Friday, November 16, 2007

Garmin Forerunner


This compact wrist-top GPS utilizes a highly sensitive tracker AND heart rate monitor to advance your training to new heights.

  • Easy-to-use right out of the box, no pace-setting calibrations necessary; GPS satellites calculate speed, distance and pace information
  • SiRFstar® receiver provides rapid first fix and is sensitive enough to acquire signals in urban canyons and under dense foliage
  • Compact wristband monitor has an easy-to-read display
  • Wireless heart rate transmitting chest strap has a soft, comfortable strap; digitally transmits to the wrist unit
  • Navigation capabilities let you mark locations, find locations or navigate back to the starting point
  • Calculates calorie consumption based on user's weight, distance traveled and hills climbed
  • Records lap history by day and week, stores up to 200 workouts in its memory
  • Online training log, interactive mapping and performance analysis at www.MotionBased.com, available for FREE or upgrade to the pay subscription
  • Pace alarm sounds if you're running either faster or slower than your programmed pace
  • Time/distance alarm alerts when you've reached a desired time or distance
  • Display is backlit for easy viewing in low light
  • Water-resistant construction meets IPX7 standards (submersible 1-meter for 30 minutes)
  • Operates approximately 10 hours on its rechargeable lithium ion battery; A/C charger included
  • Includes: GPS unit, heart rate monitor, wristband, PC USB interface cable, charger, CD-ROM, manual and quick-start guide