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: Garmin review
Summary: 5 Stars
It's nice to finally know how far each run is! Sometimes it's a bit of a bother to have to put the device out in the open prior to a run to allow it to "find" its bearings, but this usually takes about 2 minutes. Also, I have tended to go through the AAA batteries pretty quickly, so need to keep the device off when not in use.Digital camera Review: Good Entry Level GPS for runners
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Digital camera Review: Good and Reliable
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this from amazon after having a real bad experience with the Navman 300 which I got from Marshalls. The Navman 300 had a weak display that would cut in and out and the device at times would freeze up and would not display the correct pace. This all happened to me while I was running in the 2007 L.A. Marathon; which brings us to the Garmin Forerunner 101.
I returned the stupid Navman 300 and got the Garmin Forerunner 101. The Garmin Forerunner 101 is solid. Just put it on, establish a signal, hit the start button and you're off. It has a super clear display. It even has a button to light up the screen for a few seconds if you're running at night so you could see the display. The signal is decent but not great. If you want to start it up indoors while you're getting ready to run, forget about it. Go outside and wait 2-5 minutes. You'll get used to this, it wasn't a big issue for me. But you have to make sure you're not running or walking in a heavily populated area of tall trees, or else it'll lose the connection with the satellites. I used this Garmin 101 in the 2008 L.A. Marathon and was impressed. I used the "virtual partner" mode to finish within my desired time that I set as my goal. While I failed miserably(although I still finished, barely), I realized that this device is more than just a distance calculator. It can really help you track your progress and reach your goals if you put in the effort(which I didn't). It has many other modes that I haven't used yet. I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because of the inability to hook this up to a computer and transfer your stats. But for under a $100, I can live with that.
Digital camera Review: Good beginner gps for running
Summary: 4 Stars
I had my Garmin 101 for 3 years. I just upgraded to the 205. If you are looking for a good entry level gps and trainer for running, walking, etc. this is it. Enough bells and whistles to keep you going for a while. The only draw back is if you live more urban and get stuck in those "concrete valleys", this will loose contact with its satellites. But runnning for 3 years in Denver with it was great. I've moved to a more urban area and wanted a more robust receiver. If you need that, get the 205.Digital camera Review: Good but missing something
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a good product if you want the basics only. It takes awhile for the satellite tracking to find you but once it does you are all set...unless you are around a city with lots of tall buildings. If you want to track distance and time only this is the perfect product for you. If you want heart rate, training monitoring and step count, keep looking this isn't even close. I use it a lot when I am walking and it is very compact so it fits in my purse so I can take it to work. I walk at lunch so to monitor my distance and time only this is perfect. I don't use it when I really workout after work. It runs on AAA batteries so that makes it easy to replace them even though they last a long time.