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Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist GPS & Training Device

★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy to read (7)
  • Simple controls (7)
  • Easy setup (6)
  • Compact (4)
  • Reliable (4)
  • Good battery life (3)
  • Well built / quality (3)
  • Accurate (1)
  • Durable (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (3)
  • Inaccurate (2)
  • Control cover not durable (1)
  • Doesn't like clouds (1)
  • Loses signal (1)
  • Poor signal (1)
  • Pricey / poor value (1)
  • Short battery life (1)

Best Uses

  • Running (5)
  • Cycling (3)
  • Hiking (3)
  • Adventure (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Boating / sailing (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Horseback riding (1)
  • Triathlons (1)
 
 
 

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Garmin 010-00328-00 Forerunner 201 Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, the Garmin group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin employees are in the air, on the water, in the woods, behind the wheel and on the run. And they’re always thinking of ways to adapt and improve. At Garmin, you never know how the next great idea will be born. But you know it’s coming soon. The Forerunner 201 offers athletes a personal training device with GPS that measures speed, distance, pace and calories burned, and runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. After you run, connect your Forerunner 201 to your computer to store and analyze your workout. Train Hard The Forerunner 201 is packed with workout-enhancing features that make your training that much easier. You can set alarms that sound when you reach a certain distance or time or when you exceed a certain pace. Start a new lap automatically after a preset distance with Auto Lap®. Using Auto Pause®, the 201 stops the timer automatically when you slow down or stop during your workout. Meet Your Virtual Training PartnerUse Forerunner’s unique training tool, Virtual Partner®, to help you meet your training goals. Simply enter the distance and time or pace/speed you want to maintain during your workout. Virtual Partner appears on the Forerunner as a tiny runner that "runs" alongside of you, displaying your goal pace compared to your current pace — so you can see at a glance whether you're keeping up or falling behind. To complete your workout and meet your goal, just stay ahead of the Virtual Partner.Track Your Progress As an added benefit, you can analyze and store data from your workouts using free Garmin Training Center® software, which lets you analyze data with interactive graphs that chart your pace, time and distance. Overlay your run on a map so you can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other factors affect your performance. Or, upload your workout data to MotionBased.com, Garmin's web-based application that provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level.Forerunner 201: You'll like the resultsRead more Garmin 010-00328-00 Forerunner 201 Features: • Physical & Performance: • Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.26" x 1.71" x 0.7" (8.28 x 4.35 x 1.8 cm) • Display size, WxH: 1.44" x 0.92" (3.65 x 2.34 cm) • Display resolution, WxH: 100 x 64 pixels • Weight: 2.75 oz (78 g) • Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion • Battery life: 15 hours, typical • Water resistant: yes (IPX7) • GPS-enabled: yes • High-sensitivity receiver: no • RoHS version available: yes • Maps & Memory: • Basemap: no • Ability to add maps: no • Accepts data cards: no • Lap history: 5000 laps • Waypoints/favorites/locations: 100 • Routes: 0 • Features: • Heart rate monitor: no • Bike speed/cadence sensor: no • Foot pod: no • Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): no • Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes (coming soon) • Garmin Training Center® software compatible: yes • Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): yes • Courses (compete against previous workouts): no • Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): yes • Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): yes • Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): no • Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): no • Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): no • Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals): yes • Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): yes • Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): yes • Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals): yes • Customizable screen(s): yes • Barometric altimeter: no • Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no • Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+™-enabled power meters): no • Sport watch: no • Forerunner 201 • Expander strap • AC charger • Cradle and serial cable • Owner's manual • Quick start guide

Specification Description
Model 010-00328-00, 0100032800, 16250, S889
UPC 753759043278
Dimensions 3.3 x 1.75 x 0.6 inches
Handheld & Fitness Units Bike & Run Units
Weight 2.75 ounces

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Last update: Nov 29, 2008

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★☆
4.0
Used daily

"We have the Garmin Forerunner 201 and a 101. We use both daily - for running and biking - and snow skiing/boarding in the winter. I've recommended them to friends and bought them as gifts for family. It's a little large (significantly larger than an average wrist-watch) but works great and has all the functions we need - distance, time, pace, elevation...." Read Full Review »

Oct 01, 2007 by MH swimmer

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Complete piece of [...] - save your money

"I tried the Forerunner 201 on all kinds of roads and trails, and it never tracked more than 15% of the total run. You quickly find yourself distracted from the run, worrying too much about the lack of signal. I since bought the 305, which is much better...." Read Full Review »

Jan 26, 2007 by Scott the Trail Runner

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Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist GPS & Training Device Review

Great on bike rides

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Auto Lap mode
  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • Bearings in cardinals
  • One datum only
  • One position format only
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Auto
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Travel
 

"I frequently use this GPS during bike rides, as it tracks my speed and can mark my location. I particularly like the auto lap mode. This unit is optimized for runners, with the choice of speed (distance per hour) and pace (time per mile/kilometer). It is also good for bikers, and will do in a pinch …"  Read Full Review »

map on GPS

map on GPS
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Auto Lap-Training Assistant

Auto Lap-Training Assistant
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 4 2008
BayAreaBiker
Sunnyvale, CA
I am:
  • long-distance biker
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist GPS & Training Device Review

Works for me

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • More screens

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Running
 

"I use this on trails in Colorado and, once I got used to the slightly bulky feel on my wrist, I've enjoyed using it. I've had mine since it first came out, and I've rarely had any problems with losing signal. I like the fact that I can use rechargeable or alkaline batteries.



The incline report is …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 12 2007
MtnRunner
Colorado Springs, CO
I am:
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.83
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist GPS & Training Device Review

Turns the world into your trendmill

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Biking
  • Running
 

"This is my first fitness oriented GPS unit and I love it for what it does, what it weighs and the easy of its set up and use. Prior to purchasing the Forerunner 301 I would put my Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx in my fanny pack and head off either on a run or on my bike. It does a good job at mapping and tra …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 25 2008
Y2KPitt
Seattle, Wa
I am:
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.83
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist GPS & Training Device Review

Very happy with this unit.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Running
 

"I run with this GPS 3 to 4 times a week and have used it in runs as long as 26.2 miles. I am very happy with its performance. It does take a few minutes to aquire satellites; I turn on the unit while I get ready for my run then strap it on my wrist on the way out the door. I live in a rural area so …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 21 2008
runfar
Southeastern Washington State
I am:
  • Average user
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.83
 
 

Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist GPS & Training Device Review

Are you a runner or a technology maniac?

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • Strong Construction
  • More »

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Running
 

"New models of Forerunner were already born. But this old one is good enought to have all what you need for training without spend too much money.

It is not heavier than the others, it is easy to use during your running or byke training sessions.

14 hours of operating time for the batteries it is n …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 5 2008
Funny-duddy runner
Boves CN, Italy
I am:
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Runner
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Price: $99.95
 
 
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