Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS
Digital camera Review: Not accurate
Summary: 1 Stars
The pace calculation is very inaccurate. I have been running for 15 years and know when I am maintaining a constant pace. According the Forerunner 101 my pace varies from 7:30-minute miles to 9:00-minute miles all within the same mile. This renders the virtual training partner feature useless. This is not much more than a very expensive sports watch. When I sent an e-mail to Garmin tech support about the problem. It took them almost four working days to answer and then only to tell me that that's as good as it gets.Digital camera Review: Not perfect, but still a great little training tool
Summary: 4 Stars
I have really been enjoying the Forerunner 101 since purchasing it a few weeks ago. I love the freedom of varying my running routes without worrying about not having an exact measurement of the distance I've run. Here are a few comments about the product:
- After double-checking my routes in the car and comparing them to my Forerunner's calculations, it seems to be pretty accurate with distance measurements. It is possible that it is sometimes off by .10 mile or so, but that is usually close enough to satisfy me.
-It can sometimes take as long as 5 minutes to initially locate the signal. This is a minor inconvenience but one I can live with.
-It doesn't seem to be capable of picking up a strong signal with a lot of tree overhang. This is disappointing because I would like to use it for trail running and hiking.
-The AAA batteries work well as a power source. I purchased the rechargeable type of AAA batteries for convenience. One should probably keep an eye on the battery life indicator on the Forerunner and go ahead and put in a fresh pair of batteries when the battery indicator gets down to one line.
Digital camera Review: Not worth the Money
Summary: 1 Stars
While I was looking forward to using this gps I was disappointed in the accuracy it showed both in pace per mile and distance run. It was very inaccurate and inconsistent. I've used it for several months and have given up on it's accuracy. According to Garmin the models above this one have a better GPS system. This one is a waste of money it doesn't do anything you want it to.Digital camera Review: Old Runner Tries Something High Tech
Summary: 5 Stars
I investigated all of the reviews on this unit and purchased it with minimal expectations at amazon.com.
This unit exceeds my expectations for service. It does everything that it should do and was promised to do. It gives me the freedom to run routes without having to pre measure and the accuracy is astounding. I am a 60 year old runner that runs one half marathon race per month. I am so impressed with this unit. The main criticism I had heard about was that it would lose signals. Not the case. I run rural areas with trees and have encountered no loss of signal at all. The ease of operation is astounding. The navigation system has not been totally mastered but will be with time.
If you are a runner, buy this unit. The batteries hold up well and unless you want to download into a computer, save your money and buy this unit.
Thanks
Alabama Old Runner
Digital camera Review: Perfect for what I need
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this after hunting with my cousin. We all got somewhat turned around and lost at some point while she simply kept putting in markers on her wrist device and going where the garmin told her to. I bought mine for much the same purpose. I haven't put it through the full routine yet, but I have tested it out on hikes and walks with my wife. The mileage, pace, and settings seem incredibly accurate in my neck of the woods (Prescott, AZ), and seems to do well in the midst of boulders and trees. Very impressed and well worth the cost to know my way around when it counts. Only "drawback" seemed to be battery life- I would definitely recommend carrying spares. Have not used the running/training functions and really don't plan to, so I can't vouch for those.