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Get results in a heartbeat with Forerunner 301 Portable Navigator. This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. Whether you are a triathlete in training or just want to see tangible results, the Forerunner 301 sets the pace with its innovative features. Customize your Forerunner 301 Portable Navigator to get the most out of your training. Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.
Quick Glance
Diagonal Screen Size: 1.7 in
General Features: waterproof
Product Type: Handheld GPS Navigator
Display Type: monochrome(B&W)
Summary
Product Title: Garmin Forerunner 301 Portable Navigator
Manufacturer: Garmin
Lowest Price: $329.99
Power Score: 4.0 | 13 Reviews
Physical Features
Product Type: Handheld GPS Navigator
Interface Connection: USB Yes
Navigation and Other Features
General Features: waterproof
Battery Life: 14 Hour
Display
Diagonal Screen Size: 1.7 in
Display Type: monochrome(B&W)
Dimensions
Dimensions: 1.70" Height x 3.30" Width x 0.70" Depth
Height: 1.7 in
Width: 3.3 in
Depth: 0.7 in
Weight: 2.75 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Software Included: Training Center
Number of Channels: 12
Number of GPS Channels: 12
Strengths: Pace settings, virtual partner, pre-set workout settings valuable tool for interval/speed workouts, multi-sport use ie road cycling and best most accurate heart rate monitor for training purposes.
Weakness: GPS took a while to locate at first. Under trees in old neighborhood unit would lose gps but quickly re-calibrated to get me back on pace. Not a big deal.
I run marathons and have loved using this unit to keep me on pace the last 6 miles of pain and out of la la land. The high/low pace settings and beep notifications are awesome to keep you on pace. Virtual partner is awesome as well to push me on tough running days. GPS would go out in heavy tree areas but calibrate quickly to still give you an accurate pace & distance. I love the pre-set workouts...
Strengths: Easy to use, excellent display, lots of other great features.
Weakness: Elevation reported by GPS doesn't always seem accurate. Maps displayed on software interface are somewhat crude.
Despite the one or two weaknesses mentioned above, I love the Garmin 301. Prior to this, I'd be running with a Reebok heart rate monitor (no GPS). The Reebock unit had served me well for over 3 years, but it was starting to have problems. I decided that I could splurge a little bit for a replacement unit that also included GPS. For me, being able to download workout reports to my computer and...
Strengths: HR Monitor, GPS, Timer well integrated
Weakness: expensive, complicated software interface
The item looks a bit intimidating when you remove it from the box but for anyone training or wanting to improve their fitness, the Forerunner 301 does a great job integrating a GPS, heart rate monitor, and stopwatch into one compact unit. There is a software package (WinXP only) that comes with the Forerunner 301 that lets you upload data from your ForeRunner. I've tinkered around it for a bit...
Strengths: Far and away the best GPS/heart rate personal trainer out there. Easy to read at a glance while running. Very user friendly. It comes with great software that shows you everything on the computer.
Weakness: The USB port is under a rubber cover on the _back_ of the unit (the side that touches your skin) and the salt from sweat seems to corrode the port over time. I wish it was on the side/top of the unit.
I'm part of a running club where people are using a variety of devices, and the Garmin Forerunners seem to be everyone's favorite. I used the 201 before this, and the software that comes with the 301 is much more comprehensive. You can chart your heart rate, pace, elevation, etc. and see your entire route on the software's maps. My only issue with GPS is a problem that spans all of the devices --...
Strengths: Kept satellites even when trail running in medium foliage. Accuracy. Multiple settings.
Weakness: Large watch.
This is a great product. I wasn't sure whether a product like this would do me much good as I do a lot of mountain biking and trail running, but it kept the satellites and was accurate. I enjoy having the ability to understand what my body is doing with regards to heart rate, speed, and distance. This is a must have training tool for truly managing your exercise.
Strengths: Large watch face displays tons of great info.
Weakness: GPS loses signal EASILY
I live in a non-wooded suburban area of Chicago (ie, no tall buildings or obstructive trees) and I still have not had a single run that was measured accurately. I have tried running in a semi-wooded forest preserve and that was a joke. My 10 mile run was off by a couple miles, and the tree overhang is not even significant. But even running from my house (where I receive satellite TV due to the...
Strengths: looks great
Weakness: major design flaws
First of all, Garmin's software DOES NOT work with Macintosh. There is no version of their software available for Mac, regardless of what their press release of Jan. 2006 say - as of Oct. 2006 there is no software for Mac. When I first got the Garmin Forerunner 305, I followed the instructions, got it plugged in and went out for my first run with it. When I got home and plugged it in to my...
Strengths: Excellent quality GPS Good Heart Rate Monitor USB Connectivity
Weakness: sometimes gets hung up due to overhead trees, tall buildings
If you want speed, distance and heart rate information, this is the device for you. Although the size is a bit large vs. a standard running watch. Everything is clearly visable with big numbers, and the ability to change screens take full advantage of the real-estate. Furthermore the way it sits on your wrist, make the size less noticable The GPS works very well, but keep in mind that trees and...
Strengths: Heart rate, stop watch and GPS are well integrated and have a good user interface. The included training software is very good. Overall, very happy with the purchase.
Weakness: Size - smaller would be better. The speed/pace fluctuates as you are running. Distance accurracy seems to fluctuate (same run often has slightly different distances).
It should be noted that the weaknesses reported above are observations on this unit only and I suspect that all products in this class would exhibit the same weaknesses.
Garmin Forerunner 301 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.12 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #39 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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Strengths: compact, third-party support
Weakness: can't find signal, expensive, bad non-Windows compatibility
After seeing scripts that people had written to upload data automatically from this watch to work with Google Maps and blogging software, I decided to purchase it. Big mistake. I have a lot of trouble getting it to find a signal and have decided that it's just too bulky for my small frame to wear it. Furthermore, I use a Mac, and the included software won't work with my computer. However, third...
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