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| Garmin Forerunner 301 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer with Heart Rate Monitor | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $227.97
Buy New: $105.01
You Save: $122.96 (54%)
New (81) Used (1) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  195 reviews
Sales Rank: 376
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 100x64
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 6 x 4
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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:
 Can't get enough of the stats August 7, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After going through 2 or 3 different heart rate monitor watches, I found the Garmin Forerunner 301. I can honestly say that I have purchased my last heart rate monitor! The Garmin is everything I'm looking for, all in one!
The built in GPS syncs up with satellites to record where you run and how fast you are running. It has a customizable screen that lets you choose the placement of up to 3 real-time stats along with your heart rate. You can show your current workout time, pace and distance all on screen at the same time.
The screen size of the Forerunner 301 is nice and large. I actually prefer the 301 to some of the new models because of the larger screen making it easier to view while running. With the larger screen you are able to read your pace or distance at a quick glance without breaking stride.
After your run, simply plug in your Garmin to your computer through the USB port and import your training session to the training center software. In the training center you can view individual training sessions and see your distance, average speed, top speed, heart rate and a bunch of other stats. Plus, the GPS plots points on a map showing your route. You can drag a pointer along your route to check your stats for that specific area of your route as well.
If I had to find a fault with the Forerunner 301, I'd have to say that I would rather not have to wear the chest strap heart monitor. In a perfect world the unit would pick up the heart rate from the wrist band. But this is a small complaint in a sea of positives!
Exactly as Advertized! August 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this to start to keep some stats on my running, biking, hiking, kayaking, and rollerblading. Yup. It works great in all of those activities.
IT IS NOT A GPS. If you're looking for a GPS unit for navigations this isn't it. But what this does do is keep all of your stats for your workout or trip.
But then again you're looking at the one with the Heart Rate Monitor so you're thinking workout I would expect.
I have been very happy with this product. The only problem is battery life. It lasts for several days so if you're not paying attention you can pick it up on the fourth or the fifth day and find you don't have enough juice for your run. SO remember to plug it in! I've had mine die twice in the middle of a workout.. Very disappointing to loose the stats for the day. BUT my own fault I hadn't plugged it in for days.
I also picked up the bike mount. Great for the bike, not so great for a baby running jogger.. but I just use the Velcro straps on the jogger.
Great unit July 24, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nothing wrong here, works great.
Easy to use, does everything I would want in a training HR monitor
Software is cool and helps track routines
Wish it had a Sirf III chipset because it takes forever to locate.
Looses signal easily in trees, nothing new with that though
 Forerunner NOT a training air July 19, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The GPS part of the Forerunner is good, it keeps satellite contact all but in the thickest woods. I use on my bicycles, both road and mountain, mounted with the optional handlebar mounts.
The problem is that the heart rate monitor is just plain junk, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I started using contact gel - no difference. Garmin sent me a new chest transmitter, this worked for a couple months, now back to sometime works sometimes doesn't. Change batteries, still no difference. No I've been using Polar HR monitors since 1988 and never had a problem.
Don't waste money on the HR monitor style - they are junk
Great running motivator July 12, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Love it! Love it! Love it! The setup is so simple a 1st grader could do it. Tracks distance, heart rate, speed..accurately. The alerts to tell you when you are going above or below your target pace are great. This gets used daily & so far the quality is shining thru. Have not yet dumped data to a PC... but that looks like it will be a cool feature to.
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