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Epicurus.com - Garmin Forerunner 101 Wrist-Mounted GPS Navigator and Fitness Computer
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List Price: $155.98
Our Price: Too low to display
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
Manufacturer: Garmin
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Batteries: 2
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
EAN: 0753759044114
Feature: Calculates precise speed, location, and altitude as you workout
Includes Mp3 Player: 0
Is Autographed: 0
Is Fragile: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-00329-05
Native Resolution: 100x64
Publisher: Garmin
Special Features: Time/date
Studio: Garmin
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Features
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Calculates precise speed, location, and altitude as you workout
Integrated mapping functions display your progress on your favorite routes
Stores lap times, distances, and calories burned
Waterproof
Adjustable wristband
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Forerunner 101 offers athletes and recreational walkers and runners an entry-level personal training device with GPS. It has the same features as the Forerunner 201 but operates on two AAA batteries. The Forerunner 101 stores lap histories for up to two years to provide an archive of workout performance over time. Users can retrieve lap data for previous workouts by date week month or over a specific time interval. For business travelers who want to train on the road the Forerunner 101 also doubles as a navigator. Users can mark their hotel as a specific location see their current position on the plotter display and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their starting point.Working out with the Forerunner 101 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.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Garmin Forerunner 101
Comment: I love the Forerunner. I guess the only thing I would have wanted to know before I bought it is that it goes through a lot of batteries, although that wouldn't have kept me from buying it. I'm using it to train for the Breast Cancer 3-day Walk, and I'll put in fresh batteries every morning of the walk.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Appallingly Inaccurate
Comment: This device is terrible are dealing with tree cover, even light tree cover. On certain points on my run, I am in wide open places with a single row of trees far off to one side, and this device loses the signal.
When the signal is lost or weak, the device is supposed to interpolate straight line distances between the good reads it gets. Yet, it does not manage to do this properly or consistently. I have three main routes I alternate among--a 10K, a 15K, and a 20K. All three distances have been validated by my bicycle computer, which I was very careful to calibrate precisely. After the 10K, this device loses track of about 500 to 1000 meters, although ocassionally, will be relatively accurate, and obviously the inaccuracy gets worse at higher distances. Because the inaccuracy is not consistent I cannot make adjustments to any of its readings, particularly the pace. One particular section of all three runs is a perfectly straight 2500 meters, but with very heavey tree cover. On some days, despite the poor signal, it measures or interpolates the distance perfectly. On others, it is under by 500 or more meters.
This device certainly cannot cut it for any kind of structured training. Inaccuracy is one thing, but it is both inaccurate and inconsistent.
Once the leaves begin falling, I am looking forward to some superhuman increases in performance according to this device as my missing kilometers show up again. Since I know the distances already, I do well enough just using this as an over-priced stopwatch, but it would be nice if it could do a decent job of showing my pace. Very frustrating.
I am well aware of the limitations of GPS devices having worked with tests of GPS tracking devices on trucks. But this device is off the charts terrible. By comparison, I have a GPS receiver for my Nokia N800 tablet computer that can track where I am going in my house, and I have a lot of trees in the yard. I suppose If you live on a glacier or in the desert, or go really, really slowly, this device would be satisfactory.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Garmin 101
Comment: Well, it's a great idea, the main problem i've found with this is that it has a hard time picking up the satelite to use the GPS system, which stinks. I live right in the heart of madison, wi, so there shouldn't be a problem with this, but I find the GPS frequently loses the signal and will not calculate an accurate distance and speed. Also, if you stop during your run the device takes a long time to get back on track when you start running again. So, I really like the idea, but it's probably worth the money to get one with a better tracking system.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great
Comment: If you want to push yourself harder when you're training to walk a marathon, this one is great. Simple, but clear.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Device!
Comment: I recently started to get serious about running.I came across this device and it is fufilling all of my expections.It has a quick set up guide, for those who want to run right away.It has the standard stop watch but also contains such features as a distance tracker and even a virtual trainer so runners can continue to improve their running.The feature i enjoy the most is the GPS function.For trail runners you can track your course, so you'll never get lost and i live in Japan and i'm using it here. Great Device.
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