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Garmin Forerunner 201

The Garmin Forerunner 201 GPS unit offers outdoor athletes a wrist-mounted training partner with integrated GPS for precise speed, distance, and pace data. It's a compact, lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. Strap it on your wrist and start moving—the Forerunner 201 is easy to use and delivers the benefits of GPS technology at an affordable price. Use the Virtual Partner program to set goals above your current pace and distance, then at home you can hook the Forerunner up to your computer for graphic TrainingCenter displays of your workout stats and accurate MotionBased map overlays of your route.

Bottom Line: Incorporate the Forerunner 201 into your workouts, and you'll never veer off track.

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Does this device work like a normal handheld gps unit? The description...

Does this device work like a normal handheld gps unit? The description makes it sound like it is just for measuring your trek and calculating speed and what not. Can you actually view a map with it and use it for navigating?

By: kingcamo102323135
July 24, 2008

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Nope it's not a full-blown handheld GPS unit, the GPS magic is simply to track your workout stats.

By: Matt Fuller
July 24, 2008

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Does it give voice instructions

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The Garmin Forerunner 201 doesn't give voice commands.

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Tech Specs:

Material:	[Case] Plastic; [Strap] nylon
Dimensions:	3.3 x 1.7 x 0.7in (8.3 x 4.4 x 1.8 cm)
Antenna:	Internal,
Routes:	0
Waypoints:	100
Mapping:	Yes, online
Digital Compass:	No
Computer Compatible:	Yes
Waterproof:	Yes
Battery Type:	Rechargeable Li-Ion
Battery Life:	15hrs
Expansion Card:	No
Weight:	2.75oz (78g)
Recommended Use:	Outdoor training, mountain biking, trail running
Manufacturer Warranty:	1 Year

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