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Garmin Forerunner 201

Garmin Forerunner 201

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The Garmin Forerunner 201 uses GPS technology as personal training device, making it ideal for top athletes and recreational walkers alike!

  • Easy-to-use right out of the box, no pace-setting calibrations necessary; GPS satellites calculate speed, distance and pace information
  • Compact ergonomic design mounts on a wristband and features an easy-to-read display
  • Virtual Partner™ features lets you program time, distance and pace goals, then shows you if you're ahead of or behind your goal
  • Calculates calorie consumption based on user's weight, distance traveled and hills climbed
  • Records lap history by day and week; has enough memory to store approximately two years of data
  • Pace alarm sounds if you're either faster or slower than your programmed pace
  • Time/distance alarm alerts you when you've reached a desired time or distance
  • Navigation capabilities let you mark locations, find locations and navigate back to the starting point
  • Display measures 1.5 x 0.9 inch; backlit for easy viewing in low light
  • Water-resistant construction meets IPX7 standards; submersible 1-meter for 30 minutes
  • Download free Garmin software to transfer data from your Forerunner 201 to your PC for storage and analysis
  • Operates approximately 15 hours on its rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Includes wristband, A/C charger with PC interface, manual and quick-start guide

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Manuals and Instructions:

manualGarmin Guide for Beginners

manualForerunner 201 Owners Manual

Garmin Forerunner 201 Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Multisport
3.3 x 1.75 x 0.6 inches
Dimensions

Garmin Forerunner 201 Customer Reviews

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Garmin Forerunner 201
 
4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to read (6)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Easy to set up (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Reliable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Running (4)
    • Hiking (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Outdoor enthusiast (4)

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    Oct

    1

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Used daily

    By MH swimmer

    from Nevada

    About Me Triathlete

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    Pros

    • Easy To Read
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Biking
    • Running
    • Triathlons

    Comments about Garmin Forerunner 201:

    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.

    • How long have you owned it:
    • More than six months
    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    6

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Stats on the move

    By NW Dad

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Statistics tracker

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    Pros

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

    Cons

    • A little bulky
    • Doesn't like clouds
    • Expensive

    Best Uses

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Running

    Comments about Garmin Forerunner 201:

    Works fairly well until you get under thick cloud cover. Downloading and reviewing workouts is a breeze.

    • How long have you owned it:
    • More than six months

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    13

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent back up kit

    By medusan

    from Gloucester, UK

    About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional

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    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

    • Adventure
    • Boating
    • Hiking
    • Travel

    Comments about Garmin Forerunner 201:

    I am a Trained Mountain Leader and qualified Walking Group Leader and find this a useful peice of kit to have in my 'just in case' sack in my Rucsac. Solved the battery problem by using lithium batteries. GPS is quick and Easy to use and has been very useful in whiteout conditions on a very barren stretch of the Peak District in the UK.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    13

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Decent equipment, some errors

    By Runner C

    from Oakland, CA

    About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Long Battery Life
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Inaccurate

    Best Uses

    • Running

    Comments about Garmin Forerunner 201:

    This device works reasonably well, at a good price. It works best on open roads or trails, away from trees and steep hills -- hence it's not ideal in the Bay Area. Overall it is pretty accurate, though it is not accurate for track/interval training, and occasionally will suddenly mismeasure distances on courses it has previously measured accurately. It can also have difficulty acquiring a satellite signal.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    6

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great little product!

    By Long Slow Distance

    from Arlington, WA

    About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Challenged

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Long Battery Life
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

    • Control cover not durable

    Best Uses

    • Hiking
    • horseback riding
    • Running

    Comments about Garmin Forerunner 201:

    This is a great little product. I'm surprised there aren't more reviews for it. I have a number of friends sporting the same model who love it. My only complaint of this product is the rubber cover to the button controls is a bit flimsy. Mine broke off exposing the up/down control, however, it hasn't been a problem. I primarily use mine for endurance riding & running.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    14

    2007

     
    5.0

    Great workout computer

    By Stick

    from Los Angeles, CA

    About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Adventure

    Comments about Garmin Forerunner 201:

    Bought this to keep me interested in my new exercise program. A simple and lightweight navigator/training aid. Great for keeping track of runs, bike rides and snow board runs. Has just the basic features, with a built in fitness partner and track logging without being too complicated. Garmin has great customer service too.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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