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| Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
New (76) Used (1) Refurbished (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  582 reviews
Sales Rank: 67
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 160x100
Display Size: 1.52
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 10 x 6
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Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 010-00467-00
Model: 010-00467-00
UPC: 753759051945
EAN: 0753759051945
ASIN: B000CSWCQA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good features, accurate enough... May 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have both the 201 and 305 (201 was lost then found). The 305 has a nicer display and I appreciate the ability to customize more of the displays. I recently wore the 305 on a 50 mile trail run and had to take if off because it was irritating my wrist bones. The elevation chart I got from the 305 matched up very well with the elevation charts on the run site. But I still am a little concerned that the pace shown and the distance isn't as accurate as the 201. Perhaps the extra sensitivity of the 305 shows too much variation in pace too quickly. At the end of the race there was 1/2 mile difference between the race distance and the Garmin. Your guess is as good as mine about which is right... I've never calabrated the garmin against a series of measured miles.
I recommend both products for anyone who wants to know how far/fast they are running, and do not have the convenience of mile markers.
 multi tasks May 7, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I use the 305 for all of my training as well as geocaching (GPS scavenger hunt). As a personal trainer I can take my clients on a different route every time and still have an accurate distance, time and pace. I can also use the garmin software to track my clients progress. One feature that my clients love is the Motion Based web sight where I can map out out and track our route on google earth. Its a great way to add value to my training program. I'm also looking forward to getting the cadence package for my bike.
Country independent May 7, 2007
Less than a week after buying this in the United States I was in Buenos Aires, Argentina running the Palermo park system. It took maybe 5 minutes, then the Forerunner knew where I was and worked great! Later, back at the hotel, I uploaded my information to the online community Motion Based (yes, you want to subscribe to that with these devices!) and watched it replay my run on aerial shots from Google Earth.
Since then I have used it on various trails in suburban and park settings, always without a problem, and often with excitement as I look over my runs to see variations of pace during the same or similar runs.
Guys, I don't know what to say, but WOW! I am an amateur running working hard at training for his first marathon, and the Forerunner combined with Motion Based makes my life so much easier. Occasionally if I have a question on my training I can email a link to a particular run to my friend, who is a competitive runner, and she looks it over including heart rate and pace, and gives me feedback.
Get it. Wear it. Run with it.
Perfect Companion May 7, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the perfect companion for anyone who runs or bikes. It offers very easy navigation and set up to quickly get going. I would recommend this for anyone who like to exercise outdoors.
305 is Coolest Thing Ever May 5, 2007
This is just about the coolest running gadget ever! I recommend reading the manual to get familiar with all the features. And there is better mapping software out there (Sport Track is one).
"Current pace" doesn't work that well, so what I do is take laps every 1/4 mile or so instead and then track "Lap Pace". But I really like this product. Great for running and biking, but can also wear it hiking. Map feature is great for new areas or travel, as you can use it to aim back to your starting point.
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