Garmin Forerunner 101 GPS Watch Review
Garmin® (www.garmin.com) is a leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and an innovator in consumer electronics. It serves both the aviation and consumer markets. Currently, 3 GPS watches are available, all targeted at walkers and runners.
Garmin Forerunner 101 GPS Watch
MSRP: $114.27
Wrist-mounted Personal Training Device
Features
- GPS sensor provides precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data for exact location information.
- Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map.
- Retrace your steps to a starting point or reverse your normal route for routine variation.
- Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout.
- Automatically records up to 5000 laps by day or week; stores approximately two years of data
- Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record.
- Automated stopwatch provides AutoLap™ and AutoPause™ features.
- Lap timer indicates when a certain speed is reached or when you’ve fallen below a pre-set level.
- Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace.
- Distance whistle sounds when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.
The most cost-effective GPS watch in the Garmin line, the Forerunner 101 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data–all in one compact unit that straps to a wrist. It’s a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, and auto-pause. A high quality device, it features precise altitude, latitude, and longitude data. The Virtual Partner feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring the 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. Lap history–such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace–can be stored for 5000 laps. Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record. Mark specific locations and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map. Accessories include a bike mount bracket that straps to the handlebars of your bike, motorcycle, or whatever you’re traveling with for easy viewing.