Forerunner 305

Pros: GPS accuracy and precision, data recording, heart rate

Cons: Grade calculation is useless, software is pretty poor for $300+ product

The Bottom Line: Good running and biking tool. Fun to use. Some room for improvement.

Review: I have had my Forerunner 305 for almost 3 weeks now. Previous to this I used a Polar S150 (wired bike mount) for several years and a entry level Polar before that, so I am used to basic heart rate monitor but not advance data recording or GPS. I have ...

Pros: Works well, reliable, really enables you to track and log your runs

Cons: Bulky, lacks cadence measurement, even with an available "foodpod." Software is only satisfactory.

The Bottom Line: The device works well, but I think it's worth shopping around, and doing more research before choosing.

Review: I received the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS receiver as a birthday gift in Dec of 2006 (it was on my wishlist), and as of September 18th, 2007, I've run 616.8 miles with it. Approximately. I was hoping it would enable me to reach speed and distance goals ...

Pros: Gives me the data I want. Can download and upload data with ease.

Cons: Bulky. Difficulty acquiring satellites in buildings and trees. Tiny buttons.

The Bottom Line: Sure, get one. You know you want one. And you won't pay an arm and a leg for it, or have to buy it a la carte like some systems.

Review: I'd read on one of my websites that Amazon was having a major sale on the Garmin Forerunner 305. Since I took up walking as a way to lose weight, I figured I'd give it a shot. Things I particularly like about the Garmin: 1. I already own a Garmin ...

Pros: You can see just how hard you should be working.

Cons: Single user. Directions are simplified to the point of missing some things.

The Bottom Line: This unit is a wonderful training tool because it allows you to see from where you've come and where you need to go.

Review: I didn't realize how lazy I was until I strapped this watch on my wrist. We live in an area measured by kilometers. It is very nice to have a tool to measure miles. I bought the Forerunner 305 in early April and have used it every run since. It ...

Pros: Wearability, ease of use, during and post workout training analysis tools.

Cons: Expense, sometimes a bit slow to aquire satellite GPS lock.

Review: This is an excellent product and I would highly recommend it. I am a beginning distance runner training for my first marathon. This GPS training aid is easy to use and is comfortable to wear. I notice its weight on my wrist about the same as wearing my ...

Pros: Small, precise, many options to configure screen and trainning

Cons: Small buttons when using gloves, dont'get in water!

Review: Excellent product, you can configure screens and trainnning options as you need, very detailed, map features and possibility to export to Google Earth or other GPS software like TrackMaker are verry cool. I use to mountain bike, 6h trials and it's ok. ...

Pros: Better GPS receiver, race against yourself, map.

Cons: No auto-lap with race trials

Review: After a little swim in the lake of Como (Italy) water came inside the receiver under the glass. This happened after 12 minutes of ...

Pros: The unit fits very nice on the arm.

Cons: The unit is not as small as Garmin would like you to believe.

Review: This unit has several very nice improvements over the 301. The design is not quite as small as the pictures would want you to believe. ...

Pros: GPS

Cons: Size Water seems to get in under first face of monitor.

Review: Great so far. Been using a Polar, and having to map details on google earth, this is so much ...

Pros: Provides good on the spot information.

Cons: Weak software. Upgrades are expensive and proprietary. Real cost is substantially more.

The Bottom Line: Avoid this product unless your willing to buy the upgrades.

Review: First of all - whoever designed their website didn't have the user in mind and whoever approved and accepted the design should be fired. The website is frustrating and difficult to move around or to get information. 2nd: The documentation that comes ...