Handheld GPS Reviews - Customer reviews - GARMIN 010-00364-01 Foretrex 101 GPS Receiver

Manufacturer: Garmin

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Name: Bradley Donaldson
Location: Seattle, WA United States
Date: 2006-11-03
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Great value
Comment: This is my second foretrex, I love it. For the price, it gives all the data that I need. It is very accurate, holds ample way points, stores tracks, will navigate, and is interface capable with an optional power cord. It has a terrible map. If you want a map, color screen, driving directions, exc... This is not the GPS for you, but if you want a SUPER SMALL, accurate, and cost effective GPS, this is it!!!!!

Name: S. Eliassen
Location: Oslo, Norway
Date: 2007-05-07
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Fear of getting lost - Not anymore.
Comment: I love exploring the forests, but with a rather limited sense of direction, the fear of getting lost is limiting the possibilities. With ForeTrex 101, I can run & explore places I most definitely would have gotten lost in earlier. It can route me back the track I took, or point me what direction to go to reach a point I have entered earlier. I use Google Earth to find coordinates for places, enter the coordinates, and let ForeTrex take me there.

For running, it tells me how far I ran, how fast I am running, my average speed etc.

Unit uses normal batteries, this is a good thing, so you can bring replacements batteries on the trip.

DRAWBACKS:
* Garmin should really provide free way point management software. This exists, but thats not Garmins fault.
* Data cable (not provided, but can be bought) should be USB. Now I have to get a USB->Serial cable in addition. Who sells products with serial cables these days???
* Max characters in Way point-names should be greater. 6 is too few. The way point directory is wide enough to hold 12 characters, why is it limited to 6?

But all in all, a great, inexpensive way to find your way back home!

Name: Toby Holden
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Date: 2007-05-17
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Great product for the price!
Comment: The Garmin Foretrex 101 is perfect for the active outdoorsman. It straps right on to your wrist and off you go. I use mine mainly for Powered-paragliding. It allows me to enjoy my flights more because I'm not constantly having to keep track of where I am; and it tells me my ground speed and rate of climb. I would definately recommend this product to anyone who wants a GPS unit that's small, easy to operate and recieves a signal almost anywhere.

Name: John P. Madeka
Location:
Date: 2008-03-16
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Adventurers and Explorers-you need this tool!
Comment: Although no single navigational tool should ever be used alone (a backup compass, using landmarks, maps & common sense are always necessary), the Garmin Foretrex 101 wristmounted GPS Navigator really works to "bring you home". I used this GPS in the wetland hardwoods of the Cache River NWR in East-Central Arkansas. This refuge, together with the White River NWR are dense bottomland hardwoods of oak and cyprus trees and marshes. Once inside these massive forrests (80+ miles long at points) you can barely see the sky and can get lost almost immediatly. My Garmin GPS was a great comfort as I kept walking deeper & deeper into the woods. It's simple to use and always let me know exactly (within 30 ft) where and how far away may my car was. After exploring for hours, I simply entered "Go To" my #1 position (my car), and followed the arrow home. It was simple and really worked. I am still learning to program the unit on how to enter a Long.& Lat. off of a topographical map so it can guide me to the exact spot I am interested in exploring. Once I have mastered this last test, I will be confident to take on the world. Good Luck and enjoy this great navigational tool.

Name: C. Johnson
Location: Dowagiac, MI United States
Date: 2007-05-14
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Clark
Comment: Being a novice at walking, this device has helped to motivate me. I am constantly trying to walk further and faster, I know that this GPS will record any stops or distance covered while walking. So I think that I better keep going and that has improved my exercise program.
The device is simple to use. I was able to purchase this device at a reduced rate from Amazon and that makes it even better!

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