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Garmin Forerunner 305 - 1.5 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
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Garmin Forerunner 305 - 1.5 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

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  • Form Factor: Handheld
  • Screen Size: 1.5 in.
  • GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
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Know Yourself

byshopkins Jun 25, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Small, GPS functions, lots of data collection
Cons 10.5 hour battery
Recommended it? Yes

I had to do an extreme challenge and hike 35 miles for a charity in which I did absolutely no training. I purchased the Garmin 305 to help me better understand my heart rates and to basically feed me input as I did the hike. The Garmin 305 allows you to set alerts for various things to help you... Read full review »

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Major problems

byjohnminnesota Oct 2, 2006
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Looks great
Cons major problems with design - problems with charging, battery life, lockups and failures.
Recommended it? No

I purchased a Garmin Forerunner 305 about two months ago, and while I really liked the idea of having the GPS and HRM and tracking data, my experience with Garmin and this particular product has not been good.

When I first got it, I followed the instructions, got it plugged in and went... Read full review »

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Excellent Product

bylegacy65 Dec 13, 2010
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Easy to use and customize. Excellent price.
Cons Can't think of a single thing.
Recommended it? Yes

I've only been using my Garmin Forerunner 305 for 4 days. I cycle 25 miles a day (I have the cadence feature) and I honestly don't know why I didn't get one sooner.Absolutely love this product. Read full review »

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Must Have for Pace minded runner

byhjakeway May 28, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Keeps track of many parts of your run Heartrate/Pace/AveragePace/Elevation/Distance
Cons Bulky and sometimes hard to keep in place when sweaty
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased my Garmin 305 over a year ago. I love this product!

Start Up takes a bit of time but the added info really does help you get accurate information. You have to put in gender & weight. From that they give you general heart rate parameters. If you download the software you can... Read full review »

10

Garmin always leaves something off.

byboobynez Jan 20, 2008
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Feature packed, multi-sport capability.
Cons "Motion Based" is a complete RIP-OFF. Why no Altimeter?
Recommended it? No

Bought this a month ago and was pretty happy with it, however, as of tonight, it won't power on for some reason(it was just fully charged).

Anyway, it's great for running and biking- but it's I don't know why they didn't put an altimeter on this like they have on the edge.

My... Read full review »

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Good on bike rides

bybayareabiker Feb 23, 2009
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Many useful features, including heart rate.
Cons battery life too short for endurance activities.<br>Only one position format, only...
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased the Forerunner 305 as a replacement for the eTrex, Forerunner 101 and 301, which fell apart from heavy use. I routinely use it during my nightly commute. I use the Auto Lap feature regularly, the Heart Rate Monitor often, and often burn the data to a CD. The battery life is adequate for... Read full review »

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Works great!

byjwh80936 Sep 8, 2007
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Style, fit, ease of use,
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the Forerunner 305 in May of 2007 and have been using it regularly ever since. I like all of the features the device offers and it sync's to my Macbook flawlessly. Coming with support software for Apple products is also a plus.

It seems to hold a good charge for hours of use. I... Read full review »

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Better than I hoped, but not as good as it could be

byniceguymike Jul 20, 2008
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Gives me the data I want. Can download and upload data with ease.
Cons Bulky. Difficulty acquiring satellites in buildings and trees. Tiny buttons.
Recommended it? Yes

I'd read on one of my websites that Amazon was having a major sale on the Garmin Forerunner 305. Since I took up walking as a way to lose weight, I figured I'd give it a shot.

Things I particularly like about the Garmin:

1. I already own a Garmin GPS, so I felt familiar with the... Read full review »

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Best Training Tool I Have Ever Used

byhhuffman Jul 3, 2006
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Ease of Use. Great display. Great design. Great analytics. Great price.
Cons Motionbased add-on confuses me, doesn't seem fully baked. No problems with...
Recommended it? Yes

I have been an on-and-off again runner for 12 years and have tried a lot of products to analyze my training and performance.

I will use this primarily for running and mountain biking.

I have had both Polar and Timex heart rate monitors in the past, and stopped using them because... Read full review »

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Disappointed

bysomeguytalkin Nov 4, 2007
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Provides good on the spot information.
Cons Weak software. Upgrades are expensive and proprietary. Real cost is substantially more.
Recommended it? No

First of all - whoever designed their website didn't have the user in mind and whoever approved and accepted the design should be fired. The website is frustrating and difficult to move around or to get information.

2nd: The documentation that comes with the Garmin Forerunner 305 appears... Read full review »

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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS One Color, One Size

The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS tracks your every move with a super-sensitive receiver that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. You can use the Forerunner 305 to monitor your speed, distance, and pace so you can train smarter and more effectively, and integrate these elements into your body's feedback using the calorie counter and wireless heartrate monitor. The optional Foot Pod even lets you train indoors and keep the information flowing so you never miss a step during foul weather. The Garmin Forerunner 305 is the sleek training partner you wear on your wrist, with multi-sport adaptability, GPS function, and a host of extra features for the serious outdoor athlete.Product FeaturesMaterial: [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: 100Mapping: Yes, onlineDigital Compass: NoComputer Compatible: YesWaterproof: YesBattery Type: Rechargeable Li-IonBattery Life: 10hrsExpansion Card: No Weight: 2.7oz (77g) Recommended Use: Outdoor training, duathlon and triathlon, cycling, runningManufactur er Warranty: 1 YearCountry of Origin: Taiwan

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As new, my personal Garmin. For the very serious athlete. Box contains chest strap, watch, compuer connection, all manuals

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