Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer

Manufacturer: Garmin
Customer Rating:

, based on 347 reviews

Lowest Price: $112.01
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Editorial Review:

Waterproof, wrist-mounted training device/GPS receiver for tracking lap times, distance, and calories burned
Integrated GPS receiver displays your progress on favorite routes and saves up to 100 locations
Virtual Partner mode sets time, pace, and distance goals and races you against digital competitor
History function breaks down workout statistics by day or cumulative weeks; includes serial PC interface
Adjustable wristband and AC desktop charger; measures 3.26 x 1.71 x 9.69 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

The Forerunner 201 offers athletes an easy-to-read display, ergonomic wristband, and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data. It's a compact, lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. The Forerunner 201 is easy to use right out of the box and delivers the benefits of GPS technology at an affordable price.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.

Customer Reviews:

MNWolf

I gave my wife one of these a few years back. We found I was borrowing it so much that we ordered a second one. It's great for monitoring running or biking endeavors. My wife used it in a marathon and loved it.

2008-10-12

Garmin Forerunner 201

Worked well in wide open spaces but easily lost GPS signal if running on trails or in city. Also, battery stopped charging after 11 months. Would've expected more longevity but not a bad product for someone trying a GPS for the first time.

2008-09-30

hard to charge after a while

I am absolutely addicted to my Forerunner 201. After a year or so, the contacts became worn off, so it was difficult to charge. I owned mine for almost two years and it has died completely on me. I miss it.

2008-09-22

Garmin Forerunner 201 ROCKS!

I love this watch. It has improved my running so much. I work harder to beat my time but I love it. I would never have thought I would work so hard to keep my pace. IT is excellent. And, battery life is great too.

2008-09-15

Brittle and not waterproof

I went through three of these units--one was replaced after about 3 hours on the phone with technical assistance. That one broke shortly after warantee. On a Sunday day condensation appeared beneath the screen and hours later the screen went dead. The new one suffered the the same fate after a rainy day. They're supposed to be waterproof to 10m. A third was gifted to me and now that I'm two months past warantee it won't charge. In all don't bother.

2008-09-03

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