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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:
 Useful Training Aid February 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although a little bulky on the wrist, this device logs your location according to GPS and heart rate from the chest transmitter, during your training and allows you to upload it to a PC for further analysis. This is probably the feature I find most useful as it allows you to monitor your improvement (or otherwise) over time by comparing the results of your training sessions.
I personally do not find the display too useful and tend not need to look at it during training as there is far too much information on it to take in, although I understand that it is possible to reduce/customise this. If Garmin could reduce the size of the device by taking the display off altogether, it would be great...
The only other dislike is that the hear rate monitor transmitter is a little bulky and is not compatible with most standard Gym equipment, which is annoying, however as the watch is logging all the data anyway, it is not too bad.
The time taken to lock onto the satelites from switching the device on is a bit variable, sometimes connects in seconds and other times upto 5 minutes. I could understand this behaviour if I were turning it on in a very different location to where I turned it off, but I always turn the device on and off outside my house...
All in all, a very useful gadget.
 Garmin Forerunner 305 February 24, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Garmin Forerunner 305 has two MAJOR problems. First, Garmin's algorithm for altitude recording is poor. It apparently records every foot of elevation it thinks you gain or lose. Since there will always be some measurement error in altitude, you could run a mile on a track and the Garmin Forerunner 305 will say you've done 300 feet of elevation when you're done. I've had Polar and Avocet altimeters and both gave accurate readings on known elevation climbs. The Garmin typically doubled the true elevation gain!
Garmin's bigger problem is customer service. After using the Forerunner for two weeks, I had a software problem and emailed Garmin's customer service. No response. I emailed again. No response. After five emails over four weeks with no reply from Garmin I gave up and returned the Forerunner.
Until Garmin gets some customer service, I'd advise getting a Suunto or another brand.
 Best monitor February 21, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
very good, useful, a lot of data recorded, great for keeping track of your improvement.
allround user February 21, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
the forerunner 305 is a fine device for running ,skiing and mountainering.It served me well in several outdoor activities without any failure.I can strongly recommend this fine item
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Great product February 18, 2007
I have used the forerunner 305 for about a week now and its great. I've checked my HR manually and compared it to the forerunner several times and its within 1 BPM! It normally takes it about 30 to 45 sec to find a sat fix @ my location.I've ran in thick woods and it works great with full signal. I've also set the auto-lap for .25miles and it beeps when I reach .25miles and changes the laps for me, I don't have to keep up with anything with the forerunner it does it all for me.I think its a great buy.
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