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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS

Item #GRM0072 | 0 in Stock
4 Star Rating

Sweet watch.

By Ranked #528 - Trail Running Accessories August 5, 2009

I really expected it to be big and annoying, but I do not notice it while running. Accurate tracking and great interface options with the computer. I have not had any problems in the woods, it holds a signal well once it initially locks on (can take up to two minutes if cloudy). Take the altitude data with a grain of salt; this uses gps for altitude instead of an actual altimeter, so it can be off by like 15 feet vertical even though the path is dead on.

My only complaint is battery life. I get maybe 6-7 hours with the heart rate monitor active, you also need to charge it within a few days of using, the battery discharges fast sitting around unused.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Case] Plastic; [Strap] nylon 
Dimensions:
2.1 x 2.7 x 0.7in (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78cm) 
Antenna:
Internal, 
Routes:
50 
Waypoints:
100 
Mapping:
Yes, online 
Digital Compass:
No 
Computer Compatible:
Yes 
Waterproof:
Yes 
Battery Type:
Rechargeable Li-Ion 
Battery Life:
10hrs 
Expansion Card:
No 
Weight:
2.7oz (77g) 
Recommended Use:
Outdoor training, duathlon and triathlon, cycling, running 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Taiwan 

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