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Wrist-strap and fitness GPS Comparison from Johnny Appleseed GPS

  The Forerunner wrist strap GPS series is designed for fitness and athletic monitoring, so is quite different to the Foretrex GPS, which is configured like a standard bush or boating GPS. We have put both series on the same page to simplify our purpose.

On this page, we have listed some function and software differences. We have done this with care, but we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. There are hardware differences between models, so please look up the specification page on individual models.

The following software functions or displays are in both the Forerunner and Foretrex wrist-strap models.

  • Distance and direction from current location to any other point in memory

    • Backlighting (one level)

        • Odometer, mathematical elevation, geographic position.
        • Record position as a waypoint in memory
        • Speed, Average speed, Maximum speed
        • Navigation and guidance by arrow relative to current course, bearing and distance to go
        • Currrent time and date, battery status
        • Automatic breadcrumb trail, or track logging, with ability to retrace the track back to start point (also forward or reverse choice in Foretrex).

 The following software functions or displays are in the Foretrex wrist strap GPS models only.

  • Number of satellites available, number of satellites received.
  • Sunrise, sunset,
  • An accuracy of the position solution (probably relative)
  • Navigation and guidance by compass rose, with arrow relative to current course, and bearing and distance to go
  • NMEA output through the serial port.
  • Australian mapping grids selection (AMG and MGA)
  • Datum selection (3 Australian)
  • Magnetic, true or grid Bearings, simulated compass page.

Please note: The difference between the Forerunner 201 and the Forerunner 101 is the Forerunner 101 does not have PC interface capabilities, runs on 2 AAA batteries, and has larger unit dimensions.

Please note: The difference between the Foretrex 201 and the Foretrex 101 is the Forerunner 101 runs on 2 AAA batteries instead of a rechargeable battery.

Click on the thumbnail picture to go to the product description. These pictures are not to scale, so please do not assume the size is meaningful. The following information is given with the utmost sincerity. However, no responsibility can be taken for errors.

Read this side only for Forerunner series (athletics and fitness and performance)
Read this side only for Foretrex series

 

Forerunner 201

Forerunner 301 with HRM

Forerunner 205

Forerunner 305 with HRM

Forerunner 405 (HRM Optional)

 

 Foretrex 101

 Foretrex 201

 Training Assistant using profile of body weight and capability

         

 Military Bearings (as well as standard 360 degrees)

   

 Automatic pause in logging when below certain speed

         

 Military Grid MGRS (as well as Australian and other world grids)

   

 Direction arrow in navigation mode

         

Simulated compass in normal and navigation mode

 

 Number of Waypoints (stored positions)

 100  100  100  100  100

 Number of Waypoints (stored positions)

 500  500

History or current track log size, points (length of saved track)

 3000 (10km per day for 2 years)  3000 (10km per day for 2 years)  3000 (10km per day for 2 years)  3000 (10km per day for 2 years)  3000 (10km per day for 2 years)

Track log size, points (number of saved track files)

 2,000 (10)  2,000 (10)

View history ( track log) by day or week

         

Manipulate recording method for track log so it can track longer

  vary auto resolution, or by time or distance  vary auto resolution, or by time or distance

Transfer data to computer for analysis

         

  Number of routes (points in each)

 20 (125)  20 (125)

Advanced workout (speed or heartrate) and multiple sports profiles

         speed only      

 Sunrise/Sunset at current location and current date

   

 Choose biking or foot (running) modes

              

 Sunrise/Sunset at any location and any date

   

  Heart rate info merged with GPS info

               Some models only

  Moon phases at any location and date

   

 

  Forerunner 201

  Forerunner 301

  Forerunner 205

  Forerunner 305

  Forerunner 405

 

  Foretrex 101

  Foretrex 201

  Virtual trainer pacing function

  Virtual trainer pacing function

  Timer page with countdown and countup.   Timer page with countdown and countup.

Lap history with performance archive defined over any time period (up to 2 years)

Lap history with performance archive defined over any time period (up to 2 years)

 

Shows calories burned

              

  Fish/Hunt calculator

   

Set goals by distance/time, time/speed, or distance/speed

         

 Area Calculation using track

   

 Set intervals of exercise and rest by times or distances

         

 Store Area Calculation and track, # of files

   

 Set laps by distance (auto) or by choice

         

 Distance Measurement between remote points

  route leg method route leg method

  Set alert for fastest or slowest speed/pace reached

         

Sailboat racing timer for start position 

   

 

 Forerunner 201

 Forerunner 301

 Forerunner 205

 Forerunner 305

 Forerunner 405

 

  Foretrex 101

  Foretrex 201

 Normally in stock ?

 Normally in stock ?

   

  Custom mode screen for user to define required information

         

  Course deviation indication, or cross track error readout , or off-course readout.

  off-course readout, also compass indicator   off-course readout, also compass indicator

Shows Elevation

         

   Pan or scroll function on map page

  on track graphics   on track graphics

GPS type

 12 channel  12 channel  Sirf III  Sirf III  Sirf III

   Set battery type to show battery status

Customizable screens with 37 data types

         

  Base memory supplied by Garmin (cannot be overwritten)

 

 

USB or PC serial interface

  PC serial   USB   USB   USB   Wireless

  Comprehensive trip computer page with user defined fields

 also 2 fields on navigation page  also 2 fields on navigation page

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