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Product Information |
| Manufacturer: |
Garmin |
Category: |
GPS Units |
Type: |
Outdoor GPS |
| Model: |
010-00361-00 |
SKU: |
FTREX201 |
UPC: |
753759045302 |
| Announced: |
February 12, 2004 |
First Shipped: |
March 18, 2004 |
Weight: |
1.400 lbs. |
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Written by John Firth, ID November 5, 2009
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GREAT FOR ULTRALIGHT AVIATORS I've only had this unit for a month, but have used it plenty. So far, so good! It's very handy to have so many opti … More
•Pros: light weight, simplicity of use, wrist-strap ext •Cons: none •Recommend? YES 88 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Dreffed November 13, 2008
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GARMIN FORETREX 201 A nice small device perfect for cycling, it gives a fairly accurate path of the routes I take. Perfect for timing my r … More
•Recommend? YES 136 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Jennifer January 1, 2008
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GARMIN 201 STOPPED WORKING I loved this product when I got it back in 2004. I have used it all over the world successfully. It's helped me train an … More
•Recommend? YES 143 viewers found this helpful. |
Family Series |
Garmin Foretrex 101 | 
Garmin Foretrex 201 | | | | |
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Alternative Models |
Garmin Forerunner 101 | 
Garmin Forerunner 201 | | | | |
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Manufacturer Description |
The Foretrex 201 is a wearable Personal Navigator, perfect for outdoor and marine enthusiasts who desire hands-free GPS navigation in a lightweight, affordable package. This product is part of Garmin's growing line of wearable, wrist navigation devices. At a mere 2.75 ounces, this waterproof wonder is lighter than most watches, and its wrist-top mount frees up hands for outdoor activities. Sporting an ergonomic wristband, the Foretrex 201 is similar in design to the Forerunner 201, yet is chocked full of GPS navigation features found in Garmin's popular Geko 201 unit.
With a user-friendly interface, the rugged Foretrex 201 simplifies navigation, making it ideal for the backcountry or water. It's six dedicated buttons (GoTo, Page, Enter/Mark, Up, Down and Power) make it easy to operate. It offers the most essential navigation data - enhanced GPS accuracy, extensive storage for waypoints, and reversible routes and tracks - on an easy-to-read display. Don't worry about packing extra batteries, because the Foretrex 201 runs on an internal lithium battery for 15 hours (typical use). Simply recharge and go.
The Foretrex 201 also comes equipped with special features sure to please mariners and hikers alike. It includes a unique application for sailing and paragliding racers that allows them to configure the start sequence of a race. The countdown is displayed in a large-number format that audibly alerts the user at each phase of the start sequence. With the help of Garmin's exclusive TracBack technology, hikers can mark a campsite, go trekking all day, and follow the electronic "breadcrumb trail" back to camp in time for dinner.
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Features and Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Foretrex 201 features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. |
• GPS accuracy: 50 feet (15 meters) or less in normal GPS mode, 10 feet (3 meters) or less when WAAS-enabled
• Racing timers: Configurable start sequence, alert tones and large-number digital readout
• Trip computer: Trip distance, trip timer, plus essential navigation data
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX-7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes)
• Waypoints and routes: 500 waypoints with graphic identification; 20 reversible routes
• Track log: 10,000 trackpoints, TracBack technology and 20 saved tracks
• Display: 100x60-pixel monochrome display with backlighting (display size: 36mmx23mm)
• Battery life: 15 hours (typical use), non-removable rechargeable lithium battery
• Lightweight design: 2.75 oz.
• Unit dimensions: 3.3" W x 1.7" H x 0.6" D (8.38 cm x 4.32 cm x 1.52 cm)
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORETREX 101 AND 201:
The difference between the Foretrex 201 and the Foretrex 101 is the Foretrex 101 runs on 2 AAA batteries, and has larger unit dimensions.
110V AC BATTERY CHARGER SOLUTION:
 The AC adapter cable shipping with this unit is a 110 Volt AC with US Wall Pins. If you place this cable in a 240 Volt AC power source to charge your unit, you WILL burn out your GPS.
GPS City offers a 240-110 Volt AC converter. This will step 220-240 Volts AC down to the correct voltage (110 VAC) for this cable. Click here for more.
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Specifications |
| General |
| 1. |
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
3.3 x 1.7 x 0.7 inches (8.4 x 4.3 x 1.8 cm) |
| 2. |
Display size, WxH: |
1.4 x 0.92 inches (3.6 x 2.3 cm) |
| 3. |
Display resolution, WxH: |
100 x 64 Pixels |
| 4. |
Display type: |
Black and white LCD |
| 5. |
Weight: |
2.75 oz (78 g) |
| 6. |
Battery: |
internal lithium-ion |
| 7. |
Battery life: |
15 hours |
| 8. |
Waterproof: |
Yes (IPX7) |
| 9. |
GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
| 10. |
Floats: |
No |
| 11. |
High-sensitivity receiver: |
No |
| 12. |
PC interface: |
Serial |
| 13. |
RoHS version available: |
Yes |
| 14. |
Preloaded maps: |
No |
| 15. |
Ability to add maps: |
No |
| 16. |
Street Map Compatible: |
No |
| 17. |
Topographic Map Compatible: |
No |
| 18. |
Marine Software Compatible: |
No |
| 19. |
Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |
No |
| 20. |
Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: |
No |
| 21. |
Accepts data cards: |
No |
| 22. |
Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
500 |
| Automotive |
| 23. |
Routes: |
20 |
| 24. |
Basemap: |
No |
| 25. |
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
No |
| 26. |
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : |
No |
| 27. |
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
No |
| 28. |
3D map view: |
No |
| 29. |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
No |
| 30. |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
No |
| 31. |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
No |
| 32. |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
No |
| 33. |
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
No |
| 34. |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
No |
| 35. |
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
No |
| 36. |
FM traffic compatible: |
No |
| 37. |
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
No |
| 38. |
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
No |
| 39. |
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
No |
| 40. |
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): |
No |
| 41. |
MP3 player: |
No |
| 42. |
Audio book player: |
No |
| 43. |
Picture viewer: |
No |
| 44. |
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
No |
| 45. |
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
No |
| 46. |
Touchscreen: |
No |
| 47. |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): |
No |
| 48. |
Antenna Type: |
Internal |
| 49. |
External Antenna Jack: |
None |
| 50. |
Remote control: |
No |
| 51. |
FM transmitter: |
No |
| 52. |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
No |
| 53. |
Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 54. |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 55. |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
No |
| 56. |
Automotive-friendly: |
No |
| 57. |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
| 58. |
Lane Assist |
No |
| Outdoor |
| 59. |
Track log: |
10,000 points, 10 saved tracks |
| 60. |
Electronic compass: |
No |
| 61. |
Barometric altimeter: |
No |
| 62. |
Hunt/fish calendar: |
Yes |
| 63. |
Sun and moon information: |
Yes |
| 64. |
Tide tables: |
No |
| 65. |
Area calculation: |
No |
| 66. |
Geocaching mode: |
No |
| 67. |
Outdoor GPS games: |
No |
| 68. |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
No |
| Marine |
| 69. |
Portable |
Yes |
| 70. |
Marine Auto Guidance |
No |
| 71. |
Radar compatible |
No |
| 72. |
Sonar compatible |
No |
| 73. |
CANet® compatible |
No |
| 74. |
Marine Network™ compatible |
No |
| 75. |
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) |
No |
| 76. |
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) |
No |
| 77. |
Audible alarms |
No |
| 78. |
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible |
No |
| 79. |
NMEA input/output |
No |
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