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Garmin Foretrex 201

Garmin Foretrex 201
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alaScore 73

88 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 reviews of Garmin Foretrex 201. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and performance are on the whole positive. The size and price are also appreciated, but there are some mixed reviews about the route planning.

usability, price, size, performance, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Foretrex 201 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Foretrex 201

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Garmin Foretrex 201 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and size. The reliability and performance also get good comments, but opinions are divided on the route planning.

usability, performance, reliability, size, design

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Foretrex 201 Review

 

Here's what others are saying about the Foretrex 201:

Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Awesome Gift for my Outdoorsy boyfriend!

 

I bought this as a Christmas present for my boyfriend, and he LOVED it! We took it on vacation with us up to the White Mountains in NH, and I was suprised that we got GREAT GPS signal halfway up Mt. Washington in a BLIZZARD! He's so excited to use it...

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Great Little GPS

 

This is a lite wieght unit that I'm still learning how to use it. The machine is very knowlegdable on where to go for that small to-go trip.

Apr, 2007
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

FORETREX 201 PERSONAL NAVIGATOR

 

Overall for the price the FORETREX 201 is a superior GPS and even works great sitting on the dash of my truck while driving.

Unit is very lightweight, accurate and easy to read. I use on my inflatable and works great for finding locations on maps ext. easy to switch between screens and mark waypoints.

Adding text and numbers to the waypoints takes a little getting used to and the wrist strap barely fits around my wrist - there is a extension but the built in one should be at least a little adjustable.

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (mysears.com)

4 stars

 

4 stars

Nov, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Exactly what I wanted

 

Wanted something simple to track how far I walk/jog on various residential streets around my house. This is perfect! Strong GPS signal (although it doesn't work indoors, so can't use for tracking indoor distance - i.e. walking around house, mall). I...

Simple to use, convenient Velcro wrist strap

Doesn't work indoors

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Just the thing for bike rides

 

I have used the Forerunner 301 for some time to record my bike rides. I use the Auto Lap function (Training Assistant menu) frequently. Marking waypoints is rather slow. Getting there from "time of day" requires a minimum of 5 keystrokes. The heart...

Combination of pedometer/cyclometer and heart rate just the thing for outdoor workouts

Heart rate monitor sometimes loses signal

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (buyzillion.com)

Great little gps

 

I bought this with the intention of using it for play, and actually used it for work. This little GPS works great and tracks sattelites a lot quicker than the older GPS that I had owned previously. Very user friendly, and I'd definately recommend it...

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Garmin 201: Don't Leave Home Without It!

 

Let me start by saying, I'm not one for gadgets. I'm not good at them, and frankly, I don't need them. So I was not particularly excited when my husband bought me this device for my birthday. I am an avid runner, but was always happy with a pair of...

Great training tool; fairly accurate; easy to use

Loses GPS signal occasionally. Software doesn't work with Apple computers

Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Ditto Previous 2 Reviews

 

I have been using the Garmin 301 since June-05 on almost all my training runs. I have not been too disappointed in the GPS tracking system. I ran a marathon recently that started in the city. I thought the FR301 wasn't going to lock onto a satellite...

No foot pedometer (pod)to wear on your shoe

Heart rate monitor(HRM)imperfect in performance. Trees and buildings do impact the GPS

Oct, 2005
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