Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch
Digital camera Review: A reliable device
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm not an experienced user of GPS devices, so I cannot compare it to the competitive products, however my opinion is that my Forerunner is doing what I expected. Before buying I have read several opinions about that it tends to loose the signal or to present the false data. None of those I have observed after 1 month of intensive use. I use it for running and for windsurfing and in both cases it works pretty well. I run in the forest and among buildings in the city but the signal is lost very occasionally and it is retrieved fast. The waterproof feature has been proven as well :-). The only issue I could have is that one of the 4 pins use to connect to the docking station is getting rust, so I have to clean it up every time I need it to connect to my PC. This is why I give 4 stars not 5
Filip
Digital camera Review: A very good product
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased the Garmin 205 to replace a running watch of the variety that includes a "foot pod" sending data to my watch. The Garmin watch has proven to be significantly more accurate in its measurement of distance. Furthermore, I have not had any problem whatsoever with maintaining a GPS signal while running on overcast days or through areas of dense foliage. The watch picks up a signal quick enough when I first turn it on (usually allowing me time to stretch a bit while waiting). Recharging the watch is very easy and much more affordable than the special batteries I needed to purchase for both my old watch and its foot pod. Another big plus in using this watch compared to my old watch is that this watch can be used for biking as well. The only downside to this watch compared to my old system is having to connect the watch via USB to the computer to upload data (the other watch sent data without any kind of physical connector). Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and would definitley recommend it to other runners.Digital camera Review: A very handy device!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fun device for running and bicycling. Once you've tried it out a few times, take the time to read the little book that comes with it. It details many features that I found to be useful and enhance my training. For example, you can set it to start a previously run/biked/etc. course by setting a course point for the beginning and hitting Start. The timer and the virtual partner won't start start until you actually get to the course start. This is helpful for warming up, adding a little distance without impacting your training goals, etc.Digital camera Review: A watch, a runner and his lost signal
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this watch for my husband, who is an avid runner. At the time, he was in the middle of training for the Miami Marathon 2007. He had some trouble keeping a signal during training runs but was patient with it and willing to use it during the marathon. Unfortunately the watch lost its signal for the last half of the race. I have since taken ownership of the watch. (I run too.) I've noticed that it has a hard time keeping a signal when it's halfway out of batteries. I would recommend recharging it every two runs. I recently ran a 10-mile race and it did beautifully. Kept its signal and practically pushed me across the finish line. I've been a bit dubious of the pace that it says I'm doing on any given run. There are times when I'm running my hardest, imagining that I'm faster than Paula Radcliffe and a group of onlookers is marvelling at my speed, and it'll say I'm doing a 14-minute mile. Then there are times that I'm shuffling my feet, barely breathing and ready to die, and it'll say that I'm doing a 9-minute mile. I'm still using the watch but I'm a little disappointed that for $200, it's not that reliable.Digital camera Review: AWESOME!
Summary: 5 Stars
This watch rocks! It's small enough to not become bothersome. Plug into computer and it tracks the route and pace of your run, (walk, bike, etc.) which is ideal for serious athletes and training marathon runners...which is why my husband uses it.
For those that like to change their route often...you can set it to the distance you'd like to go and it will alarm you when you've gone half-way so you can just turn around wherever you are and head back.