- Run Time (Up To) 12 hour(s)
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 3.7 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 3.2 oz
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