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Compare Garmin Geko 301 Handheld GPS Receiver to Garmin Forerunner 305 Handheld GPS Receiver

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Product Description   
 
With its sturdy, dark-gray case, the Geko 301 packs an amazing amount of functions into its slim frame. It has all the features of the Geko 201, plus an electronic compass and a barometric... More
With its sturdy, dark-gray case, the Geko 301 packs an amazing amount of functions into its slim frame. It has all the features of the Geko 201, plus an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter. The compass provides bearing information while you're standing still, and the altimeter determines your precise altitude and provides a 12-hour pressure-trend tool for gauging changing weather conditions. Less
Get the most out of your workouts with the Garmin Forerunner 305, a GPS personal trainer. Whether you’re going for a daily jog or training for a triathlon, the Forerunner 305 tracks and... More
Get the most out of your workouts with the Garmin Forerunner 305, a GPS personal trainer. Whether you’re going for a daily jog or training for a triathlon, the Forerunner 305 tracks and stores vital information that you can analyze on your computer with interactive graphs that chart your pace, time, distance traveled, and heart rate. Upload your information to MotionBased.com, Garmin’s web-based application that allows you to track your fitness statistics online, giving you the tools you need to take your training to the next level. Less
Product MPN   
MPN 010-00319-40 010-00467-02
Key Features   
GPS Type   What is "GPS Type"? Handheld (Outdoor) Handheld (Outdoor)
Form Factor Handheld Handheld
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled Unknown
Input Method   What is "Input Method"? Keypad Unknown
Receiver Type 12 Channels Unknown
Screen Size 1.7 in. 1.5 in.
Display   
Display Size 0.92 in. x 1.44 in. 1.3 in. x 0.8 in.
Display Type LCD Display 4 Level Grayscale LCD Display
Resolutions 64 X 100 160 X 100
Technical Features   
Special Features   What is "Special Features"? Compass, Built-In Altimeter Heart Rate Monitor, 3D Map View
Trip calculator   What is "Trip calculator"? Current speed Trip Timers
Grids   What is "Grids"? Lat/Lon, MGRS, UTM, Maidenhead Unknown
Other Features   
PC Interface Serial RS-232, NMEA-0183 USB
Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard IPX7 Waterproof Standard
Antenna Built-in Built-in
GPS System   
Accuisition Time - Cold 45 sec 45 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time 15 sec 38 sec
Accuisition Time - Hot Unknown 1 sec
Update rate 1 per second, continuous 1 per second, continuous
Max. Horizontal accuracy   What is "Max. Horizontal accuracy"? < 49 feet < 33 feet
Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet Unknown
Differential standards DGPS Receiver Built-in Unknown
Number of routes 20 Unknown
Waypoints   What is "Waypoints"? 500 Unknown
Battery   
Battery Type and Quantity 2 x AAA Batteries Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 9 Hours 10 Hours
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Dimensions   
Width 1.9 in. 2.1 in.
Depth 0.96 in. 2.7 in.
Height 3.9 in. 0.7 in.
Weight 0.23 lb. 0.17 lb.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Garmin Geko Garmin Forerunner
UPC 753759042073 740617010879
Product ID 20941752 28881161
 
Product Reviews
Garmin Geko 301 Image
Garmin Geko 301 Handheld GPS Receiver
4/5 stars
2 reviews
Garmin Forerunner 305 Image
Garmin Forerunner 305 Handheld GPS Receiver
4/5 stars
30 reviews

My Love/Hate Relationship with a Garmin Forerunner 305

by reginafug , Jan 6, 2008
Pros: A terrific gadget for tracking speed, time, distance, heart rate, and calorie count.
Cons: Can be bulky on small wrists; control buttons are cumbersome, Garmin Support is poor.
The Bottom Line: This gadget keeps track of so many variables, such as speed, distance, pace, heart-rate, and calories burned. A great aid especially if you train alone. Purchase_only from a reputable_retailer.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Much to my excitement, as a Christmas present in 2006, I received a Garmin Forerunner 305. I immediately charged the battery and proceeded to decipher the instruction booklet. I couldn't wait to use it!

For one year I've had a love/hate...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Forerunner 305 Initial Review

by unoriginal268 , Apr 18, 2006
Pros: GPS accuracy and precision, data recording, heart rate
Cons: Grade calculation is useless, software is pretty poor for $300+ product
The Bottom Line: Good running and biking tool. Fun to use. Some room for improvement.
This reviewer recommends this product.
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.
...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  
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