Gps Systems Reviews

• GPS accuracy: 15 meters or less in normal GPS mode, three meters or less when WAAS enabled
• Trip computer: Trip distance, trip timer, plus other non mapping navigation data
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.
• Waypoints and routes: 500 waypoints with graphic identification, 20 reversible routes
• Track log: 10,000 trackpoints, TracBack technology and ten saved tracks

The economical Foretrex 101 is the wrist mount GPS that frees up your hands so you may be able to concentrate on your outdoor actions. 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, as well as PC interface potential for downloading waypoints, tracks and routes, but operates on two AAA batteries.It’s easy to use interface and basic GPS potential are perfect for outdoor fans who could rather replace the batteries than recharge the unit in the field. This unit features Garmin’s intuitive operating logic, using six dedicated buttons to change navigation. If it is a campsite, deer stand, or another place of interest, users can mark its place, recognize the waypoint, and navigate to it afterward using the GoTo function. As well, 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 friend 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 previous to the start of the race and use their GPS place to be in the best possible tacking position when the race begins.

The Garmin Foretrex 101 is a wrist mounted GPS that frees up your hands so you may be able to concentrate on your outdoor actions. This product joins a growing line of wearable wrist navigation devices. The Foretrex 101 is filled with features and functionality, as well as PC interface potential 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 bigger.

The 101 is the ideal navigational tool for a large range of outdoor fans, like mountain bikers, hikers, and kayakers. This unit features Garmin’s intuitive operating logic, using six dedicated buttons GoTo, Page, Enter/Mark, Up, Down, and Power to change navigation. If it is a campsite, deer stand, or another place of interest, users can mark its place, recognize the waypoint, and navigate to it afterward using the GoTo function. It offers all the most essential navigation data enhanced accuracy, broad storage for waypoints, and reversible routes and tracks on an easy to read display. As well, 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 friend on any water sport adventure, like kayaking, canoeing, boating, and sailing. In fact, this device incorporates a sailboat racing timer. Competitors can configure the countdown sequence previous to the start of the race and use their GPS place 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 vital data, like 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 may be submersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes without damaging the parts. The 100 x 64 pixel monochrome display with backlighting is compact but easy to read in nearly any light condition.

What’s in the Box
Foretrex 101 GPS receiver, wrist strap, expandable strap, fast start guide, and owner’s manual.

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