Garmin Forerunner 201 athletic GPS

Overview

• Measures speed, distance, pace and calories burned
• Forerunner's unique training tool, Virtual Partner®, helps you meet your training goals
• Automatically record up to 5000 laps; the Forerunner 201 stores approximately two years of data

This Garmin GPS can turn the world upside down. Whether you're a windsurfer, runner, cyclist, or cricketer, this has got something for you. Real world capabilities! It's the Garmin Forerunner 201.

Garmin have put the emphasis on personal sports performance with the Forerunner 201. With real features to check on your current speed, lap times, and a virtual training assistant that compares your time/distance with your own pre-set target. It will also give you a map page, which shows a history of where you have been, and even guide you back.

How many calories did you use? There's an answer for the past day (down to minutes), a week or longer. And a history of your performances for the same periods. And you can even see your performance on the map page. And then there is 100 point storage as well, for simple "goto" navigation.

The Forerunner 201 has very dynamic position ability, while running a continuous automatic record of where you have been. Backlighting is perfect for lowlight or night time. The Forerunner 201 comes with a 240v charger and a built in Liion rechargeable battery. A wrist strap and an extension strap are included.

Performance profiles and records can be downloaded to computer, using Garmin software specially designed for the Forerunner series (free from Garmin's website).

Easy operation: five buttons for one-hand use.
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.