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Working out with the Forerunner 201 means you're never alone in your personal training, because the unit provides a Virtual Partner. This unique feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner� s pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner� s pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind. Essentially, the Forerunner 201's GPS sensor provides precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data for exact location information. You can mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map and retrace your steps to a starting point or reverse your normal route for routine variation. The Forerunner tracks the amount of calories burned and calculates them over the course of a workout. Even lap history such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace can be stored for up to two years. Performance data is automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record. Plus, download free Garmin software to transfer data from your Forerunner 201 to your PC for storage and analysis.
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Product Type: Handheld GPS Navigator
Summary
Product Title: Garmin Forerunner 201 Personal Training Portable Navigator
Manufacturer: Garmin
Lowest Price: $299.99
Power Score: 3.8 | 20 Reviews
Physical Features
Product Type: Handheld GPS Navigator
Navigation and Other Features
Battery Life: 15 Hour
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Number of Channels: 12
Number of GPS Channels: 12
Strengths: Durable, easy learning curve, customizable display, rechargable battery, more accurate than a pedometer.
Weakness: Long synch time, poor reception in urban areas, lack of mix mode option (miles/km/ft)
The Forerunner 201 is about the same size as my Samsung a670 cellphone. If you can handle wearing a cellphone on your wrist or arm, then the size should not be a problem. What IS a problem is the lack of power of its gps antennae. In urban areas where there are tall buildings and trees, the small unit simply cannot pick up a signal for synchronization. Even in open spaces, synchronization takes...
Strengths: Has incredible potential, Biking, Running, Hiking,Horseback riding etc. Water tight, very accurate speed determination, many features, all kinds of different training option! Stores history of workouts for later review. Maps out routes you take.
Weakness: Looses signal inside easilly especially in basements. Takes a long time to start up the first time and then isn't exactally quick times after that but it does seem to get faster at locating GPS signals each time.
I was totally astonished by the power and coustomability of this product. With all the things I have bought that have turned out to be half as good as I thought they would be this was the opposite; Twice as good as I expected. The navigation features are really cool. It also accurately maps the route you take on your runs or rides and then you can review that later along with your running data....
Strengths: One-piece (as opposed to watch + receiver), free PC logbook with software updates, lightweight, large customizable display, advanced training features
Weakness: Mapping software not very useful, but Garmin output is compatibile with commercial GPS mapping software; manual could be written a little bit better
For about $120-$130, this GPS watch is a great buy. The Forerunner 201 has 3-4 large (depending on if AutoPause turned on), tri-split display screens, including one screen you customize to provide 3 pieces of data you want---19 data to choose from; easy to use features; and advanced training features such as AutoPause (stops timer automatically when you come to a stop without triggering a new lap...
Strengths: accurate, nice looking, pretty easy to use, several useful functions beyond just mapping
Weakness: a little geeky to have strapped to your arm, antenna sensitivity could be better (doesn't work indoors), serial port connector instead of USB
I'm a novice runner, and a hopeless gadget collector. The Garmin Forerunner 201 was on sale at Buy.com, and I couldn't resist. It is a nice looking and well functioning device, reasonably easy to set up and use (you've gotta read the instructions). In mapping mode, it will show your path back home and any way-points you've set. You can find out your average speed, and it will help you set a good,...
Strengths: Acurate distance of running. large numbers
Weakness: very big for a watch
I have been very impressed with the Garmin Forerunner 201. It has very big numbers to read, you don't have to worry if you are going to fast or to slow the mile pacer works perfect for marathons and long runs. The total distance makes it easy to know how far you have run.
Strengths: Many functions, able to interface with your computer, one-piece design, stores information
Weakness: Bulky, inconsistent pickup of satellite signal, inconsistent accuracy of speed and distance
This product seemed like a great idea at first. Lots of friends recommended it, and I was excited to get it, but once it arrived I was less enamored. My first use was on the beach in Jacksonville, Florida. Beautiful clear day with wide-open horizon on all sides... and it wasn't able to pick up a clear signal. Once I got home to the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, same thing... poor signal....
Strengths: Lightweight, easy to use, and very affordable
Weakness: I havn't found any yet.
This watch is perfect for the avid runner/walker. I've owned this watch for only a few days, and I don't know how I ever got along with out one.
Strengths: easy to use, accurate
Weakness: weak gps signal in mountains/tree areas
Love it, Love it, Love it!!! This is so very easy to use - no directions are needed. I only wish I would have known about the Garmin Forerunner 201 when I was training for my last marathon! Makes distance running a breeze!
Strengths: easy of use, functionality, fun factor! Would not run again without it!
Weakness: none
Loose signal occasionally under heavy tree cover, but unit tracks during the spots it may have lost you. Other than that unit is fantastic! Rechargeable battery a huge plus over previous models. I have used units that attach to your shoe and this GPS unit blows all competition away.
Navigation is Below Average according to 1 GPS Device experts. -- "We realize that GPS connections are ephemeral"-review.zdnet.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Display, Maps, Usability, etc.
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Garmin Forerunner 201 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.88 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #54 recreation GPS of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...
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Testseek.com has collected 3 expert reviews for Garmin Forerunner 201 and the average expert rating is 90 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Forerunner 201
Strengths: Features
Weakness: GPS signal.
I have had my Garmin Forerunner 201 for about six months and I hate it. I live near a valley that has great running trails and I cannot get any GPS signal at all. Also, I live near Cleveland, Ohio, and because of the weather and the trees I cannot get consistant GPS signals anywhere. So basically I have a $150 stopwatch!