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| GARMIN 010-00466-00 Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $267.99
Buy New: $139.89 (On sale from $149.89)
You Save: $128.10 (48%)
New (76) Used (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  387 reviews
Sales Rank: 154
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 160x100
Display Size: 1.52
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Size: Garmin Part #010-00466-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.4 x 5.2
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00466-00
Model: 010-00466-00
UPC: 753759051907
EAN: 0753759051907
ASIN: B000CSQJ8C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Forerunner 205 - issues with power February 19, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am on my second Forerunner 205 experiencing similar issues: It won't power up after recharging. I am working with Garmin tech support on the second unit. The first one I returned to Amazon after a month. The second one has now lasted just over a month before experiencing a problem. This is a great unit when it works, but I'm hesitant to give it good marks if this same issue happens twice and the usual troubleshooting recommendations do not work. The one star rating I feel is deserved when the same problem has happened in two units.
Amazon was wonderful in facilitating the return of the first unit - I'm seeing what Garmin can do right now. Else, it's back to a map & a compass.
 Unreliable February 15, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a regular jogger, I was very excited to buy a forerunner 205. One running partner had just bought the older version - forerunner 201 - and was very pleased. I was also pleased - until about the third run. Part of our normal run is on a bike path that is partly covered by a building. For the first couple of runs I had no problem. My garmin didn't even lose the satellite signal. Then on the third run, on the return under the building, the distance on the forerunner suddenly showed .08 less than a moment before. Later in the run, toward the end, it just froze completely. At home I downloaded the latest firmware and tried again. On the next run, all was well. Then on subsequent runs it always 'backed up' the distance at the same spot. One moment the distance would accurately show 3.68 miles; a moment later it would show 3.63 miles. It never froze again and it was off a little less than before, but it also never corrected the mileage after decreasing the distance. Of course, this made the time and distance for my run not accurate. So I decided to return the watch. Amazon was wonderful. They arranged for UPS to pick up the watch. My card was credited four days later. In summary, I probably just got a bad one - I may try again when a newer version comes out.
 Unpredictable February 14, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
My running partner and I log 25 to 30 miles a week. She uses the 201; I use the 205. The 205 pace is often erratic, shifting back and forth within a four-minute range. Also, the measured distances aren't always consistent. By the end of a run, the difference between our Garmins can stretch up to a half-mile. This may not seem like a lot to some, but if you're trying to calculate your speed, it makes a difference.
 Excellent Buy!! February 7, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased this item in order to train for an upcoming half marathon. Using the GPS in conjunction with the supplied software is outstanding. It allows me to adjust my training schedule with ease by utilizing the abundance of information it provides continuously. In addition, there are websites(for a fee, of course) that can use your and others' data to show you good areas to workout and to compare yourself. Finally, I have never had the GPS lose signal and I have ran in all types of weather and trails. It was a great buy.
Great Product February 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this product, I do not go running without it. It's great, ALWAYS find the satellites, great display. The Software is OK, nothing great. If you want to GeoCache with it you can enter data directly to the watch or use a third party software like EasyGPS.
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