Garmin Forerunner 201 Waterproof Running GPS by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin Forerunner 201 Waterproof Running GPS
Digital camera Review: A sophisticated and useful device for all runners
Summary: 5 Stars
I got a Garmin Forerunner 201 last week and I love it. Once the Forerunner has been configured and has determined its location from GPS satellites it constantly monitors the wearer's pace, distance run, elapsed time, average pace, and calories burned, plus a whole lot of other stuff. Better yet, it retains a history of each run that is instantly reviewable. I have been a runner for more than forty years and now wonder where a device like the Forerunner has been all my life. Highly, highly recommended.Digital camera Review: A very handy device
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had very positive results with this unit. Like similar devices it's not perfect, but it provides unique features only GPS can provide. I use this for inline skating and I have to be careful to always give the antenna a clear view of the sky. As many others have said, that's a requirement for all GPS receivers. Also, I'd like to have a dedicated lap button that is easy to find without having to look at the unit. The Forerunner Logbook software is certainly better than nothing (no additional cost), but it's very limited in it's current iteration. Battery life has been as advertised and the 3 hour recharge time is convenient.
All in all, this has been very reliable and has largely delivered what it promised. There are a lot of features in this relatively small unit.
If you can accommodate the specialized requirements of a wearable GPS receiver, you will no doubt find this a useful and fun tool.
Digital camera Review: ABOUT TIME!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok , Let me say this...I Love it. It works as said and even With the little cons ( No usb and First time hard reset to get a fix on satellites) This is a GREAT investment. I cant wait to run again so I can use it! THANKS for this Great motivator!! YAHOO!!Digital camera Review: AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
I love my GARMIN!! My brother-in-law has the more expensive version that does heart rate too, but after seeing mine...he thinks it might be more of what he's looking for. I recommend it 100%! I've already put over 200 miles in on it!Digital camera Review: Accurate in the flatlands in N. Ohio
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had the Garmin 201 for nearly 2 months and have found it to be an excellent training aid. Most of my training takes place in the flat farmlands of Northern Ohio and I have found the distance measurements accurate in comparison to other methods of measurement (e.g. car and bike odometers). Over the course of a workout the "average" pace and distance seem to be spot on in the open farmland. I have observed erratic behavior of the "current" pace during the course of a run sometimes showing that I am running much quicker or slower than I believe is correct even though I have not perceived a change in pace. I have experienced lost signals in the county parks that line the nearby river valleys. My first 5k race on flat ground registered 3.11 miles whereas a trail half marathon (13.1 miles) in a river valley registerd about 12.5 miles.