Batteries: 2 AAA
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
EAN: 0753759046101
Includes Mp3 Player: 1
Item Dimensions: 3309016170
Label: Garmin
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-00364-01
MPN: 010-00364-01
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Garmin
Release Date: February 24, 2005
Studio: Garmin

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Accessories:

• Garmin PC Cable (Forerunner 201 & Foretrex 201)
• Garmin Quick Release Mounting Kit (Forerunner 201 & 301 Only)
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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The economical ForetrexTM 101 is the wrist-mount GPS that frees up your hands so you can focus on your outdoor activities. Includes PC interface capabilities for downloading waypoints, tracks and routes, and operates on two AAA batteries. Its easy-to-use interface and basic GPS capabilities are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who would rather replace the batteries than recharge the unit in the field. This unit features Garmins intuitive operating logic, utilizing six dedicated buttons to simplify navigation. Whether its a campsite, deer stand, or other place of interest, users can mark its location, identify the waypoint, and navigate to it later using the GoTo function. Also, with the help of Garmins exclusive TracBack® technology, users can retrace their steps by following an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their original starting point. Because the unit is waterproof, the Foretrex 101 is a natural companion on watersport adventures like kayaking, canoeing, boating and sailing. In fact, this device incorporates a sailboat-racing timer. Competitors can configure the countdown sequence prior to the start of the race and utilize their GPS location to be in the best possible tacking position when the race begins. - ForetrexTM 101 - Wrist strap - Expandable strap - Quick start guide - Owner's manual




Rating: - Brilliant kit with one flaw
This bit of kit is brilliant, I need to be able to look down and get a grid for my current location instantly and this does that for me. Unfortunately I have now lost 2 units because the bloody pins that retain it to the strap are far too weak.

I'm buying a third but make sure you use duct tape or something!

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Rating: - Awesome
I use this unit as a back up when flying about and it works brilliantly. It is almost identical to an Etrex in terms of functions (totally identical I think), but is so so much more useable becuase it is permanently "out" in view of the satellites, so hardly loses lock. It also leaves your hands free for other stuff. The expandable strap provided lets you put it of the outside of jackets for walking.

I use rechargeable AAA batteries and they last ages (it has a different power drain ... Read More

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Rating: - Great for Peace of Mind
I bought this to go in a safety bag for my guides taking visitors to offshore towers(towers that get cut off from the land by the tide when it comes in)around Jersey. It is not used for navigation as such but as a back up if the fog comes in and people get seriously disorientated (the whole point being that it can point you in the direction you should be travelling if you dont know where your starting from)It is waterproof in shallow water - even in salt water - but do make sure you rinse it thoroughly ... Read More

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Rating: - So good I bought a second one
Unfortunately I lost my first Fortrex 101 photographing somewhere near Thetford, but I couldn't find anything better at the price to replace it with, so I immediately bought another one. The new one booted up first time straight out of the box within a couple of minutes.
I haven't noticed any trouble with waterproofing as reported in other reviews, but I have noticed that it is important when closing the battery compartment to press the cover quite firmly until you hear it click shut, as there is ... Read More

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Rating: - Garmin Foretrex 101 Review
It is simple to use - the only thing you need to learn is how to change units and reset your maximum speeds and trip distance. It has good battery life.
I bought it for windsurfing to see how fast I was going. It makes a sail more interesting, and you can enter your times on the Boards magazine speed ladder. I also use it for running, to check how far I have run, and at what speed. (So I have to change the units from knots to mph)
Only gripe: the battery compartment is not waterproof. Apparently ... Read More

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