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Retail Price: $267.99
Deal Price: Too low to display
Stock: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Garmin
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Average Evaluation:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Color: Blue
Display Size: 1.52
EAN: 0753759051907
Feature: High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception
Includes Mp3 Player: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-00466-00
Native Resolution: 160x100
Publisher: Garmin
Size: Garmin Part #010-00466-00
Special Features: Speed
Studio: Garmin
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Features
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High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception
1 Piece Training Assistant That Provides Athletes With Precise Speed, Distance & Pace Data
Includes Training Center Software, Which Allows Users To Download Workout Data For A Detailed Analysis
Used For Multiple Sports Such As Cycling, Cross- Country Skiing & Windsurfing
Data Acquired May Also Be Analyzed With Www.Motionbased.Com, Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing
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Editorial Reviews:
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Get more from your sport with precise speed, distance and pace data. - Precise GPS training device for multiple sports
- Ideal for running, cycling, cross-country skiing, windsurfing and more
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver with exceptional reception
- Calculates and displays accurate time, distance and pace information
- Virtual Partner feature shows progress measured against a specified pace
- Stores and reviews up to 1,000 laps
- 10 hours of use between charges
- Training Center software stores and analyzes data
- No calibration required
- Course feature creates races against previous workouts
- Mark and find locations, and navigate routes
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved. UL is the worldwide trusted source for product compliance
- 1-year manufacturer's warranty
You train better when you train smarter. This innovative GPS system gives you an edge over competitors with a wealth of training tools – right on your wrist.System requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.
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Evaluation:
Conclusion: Forerunner is all it promises
Review: I'm not much of a "techie", but I was able with very little reading to set up my Garmin 205 in a matter of minutes and use it flawlessly. I run both on city streets and on trails and the Garmin performed perfectly. I'm finally able to guage how far I run on trails and at the same time get a pretty good read on how many calories I've burned! I recommend this to anyone who is looking for this same info.
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Conclusion: For Any Runner who wants to get faster and run longer
Review: No more guessing on distance or pace. Gives you the freedom to just go run without a mapping out a route. The battery lasts FOREVER. I run 3 to 4 times a week at least an hour each time (I run at night so the backlight is always on too). I only have to recharge about once a month. I had an issue with my 205 a few months ago and Garmin tech support was amazing. I've had it for 2.5 years and have trained for and run three marathons with it. The ability to customize the data fields is an excellent feature. Easy to navigate screens etc...while in motion (large easy to find buttons that are laid out intuitively)
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Conclusion: Garmin forrunner 205
Review: The unit is easy to set-up, easy to use and easy to download the data to whatever site you wish to use. It's basic, but so is the price. I think it's great to have around to help set goals and see how your progressing. I'd recommend it for the casual to more-interested runner or cyclist.
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Conclusion: Hindsight better for the future Forerunner
Review: Garmin Forerunner 205 is one of the best gadgets for the health & fitness, it is also an excellent entry level gps with applications for hiking.
Previously having owned the Forerunner 101 I was excited to get my hands on the next generation of forerunner Fitness watches.
The Good: this rugged GPS fitness watch tracks time, distance, pace, elevation gain more accuratly than previous models. very intuitive user friendly GUI. quick to learn. the redesign in shape seems to make picking up sattelite signals quicker and more efficient than older models. still needs a good line of site for initial signal. standing in my living room near a window it was able to get a full Signal. display is big and easy to read. Tactile feedback is intuitive when operating without looking directly at the watch. The main menu preferences allow user settings. Nice new additon of compass is a nice added feature although I don't use too often it is a cool show off feature. It still stores history of workouts AVG speed,elevation gain/loss, distance & Calories burned. Even provides basic mapping and location marking,.
There is a built in Workout companion with pace alarm or distance alarm.
USB or Wall charge options are a huge plus! and who can argue with BLUE!
The Software interface is an excellent inproved feature.
Overall as with previous models this is a msut have for any fitness enthusiast, actve indivdual or weekend warrior adds motivation, quantifiable data in an intelligent design with excelent support software to keep up to date history on workouts.
The not so Good: Garmin innovation in GPS with a fitness watch was Smart and foreward thinking. However, with the upgrades of better sattelite receiver and design features Garmin givieth & taketh away, in previous Model Forerunner 201 the battery was a good 12-15 hours, Garmin 205 is at best 10 hours lithIon battery. Also, the battery indicator is an icon with 4 bars not an accurate way to tell exactly how much battery life you have left ( Older model would tell you exactly how many minutes you have everytime you power it on!
It does a good job of little idle battery weeping, but lacks the capacity of older model.
If I could change anything about the garmin it would be the battery life or power options all together.
I owne the original forerunner 101 although it was a bit bulkier, was less accurate in obtaining the sat signal it did have replaceable AAA battery for power, this feature was nice when I went on a day hike and wanted to track my distance ., elevation gain, and my route in avery simple light weight gadget. Forerunner 205 has although the capabilities of tracking distance, time, elevation gain/loss without the battery logevity to support those applications that would be used while hiking.
Conclusion: Keeping in mind that this is Garmins GPS designed fore Fitness applications not tracking, orany real in delth navigation, I like products that can be used for many applications, Garmin hit a Homerun with the Fitness application of this intelligent product, I highly reccomend this and think every runner, cyclist even recreational walkers, hikers and joggers should own one. it drives, motivates and will improve your performance. the redisgn looks different but functions better.
If it had a better long lasting power source I wouldn't be so reluctant to keep my old garmin 201 which is still working Great!
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Conclusion: Great basic functionality. One glitch that doesn't bother me.
Review: I've had my Garmin for a little over a month and have loved using it every run. I use it primarily for pacing, but also to record my workouts so I can compare them. It is easy to use and is light enough that I don't even notice it while I run. I have not tried the more advanced features, but I know people who have used them for some time.
The only problem I have noticed is that the altitude feature seems to be off -- it really is not that hilly where I live. If that does not matter to you, I would highly recommend this as a tool for anyone serious about distance running. I have used it in one half marathon so far and it really helped level my split times.
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