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Garmin Forerunner 210

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$199.99 - $200.00

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Type: GPS watch pedometers

About - Garmin Forerunner 210
The Garmin Forerunner 210 is part of the pedometer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, pedometers models like the Forerunner 210 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Accuracy: Accuracy for conventional pedometers and cell phone apps was measured against a manual step counter; for GPS watches, it was measured against a professional-grade measuring wheel that gauges distance Ease of use: Ease of use includes clarity of instructions and how easy it was to operate the devices as judged by four sensory panelists. Features: Features include calories, memory, backlight, multiple mode display, dual positioning (for conventional pedometers), water resistance, and speed.

About - Garmin Forerunner 210

The Garmin Forerunner 210 is part of the pedometer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, pedometers models like the Forerunner 210 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Accuracy:: Accuracy for conventional pedometers and cell phone apps was measured against a manual step counter; for GPS watches, it was measured against a professional-grade measuring wheel that gauges distance
Ease of use:: Ease of use includes clarity of instructions and how easy it was to operate the devices as judged by four sensory panelists.
Features:: Features include calories, memory, backlight, multiple mode display, dual positioning (for conventional pedometers), water resistance, and speed.

Features & Specs - Garmin Forerunner 210
Stopwatch Model includes a stopwatch function. Stopwatch	Yes
Calculates speed Indicates the model can determine speed. Calculates speed	Yes
Backlight Indicates that the model has a backlight. Backlight	Yes
Memory function Memory function allows you to review past days. Memory function	Yes
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By Marathon Dave

from Glen AlLLEN Va

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great GPS watch for the money.

2/24/2013

Pros

Accurate

Ease of Use

Not complicated

Quick Start

Simple Interface

Cons

Best Uses

Races

Running

Comment:

I run 30-40 miles per week with this running watch. I love the simplicity. I wish you could monitor average pace and lap pace at the same time.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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