Garmin Forerunner 101 GPS Watch Review

The Garmin Forerunner 101 GPS watch is packed full of features that allow people with active lifestyles to keep track of daily training regimens including total time, pace, distance, calories burned, and many more. All this information is viewed on a large, easy to read display.

The lightweight Garmin Forerunner 101 GPS watch has the GPS accuracy that consumers have come to expect from a Garmin product. Unlike some competitor products, the Forerunner 101 requires no programming to enable the GPS function, which makes it ready for action right out of the box. The conveniences of the Forerunner 101 do not stop there. The unique Virtual Partner helps the user meet individual daily training goals and while training the Virtual Partner is displayed to show how well the user is meeting those set training goals.

Adding to versatility of the Garmin Forerunner 101 are the additional available accessories. There is a handlebar mounting system that can be used on either a bike or motorcycle that turn the Forerunner 101 in to a true navigation system. The available Garmin lanyard also doubles has a strap extension to allow for more positioning options when wearing the watch.

Unlike the Forerunner 201, the Garmin Forerunner 101 GPS lacks a USB connection and the watch uses 2 standard AA batteries, instead of a docking/charger combination. Overall the lightweight and feature packed Forerunner 101 is a well equipped watch, that is sure to please users in both its accuracy and its easy to use design.