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Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS
Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch
Just when you thought Garmin had cornered the market on powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS devices, here comes the Forerunner 205. The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 205 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool we've ever tested.
Yes, it's that good. While no device this compact can do everything (yet), the 205 pushes the boundaries of what is possible from something strapped around your wrist. While the 205 doesn't offer heart rate monitoring, or connectivity with Garmin's wireless speed and cadence sensor -- for that, you'll need to step up to the Forerunner 305 -- but it's a great way to get basic GPS location and performance data.
Garmin has smartly given the 205 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners.
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- High-sensitivity, watch-like GPS receiver that provides exceptional signal reception
- One-piece training assistant that provides athletes with precise speed, distance, and pace data
- Includes training center software, which allows users to download workout data for a detailed analysis
- Used for multiple sports, such as cycling, cross- country skiing, and windsurfing
See what one Happy owner had to say:
I have used the Garmin 205 for several months now and highly recommend it. Here in Arizona it acquires satellites generally in less than one minute, and I have never had any problem with it not holding onto the signals. Accuracy is amazing - I have checked it on local school tracks and it is right on target. I used the unit for the PF Chang half marathon last weekend in Phoenix, and it worked flawlessly - it was great to be able to check my average pace along the route, and it really helped me try to stay near my target time for the run. (Gilgamesh "desert runner")
Pros:
- Weight/formfactor - At first it felt uncomfortable, but after the first few runs I barely remembered that it was on my wrist.
- Accuracy - I went and drove two of my longer runs and they read between .1 - .2 miles.
- * Data! - I LOVE coming back and analyzing all of the data. It'll graph the elevation vs. speed or pace, etc. It makes me very aware of what my weaknesses are in running.
- From motionbased.com, you can also look at other neat trails other people have found, download their trails and virtually 'race' them, or just let the watch tell you where to go.
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US $529.00