Garmin Foretrex 101 Hands-Free GPS Navigation
- GPS Accuracy: 15 M Or Less In Normal GPS Mode, 3 M Or Less When WAAS-Enabled
- Trip Distance, Trip Timer, Plus Other Non-Mapping Navigation Data
- Waterproof To Iec 60529 Ipx7 Standards
- 500 Waypoints With Graphic
- Identification
The economical Foretrex 101 is the wrist-mount GPS that frees up your hands so you can focus on your outdoor activities. This product joins the Foretrex 201 in Garmin’s growing line of wearable, wrist navigation devices. The Foretrex 101 has all the features and functionality of the Foretrex 201, including PC interface capabilities for downloading waypoints, tracks and routes, but operates on two AAA batteries.It’s easy-to-use interface and basic GPS capabilities are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who would rather replace the batteries than recharge the unit in the field. This unit features Garmin’s intuitive operating logic, utilizing six dedicated buttons to simplify navigation. Whether it’s a campsite, deer stand, or other place of interest, users can mark its location, identify the waypoint, and navigate to it later using the GoTo function. Also, with the help of Garmin’s exclusive TracBack technology, users can retrace their steps by following an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their original starting point.Because the unit is waterproof, the Foretrex 101 is a natural companion on watersport adventures like kayaking, canoeing, boating and sailing. In fact, this device incorporates another feature found on the Foretrex 201: a sailboat-racing timer. Competitors can configure the countdown sequence prior to the start of the race and utilize their GPS location to be in the best possible tacking position when the race begins.Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description The Garmin Foretrex 101 is a wrist-mounted GPS that frees up your hands so you can focus on your outdoor activities. This product joins a growing line of wearable wrist navigation devices. The Foretrex 101 is loaded with features and functionality, including PC interface capabilities for downloading waypoints, tracks, and routes, and it operates on two AAA batteries.
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 The Foretrex 101 packs outdoor navigation into a wrist-mounted GPS receiver. View larger. |
Because the unit is waterproof, the Foretrex 101 is a natural companion on any water sport adventure, like kayaking, canoeing, boating, and sailing. In fact, this device even incorporates a sailboat-racing timer. Competitors can configure the countdown sequence prior to the start of the race and utilize their GPS location to be in the best possible tacking position when the race begins.
The Foretrex 101 delivers GPS accuracy of 15 meters or less in normal GPS mode and three meters or less when WAAS-enabled. The trip computer tracks and maintains important data, such as trip distance, trip timer, and other non-mapping navigation data. And the device can store up to 500 waypoints with graphic icon identification, 20 reversible routes, and 10,000 trackpoints. The device is waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards and can be submersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes without damaging the components. The 100 x 64 pixel monochrome display with backlighting is compact but easy to read in almost any light condition.
What’s in the Box
Foretrex 101 GPS receiver, wrist strap, expandable strap, quick start guide, and owner’s manual.
Garmin Foretrex 101 Hands-Free GPS Navigation
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on Mar 20 2010. Filed under Technology.
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Like the product. Great idea. The only problem is trying to find a telephone number for Amazon once you do order it and have a problem with your on-line account that can not be solved via email. I had to use “Google” to find the number. It was on a web site called “Amazon.com: The Death Of Customer Service”. Might want to find a phone number before you order.
Rating: 5 / 5
Don’t be fooled and save yourself a week waiting until you are informed. Amazon is out of stock until June 06. Buy from a reseller.
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought this unit specifically for my biking trips as a traditional cyclecomputer is hard to mount on a trike-bike. It also has a wealth of additional info compared to cyclecomputers that I need. It’s well buillt and UI is simple. Most useful is the traceback function which means you’ll always get back to your starting point - somehow. For long trips it’s good to know approx. when you’ll arrive at your final destination, so you can call and have them prepare some food for instance. Your family also relax more if you can provide them with hard data about your journey.
A have another Garmin unit - a pda with gps - called Ique 3600 which came with MapSource software for Windows. I also mainly use a portable computer which has only usb-ports for addons. Tested several adapters (serial to usb) before I ended up with the “original” from Garmin at a crazy price. Extra serial cable + adapter for USB costed 50% of the price for the unit. (260US$ for unit + 130US$ for cable + adapter). Now I plan my trips using MapSource from Garmin (I use City Select v.7 for Europe which is updated about evere 18th month)and download the whole trip directly to the Foretrex. Upon completion, I compare route and tracks as the software isn’t very accurate in more rural areas. The software also enables you to get heightprofiles, but they are far less accurate then the mapcoordinates used. Sometimes I’ve been a few hundred meters below sealevel according to the unit, but individual trackpoints can be edited away in the software so with a little extra work you get a good height profile anyway.
GPS have made my life easier in so many ways - this unit is no exeption.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this for sailing on our Hobie. Will use primarily to track speed and direction. Other features are a bonus. Like the fact that it uses AAA batteries, as spares are easier than recharging.
Rating: 5 / 5
i’ve had my garmin for about 2 years and only used it about 4 or 5 times and now its stuck in the searching for signal mode. none of the buttons work and the only way to turn it off is to let the batteries run out or take out the batteries. i will never buy one of these again.
Rating: 1 / 5