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Garmin Forerunner 301
The Garmin Forerunner 301 is a heart rate monitor that keeps joggers, hikers and cyclists on the right track with its built-in GPS navigator. Data from the heart rate monitor can be transferred to a PC where you can analyze your workout session and track your fitness and weight development.
Key functionality: The Garmin Forerunner 301 not only monitors your heart rate, but also the speed, distance and calories burned. A chest strap continuously measures your heartbeat and the wrist unit displays the information on the large screen (the screen is large for a fitness watch). You can set a target zone for the intensity of your exercise and the device will help you to stay in there with a function called Virtual Partner.
The accuracy of the product's hear rate monitor and GPS navigator is not as good as the accuracy of dedicated products. When you want to navigate, you have to point the unit to the sky, because it needs signals from GPS satellites. Additionally, you have to be outdoors to pick up the signal, but not in a forest which would block the GPS signals.
You can connect the Garmin Forerunner 301 to a PC with the included USB cable. Then, you can use Garmin's Training Center software on your PC to analyze and archive the data about your exercise. The LCD screen has a backlight and the unit is water resistant. The battery lasts only about half a day, which means that hikers have to take this into consideration when planning their route.
Who likes this product: Men who jog, ride a bicycle, or hike and want stay on a track. This is a product for men who have the arm and wrist to hold the large unit.
Style: Garmin Forerunner 301 is large for a device that has been designed to be worn on the wrist.
Value for money: If you want a heart rate monitor, GPS navigator and simple weight management in one product, Garmin Forerunner 301 is good value. If you need a better heart rate monitor, or a better GPS navigator, check out products from, for instance, Polar or Suunto.
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