Garmin Forerunner 101

Description: The Garmin Forerunner 101 is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $95.

Pros: Utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology to achieve an error margin of 3 meters or less.Safe in all weather, this unit is waterproof.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is very lightweight, weighing in at 1.9 oz.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this GPS receiver has good features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 100 waypoints.This is fewer than the average GPS device.

Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.

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• Manufacturer: Garmin
• Part Number: 010-00329-00

• General

• Width 3.3 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 1.7 in
• Weight 1.9 oz

• Acquisition Times

• Cold acquisition times 45 sec
• Warm acquisition times 15 sec

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Running
• Receiver 12 channel
• Accuracy Position - 15 m
• Update Rate 1/second
• GPS Functions / Services Speed, Distance, Time/date
• Antenna Built-in
• Features Alarm, AutoLap, AutoPause, Virtual Partner, Built-in speaker

• Navigation

• Waypoints 100

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 100 x 64
• Color Support Monochrome

• Battery

• Battery size AAA type
• Battery required qty 2
• Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• Included GPS accessories Wrist strap
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature -4 °F
• Max operating temperature 140 °F

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.garmin.com
• Address: 1200 East, Olathe, KS.
• Phone: 913-397-8200
• Fax: 913-397-8282