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Garmin Foretrex 201 Hands-Free GPS Navigation with Rechargable Lithium Ion Battery

 
Garmin Foretrex 201 Hands-Free GPS Navigation with Rechargable Lithium Ion Battery
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Garmin Foretrex 201 Hands-Free GPS Navigation with Rechargable Lithium Ion Battery

4.0(22 customer reviews)
SKU:

753759045302-0100036100

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Description:

The Foretrex 201 is a wearable Personal Navigator perfect for outdoor and marine enthusiasts who desire hands-free GPS navigation in a lightweight affordable package. At a mere 2.75 ounces this waterproof wonder is lighter than most watches and its wrist-top mount frees up hands for outdoor activities. Sporting an ergonomic wristband the Foretrex 201 is similar in design to the Forerunner 201 yet is chocked full of GPS navigation features found in Garmin's popular Geko 201 unit. With a user-friendly interface the rugged Foretrex 201 simplifies navigation making it ideal for the backcountry or water. Its six dedicated buttons (GoTo Page Enter/Mark Up Down and Power) make it easy to operate. It offers the most essential navigation data - enhanced GPS accuracy extensive storage for waypoints and reversible routes and tracks - on an easy-to-read display. Don't worry about packing extra batteries because the Foretrex 201 runs on an internal lithium battery for 15 hours (typical use). Simply recharge and go. The Foretrex 201 also comes equipped with special features sure to please mariners and hikers alike. It includes a unique application for sailing and paragliding racers that allows them to configure the start sequence of a race. The countdown is displayed in a large-number format that audibly alerts the user at each phase of the start sequence. With the help of Garmin's exclusive TracBack technology hikers can mark a campsite go trekking all day and follow the electronic "breadcrumb trail" back to camp in time for dinner. The Foretrex 201: Hands-free lightweight affordable GPS Manufacturer: GARMIN USA INC Model Number: 010-00361-00

Features:
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WAAS-Enabled, 12 Parallel-Channel GPS Receiver


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500 Waypoints With 20 Reversible Routes


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10 Saved Tracks & 10,000 Saved Track Points


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Water-Resistant To Iec 60529 Ipx7 Standards


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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Offers 5-15 Hours Of Use (Depending On Backlight Settings)


Product Details:
Product Length: 0.06 inches
Product Width: 3.3 inches
Product Height: 1.7 inches
Product Weight: 0.2 pounds
Package Length: 8.66 inches
Package Width: 5.83 inches
Package Height: 3.46 inches
Package Weight: 1.15 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 22 reviews
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review: 4.0
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5Love the size of GPSSep 02, 2009
I was very pleased with the Garmin Foretrex 201, currently in the Marine Corps I love how I can strap it to the front of my gear and just start patrolling, was able to pick up a signal pretty good so far.
Just highly recommend it due to the size.
SSGT Baker
USMC

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

4Excellent basic GPS if you don't need mapsApr 03, 2008
This has been a solid GPS receiver for general situational awareness and logging trackpoints. After several years of pretty heavy use while hiking, walking, mountain biking, commute biking, and the occasional trip up in a model airplane, the receiver still works fine and has decent battery life. The only problem I've had with it is that sometimes the display will get corrupted on a button push and the system will require a reboot - I honestly can't tell if it's a software or hardware problem, but I've never had any trouble working around it.

Even with the extension strap it was too bulky to wear on my wrist, I typically leave it attached to the top of my backpack or put it on my handlebars.

Modern GPS receivers have slightly better acquisition and sensitivity, but for the kinds of things that I use this one for I have not been bothered.

I handle the lack of a user-replaceable battery by adapting the charger connection to accept a standard 5V USB plug for charging; I carry a 5V-regulated USB-interface power source and can re-charge and power on the go if necessary.

A GPS alone is never a sufficient plan to keep yourself found, but I've been impressed by how much you can do with just a tracklog and waypoints. I would consider carrying just a datalogger with better battery life and such but the basic interface here is just helpful enough to make it worthwhile.

0 of 5 found the following review helpful:

3Not what I thought it was!Jan 07, 2008
The item turned out to be not what I thought it was. In the item description Not once was it put forth as a trail and hiking GPS. I bought it under the premise that we could use it for our car. The one good thing that did happen with this transaction was that I received it within 5 days, which was extremely good service.

4The Foretrex 201 is amazing!Dec 07, 2007
The Garmin Foretrex 201 is a great product. I ordered it when my eTrex bugged out on me during my deployment to Iraq, and the Foretrex was the perfect replacement to navigate around with. It's wrist-mounting capability was essential to keep both hands free at all times, and the controls were easy to use and figure out. The fact that it is rechargeable means that I don't have to run around looking for batteries to keep it going. A quick charge is all it takes. It also acquires it's signal quickly, so I don't have to wait around to know my location. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a handy little GPS without all of the bells and whistles of the more expensive models.

0 of 2 found the following review helpful:

5Perfect for the BackcountrySep 01, 2007
I use a large variety of GPS devices in work and play ... this is a very useful device in the backcountry.

Convenient to configure and with adequate speed and coverage even with rather substantial tree coverage.

For HAMs it is also quite convenient to configure to your APRS station.

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