| armin the global leader in satellite navigation is pleased to announce the Foretrex 401 and Foretrex 301 wrist mounted GPS navigators.
The
new Foretrex series include a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS
receiver and USB port into a lightweight, waterproof device which is
perfect for light hikers, skiers, campers and military personnel to
wear.
“Whether
you’re on a leisurely hike or in the toughest conditions imaginable,
you need navigation that’s simple to use and easy to access,” said Dan
Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “Our new Foretrex
models help you keep your hands free and your focus on the path ahead,
whilst ensuring you make it to your destination as easily as possible.”
Rugged and waterproof, Garmin’s new Foretrex 301 and 401 models boast a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFixTM
that quickly acquires and maintains satellite reception – even in heavy
tree cover or deep canyons – accurately monitoring and storing your
routes, tracks and waypoints.
When the day’s activities are done, just turn on the TracBack®
feature, and Foretrex will retrace your path right back to where you
started. With Foretrex, you can always find your way back to any
important place, like your campsite or vehicle, using the electronic
‘breadcrumb trail’, data fields and compass screen on the easy-to-read
LCD display.
The
new Foretrex models feature dual-position readout so that you can view
your current location in multiple formats, including latitude/longitude
and an alternate position format of your choice, simplifying navigation
for professional, military, search-and-rescue and recreational uses.
Foretrex
301 and 401 also incorporate a trip computer, sunrise/sunset and
hunting/fishing information and can connect to your PC or Mac via USB
connection.
Adding
even more features to the mix, Foretrex 401 has an electronic compass
and a barometric altimeter. Foretrex 401 allows you to wirelessly share
routes, tracks and waypoints between certain Foretrex, Oregon and
Colorado devices, and it is also compatible with Garmin heart-rate
monitors and cadence sensors.
Weighing
about 85g and powered by 2 AAA batteries, Foretrex won’t weigh you down
while enduring a day’s adventures with up to 18 hours of battery life
in the 301 and up to 17 hours in the 401. And you can chronicle your
activities by storing up to 500 waypoints, 20 routes or a tracklog of
up to 10,000 points and 10 saved tracks.
Foretrex
401 and Foretrex 301 are the latest breakthroughs from Garmin, which
has spent 20 years using technology and innovation to enhance users’
lives, making Garmin a household name in the automotive, aviation,
marine, wireless, outdoor and fitness industries.
For more about features, pricing and availability, as well as information about Garmin’s other products and services, go to www.garmin.co.uk.
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