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Garmin Forerunner 305


$199.00 Released December, 2007

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Virtual Partner feature allows you to compete against yourself. Possible to update data to a website for tracking progress. Display is large and easy to read.

The Cons:Battery lasts about 8-10 hours. Website requires a paid subscription for full feature access. Watch needs a special cradle to recharge (included).

The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a GPS watch built to help the wearer train and track progress. This is similar in function to the Garmin Forerunner 205, but uses a smaller display and has a heart rate monitor included.

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Product Shot 2 The wireless chest strap monitor allows for tracking of the heart rate throughout the workout which can be reviewed later. This watch also supports mult-sport workouts, allowing biathalon or triathalon athletes to move from one activity to another without having to reset the watch. This watch is fully compatible with Garmin Connect, allowing data to be uploaded for later analysis and comparison with previous workouts.

Features

  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver
  • ANT+ wireless heart rate monitor with chest strap
  • Multi-sport workouts
  • Measurements: Speed, distance, pace, and calories burned
  • Optional wireless footpad for indoor exercise
  • Garmin Connect
  • Garmin Training Center software included
  • Virtual Partner
  • Waterproof
  • Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

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Pros
  • 2

    Virtual Partner feature allows you to compete against yourself

  • 2

    Possible to update data to a website for tracking progress

  • 2

    Display is large and easy to read

  • 1

    Works with macs and PC

  • 1

    available with heartrate monitor

  • 1

    More uses other than just running; can be clipped to your bike

  • 1

    Doesn't require a transponder in your shoe

Cons
  • 2

    battery lasts about 8-10 hours

  • 2

    website requires a paid subscription for full feature access

  • 1

    watch needs a special cradle to recharge (included)

  • 1

    it's huge

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