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Garmin Forerunner 305 Handheld GPS Receiver

 
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 29 reviews
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Pros
  • Rich features (4)
  • Accurate (3)
  • Compact (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Difficult to Use (2)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Poor Quality (1)
  • Inaccurate (1)
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

No water-resistant

Date of Review:  Jun 25, 2006
Review: After a little swim in the lake of Como (Italy) water came inside the receiver under the glass. This happened after 12 minutes of activity.
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  4.0

by: romeopappas
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Better GPS receiver, race against...
Cons
No auto-lap with race trials
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Major problems

Date of Review:  Oct 2, 2006
The Bottom Line: I wouldn't buy another Garmin product. Rush product to market- make profit. END
Review: 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...
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  1.0

by: johnminnesota
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Looks great
Cons
major problems with design - problems...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Know Yourself

Date of Review:  Jun 25, 2007
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...
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  5.0

by: shopkins
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, GPS functions, lots of data...
Cons
10.5 hour battery
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Forerunner 305 great outdoor/sports watch!

Date of Review:  Oct 28, 2008
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...
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  5.0

by: lukestanley
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
All in one, convenient and accurate GPS...
Cons
Large size, not heavy, but is clearly a...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Disappointed

Date of Review:  Nov 4, 2007
The Bottom Line: Avoid this product unless your willing to buy the upgrades.
Review: 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...
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  2.0

by: someguytalkin
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Provides good on the spot information.
Cons
Weak software. Upgrades are expensive...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Good on bike rides

Date of Review:  Feb 23, 2009
Review: 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...
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  4.0

by: bayareabiker
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Many useful features, including heart...
Cons
battery life too short for endurance...
 
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Wanna feel like a pro in training? Then Garmin Forerunner 305 is your tool

Date of Review:  Sep 20, 2006
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...
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  5.0

by: icio
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Nice design, excellent software...
Cons
None, but I have some concerns down the...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Excellent Product, but not in water

Date of Review:  Aug 27, 2007
Review: Excellent product, you can configure screens and trainnning options as you need, very detailed, map features and possibility to export to Google Earth or other GPS software like TrackMaker are verry cool.
I use to mountain bike, 6h trials and...
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  4.0

by: francoml
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, precise, many options to...
Cons
Small buttons when using gloves,...
 
17 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

2.72 Ounces of Amazing

Date of Review:  Sep 6, 2007
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...
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  5.0

by: mrmysterious
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
-Fast and strong satellite signal...
Cons
-Price if not on sale -Software is not...
 
19 out of 19 people found this review helpful.

Forerunner 305 Initial Review

Date of Review:  Apr 18, 2006
The Bottom Line: Good running and biking tool. Fun to use. Some room for improvement.
Review: I have had my Forerunner 305 for almost 3 weeks now. Previous to this I used a Polar S150 (wired bike mount) for several years and a entry level Polar before that, so I am used to basic heart rate monitor but not advance data recording or GPS.
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  4.0

by: unoriginal268
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
GPS accuracy and precision, data...
Cons
Grade calculation is useless, software...
 

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