Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer with Heart Rate Monitor
Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at
7:37 am
- Heart rate monitor, all the functions of Garmins,premier product
Product Description
Forerunner 305, Garmin Training Center CD-ROM, heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, A/C charger, USB cable, owner’s manual, quick start guide.
Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer with Heart Rate Monitor
Tagged with: Computer • Fitness • Forerunner • Garmin • Heart • Monitor • Rate • WristMounted
Filed under: Heart Rate Monitors
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I been using this unit to run alongside the beach for the last 4 months. Overall very satified. Quick GPS satellite lock, accuracy is good, does not lose signal easily (as compared to the 301 model). Quick data transfer to the provided software (software a little rigid for performance analysis though). I would recommend this product if you are looking for a good GPS unit to monitor your runs. Heart rate monitor is also very good, no funny jumps in heart rate.
Rating: 4 / 6
I use mine for cycling and running, the direct link to see your workouts mapped on GOOGLE EARTH is FANTASTIC!!!! (the included software is far more stable than the junk Polar included with their HRM’s.
Heart rate strap with replaceable battery is coded and comfortable. It’s better in my opinion than the Polar products (of which I’ve owned three)
This is much better than the Forerunner 201 which I previously owned (locks on satellites 10 times faster) and I’d avoid the 405 unless you really want to use this watch as a normal day to day wristwatch (check out the 405 reviews)
One nice feature is being able to customize the display screens. Another review criticized the 305 for the numbers being too small to read while exercising. I don’t have an issue but would point out that you can significantly increase the size of the display by simply displaying fewer fields.
My only complaint is that it’s easy to leave it on and run the battery down – which is a bummer if you’re just about to work out. I wish there was an “auto off” feature which would shut it down if it detects no movement or heart rate within an hour or so. Fortunately, with Li-Ion batteries, as little as a 10 minute charge gives you enough juice for a 90 minute run.
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Rating: 5 / 6