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Garmin Forerunner 101 review

  • Price Paid:$105.00
  • User rating:
    (4.8)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 1 years
  • # of logged workouts:

"A good intro GPS device. If you were thinking about getting one I would suggest this one because it is not that expensive and if you don't like it you don't feel like you just blew $200 for nothing. $100 is not as bad and if you're like me and don't rely on pacing for performance evaluation it will just be another good tool to use once in a while."mercedestris

(5)

Ease of installation

Turn the puppy on in 10 minutes of sunlight and it's ready to run or bike with you.

(4)

Ease of use

Working with it is fairly simple, turn it on, organize your "home" screen to what you want to see while running or biking and you're good to go. It took me a little bit of time to learn how to navigate the menu but after 10 minutes or so I totally understood it.

(5)

Quality of Construction

The size of this device is the only downside. I honestly don't notice it when I'm running or biking but when I'm just standing there with it on it feels bulky. The battery life could be better but overall the construction is great.

(0)

Fit

As I said before it is a little bit bulky. Not too much so. Especially for the price that you pay it is not that bad. I hardly notice it when I'm running.

(0)

Comfort

I have really small wrists so I need to put a wrist sweat band underneath my Garmin so it fits more snugly but other than that no issues so far.

(0)

Adjustability

It does not go tight enough for me.

(0)

Durability

I've only had it for a few months but so far so good.

(5)

Value

Very good bang for the buck. For an entry level GPS device you can't go wrong with this 101. It gives you a good, introductory grasp of how these types of devices work and you can either hang with it for years or possibly upgrade a season or two from now.

(0)

Appearance

What type of running gear or watch is all that attractive? I mean come on, I'm not going to go all fashion police on tri gear and running gear. It is not about the look, it's about the work.

(0)

Customer Service

Have not tried it.

(0)

Performance

Awesome, reliable. Always have back up batteries with you!

Strengths

Easy to use, fast to start up, easy to read, cheap but heavy duty.

Weakness

Battery life short, can feel bulky when not running.

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Buyers clubForerunner 101
  • 4 people use
  • 6 workouts logged
  • 28.49 miles / 4.58 hours logged