Garmin 010-01772-00 Foretrex 601, 2 inches
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About Garmin 010-01772-00 Foretrex 601, 2 inches
Overall Feedback:
72% positive
70% praised for its pinpoint accuracy, but 30% experienced occasional errors
The unit is accurate, consistent, precise, and efficient.
I don't understand why automatic calibration is not comparable or even better than manual recalibration from satellite-given elevation.
The GPS unit is not very accurate.
The odometer feature is never accurate for me, always showing a mile or two more than the actual distance.
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72% appreciated its long-lasting battery, but 28% found it drained quickly
The battery life of this handheld GPS unit is impressive. I used to have to change batteries every mission, but now I only have to change them every 3-4 days of heavy use.
The device has long lasting battery life and is supported by 2 x AAA battery.
With lithium batteries, the battery life could be better, but with regular triple A batteries, three batteries last about 2 1/2 days.
80% liked the bright and clear display
After figuring out the screen navigation and set up, I found the equipment to be convenient and enjoyable.
The screen resolution has increased.
82% appreciated the ample storage capacity, but 18% found it limited
My device has a storage capacity of 9 megabytes, which is sufficient for waypoint data, but not much by today's standards.
77% praised its water resistance, but 23% experienced water damage
I have had problems with wired connections for charging in salt water and am considering finding another manufacturer.
I noticed that the device was not wet and did not overheat. This indicates that the device is water resistant.
The device is water resistant as it was not wet and did not overheat.
