Garmin Forerunner 205 - your virtual coach...

Advantages: Great for tracking your performance and working to improve it
Disadvantages: Doesn't feel good losing a race with your virtual partner :-(

...I purchased the 205 shortly after it was released in the UK and so have had one for some time now, other than a problem with a faulty button (the guys at Garmin promptly replaced the unit under warranty) I've not had any problems with it. + The Product: Essentially its a small wrist mounted GPS, at its very basic it will record information on your run (or walk or cycle ride). Information can be viewed on this history section of the GPS so you can see / compare things like distance run, average speed, fastest speed etc.. You can then download this information for a permanent record, or to carry out more analysis, or even to save the route so you can send this to friends. + Training Options: Another key feature is the training options built into the GPS, training sessions can be set to enable you do carry out specific training...

MountainGoat 26.05.2007 (27.05.2007) · Read review
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the garmin forerunner 50 is a must have for runners!

Advantages: good info display, easy to read when running
Disadvantages: watch is a little chunky, beware of dead battery on arrival!

...i purchased the garmin forerunner 50 after a couple of weeks of pondering and reading reviews about it. the reviews were at times mixed but i guess you will get that with everything. anyway here are my thoughts on it: i run on average 4 miles a trip 3 times a week. so i wanted something that would keep me up to date on how i was getting on- the garmin forerunner 50 does this brilliantly. its a simple little set up- there is a usb pen, a footpod and a watch. the footpod clips to your training shoes, the watch records information from the footpod and the usb pen recieves data from the watch upon completion of excersise and transfers it to your pc. clip on your footpod, set your watch to train, wait for a little foot symbol on the watch display and off you go! the watch functions as a readout from your foot pod. it can give you...

pfla2 25.06.2009 · Read review
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Garmin forerunner 305 review

Advantages: Excellent training aid for heartrate, pace, speed monitoring and recording
Disadvantages: Altimeter not 100% correct

...An excellent training aid. This item gives you heartrate, speed, time taken, lap times, for running, biking, and other sports. This can be downloaded to the included software as your training log and then uploaded to websites such as Google earth where you can view your training mapped against satellite images. I aren't too sure of the accuracy of the altimeter part of the satellite navigation product, but that does not bother my training too much. Another good feature is that on the website mapmyrun.com you can save your run course that you created and upload it to your Garmin and then train against the training pace buddy, with the Garmin telling you if you are behind or in front of the pace that you set. Also if you wander off the course the Garmin will warn you that you have strayed away from the intended path. Overall a must...

denz1968 16.08.2007 · Read review
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Garmin 305

Advantages: All you could need in a watch
Disadvantages: none

...The Garmin Fore runner 305 has been a life saver for me.. if you are a runner and want to track your progress, train against a vitual partner or simple see how far or fast you are running. then i would advise you get this watch. it is light weight are to be honest when you are running you do not really realise that it is there. i use it on every run i do. even if its just a slow recovery run then i will use the heart rate monitor , pace and distance to make sure it is slow and i am not working harder than I should be. i would say that this is well worth the money and perfect for any runner needing a new watch for sporting purposes....

gaza91 20.09.2008 · Read review
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garmins for runners ( and other sportspeeps)

Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: loss of signal

...I can't imagine life without my Garmin. Those days before it seem dark compared to now when I charge off down the road knowing that all the information I need is strapped to my wrist. For starters I was suprised to find I had been further than I thought, which is a bonus. I was more of a runner than I thought I was. It's an expensive bit of kit, but worth every penny. It is motivational because I can't wait to upload the data onto the computer and study it. Was this run better than the last one? How much have I improved since last month? Oh yes, that's when I was chased by that dog! I could tell because my speed had suddenly shot up along with my heart rate. Heart rate, mmm that can be a little hit and miss. The garmin sometimes loses its signal shooting my HR up and giving me a false reading. I used to struggle to see...

stitch99 28.08.2006 (29.08.2006) · Read review
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Review of Garmin Forerunner 301

A watch that no runner should be without

Advantages: Small, comfortable and accurate.
Disadvantages: It doen't work too well once the bezel is wet.

...On the spare of the moment last year, I decided to enter the 2009 London Marathon, never in my wildest dreams expecting to actually get a place in the ballot. However, the months rolled by and in October 2008 I received a letter to say that I was in! I was in a panic; I hadn't run for years and even with the race approaching, I still had a lack of motivation to get out there and train. I knew I had to do something about it and therefore started looking at GPS watches in the Garmin series. At first the price startled me, but I hoped that if I spent £200 on a watch, I would be determined to get out there and not waste it. Well, 8 months and hundreds of miles of running later, I am ready to review the equipment that led me to a healthier lifestyle. Garmin watches have been around for a number of years now and are a common sight...

mikec1uk 17.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Forerunner 405

Training with the aid of satellites

Advantages: Lots of feedback about your training!
Disadvantages: Side buttons are a bit small. Strap can be uncomfortable.

...The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a personal GPS trainer with Heart Rate Monitor. I've been using mine now for over 6 months, so I hope this review will cover all aspects of the Forerunner! I should start by saying that I really like this unit; I have used it for walks, jogging, and cycling and it has worked pretty much as I required. In the box The Forerunner 305 is packed with features, but out of the box, this is what you get: The forerunner itself Docking pod USB lead charger instruction manual and software The docking pod is what lets you transfer the training information over to the computer - you take the forerunner off your wrist, drop it into the dock and (if you have installed the software) the Garmin programme starts up and starts transferring. It will also charge the unit, rather than using the charger (which...

schwana 13.04.2008 · Read review
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Keep On Running

Advantages: Helps you to measure your runs, Can help you pace yourself
Disadvantages: Quite expensive, Size of unit is a bit big

...The problem I had when I started training seriously for my first half marathon was that although I knew how long I was running for, I just could not be sure of the distances I had been running. I only had a rough idea of my distance from driving the route but this was not ideal, especially as parts of my runs were over areas that you just cannot reach in the car. I did not think anyone would be very pleased if I drove my car over fields, just to measure distances. I searched the chat forums on the 'Runners World' website for a solution and this was where I came accross the Garmin Forerunner 201. *****THE COMPANY***** Garmin Ltd. is a group of companies who design, manufacture and sell navigation and communications equipment. They have a wide range of products which are used in aviation, marine, automotive and general...

killiefan 15.12.2005 · Read review
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The Canon EOS 450D

Advantages: high quality images, great design, rugged yet light, good value, quick
Disadvantages: auto modes can be dodgy in extreme lighting, only one control wheel, bad live view

...Canon has for a long time been renowned for its high quality cameras with superb image quality and good value for money. The Canon EOS 450D is no exception: rugged build, high quality images from Canon's renowned CMOS sensor, and good battery life and usability all contribute to the making of an excellent entry lever DSLR camera. In terms of picture quality, I feel Canon is unrivalled, and the 450D upholds this reputation. The 12.2MP and CMOS sensor produce excellent results in all light conditions. In bright light, the Canon has no issues sensoring quickly and almost always producing a result in auto and manual modes. The meter is swift and reliable, producing results that are frequently bettered by knowledge of the manual mode and histogram, but nevertheless excellent. The images from low light situations are also very good...

tobymather 30.12.2008 · Read review
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Get Safely from A to B with Garmin nuvi 1340

Advantages: Not as annoying as I thought
Disadvantages: Pricey

...Why I Bought It I finally gave in a traded my AA route finder notes (which always got me from A to B) for a Garmin nuvi 1340. I have to admit that these things annoy me so much, shouting directions at you every 5 seconds, but I thought I ought to at least try to get with the 21st century, plus everyone I know as one, so they can?t be that bad can they? I managed to pick mine up for £139 from Pixmania, which was a bargain, as I?d seen one in my local Halford store whilst shopping for oil again! (but that?s another story) for £179! Just proving its worth shopping around. Being a girlie the first thing that attracted me to this was its slender build (I know I know!). Its only 15mm thick and therefore isn?t too bulky to pop into the handbag when I?ve arrived at my destination and its quite light too ? double bonus. The 1340 model...

jinxyjo 24.07.2009 · Read review
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