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| GARMIN 010-00447-30 Edge 305 GPS Bundle | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $319.99
Buy New: $249.99
You Save: $70.00 (22%)
New (75) Used (1) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  117 reviews
Sales Rank: 728
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 128x160
Display Size: 1.86
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Size: Garmin Part #010-00447-30
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 6 x 6 x 6
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00447-30
Model: 010-00447-30
UPC: 753759053574
EAN: 0753759053574
ASIN: B000BS4PZW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Nice and worth the money November 13, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
no problem so far. I already used it for 5K since I bought in June07. No battery replaced yet and no weak signal for cadence, Heart Monitor and GPS. Very accurate for distance and speed. I compared with the car odometer and didn't get a huge variation. At maximum for 200km rode by car, i got 2Km the delta to Garmin. The speed was very close to the car odometer. I recommend this even the Garmin already launched the EDGE 705 (color screen and SD card with GPS maps - for me this extra features is not usefull for my training and competition)
Great Training Tool! November 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I received the Garmin Edge 305 just in time for some late fall riding. I was impressed with its ease of initial use and was out the door within 30 minutes. The ability to customize your displays is a very nice feature and there are plenty of data to choose from. As opposed to normal cyclo computers, I no longer have to flip several time between screens to see the data I want as it is all on the same screen.
The included software is PC only, and the Garmin Motion Based software requires a special plug in for Safari only (will not work in Firefox). However, Ascent software for Mac is a nice replacement and although it costs a nominal fee, is well worth the extra expense for a Mac only piece of software. I do find some of the data points do not come out the same between the Ascent software and MB (most notably calories and total elevation), but that could be how they are both interpreting the data. If you are a Mac user, definitely get Ascent!
I have not experienced any of the problems other users seem to have experienced. The Garmin always works, never cuts out, never gives me errant HR readings, and just plain works. I have only used it for 13 hours thus far, so further riding will tell just how well it holds up.
If you are thinking of getting one, do it, you will not be disappointed. I initially was concerned over the large size, but once I saw what it could do, no longer was worried about it.
 Receiver shuts off by itself October 3, 2007
The forerunner 305 receiver occasionally shuts off by itself without warning. This is really annoying and affects your data at the end of your workout. I have seen this complaint in other forums as well. Shouldn't there be a recall or fix for this?! Some forum claims that this happens when you coast at the end of the lap or when in traffic or at a stop light. I hope there's a place in the receiver to adjust this auto shut-off annoyance.
Useful training tool September 17, 2007
Instruction manual is very useful and explains all possible tricks and mounting instructions, like what to do if the units locks up.
Mounting onto the bike is easy. Use the wedge, if it has to be mounted on the stem. This will improve readibility even behind polarizing sun glasses.
The software delivered with the product on CD did not work. I downloaded the latest version from the Garmin's web site. It works great, beside the annoying instruction to load Garmin's topowest CD into the drive.
Use: It is great to have HR, speed, cadence and elevation in one tools whtout wires. If you use it on the same trail it will show you very well your progress. It is good for hiking, running as well.
I did not dive into the training software to deap to create virtual partners or to race against myself. For me it is more important to improve paddle stroke at this time, where cadence and HR is useful to check. The stats from the software are good for training logs.
It runs for more hours than I can bike - big improvement to from the first version I tested two years ago.
A great find September 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a great tool. Not only does it make running/biking more interesting but it also makes training more effective. Although it is designed for biking, the unit is small enough where you can run with it in your hand without it being difficult. It really is helpful to be able to watch all of this information as it's happening.
The only thing I wish it had was background maps for the display unit (GPS). The GPS acquires quickly and stays locked on, even in dense areas. Highly recommended!
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