Runners - anyone have a GPS watch?
I'm thinking of investing in one of these - any recommendations? Seems like Garmin has cornered the market, but it'**** or miss with customer support for some of their products......
If anyone here has some real world experience, please share!!!
If anyone here has some real world experience, please share!!!
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I love my Garmin 305 Forerunner. It's a little bigger than the 405, but I see that as a benefit so I can actually see the numbers. There are some pretty good deals out there on this model...$128 to $148 depending on the vendor.
The only time I've ever had difficulty with acquiring satellites is in a city surrounded by skyscrapers.
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Cassie
The only time I've ever had difficulty with acquiring satellites is in a city surrounded by skyscrapers.
For comprehensive reviews, check out: www.dcrainmaker.com/p/product-reviews.html.
Cassie
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I've had my Garmin Forerunner 405 for about a week. I am getting the hang of it. I really like it. Yeah, with my aging eyes, I do have to look pretty hard to see the pace. The reason I got the 405 instead of the 305 was that I found an awesome deal on it and I like the idea of syncing up to the computer when you are just a couple of feet away rather than plugging in. I bought mine at Bodytronics.com for $194, used a coupon code and got it for $182 w/ free shipping.
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The first time I used my 205 about 4 years ago, I was shocked at how easy it was. Just turn it on, give it a minute to aquire satellites and go. I admit that the only thing I use is distance feature to find out how far I went. The pace feature is usually not correct on mine.
Scott
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Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
I've had my Garmin 305Forerunner since July and love it. it seems to take a minute or two to acquire signal and it's pacing is a little off when I'm in the woods, but otherwise, it's distance is right on the money and i love the feedback while i'm out on a run. I also love uploading a run to my computer to see how i handled elevation, etc..
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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