igotU GPS Data Loggers:
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The igotU GPS Travel Loggers are very capable and durable gadgets for any sports enthusiast or outdoorsman. I was given the opportunity to conduct a product test on both the GT-120 and GT-200e and I used them running, hiking, fishing, and camping. Designed primarily as a data logger, these units can inconspicuously log thousands of data points and synchronize pictures taken along the way…very cool. But in an attempt to do a thorough review, I was determined to test these devices in a wide range of outdoor and sporting activities. Here’s what I found…
Size
The GT-120 weighs only 20 grams with its more capable sibling weighing in only slightly heavier at a feather-weight 37 grams. Both of these units can easily fit on your shoe laces, back-pack straps, or on your wrist with a Velcro strap. Both igotU GPS units come with a rubber case/holder which has a belt loop on the back. I found them to very versatile in where and how I could carry it.
Durability
I found the igotU GPS units e to be tough and durable tools that withstood some rather rigorous testing as I took it on runs, hikes, fishing trips, and camping outings in both sunny and inclement weather. They also have a very long-lasting rechargeable battery. The GT-120 has a 30-hour life, while the GT-200e has 80 hours of battery life!. This added battery life with its small size make it very unique compared to my other more expensive GPS units. You can easily record multi-day hikes, all day runs, and overnight fishing trips…and these igotU units will catch & record all of your waypoints!.User Interface
The igotU GPS units are amazingly simple to operate…one button and 2 LEDs. For those looking for visual feedback on its operation, you can use its Bluetooth capability (GT-200e only) to display your tracks on your mobile device or PC.; or just wait until you get home and plug it into your PC (with the USB cable provided). I downloaded a free program called Goops 2.5 that enabled the GPS data points from the GT-200e to display on Google Earth, using my netbook via Bluetooth on the car ride into the mountains…pretty cool!Both units operate the same: By pressing the button down for 1-2 seconds, the logger will start and stop. You can tell that it is recording by the red and blue LEDs flashing together in quick blinks. In bright sunlight, it’s hard to see these lights and I just cupped my hand over the unit to verify. But after a few trial runs, I became confident that the logger was working and recording my runs & hikes. And as mentioned above, it's very versatile in how you choose to wear it. I personally liked the shoe-lace method or using the wrist strap. But I also found that by attaching it to my backpack for long hikes, I was able to get good GPS data.
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PC Interface
The igotU GPS units come with a USB cable and software CD that installs easily and quickly to your computer. When I came back from a recent camping trip, I simply plugged in the unit, opened the @Trip software and the pop-up menus walked me through the rest of the process. I really liked the pairing of the data on Google Earth, the street map in the lower right corner and the all of the running and elevation data at the bottom of the screen. The @Trip software gives you the choice of 3 different styles when you pull in the data: Classic, Sporting, and Simple. I preferred the Sporting Style as it gave me my running times, speeds and distance (as pictured in the screen zoom-in below). I was also very pleased at the accuracy of this GPS unit. I use a Garmin Forerunner 405 on my daily runs which costs 7x as much as this unit and while it provides more features, the accuracy of the igotU and Garmin data are identical.Check out the screen shots below. You can see the accuracy as it even recorded the correct side of the street that I ran on! The data and elevation screens are also pretty neat. Check out the screen with the multiple tracks on it - this shows our family hikes and my morning runs as separate tracks with their own color and data. You can even see the accuracy out on the water from a fishing trip that shows the dock that we pulled into! The data logger in @Trip also allowed me to pair up our pictures to the location which is nice when you want to go back and see where you saw that deer or caught that fish!
igotU GPS for Running…
igotU GPS for Hiking, Camping, Fishing…
Side-by-Side Comparison
Here’s a side by side comparison of the two unit’s features:
| igotU GT-120 | igotU GT-200e | |
| Weight: | 20g | 37g |
| Battery Life: | 30 hours | 80 hours |
| PC Interface: | USB | USB / Bluetooth |
| Dimensions (mm): | 44.5 x 28.5 x 13 | 46 x 41.5 x 14 |
| Memory: | 65,000 waypoints | 262,000 waypoints |
| Accessories Included: | rubber case @trip software CD |
wrist strap rubber case @trip software CD |
| Suggested Retail Price: | $69.95 | $99.95 |
Overall, I had a very positive experience with both my igotU GT-120 and GT-200e Product Reviews. I found their data to be extremely accurate and reliable…from the time and distance of my runs to the side of the road that I ran on. It’s also worth noting that when I logged an all-day fishing trip it was accurate down to the exact dock of departure!
It’s small size, accuracy, and long battery life make it ideal for hikers, long distance runners, bikers, and anyone else that wants to map their journeys. With its ability to effectively log multi-day activities, blue tooth ability, a feather weight to carry, and durability to endure the elements…it makes a nice addition to any outdoorsman’s gadget collection. When you add up all of the features and capability that you get for the price - it’s a great deal. I highly recommend the igotU GPS travel loggers...they are cool gadgets!
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