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Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor

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Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor

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The Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS fitness monitor maintains the user-friendly features of the popular Forerunner 110 and gives you more ways to track performance to help you reach your fitness goals.

Forerunner 210 includes interval training and foot pod compatibility (foot pod sold separately) for detailed performance tracking indoors and out
Answer a few simple setup questions then just step outside, press the start button and begin your walk or run to track essential workout data—it's as easy as that!
Forerunner 210 uses GPS to accurately record your speed, distance and average pace information
High-sensitivity GPS receiver stays locked onto satellites, even near tall buildings and under tree cover
Interval training function lets you set up custom exercise sessions and automatically see your pace for each interval
Wireless ANT+™ technology allows the Forerunner 210 to communicate with a Garmin heart rate monitor strap and Garmin foot pod (both sold separately)
ANT+ technology also enables the watch to communicate with third-party equipment such as the Tanita BC-1000 scale and select fitness equipment (all sold separately)
Data from each run is stored in the unit so you can go back and review how you did last week
Upload data to the Garmin Connect community website for in-depth analysis of time, speed, distance and route; store and share data with other Forerunner community users
When you aren't exercising, the Forerunner 210 can be used as a full-functioning watch that features time, calendar (day/date) and daily alarm
Slim profile and fashionable look let you wear the watch around town and at the office
Water-resistant construction meets IPX7 standards (submersible to 1m for 30 min.)
Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery provides up to 8 hrs. of use in training mode and 3 weeks in power save mode
With optional heart rate chest strap (sold separately), the 210 can display heart rate and calories burned during activity
Includes the Garmin Forerunner 210 wrist unit, AC charging adapter, charging/data clip and owner's manual on disk

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Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor Customer Reviews

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Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor

3.4

(based on 10 reviews)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Simple controls (10)
Accurate (8)
Great reception (6)
Intuitive menu (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Running (9)
Hiking (4)

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Jan

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Solid GPS watch

By mgmyers

from San Diego, CA

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Accurate
Comfortable
Easy to use
Good battery life
Reasonably priced
Simple Controls

Cons

Fussy download connection
Missing some features

Best Uses

Cycling
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

I got this model to replace a Forerunner 405. In comparison, the 210 is simpler to use, has much better battery life, and is much less bulky. I miss some of the features from the 405, primarily the auto-stop and the ability to set up specifically for biking. However, for the price I have no complaints. The 210 does what I need, connects to the satellites as quickly as the 405 did and I've never lost a signal while outdoors.
The usb connection to download is cumbersome and often takes a few tries to connect - this is the only real design flaw in my opinion. The battery life is terrific, and I often wear this as my every day watch, which I never did with the 405. Overall, this device works very well for my needs for biking and running, and I'm very pleased with it.

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Dec

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great GPS Watch

By lig759

from Seattle

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Pros

Accurate
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Difficult to connect

Best Uses

Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

I have been using this watch for several months now and absolutely love it. As a woman, I was worried it would be too bulky, but I like it so much I often use it as an everyday watch. It has just enough functions for someone like me who runs 4-5 days a week and does a few half marathons a year. The pace options (current or average) are a big plus for me. Even though I love the ability to upload my runs to either garmin or mapmyrun, my only complaint is how finicky it is when connecting to the computer (usually takes some wiggling and a few tries to get the computer to recognize it for upload). If not for that issue, I would give it 5 stars.

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Dec

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Garmin Forerunner 210

By namfoh

from Central Texas

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Pros

Accurate
Easy set-up and start
Easy workout recalls
Great GPS tracking
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Buggy Software
Short Battery Life

Best Uses

Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

The device is great as long as you don't plan to download your workouts. It does not have the +ANT capability and the cable connection on the device itself is horrible. If the device didn't work so well on runs, I would lose my patients and throw it out when trying to download the workouts.
I love Garmin but they really screwed up the connection on this device. Read reviews around the internet...I'm not the only one frustrated with this.
I would recommend a different Forerunner if you want to download workouts.
Overall though, it works great on runs and workouts.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Straightforward and easy to use

By JYL33

from Berkeley, CA

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Pros

Accurate
Intuitive Menu
Large Screen
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

USB clip

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

I bought this watch to train for a half marathon. I chose it over the Garmin 110 because of its interval feature, and over the higher end models because I didn't feel like I needed the super advanced features.

I'm very happy with this watch! It's very easy to use and the Garmin Connect software is very informative as it helps me track all of my running data. I don't have easy access to a track, but the interval feature allows me to do intervals and mile repeats where I want.

Two cons:
- the USB clip that connects the watch to the computer is clumsy, as others have mentioned. It always takes me a few tries to connect it correctly.
- the current pace function does not appear to be very accurate. I haven't had a problem since I switched over to lap pace (min/mile).

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

It works for me

By This is my screen name

from Pittsburgh, PA

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Pros

Accurate
Intuitive Menu
Quick Navigation
Simple Controls

Cons

Buggy Software

Best Uses

Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

This was my first GPS watch. Overall I am happy with it and would buy it again. If you want a simple to use GPS watch with standard features. This is for you. You just strap it on and run. No frills. Keep track of your time, pace and heart rate ( with optional HR monitor)

I had used the 210 for a while now, about 170 hours. Over 177 times and 1,182 miles. Have been on runs over 4 hours and the battery held up fine. People complain about the charger. Yeah, there is a little learn curve. Just jiggle it a little bit and it hooks up fine. Garmin Connect ( the online site you download to) leave a little to be desired. There are other , online sites you can use the 210 with.
Do a Google search on DC Rainmaker. That man has extremely comprehensive reviews of most all GPS watches. They are unbiased as well. Was a great resource for me before I purchased the 210.

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Mar

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for running and hiking

By Greenfritos

from Colorado

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Pros

Accurate
Intuitive Menu
Quick Navigation
Quick Signal
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Backlight function
Touchy USB interface

Best Uses

Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

I have a Garmin Edge 200 for my bike, was attempting to use it for hiking/running before I bought the Garmin Forerunner 210, better fit.

I like this unit. It's easy to use, the signal is found quick. It tracks all of the vitals that I want to know, including heart rate if you have a Garmin HR strap. It's great that you can use it with Garmin Connect to track your activities.

As a GPS unit, it's great. As a heart rate monitor, it's on par with my Polar monitor. It finds the HR strap faster then my Polar. A couple of things my Polar does that I wish this unit did is display other HR vitals besides current HR. You can see the avg HR and calories burned later, but not live. Also, a great feature of the Polar that would be great for this unit is the ability to turn on the backlight by bringing it close to the strap, instead of hitting the backlight button.

You can use this for biking as well, but it's not as good as one of the Garmin Edge products. The Forerunner 210 doesn't do an autopause, so stopped at a light or corner registers as part of the trip, the Garmin Edges pause automatically to give you your "moving" stats.

The USB interface is sometimes buggy. Clipping the USB accessory onto the unit takes some practice to get it right. I have a Garmin GPS Golf unit as well, uses the same interface, so I had some practice already. Once it does connect, it's easy to upload your activities to the Garmin Connect website.

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Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good value, easy to use

By Loree

from Reno, NV

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Pros

Accurate
Can wear all day
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Missing some features

Best Uses

Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

I loved my 405 but it finally died. I was drawn to this one by the lower price & smaller profile. I have very small wrists & it fits fine. I use it for running & hiking & never find that it's in the way as my 405 sometimes was. I do miss the "auto pause" feature and larger screen. Navigation to the different screens sometimes takes a few more clicks. I seldom used the maps/routes features of the 405, so I feel this one is the best comprimise between bulky that does everything, and slim but missing a few features.

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May

2012

1.0

GPS unusable to me

By Roland Benedetti

from NYC

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Pros

Simple Controls

Cons

Hard To Read
Unreliable

Best Uses

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

I bought this watch to replace the combo iPhone+runkeeper, hoping to gain some weight and have less to carry.

I don't know if it is only my model, or where I live but where my iPhone pickup satellites instantly, this watch doesn't and takes from 5 to 20mn without any predictable information. While in the process of finding satellite, it is not usable.

As a result, it is just unusable for me, absolutely... I am really disappointed about that product, and on my way back to the iPhone except if Garmin support find a solution but I doubt there are, as it seems other reported similar issues.

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Apr

2012

2.0

Screen Went Blank after Second Use

By mgardener1998

from Washington DC

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Pros

Intuitive Menu
Simple Controls

Cons

Unreliable
Unstable

Best Uses

Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

I used this once, and it seemed to work fine. I hooked it up online and uploaded my run. Today, I ran again, and it seemed to be fine until I hooked it up to my computer, at which time it WENT COMPLETELY BLANK! A friend has the same one and says you just have to wait for the battery to die, and recharge it. Garmin forum users report similar issues...reset works for some, but not for me. Hope it works for my race next weekend -- which is why I bought it. If not I may be taking it back to the REI near the finish line...

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Mar

2012

4.0

Wife prefers her Garmin to diamonds

By rw808

from Honolulu, Hawaii

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Pros

Accurate
Large Screen
Quick Signal
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor:

Replaced my wife's Forerunner 50. She loves it! No calibration required. Works with the her 50 accessories. Foot pod not required but can be calibrated for indoor use and under canopy cover use while hiking. She loves that it's no fuss. Thinking of getting me one.

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