Garmin Forerunner 201 GPS watch

Forerunner logbook software now available click here

Notes: Has standard Garmin E type connector built into interface clip. Works with Delorme mapping products in Garmin mode including download of tracks and waypoints. Built in l-ion battery. Records 5000 laps.

Garmin Forerunner 201

Package Includes:

Forerunner™ 201
Wrist strap
A/C desktop charger with serial interface

Virtual Partner™
Set time, pace, and distance goals, and train with a "virtual partner".

Auto Menu
Timer pauses when you stop running. Auto lap logs your performance over a pre-determined distance.

History
Review training history by day or week.

Map
Navigate back to the start or to a stored location.

The Forerunner 201 offers athletes an easy-to-read display, ergonomic wristband, and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data. It's a compact, lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. The Forerunner 201 is easy to use right out of the box and delivers the benefits of GPS technology at an affordable price.
Working out with the Forerunner 201 means you're never alone in your personal training, because the unit provides a Virtual Partner™. This unique feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind.

Product Features

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.
Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout.
Lap history—such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace—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 sounds when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.
Download free Garmin software to transfer data from your Forerunner 201 to your PC for storage and analysis.
Specifications

Training timer features:
Training data: User-customized display includes training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average and best pace, elevation and calories
History: Stores up to approximately 2 years of training histories. Review lap histories todate, by day or by week. Download histories to your PC using free software from the Garmin web site.

Forerunner 201 Logbook software will be available early February 2004.

Training assistant:
Auto pause: Automatically pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified resting pace; timer resumes when you start running again

Auto lap: Automatically triggers a lap when you reach a specified distance. Allows you to run anywhere and still get accurate performance data

Virtual Partner™: Allows you to input training goals based on time, distance and pace. Forerunner displays a graphic "virtual partner" that will run with the set goal, so you can see at a glance if you are keeping up or falling behind.

Pace alert: Alarm sounds if you are slower or faster than the pace you've input

Time/distance alert: Alarm sounds when you reach the specified time or distance

Navigation Features:
Receiver: 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to track your speed and distance

Antenna: Built-in patch

Mark location: Mark and save up to 100 locations

Find location: Look up and navigate to stored locations

Back to start: Navigate back to starting location

Map Mode: Electronic map shows your location, along with marked locations. Pointer arrow shows direction to travel when navigating back to start or to a stored location

Power:
Source: Rechargeable lithium ion

Battery Life: 15 hours

Physical:
Size: 3.26"W x 1.71"H x .69"D

Weight: 2.75 ounces (78g)

Display: 36.49 mm x 23.35 mm, 100 x 64 pixels

Case: Waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards

Temperature range: 5ºF to 158ºF (-15ºC to 70ºC)

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