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| |  | Earrings | Home » » » Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor | | | | | | | Description: | | Package Includes: Forerunner 305, Heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, AC charger, PC/USB interface cable, Quick start guide, Garmin Training Center CD & owner's manual The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS System combines form and function. This combination running partner and personal trainer is designed for athletes of all levels. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. The heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer GPS features - GPS with high-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture Wireless communication between system devices via ANT protocol Display Size(WxH) - 1.3 x 0.8 (33 x 20.3 mm) Lap Memory - 1,000 laps Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery - lasts 10 hours (typical use) Waterproof - Submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins. Alerts - Time, distance, pace and heart rate Physical Size(WxHxD) - 2.1 x. 7 x 2.7 (53.3 x 17.8 x 68.6 mm) Weight - 2.72 oz. (77 g) Heart rate monitor features - Transmission Range - approximately 3m (9.8ft) 3V CR2032 battery - lasts 3 years (1 hour per day) Physical size(WxHxD) - 13.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 (348 x 35.6 x 12.7 mm) Weight -. 74 oz (21 grams) | | | Features: | |
• 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 Motionbased, Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 1331 reviews |
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 Garmin Rocks!Jul 28, 2010
It is improved over earlier versions. I demo-ed my friend's same model, but older version. It does take about 30 seconds to find a sattelite, so I take mine off and put it on the ground and do a few streaches while waiting and then I'm ready to run! here is a tip- you can share your run data on facebook like this: when you are on Garmin Connect website, you will see a share button under your run map, then right click on it. You will see "accelerators". Click on that, then choose facebook and it will prompt you to log onto facebook and then your run will post. Not super-easy right now, but do-able.
I've run streets and trails and so far, no dropped signal.
 Great multisports Workout ToolJul 27, 2010
I bought this watch based on serveral triathlon friends' recommandation! My major concern was the waterproof when I am doing the swim. My friend assured that the watch can handle the swimming part of the tri event so I ended up getting the watch. Following are my finding of this watch after two weeks of use.
Likes:
* The watch tracks the route/distance very accurate(Swim, Bike, Run, walking, ski, and other sports).
* The workout can download to P.C and upload online via Garmin Website (Share your workout with friend).
* The graphics for the workout displays your heartrate, cadence, and speed(Use on P.C after downloaded).
* Customization of the watch is easy and fast(Show speed, average speed, distance, time, lap time etc).
* The GPS route tracking allow easy to navigate back home in case you are lost.
* The waterproof (Only submergable in water no more than 3 feet of water for 30 minutes).
* The instance overall track speed (Virtual compititor) keep me motivated.
* Elevation compensation function(on/off) for hill training run/bike to ensure more accurate distance.
Do not Likes
* Heart rate reading failed/not acurate during firt half of my swim (90bpm then 130bpm).
* Slow GPS signal acquisition.
* Bulky
* Did not show Bike Cadence on the watch during bike training (Only shown in P.C afterward)
------ This feature only if you order the Cadence Sensor with the package which I had ------
* Tall buildings or big tree can block the GPS signal and caused misreading.
* Wildly reading speed
----- (I hit a bump for cycling so the reading was 70mph shown on P.C screen) -----
----- (My swim speed was 2.7mph then 28 mph when I hit waves generated from boats this could be caused by
turned on "Elevation Compensation" function) -----
* Small heart Rate reading like font size 4 or something on the watch on upper right corner.
Overall Rating
I would give 4 1/2 stars overall rating for this watch Garmin 305 and it is much cheaper than Garmin 705. The Garmin 705 seems to tracking the watt output unless you are cyclist but for twice the price tag-no thanks. Others warmed about this watch for short battery life and I found out that 7 hrs is good enough. I am trying not to charge the watch as many time as I needed to because it could shorten the life of the lithium ion battery just like any other batteries. The idea is charge once every two workouts since my typical workout is about 2-3 hrs.
I paid about $220 for Garmin 305 with Heart Rate monitor and Cadence Sensor. You can add a footpod if you are a runer. I hope my overall review helps. Happy training!
 Bad customer supportJul 26, 2010
I purchased this watch and loved it. It lasted about a year. It stopped working for no reason. I sent it back along with the cradle. I had no idea which part was broken. They charged my credit card a nominal fee to replace the watch with a new or refurbished unit. They only sent back the watch. When I contacted them to ask for the cradle, they said:
**Do not ship anything but the base unit. Any accessories, cables or
other items you are not specifically instructed to send in will not be
replaced.**
So, they kept the cradle and wouldn't send it back. I did not know that the cradle was an accessory. I did not want any item to be replaced that wasn't broken, but I did expect to get my belongings back. In fact, it had been referred to as the base of the unit by the customer support person. It does not recharge without it. I was very disappointed in the customer service. I have purchased a new cradle. But, I am soured to the company. They essentially stole the item and I cannot figure out why they would bother.
Love the Garmin Forerunner 305Jul 25, 2010
I love this watch! Does exactly what I wanted. The only suggestion is that it could be smaller! I am a small person and use the very last hole to fit snug. Need a smaller band.
Progress you can measure makes a differenceJul 25, 2010
It is the best fitness product I've ever purchased, and seeing that the price about the same as a good watch, no runner should be without it. The virtual runner function is great, and the ability to tailor the different displays to what ever information I want is priceless. The heart rate monitor works fine, the belt is wide and you don't even notice you have it one. The software is a nice compromise between too many features and complexity that would blow away the subtards and not enough to provide the ability to see progress. The Google Earth mapping of your course is a nice feature also. I like the display which shows all work outs of a particular type and the totals. Good job.
I was surprised that I couldn't find this in Sports Authority or Dicks, I could only find the very high end ones. But that's O.K., I'm doing more and more of my shopping online and only need those stores for clothing.
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