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Garmin Forerunner 101

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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.

Specifications: GPS receiver: 12 channel ; Destination: Running ; Weight: 1.9 oz See full specs

Price range: $88.68 - $105.95 check prices

CNET product brief

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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4.5 stars

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

"Buy the forerunner and toss the pedometer."

on July 3, 2004

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0.5 stars

"Very Inaccurate"

by crosscourt2 on July 1, 2009

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4.5 stars

"Perfect for GPS, pedometer, altimeter and more"

by screamloudphoto on December 25, 2008

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