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| Garmin Forerunner 101 Wrist-Mounted GPS Navigator and Fitness Computer | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $155.98
Buy New: $79.99
You Save: $75.99 (49%)
New (32) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 1075
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 100x64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00329-05
Model: 010-00329-05
UPC: 753759044114
EAN: 0753759044114
ASIN: B0001ILXGQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good Entry Level GPS for runners November 11, 2007
I bought the Forerunner 101 after considering the more expensive and smaller models. I got it to see if I would use it for training.
I think its terrific. I've worn it in several races and it seemed pretty accurate. I like the "virtual partner" and have used that for track workouts.
It helped me train for my first marathon at 49 years old and I really have found nothing to complain about. I have not had the experience of it losing signals though I have not run in the woods with it.
I'll probably upgrade in 2008 now that I am convinced that I will actually use the device and while its not obtrusive it would be cool to have one of the small ones.
 Very useful tool October 24, 2007
I use this device frequently to log my mileage and average speeds. I have found that I can only get about 2 weeks worth of battery life from rechargeable 750 mAh AAA batteries. It takes its sweet time locking onto GPS satellites during a cold start. I have had to wait 5 minutes in an open field and even had it flake out on me a few times, losing the signal completely. Once I even lost an entire run for no good reason.
The positive aspects include good water tightness, flexible mounting (use the extension as an armband or wear it as a watch), and flexible settings. I prefer reading average speeds rather than minute paces and it allows me to do that.
Another interesting use for this device is as a speedometer for a car. I have logged 60+ mph while driving and it seems to function properly. Theoretically you could check elevation and speed so it is useful on the track or dragstrip.
Would recommend September 6, 2007
Except for a few concerns with accuracy at times, really like the Garmin forerunner 101 wrist GPS. Easy to use, and great for different routes on runs.
Works great August 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I give these item five stars.
I am not a runner or avid bicyclist. I was just looking for a good reliable GPS based method to check the speedometers on my cars and motorcycles. I set up the custom screen with speed, time of day and max speed displays. This works very well for this at a fraction of cost of the fancier automotive GPS systems that had a lot of features that I do not need. And with all the other features that the 101 has I am covered just in case I decide to take up running or bicycling. The only down fall I see with it is it does not fit into the handle bar mount for the 201 even though the mount is offered as a "better together" with the 101.
Garmin Forerunner 101 July 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product was exactly as was described. I love it. Most of the time it is accurate. I have found it to be off a little, but for the most part right on. It is a little bulky, but very light and you get used to it. I would definitely recommend this product to other runners
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