Reviews of the Apisphere Geomate.jr
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CNET Review
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.
Manufacturer: Apisphere
Part number: 30-152-32
General
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 3.7 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 3.2 oz
GPS System
- Recommended Use Hiking
- Receiver SiRFstarIII
- Update Rate 1/second
- GPS Functions / Services Distance, Elevation, Electronic compass
- Software Included SiRF Star III
Built-in Display
- Type LCD
- Color Support Monochrome
Battery
- Battery size AAA type
- Battery required qty 2
- Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)
Product Photos
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