The Garmin Handheld GPS Foretrex 201 is a very accurate and technologically advanced receiver that can be worn like a wrist watch. Like other Garmin Handheld GPS receivers, they are the most popular gps units in the world. Not only accurate but rugged so you can use them for any outdoor activity for navigation.

The Garmin Foretrex 201 weighs 2.75 oz., which some would claim is feather weight. The Foretrex 201 uses a lithium ion battery that has a life of 15 hours before recharging. The Foretrex 201 features a black and white LCD screen which has 100 x 64 pixels and is 1.4 inches x 0.92 inches in size. It can be worn like a wrist watch and has total dimensions of 3.3 inches x 1.7 inches x 0.7 inches.

The Garmin Handheld GPS Foretrex 201 receiver is small in size and great in navigation ability. It features Garmin's exclusive TracBack feature. This feature allows you to retrace your route exactly by a dotted line and prevents you from being lost. It also allows another of your party to locate you precisely, also by following the dotted line if they have a Garmin Handheld GPS receiver.

The Garmin Foretrex 201 is programmable, ( up to 500 locations can be added) so you can input your favorite waypoints and other points of interest. It can not only connect to your computer, using a serial cable, and has a trip computer already built in. This trip computer allows you to input all the current fishing and hunting maps that are available online, and if you are farther away than the location on the map, other Garmin Handheld GPS systems will still pick up your location. You can also input the location of your camp and where your vehicle is parked.

The timer on the Garmin Handheld GPS Foretrex 201 is very useful for competitive events. You can set it and keep up with elapsed time. Another great feature is the generous sized display screen viewable with a glance. Although the Foretrex 201 is tough and durable it does not float if dropped in water. The Foretrex 201 contains a senitive receiver and stays locked in on the satellite signals under most all conditions.

Once you get the box that the Garmin Foretrex 201 comes in, do not throw the owner's manual or the quick start guide away; they will be very helpful in the future. As far as accessories are concerned such as holsters and clips, as well as adapters; you will have to purchase them separately.

With all the new gadgets that are manufactured for outdoor fun, The Garmin Foretrex 201 is definitely one that everyone should own. Not only is it fun but very helpful for your excursions.

The Garmin Foretrex 201, like all of Garmin Handheld GPS receivers is high tech and accurate. Garmin Handheld GPS receivers are the most popular and sought after gps receivers in the world.

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