Garmin Foretrex 201 GPS Receiver Reviews

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So I am satisfied. When my son-in-law opens it and uses it then I will know how good the product really is. But Garmin is a well known brand so I do not anticipate any problems. Next time I need an electronics product I would definately go to Buy.com from Buy.com easy to switch between screens and mark waypoints. Cons: 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. Comment: Overall for the price the FORETREX 201 is a superior GPS and even works great sitting on the dash of my truck while driving. from Pcnation.com I bought this GPS because my old Garmin Rhino 120 was dead I want a smaller GPS receiver can not only used for my pocket pc GPS software but also used for out-door sailing. It has water proof design and based on my former Rhino 120 experience, it is better to use a build-in stronger battery and it will be more resistant to water. from Pricegrabber.com Strengths: small, design for sailing Weaknesses: weak antenna Summary: I bought this GPS because my old Garmin Rhino 120 was dead I want a smaller GPS receiver can not only used for my pocket pc GPS software but also used for out-door sailing. It has water proof design and based on my former Rhino 120 experience, it is better to use a build-in stronger battery and it will be more resistant to water. from Pricegrabber.com Summary: I bought this GPS because my old Garmin Rhino 120 was dead I want a smaller GPS receiver can not only used for my pocket pc GPS software but also used for out-door sailing. It has water proof design and based on my former Rhino 120 experience, it is better to use a build-in stronger battery and it will be more resistant to water. from Onsale.com The screens are fairly customizable, which is good. The trac back feature is comforting, in case we lose our way. One huge disappointment is that while the 201 shows current elevation, it does not sum your climb and descent. We live in mountainous Colorado, so it's particularly important to us. from Amazon.com 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. from Amazon.com I've had my Foretrex 201 for almost 2 years now and it's still going strong. It's able to withstand a decent amount of punishment as mine still looks new after countless races. from Amazon.com I have been using the Gramin Foretrex 201 for close to 3 months now and can never step out on a weekend without it.. I travel a lot in the US, Europe and Asia.. from Amazon.com I have been using the Foretrex 201 for over a year in Iraq. This mini GPS is an excellent peice of equipment that gives you that essential ten figure grid on the move whenever you need it, without having to physically pull it out of a pocket. from Amazon.com

Description

Outdoor GPS, Handheld , LCD Display, Accuracy: < 10 feet, 500 Waypoints, WAAS enabled , DGPS Ready

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Released	over 3 years ago
Designation	Outdoor
Form Factor	Handheld
Display Size	1.43 in. x 0.92 in.
Enviromental protection	IPX7 Waterproof Standard
Accuisition Time - Initial Time	15 sec
Accuisition time - cold	45 sec
Accuisition time - warm	15 sec
Antenna	Built-in
Battery Life	15 Hours
Battery Type and Quantity	Proprietary Lithium
Depth	0.69 in.
Differential standards	DGPS Ready
Display Type	LCD Display
Enhanced accuracy	WAAS enabled
Enhanced position accuracy	< 10 feet
Environmental Protection	IPX7 Waterproof Standard
Family Line	Garmin Foretrex
GPS Type	Outdoor
Grids	Lat/Lon, MGRS, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead
Height	1.7 in.
MPN	010-00361-00
Max. Horizontal accuracy	< 10 feet
Number of routes	20
PC Interface	Serial RS-232, NMEA-0183
Receiver type	Parallel-Channel (12)
Resolutions	100 X 64
Screen Size	1.7 in.
Special Features	Waypoint Icons
Trip calculator	Moving average, Maximum speed, Current speed
UPC	753759045876
Update rate	1 per second, continuous
Warranty	1 Year
Waypoints	500
Weight	0.17 lb. 0.17 lb.
Width	3.3 in.

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