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 Garmin Forerunner 201
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Garmin Forerunner 201
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 268
RRP: £158
Year: from 2005

Description: • GPS sensor provides precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data for exact location information. • Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map. • Retrace your steps to a starting point or reverse your normal route for routine variation. • Calorie counter. • History can be stored for up to two years. • Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record. • Automated stopwatch provides auto-lap and auto-pause features. • Lap timer indicates when a certain speed is reached or when you've fallen below a pre-set level. • Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace. • Distance whistle. • A/C desktop charger. • Free Garmin software
RW short review: A lighter, more portable all-in-one option to a two-part GPS unit. It might look bulky compared with a wristwatch, but it’s hardly noticeable once you start running. Full review RW+
Related products: Garmin Forerunner 50, £69.99

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 READER REVIEWS
 
Here's how members rate this product: (268 votes)
Overall
 
79%
Performance
 
79%
Ease of use
 
81%
Value
 
77%
1 to 5 summaries of 268 reviews. (See all)

Caroline Warrington 27/2/2008
GOOD TRAINING TOOL

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Full review

Alison Rivers 2 27/10/2007
GREAT STARTING POINT
Overall
 
Full review

Ginette Biddington 19/10/2007
GREAT TOOL
Overall
 
Full review

The Running Postie 18/10/2007
WOULDN'T GO OUT WITHOUT IT!!
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Full review

FeFiFo 17/10/2007
WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
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Full review

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