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| GARMIN 010-00375-00 Forerunner 301 GPS Receiver Personal Training Device | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $227.97
Buy New: $137.25
You Save: $90.72 (40%)
New (80) Used (2) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  204 reviews
Sales Rank: 1255
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 100x64
Display Size: 2
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Size: Garmin Part #010-00375-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 3 x 9 x 6
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00375-00
Model: 010-00375-00
UPC: 753759047290
EAN: 0753759047290
ASIN: B00077U4RU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 The watch band has broken while I was warming up! December 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got very disappointed with my Garmin 301. Although all of the features described (gps, heart rate monitor, etc) are amazing, I found the product so fragile!
At the second time I was using my Garmin 301 (before that, I had used it only in the Buenos Aires marathon), its band just got broken!
I was warming up when I suddenly saw it on the street! I'm completely sure that I didn't get any shock on it. The pins that kept the band tight to my Garmin just got broken!
I couldn't believe. How is it possible, for a product designed for sports that involve **impact** to be so fragile?
I was running one of the most important Brazilian races (Volta da Pampulha, 18 KM), and it was very frustrating for me not having my Garmin working as expected!
I had to keep my Garmin into my short; for such reason, I was not able to monitor my running data so quick.
This problem seems to be easy to resolve; however, I don't feel comfortable about running with my Garmin anymore: I can just lose an expensive product due to its fragile watch band.
very nice watch for the price November 21, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This watch is very easy to use and has all you need for the price. Don't know what more you could find in the $350 watches out there. The only thing that is a little hard to deal with at times is the satellite connection doesn't always work. Perhaps that has nothing to do with the watch, though, and with the satellite system. I bought this watch for my husband, and he uses it every morning while running. Very motivating!
 Works great November 10, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have had the Forerunner 301 for a week and I love it. The heart rate monitor and the GPS both work fine so far. This has helped jump start my workouts, I was in a bit of a couch potato rut. It's pretty cool to be able to run where you want and still know what the mileage is instead of having to run routes that you know the mileage. The Garmin software works fine but I wanted to see my routes on google earth. I have downloaded sporttracks freeware and exported my routes to google earth which is cool to look at. Connectivity to my vista home system was easy with the Garmin software and the freeware. It took me a while to figure out the basics but it is user friendly. I would like bigger letters on the display but at my age I'm starting to say that about everything. I look forward to using it for inline skating and biking. So far I've just done jogging with my dogs. Also the interval training feature is very powerful as it lets you run pretty accurate long sprint intervals without having to measure them ahead of time with a car or on a track.
Good, but not without flaws October 18, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The product worked very well for the most part. The features exceeded my expectations and should satisfy both beginner and serious athletes. My complaints are three, and they are ones I can live with. If you are running on a course that has many tight turns, the average speed calculation will get distorted on the turns because of the calculation intervals using the GPS are not quick enough. In other words, it is very accurate going straight or with gradual turns, but less so in tight places. The second issue is the monitor did not recognize the heart rate chest strap very quickly when you first strap it on. In most cases it took over 2 minutes to start after it put on correctly (we were careful to follow instructions). Lastly, it took about 2-3 minutes to initialize (find satellites) when it was first turned on. I have other Garmin boat and car units that initialize in less than 30 seconds. Aside from that, I loved it.
Works well but plan on replacing it in a couple years! October 17, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like my Garmin. It tracks miles well. You can see heart rate, distance, pace, and time all at once. There's even a virtual training partner, but I've never used it. The only problem is that they only last for about 2 years and then just quit. This is my third Garmin Forerunner. I suppose it's from being exposed to the elements and sweat almost every day.
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