Garmin Forerunner 305

Pros: -Fast and strong satellite signal -Loads of information from your workout -Easy to use

Cons: -Price if not on sale -Software is not that great

The Bottom Line: If you run or are interested in running the Forerunner 305 can help you analyze your workout to achieve your best performance.

Review: About Me I'm a 28 year old male that has been running off and on the last 8 years. I run between 12 and 25 miles a week from spring to early winter. I fall off the bandwagon quite frequently but overall I enjoy running. I also lift weights and ...

Pros: Good reception, accurate, small & lightweight, lots of features

Cons: Minimal Mac OS support (more coming)

The Bottom Line: A great GPS/heart rate monitor training aid. It's small, lightweight, and has everything most runners would want.

Review: Please see the update at the bottom of this review. -m We picked up the 305 for a couple reasons: (1) my trusty old Timex Ironman Speed + Distance system finally died on me, and (2) as one of us is an expectant mother, we wanted something to ...

Pros: Nice design, excellent software available, functional

Cons: None, but I have some concerns down the road about a few elements.

The Bottom Line: A tool that could rekindle your desire for working out and maybe more. Many features and an amazing software will make you feel like a pro in training.

Review: My Background. I have been using GPS tools for a while and I have used them regularly in my training for at least 2 years. My favorite sport activities are inline skating (speedskating, more properly) and downhill skiing. Before purchasing the ...

Pros: All in one, convenient and accurate GPS sports watch! USB battery recharges.

Cons: Large size, not heavy, but is clearly a sportswatch. Sometimes takes minutes to find satellites.

The Bottom Line: This is the clear leader in Sports Watch products, combining HRM and GPS (distance and altitude).

Review: I decided to upgrade from my Timex Ironman Bodylink setup, although I only had the Timex HRM thus far. Ironically, the Timex Bodylink setup including the HRM, GPS, and Recorder: would have cost more than the Garmin 305! The 305's HRM is more ...

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

The Bottom Line: A must have if you want to get more serious about your training

Review: 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. ...

Pros: Improved (perfected)
GPS Accurate HR
Drama-free software and syncing

Cons: Separate syncing/charging dock
The band, while improved, doesn't retain the flap very well.

The Bottom Line: Other than shoes, the 305 is the best running accessory that I'm aware of.  Garmin corrects the many flaws of the 301.

Review: I purchased the previous iteration (the 301) of Garmin's GPS/Heartrate monitor and was terribly disappointed. Tempted by good reviews, I purchased the 305 from Costco for $159.00. The Verdict: The 305 actually DOES what the 301 was supposed ...

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 Forerunner at all.

The Bottom Line: Excellent Tool. Very well worth the money. Will save me a ton of time with all data dumped into computer. No more log books.

Review: 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 ...

Pros: Small, GPS functions, lots of data collection

Cons: 10.5 hour battery

The Bottom Line: You won't find anything out there like it.

Review: 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 ...

Pros: Style, fit, ease of use,

Cons: none

Review: 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 ...

Pros: Small, not clunky like the old ones.

Cons: Expensive, Not the greatest averaging.

Review: I have only had it for 2 weeks but I love it. I have taken it hiking, biking and running and it works very well for all. It works well inside on my treadmill too, I just turn off the GPS. It is ok for navigation but that is not what it is designed ...