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Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black

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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 - Black Customer Reviews

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Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black

3.2

(based on 28 reviews)

61%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Simple controls (20)
Accurate (17)
Great reception (14)
Intuitive menu (8)
Quick signal (6)

Cons

Unreliable (8)
Buggy software (5)
Short battery life (5)

Best Uses

Running (23)
Hiking (9)
Cycling (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (21), Power user (5)
- How are you with directions:
- Great w/directions (16), Bad w/directions (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (23), Yes (4)

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May

2013

4.0

Few features but lightweight & reliable

By JJ

from Montana

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Pros

Accurate
Quick Signal
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

I use the Garmin 210 for running - for both total distance and interval training. I previously had the 205. The 210 is much lighter and less bulky, but offers fewer features (e.g., only single sport, cannot store a waypoint, lacks a simple map display with track, etc.). The 210 is both accurate and quick to locate its position. My only complaint is the USB connection is a bit finicky, it sometimes takes several tries to get the four contacts in the clip to correctly line up so the watch can connect to the computer. The old snap in clip used by the 205 was much simpler and easy to use.

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May

2013

4.0

Good basic training watch

By KT Climber

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Simple Controls

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Mountain Biking

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

I have been using the 210 for roughly a month both indoors and out. Needed a watch based GPS that included a heart rate monitor - so far so good. HR montior syncs a lot better than my old polar. Battery life is solid, have also been wearing it as a day to day watch.

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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Wasn't a fan.

By quasi888

from Roseville, CA

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Pros

Cons

Hard To Read

Best Uses

Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

I was using a Garmin Forerunner 305 for a few years before it finally died (battery, sound issues). So I picked up this 210 with high hopes, and its ability to be worn as a casual watch was appealing too. Unfortunately, for me it was a disappointment. As an avid runner, I rely on data throughout my run, and the 210's display is just too small to be useful to me, or to be easily readible. And the charging cable attachment method is indeed sloppy. Thanks to REI's outstanding return policy, I returned it after a month of use. Fortunately for me, my brother gave me his Forerunner 305, and I'm happy again. I wish Garmin would make a truly worthy successor to the 305.

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Apr

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Good watch...if it works

By myth37

from San Jose, CA

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Pros

Accurate
Simple Controls

Cons

Buggy Software
Hr Monitor Failure
Unreliable

Best Uses

Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

I've had 3 of these watches in the past 2 years which is absolutely ridiculous! My first one experienced the HR monitor failure issue other users have mentioned -- this was within about the first 6 months of use. The second watch lasted maybe another 6 months -- that one must have had a software issue because it flat out blank screened on me. I just returned my third one today after about a year because again, the screen went totally blank and the watch didn't work.

I have found this model to be too unreliable and upgraded to the FR610 model and will be giving that a try.

In terms of when the watch is actually functioning properly, it is a great watch. Very accurate regarding measuring your distance which is probably the most important aspect for me since I'm using it on runs.

The signal finding was a bit slow when I went out on my driveway, but worked well inside the house which I found odd. The recharging clip is a rather poor design -- you tend to have to fiddle with it before it makes good contact with the metal circles on the back of the watch. I had issues when it came to connecting the watch and then trying to upload things to my Mac -- usually it was issues with the clip and seating the pins correctly to make good contact. The watch is a bit on the big side as well for me (I'm 5'0" with small wrists), but I've gotten used to it.

Like one of the other reviewers said, I wish there were a better competitor in this market so that Garmin would up their game and improve their watches more. Unfortunately, when it comes down to distance accuracy they are the best compared to the other brands and hence the reason why I went ahead and bought the FR610. If there were another decent brand, I probably would have given them a try.

I do have to give REI customer service 5 stars! I've never had a problem returning any of the 3 watches -- the customer service rep actually thanked me for bringing my watch in today and that was without any packaging, receipt, etc such that she had to do more searching in my account to find the information! If it weren't for their stellar customer service and return policy, I would have given up on this Garmin watch after the second one because it would have been too much of a hassle through most other retailers.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Good device, ...when it works.

By pthmda

from Durham, NC

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Pros

Cons

Buggy Software
Unreliable

Best Uses

Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

The Garmin 210 is good when it works. I used it only as a GPS while training for a marathon (as opposed to daily use as a watch). It was fine for several months. It would take 3-4 minutes to locate satellites, even on clear, sunny days. But once located, distances & pace seemed accurate. (Never ran on a pre-measured course, so the GPS gets the benefit of the doubt.) However, after less than a dozen uses the device died while charging. I tried numerous button combinations, but it never worked again. Had to return it.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Great simple GPS watch

By TriRussell

from New Mexico

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Pros

Accurate
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Long Signal Locating

Best Uses

Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

I use this for training runs and cycling. But, it doesn't work as easily for cycling.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Do Not Buy.

By TrailRunner75

from Greensboro, North Carolina

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Pros

Quick Navigation
Quick Signal
Simple Controls

Cons

Buggy Software
Unreliable

Best Uses

Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

I owned the Garmin Forerunner 210 for about a month and a half. For the first two weeks, it performed like a champ. After that, it took several attempts to get it set just right in it's charger. The charger has to be one of the worst designs I've seen. Also, itbegan to "lock up" or the screen would go blank, even though the battery had a full charge. After having to "reboot" this watch, which took SEVERAL attempts each time, I was finally fed up and took it back to REI. REI exchanged it with no problems. I ended up upgrading to the 610 to see if it performed any better. So far, the 610 works great. It's never frozen on me, and it even has a few extra features I appreciate. Stay away from the 210. That thing is JUNK.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

The 207 was much better

By runnerdave

from Eagan MN

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Pros

Cons

Complicated Controls
Short Battery Life

Best Uses

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

If I had to describe this watch in one word it would be exasperating. The controls are downright goofy. To turn it on and find a satellite you have to hit "light" twice, then page/menu 3 times. I often turn it on then leave it outside to find a satellite. More often than not I go out to find it asking if I plan to use it indoors rather than locating a satellite. To turn it completely off, you hit "light" (twice). You then get asked "shut down?" but the default is "no." Why??? I wish I had purchased a remanufactured 207. It showed four functions, rather than three, and was much more user friendly. To recharge, you have to line up four posts/receptors, rather than one. Why?? I am not good with electronics; people who love that stuff may appreciate this watch more than I do.

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Oct

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love my Garmin 210!

By MarthaM7490

from Evansville, Indiana

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Pros

Accurate
Quick Navigation
Quick Signal
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Best Uses

Runningtraining

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

This is my third Garmin and by far the best. I replaced the 405 with this watch and I only wish I would have done it sooner. Problems and buggy issues with the 405 are non-existant. I can focus on my run and my marathon training, without worrying about whether my watch is doing what it's supposed to do.

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Sep

2012

3.0

Worked great... for 2 months

By 2GsMama

from Twin Cities, MN

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Pros

Intuitive Menu
Simple Controls

Cons

Unreliable

Best Uses

Jogging
Marathon training

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black:

This is a great basic GPS for running- very simple and easy to use and not too bulky. Care must be taken to ensure it is clipped correctly to the charger. It worked without any problems for about two months, then the 'pace' readings became really inaccurate (off by 2 minutes/mile!) for about a week, then the screen went blank and died completely a week before my marathon. A friend had the same experience with her 210 after 3 months of use.

My local REI replaced it immediately (fantastic customer service-thank you!) and so far the replacement is working well. While I like the watch when it works, I can't recommend due to reliability.