UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.

The Garmin eTrex Summit is basically the same GPS as the basic yellow Garmin eTrex, with two added features — a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. Just like the basic eTrex though, the Summit comes with no PC interface cable. If you want that, you’ll have to pay extra for it.

14 readers at Amazon gave the Summit an average 4 out of 5 star review. Here’s what other reviewers are saying about the eTrex Summit:

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UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For a list of current recommendations, see our handheld GPS buyers guide.

The Garmin GPSMap 60 is the low-end (and lowest cost) unit in the GPSMap line. It could be the ideal GPS solution for the budget conscious outdoors enthusiast. And it will even auto-route on highways with Garmin’s City Select software.

Lets take a quick look at the differences in the GPSMap 60 product line. The GPSMap 60C adds a color screen and bumps the memory from 24 MB to 56 MB, while the GPSMap 60CS goes even further, including a barometric altimeter and electronic compass.

Here’s what others are saying about the GPSMap 60:

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The Garmin Geko 201 GPS is one of the smallest, lightest weight handheld receivers available. A mere 2.3 ounces, this unit won’t slow you down in the field. The primary differences between this and other Gekos is as follows — the 201 offers a data port, allowing you to transfer waypoints, routes and tracks between it and a  computer. The Geko 101 doesn’t offer this feature; the Geko 301 adds an electronic compass and barometric altimeter. None of the Gekos allow you to load maps.

Here’s what others are saying about the Geko 201:

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UPDATE: This model has been discontinued and has been replaced by the Garmin Foretrex 401

The Garmin Foretrex 201 GPS is similar to the Forerunner 201 in form, but whereas the Forerunner is designed to track athletic performance, the Foretrex’s forte is navigation. For example, the Foretrex holds 500 waypoints versus the Forerunner’s 100. But that is only the start of the difference in navigation features.

Here’s what others are saying about the Foretrex 201:

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