Training Watch

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Permalink Reply by Gary Hearn on March 7, 2010 at 5:38pm

I would suggest the Garmin 205/305. Other than the color they are the same except the 305 has a heart rate monitor.

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Permalink Reply by Ed Carmines on March 7, 2010 at 8:06pm

I would stay away from the Garmin 405. I have the 305 and the 405 and prefer the 305. It is a little larger and is not quite as fast to pick up a signal but easier to use. The 405 has a touch sensitive bezel that I find finicky. It is sensitive to moisture and will change screens when it is raining or touched by a wet shirt. The 305 uses a watch holder to charge and download to your computer. The 405 has a clip that hooks to your computer to charge it. It also uses radio waves instead of a hard line to transmit your run to the computer. I have problems with the 405 connecting to my computer and downloading automatically.

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Permalink Reply by Running Goddess on March 7, 2010 at 8:58pm

The Garmin 305 is great! I love mine. It is easy to use and I rarely have any issues with it.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fojtik on March 8, 2010 at 7:05am

thanks for the info all

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guest on March 8, 2010 at 10:10pm

Michael,

I'd agree with Ed on the 405 which I own. The bezel can be very sensitive and while you can lock it/unlock it to prevent any changes to the unit while running, just setting it up for your run can be frustrating at times. I've also used the 305 and found it simpler to operate and it gives me everything I need, ie pace, distance, history, etc...

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fojtik on March 9, 2010 at 7:08am

Thanks, looks like the 305 is the way to go

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Permalink Reply by Vega Sinclair on March 12, 2010 at 2:43pm

I use the Nike + with my iphone because it was pretty cheap for the sensor that you put in your shoe and it seems to work well. Has anyone compared the Garmins to the Nike+? I really haven't looked at the Garmins but if they are any better or offer any extra gadgets, I might have to try one out.

Vega Sinclair,HSA Health Coach

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