 Manufacturer : Garmin Model : 010-00375-00 ASIN : B00077U4RU Price : 229.99$ Last Price : 329.99$(Discount -43.48015131% See Special Offers   Amazon.com Product DescriptionAmazon.com Product Description The Garmin Forerunner 301 is the next exciting addition to the Forerunner lineup. Take your workouts to the next level with all the great GPS features found in the Forerunner 201, plus th  222 of 227 people found the following review helpful: Do you take your running seriously? This review is from: Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS Personal Training Device (Electronics) I have recently purchased a Forerunner 301 after having used a Sports Instruments heart rate monitor for about a year. The heart rate monitor was excellent, and certainly usefull in the gym - rather than wait a certain length of time between sets, wait until your HR is below 120bpm. It allows you to pace yourself much more. When it comes to running, it is difficult to measure your performance (time, heart rate, and distance) over the days and weeks. A heart rate monitor is good, but when training you need to push yourself and will always have a high heart rate. The forerunner is a completely different animal. So different, that there really isn't any fair comparison at all. With this puppy on your arm you can build a workout (they are quite simple but effective) on your pc, slap it on the forerunner, and off you go. Great running feedback, and excellent info when transferred to the pc. Everything is easy to do - not quite WinXP wizard easy, but simple none the less. If you live in a large city, forrested areas, or anywhere with sky obstructions, then it may give your trouble with reception. I have had a gps for years, and with my wifi experience I knew that reliable reception was going to be an issue. However, for me I found the reception excellent. Great in fact! In my lounge I can still get a lock with 4 good strength sattelites! If I stop it reacts within 1 second, and another second it knows I have stopped (due to the 1 second display update speed). Much better gps calculations than my garmin gps12. If you are gagety inclined, and ARE taking (not just wanting or planning to) your running or biking seriously then without a doubt, this is the machine for you. It isn't too big, but big enough to read. Locks on in less than 1 minute in my small back yard, and has stellar reaction time. Perhaps even just keeping track of your exercise history is worth it for you? Or the in running feedback? Or the calorie (much more realistic than anythng else I have seen) info? I am very happy with my buy. I paid $230 for it. Worth every last buck. From my experience I have no trouble recommending the Forerunner 301 to any one who is taking their running seriously!! This review is from: Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS Personal Training Device (Electronics) I have had my Garmin Forerunner 301 for about nine months. During that time I have seen it has some good points but it fails significantly in several ways. I'll start with the Garmin 301's best point(s): It is an excellent GPS device for a runner. I have done several organized races on certified courses which proved the Garmin GPS is an excellent distance gauge. Your stride length can vary greatly with no affect. I have not seen anyone run with a Polar foot pod and get nearly as precise measurements as I get from the Garmin. I just ran the California International Marathon with the Garmin. At the finish, it said 26.2 miles. Compare that to the Polar with foot pod my brother was wearing that said almost 28 miles. The only time I have found Garmin's GPS questionable has been on winding trail runs under trees. Coupled with its ability to measure distance is the Garmin's setting for automatically tagging and storing mile splits. I love this function. Often times after a really long run, it's difficult to remember how you felt over certain areas of the course. This function means you don't have to remember anything. It's there. I also like that it will tell me elevation, and even the steepness of the grade I am running up. This is especially nice if you are a trail runner. However, I don't like that it won't tally the total elevation change like a Polar will. The speed and pace measurements displayed while in motion are a valuable gauge. I know of no device that does it better for a runner. But the accuracy can vary widely depending upon your overhead view. Clear sky generates an accurate reading. Throw a tree or a building in the mix and forget it. I have accepted this for what it is, a relative gauge that requires me to factor in my own judgment. If you are a really serious athlete, you might want something that will run a little longer from a single charge. It isn't waterproof and it crashes periodically with no way to reset until the battery actually dies completely. The heart rate feature, the one thing that supposedly makes this device worth $100 more than the Garmin 201, is actually its least reliable feature!! They owe me a hundred bucks! The unreliability of the heart rate monitor on this device should be so embarrassing to Garmin, it warrants a recall. Search the web. It's horrible. I routinely see readings over 220BPM. There is less than a 50/50 chance it will even READ my heart rate through an entire workout. Between the CONSTANT spikes and signal drops, there is no such thing as really knowing your average heart rate. I have given up on the heart rate function. It's a negative distraction from my training. As a result, I would not buy another Garmin 301. I would not recommend one to my friend. I would even go out of my way to dissuade a casual acquaintance from buying one if I found out they were considering it! Customer service: I sent an eight-year old monitor back to Polar with a dead battery. For the cost of shipping they sent me a whole new monitor. I sent an email to Garmin telling them I thought their product had some strong points but could benefit from a few improvements. I offered specific suggestions about the software and offered to provide any additional necessary feedback. Garmin didn't even send an automated reply. With all these factors in mind, I bought my wife a Polar heart rate monitor and a Garmin 101 for Christmas. Together, they cost less than I spent on my Garmin 301, and the combination will provide the same information far more reliably. 110 of 119 people found the following review helpful: Great GPS, marginal heart rate monitor This review is from: Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS Personal Training Device (Electronics) The idea is amazing; combine a compact GPS unit with a multi-functional heartrate/exercise monitor. I have owned one for one month. Overall, the unit is light, easy to operate, and easy to download to my pc. Using the unit on trail runs, I find the GPS functions give consistently reproducible data. The pc download gives accurate distance, elevation, and pace. The heartrate monitor, on the other hand is very unreliable, often blanking out or giving unrealistic heartrate. My recommendation is to get the Forerunner 301 if you want a compact GPS. If you are looking for a heartrate monitor to structure your workouts, look at something far superior like the Polar S610i. Also, the Garmin pc training program, for all its bells and whistles, does not compare to Polar's software.  Great gift I bought this for my husband 3 years ago and it's still going strong. He's used it 6 days a week since I gave it to him. Great purchase by Tcsjh Excellent Value This unit is incredibly versatile. It has multiple screen configurations that will show speed in mph or pace in mpm. by Raymond Campbell Great Unit-Impossible Customer Support When my old Forerunner 301 stopped sensing heartbeat and I checked to make sure it was not the chest strap, I purchased a new one. Love the unit. by Bruce Mackey Only one real complaint I've had this monitor since Dec 2008 and I have not had any major problems with it's performance. The only issue is the satellite acquisition time. by Adam Great Deal! I read previous negative previous reviews about the heart monitor. I don't even use it. I just bought it for the gps pace and split capabilities which work great. by Nagos Great features at a great price The Forerunner 301 is a great GPS for the beginning, moderate level runner. I am training for a half marathon and am shooting for a PR. by Nancy Holliday Garmin Forerunner 301 Originally purchased this for my grandfather who walks every day. But then remembered that he had a pacemaker and there was a warning to contact your physician if this was the... by Reba First GPS watch This is a decent product but like everyone else has mentioned it has trouble with satelite connection when trail running. by Lindley Hummel A great running unit, but not perfect. The Garmin 301 is a great running GPS that will provide you with info on all of your runs. Its great to calculate your calories burned, miles ran, average speed and pace, as well... by Austin Smith Love my Garmin!! I have been wanting to purchase a Garmin Forerunner. I looked at all the different units available and compaired different evaluations on all the Forerunners from a different... by Lori Smith |
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS Personal Training Device
Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps)
Manufacturer : Garmin Model : Edge 705 Bundle ASIN : B000VRHPS2 Price : 709.07$ Last Price : 549.99$(Discount 22.43502052% See Special Offers  Amazon.com Product Description (9/5/2007)Garmin has really upped the ante on the entire cycling computercategory with it's new gps-enabled navigator/computer, the 705. This is a true navigational aid with full-color maps and turn-by-turn direction 104 of 109 people found the following review helpful: Great Device, Beware of Hidden Map Costs This review is from: Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) (Electronics) I've had my 705 for about 3 weeks and have used it on over 400 miles of bike training. It's a great bike computer - very easy to setup, lots of data available, but only the data you decide to have on each screen. The GPS and in-unit maps are great. Installation is also easy since the sensor is wireless. The Garmin Training Center software (Windows version in my case) is okay, but appears to have only basic integration with the 705 so far. GTC is a separate, but free, download from the Garmin site. Hopefully future versions will provide more/better 705 integration. Something to watch out for as it isn't mentioned in the 705 docs or on the Garmin site, if you buy the 705 with the map card, those detailed maps will only be available in the 705, not in GTC. If you want detailed maps in GTC, you have to buy a PC/Mac version of the very same maps you have on the 705. That's another $100-130 on top of the $600-700 you just spent on the 705. Why? Ask Garmin. 109 of 117 people found the following review helpful: Great unit, some flaws This review is from: Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) (Electronics) Rating is more like 3.5 stars: It is an expensive unit, but there's not much on the market that has so many features. Most early adopters will have fun playing with this device. It is remarkably light given the number of features - in fact, it is as light as my small previous computer, given its cadence sensor was wired (wire weight adds up quickly). First, the positives: -installation on Mac OS X was flawless - the SW has some major issues (below), -device setup (both HW and profiles) was trivial -customizable screens on a LOT of data. The negatives -I doubt (no trials yet) the battery will last 15 hours with the backlight on, even for brief moments. I think Garmin knows this, which may be why the unit will not remember your backlight % strength setting: it will drop to 0% each and every time you sync the unit -The screen is all but unreadable without the backlight at 100%, and, even then, is hard to read, in a common case: when the device itself is in shadow (your own, cast over it from riding on the hoods of a road bike), but full sun is out (presumably the rider is wearing sunglasses) -The mounting bracket is the weakest I've seen in a long time. There's a huge amount of play between the unit and the mount - and it's all plastic, with a single tiny plastic "foot" that keeps the unit from flying off - so: at least on my road bike, it rattles quite loudly on occasion (on pavement). The mount itself will quickly starting rotating around the handlebar (horizontal mount) unless you carefully place your own compression in the right places by the cheap plastic ties included. -There's no temperature reading. This is quite strange, given the unit is feature rich, and the barometer should be temperature compensated. -As the prior reviewer commented, the prebundled street maps are unviewable in Garmin Training Center. Since this is where you would add course notes (I am not sure of their purpose: they don't appear on the unit as far as I can tell), where detail matters, it makes course notes - and all the map viewing - really weak, as far as I can tell. On OS X, there is not option to overlay on Google Earth (presumably Windows users can). -Even though it's somewhat pointless due to lack of accuracy, there's no estimated power. One must purchase ANT+sport enabled power units separately. The current list are good ones, but they are very expensive. -SW has a few bugs here and there, especially GTC, and Garmin Connect ... even a few on the unit. I am sure these will be fixed in several months or so. [Update: Garmin must receive a major demerit for their ability to manage software. Over the course of a year, they've fixed only a small fraction of the SW bugs on the unit and in GTC, and, in once case, introduced a new major flaw (the entire left hand pane of GTC wouldn't update), and took over 4 months to repair it. Ironically, the only fix in this update was this bug they introduced. This unit still has several very annoying SW flaws, a year+ into its release. The good news is, I suppose, none of them fatal - those have been fixed] 26 of 27 people found the following review helpful: A brilliant bicyling companion This review is from: Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) (Electronics) I read all these reviews before I bought my Edge 705. The device has exceeded all my expectations, and has added a new dimension to my bike rides. It's the most sensitive GPS i've ever used - it "sees" satellites even when indoors. I also find it to be very accurate, the speed is always close to my Cateye bike computer, which i haven't removed yet. One bike-specific feature that no one else seems to have mentioned is the actual routes the 705 gives you. If you punch in a "go to" address, it will provide directions using back roads and side streets - instead of the usual highways and major roads. Especially great in urban areas. The only caveat is that "rail trails" don't seem to be part of the database. Danbucks "-DC" - you just need to really tighten the ties. I used needle-nose pliers to tighten mine, and today was mountain biking over gnarly roots and rocks, including slamming down rock "staircases" - the Garmin remained firmly attached to the handlebars. I'm using this unit on a road bike and mountain bike, it's very secure. Also: when you mount it, pay attention to the angle. This screen is easily readable with no backlight in bright sunlight, as long as you're looking at it straight on. Garmin includes a rubber wedge so you can position the unit for optimal viewing relative to your riding angle. As far as software, Garmin's training center isn't that great, but third party software called "Ascent" is amazing. I'm using it on my mac, and when you sync the GPS with it, a presumably google-based map instantly appears with your route superimposed, along with graphs, charts, and a calendar. I'm just using the free demo version for now. Overall, I find the Edge 705 to be robust, intuitive, and perfect for bike riding - or even when just on foot. I previously tried using a Magellan Explorist 500 as a bike GPS - a waste compared to the Garmin. I purchased the Edge 705 for the maps, but the ability to recall your speed, elevation, heart rate and cadence at any given point during your ride now has me analyzing my fitness level - and pushing me to go further. My second edge I got my 705 three weeks ago to replace an old 205 and I'm very satisfied. I had reception problems with the 205, losing the signal very frequently. by sergio Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer Extremely happy with the Garmin Edge 705. It was relatively easy to install. It tracks the bike ride extremely accurately. by stevenz Edgy I like it a lot. The only thing I would like to change is the maps. I use the Edge for biking. The maps are not anywhere near detailed enough for biking on deserted back roads... by RAN great device very happly with gps. I use it with my motorcycle and 3 bikes. tracks calories as you ride. very customizable. by Everett F. Hall IV I wish there were another option Garmin wins in the bike GPS category simply because there is no comparable device competing with it. I've had this device for over a year and I had a Garmin 305 before this. by Gm Keeps You Wanting To Ride! There is so much out there on the Garmin Edge 705, that I am not going to write a huge detailed review. I just wanted to add my opinion that I love this thing! by Hofner Guy For the price..should be near perfect I won't rehash the gripes others have expressed. This unit has software that well, it seems like they must only have a couple people on the software team. by Gayle Belles Pleased I like the unit, but Garmin is just confounding. The unit itself is nice. Only missing feature, for me, is that it does not tell me the current temperature. by Thomas Neil Kiser Great gadget This is a great exercise computer/GPS. I had a bicycle shop install it but in watching the process installing on your own does not seem difficult. by Avid Rider Garmin Edge 705 I absolutely love this purchase! Very easy to install and use. I particularly like the integration with Training Center. by C. Timonen |
Friday, February 10, 2012
Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201 (010-10483-00)
Manufacturer : Garmin Model : 010-10483-00 ASIN : B0000CFYN3 Price : 24.99$ Last Price : 23.61$(Discount 5.522208884% See Special Offers  Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe Garmin Forerunner 201 A/C charger is designed for use with the Forerunner 201. Ideal for home or travel use, plug the adapter into any standard United States outlet to re-charge the Forerunner's internal lithium io 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: It Comes with the Forerunner 201 This review is from: Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201 (010-10483-00) (Accessory) It comes with the Forerunner 201 so you don't have to get this unless you somehow lost it. If you need to get it, this is WAY over-priced. It doesn't even come with the data cable, which is sold separately. Garmin accessories are always very expensive.Here are some comments on the charger. 2. The design of the bracket makes it impossible to use the connector which also transmit data with other Garmin GPS. This is very irritating since Garmin data cables are SO expensive. Why force us to buy expensive accessories.... Hmm, profit? Damn, I hate marketing people! 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful: Huge, no dual voltage By A Customer This review is from: Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201 (010-10483-00) (Accessory) For a compact product like the Forereuner, the AC/DC Charger is surprisingly large and does not offer the dual voltage feature for 110/220 V, which is a big limitation. (Every PC and appliance now offers that). 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 120V 60Hz only By A Customer This review is from: Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201 (010-10483-00) (Accessory) Classic brick AC/DC transformer is for North America only. I hoped for a "dual voltage" AC/DC convertor which could be used overseas. Advised but was not needed I was informed that this was needed with a product (the Garmin Forerunner). The Forerunner came with its own charger. by L. H. Sharp It's good that this is available. I've had my Forerunner 201 for 5 or 6 years and it still works great. It's this charger that failed because of a short. by David C. Bailey Speedy Delivery A charger either works or it doesn't, so there is really nothing to say about how well it works. But, I will say that after first receiving a message that I would be waiting... by Anna E. Pittard Does not fit Nuvi 350 or 360 Although marketed by Amazon to fit the Garmin Nuvi 350, it does not! Wrong fitting. I've decided to just charge my Nuvi from the car with the DC cable that came with it, the... by LJ Bad labeling ad made it look like a charger that works in a car! I am furious if I want to return , there is a fee WHAT A JOKE! by Bill Kline Works better than original For some reason my original connector stopped transmitting the data to my PC. Not only did this one work fine, but it's a lot easier to get on and off than the original. by Iapetus999 Garmin Forerunner 201 A/C Charger I recieved it today and it works perfectly. I also bought a usb adapter for the serial plug in and the whole unit works. Thx by Manuel A. Reed |
GARMIN 010-10446-00 Handlebar Mounting Bracket
Manufacturer : Garmin Model : 010-10446-00 ASIN : B0000CFYMI Price : 17.99$ Last Price : 9.89$(Discount 45.0250139% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionGarmin Handlebar Mounting Bracket 010-10446-00 696 19 of 21 people found the following review helpful: It works and it's convenient This review is from: GARMIN 010-10446-00 Handlebar Mounting Bracket (Accessory) Unless you are too poor and/or cheap and/or frugal, I strongly recommend it.Other reviewers are correct that it is next to impossible to remove the velcro watch band BUT there is no need to do it. The mount works perfectly with the band attached to the ForeRunner. Why the mount as opposed to pipe insulation? You get the exact viewing BTW, I use it on a Minoura extension. 21 of 24 people found the following review helpful: you don't need it This review is from: GARMIN 010-10446-00 Handlebar Mounting Bracket (Accessory) All you need to do is get some foam, cut a small rectangle that will fit like a bracelet around the handlebar of your bike, and put your garmin forerunner on the bike as you would your arm, over the foam. works great, much cheaper. 23 of 27 people found the following review helpful: Why not use foam pipe insulation? By A Customer This review is from: GARMIN 010-10446-00 Handlebar Mounting Bracket (Accessory) Another reviewer mentioned removing pins and not being able to easily switch between running and biking. I bought a piece of foam pipe insulation from a hardware store for $2. I cut off a little piece and wrapped it around my handlebar (no tape). Then I wrap the forerunner wriststrap around the pipe insulator and velcro is closed. Now my garmin is on my handlebars in plain view. When I run, I take it off the pipe insulator and where it around my wrist.Seems a lot simpler than this "bike mount bracket" Double Duty I owned the Garmin 301 I bought this mount for for 5 years before I got the mount. I used it for running for all that time. by will Much easier to use I didn't try the pipe insulation 'mount', so it may work well too, but this mount fits perfectly and has held my Foretrex securely. by Mark Used with ForeRunner 301 without removing wrist strap I read all the other reviews before buying this, and it seemed the 2 common themes were that it was unnecessary and that it didn't work without removing the wrist strap. by A. Lee Good mount Its a mount, it mounts the forerunner 201 to your handle bar.. Its all good. by B. Raymond Works very well!!! I use the Garmin Forerunner 301 for running and biking. The handlebar mount works very well, and you do NOT have to remove the wrist-strap when you click it into the mount - that... by Brittany Lynn Roche Very useful item for my bike Before I acquire this mount I used to attach my garmin 301 to my bike using the band of the garmin, but it moved during the ride and it was difficult to maintain it without... by Hugo Garcia Mota Works great on my motorscooter I know this is intended for bicycle use, but I strapped it on the bars of my DR650 dualsport bike. Fits the Foretrex 201 just fine. by FraterMus Flawless The bicycle mount works perfectly. I was worried that the GPS might bounce out of it on rough terrain, but I have put it to the test and it passed. by Harry R. Does not work with fore runner 101 despite being "better together" I have to give this item one star. While I am sure that it is a very good product it does not work with the fore runner 101 that I bought it for. by GROG A great addition If yu ride, as well as run, this is a great addition. Easy to mount and use. Get a whole new use for your Garmin. No need for a dedicated bike computer. by J. Rosen |
Monday, February 6, 2012
Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor
Manufacturer : Garmin Model : 010-00863-38 ASIN : B005PQZTAA Price : 249.99$ Last Price : 249$(Discount 0.396015841% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionWhen you want to train both indoors and outdoors, you need a heart rate monitor that can keep up. The Garmin Forerunner 210 is the perfect training companion to have at your side when you want to track and make the most of every 39 of 39 people found the following review helpful: Great GPS Watch - Excellent size for Woman's Wrist The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the USB connector / recharging cable. The watch has 5 points on the back used for downloading data and charging and to connect it to the computer or power plug you have to use an odd proprietary clip that clamps down on the front and back of the watch. You have to be very careful to line up all 5 of the contact points otherwise charing won't work. I'm guessing they didn't use a standard mini-USB for reasons of water resistance, but the clip is not easy to connect to the device and it can slip off of the watch easily. My 205 has a cradle that the watch sits in, I'm not sure why Garmin went away from this approach, but the cradle is clearly preferable to the clip. If you can get over the clip for charging I highly recommend this watch. As a side note we also considered the Garmin 110, but did not purchase that because it doesn't offer real-time pace information. That was a deal breaker for me. If you are considering the 110 spend the few extra dollars for the 210. You won't be sorry. 19 of 19 people found the following review helpful: Great GPS watch, easy to use, easy to train/race with So it arrived on Sat and my race was on Sunday morning. It charged fully within a couple hours, and it took me only a few minutes to figure out and complete the initial set up. Another minute later and I had all the basic functionality figured out. On race day (sprint du), it found the satellites very quickly, less than a minute. The run portion was in a park, not on Google-able roads, and the 210 worked as well as I had hoped. It was easy to check my pace, my heartrate and distance without distracting me from the race. I love how it beeps every mile (you can change the default lap distance), but the beep is not too loud to be considered annoying. I went for another 8mi run at the local park trails and did 3 loops (also a non-Google-able route), and it worked GREAT! Satellites were found in about 10sec. After the first loop, I stopped the 210 while I took a moment to de-layer (it was chilly but I warmed up quicker than I thought). Then re-started it again - no issues there. My pace was easy to track and the mileage seemed to be very accurate. I connected the 210 to my computer when I got home - VERY easy to figure that out and install the necessary software. Within about 5min, I had connected and was able to see my run data, from the race and my training run. Very good GPS watch, very fun and easy to use - highly recommend for anyone who wants to make running more fun, or who is as fascinated by data as I am. 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful: Nice GPS fitness watch Garmin Forerunner 210 initial thoughts I recently purchased the Garmin Forerunner 210 running watch. I have been running about 17 miles a week since this spring and just completed a half marathon this past weekend. by Jesse Peterson Free to Roam I'm no elite athlete but I trained for a marathon last year without a GPS device to help me track my distance. by K. Brothers Garmin Forerunner 210: A Marathon Must Have! This product has changed my running game dramatically. There was never any self doubt approaching this race. by Amanda Very good for me, maybe not so much for you. I bought my Garmin Forerunner 210 with heart rate monitor (HRM) from REI during the retailer's last sale, unsure of whether I would even keep it. by someguy254 Very buggy. When it does work, it's great. Summary: Experienced HR monitor user finds this system the most buggy of all the garmin or polar systems. Decent system, when it works. by aurumracing nice watch, heart rate monitor flakey GPS watch works as advertised. The heart rate monitor is flakey and sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. by seikoh46 Do not buy I would give this zero stars if I could. I cannot believe Garmin charges over $250 dollars for this watch. by Jeffrey J. Howard Exercise in Frustration--Quality FAIL I am on my fourth Garmin in 18 months. The Forerunner 210 wins the prize because it lasted an entire week before it lost ALL functionality. by EE Sometimes Dependable Purchased the first Garmin Forerunner 210 on the advice of my fitness trainer. After ten uses indoors, I attempted to synch the watch with my PC. by pasquadd Amazing watch Excellent watch, I recommend. You can easily dowload the software and analyze all the stored data ( distance, average heart rate,speed, etc ) . It's amazing. by Tom |
GARMIN FORERUNNER? 305 GPS RECEIVER WITH HEART RATE MONITOR
Manufacturer : GARMIN Model : Forerunner 305 ASIN : B000FMQ296 Price : 535.7$ Last Price : 151.99$(Discount 71.62777674% See Special Offers  Product Description?HIGH-SENSITIVITY, WATCH-LIKE GPS RECEIVER THAT PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL SIGNAL RECEPTION; 1 PIECE TRAINING ASSISTANT THAT PROVIDES ATHLETES WITH PRECISE SPEED, DISTANCE & PACE DATA;?INCLUDES TRAINING CENTER SOFTWARE, WHICH ALLOWS US 31 of 31 people found the following review helpful: Better than 405 & Polar...GOOGLE EARTH alone is worth the upgrade!!! This review is from: GARMIN FORERUNNER? 305 GPS RECEIVER WITH HEART RATE MONITOR (Sports) I use mine for cycling and running, the direct link to see your workouts mapped on GOOGLE EARTH is FANTASTIC!!!! (the included software is far more stable than the junk Polar included with their HRM's. Heart rate strap with replaceable battery is coded and comfortable. It's better in my opinion than the Polar products (of which I've owned three) This is much better than the Forerunner 201 which I previously owned (locks on satellites 10 times faster) and I'd avoid the 405 unless you really want to use this watch as a normal day to day wristwatch (check out the 405 reviews) One nice feature is being able to customize the display screens. Another review criticized the 305 for the numbers being too small to read while exercising. I don't have an issue but would point out that you can significantly increase the size of the display by simply displaying fewer fields. My only complaint is that it's easy to leave it on and run the battery down - which is a bummer if you're just about to work out. I wish there was an "auto off" feature which would shut it down if it detects no movement or heart rate within an hour or so. Fortunately, with Li-Ion batteries, as little as a 10 minute charge gives you enough juice for a 90 minute run. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! This review is from: GARMIN FORERUNNER? 305 GPS RECEIVER WITH HEART RATE MONITOR (Sports) I absolutely love this watch. I was a little nervous about buying it after reading some bad reviews but I am soooo glad I bought it. It is true, it takes some time to acquire the satellite signal but I have not experienced a drop in the signal. The GPS is very accurate. I mapped my route before running and when the watch said I was done... I was done! You can set it to let you know when you reach certain distances. I have mine beep every mile and it helps my runs along. Also, I love breakdown it does, on the computer and the actual watch. Based on your settings it let's you know what your pace was for each interval, your average heart rate, and your max heart rate. Another plus is that it is very easy to load my runs from my Forerunner 305 to my [...] profile. And based on the information you can plot different parts of your runs against each other. I must say I just LOVE this watch and you should definitely get one!!! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Best training buddy This review is from: GARMIN FORERUNNER? 305 GPS RECEIVER WITH HEART RATE MONITOR (Sports) This device has changed my training for the better. I don't take it on my easy runs, but tempo and speedwork have been a lot easier to manager with the device. 18 weeks...that's it? I purchased this product back in July right after I had begun training for a marathon. It was very helpful in my training and lasted right up through Marathon day. by Joseph C. Arruda Jr. Quality Item I normally prefer to buy from Amazon, but this item was way cheaper at Buy.com which also had an online discount code. by Charles Too Small to see If you bought this product with the intent of checking your heart rate during exercise sessions (biking, running, & etc.)the display for the heart rate is too small to see. by Valli J. Moore Works perfectly I can only recommend this product. It makes it easy to plan and overview your training whether it's biking or running. by C. Larsen |
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Garmin Forerunner 201 Waterproof Running GPS
Manufacturer : Garmin Model : 010-00328-00 ASIN : B0000CFYCH Price : 149.99$ Last Price : 299.99$(Discount -100.0066671% See Special Offers  Amazon.com ReviewAmazon.com Review Combining powerful performance-tracking features with a GPS receiver, the Garmin Forerunner 201 offers runners and hikers a unique way to track their exercise regimens and goals. Unlike its main competitor, Timex' 285 of 300 people found the following review helpful: Some flaws for bicycling use This review is from: Garmin Forerunner 201 Waterproof Running GPS (Electronics) Overall the Forerunner 201 works well for bicycling, although I wouldn't discard my conventional bike computer for several reasons: 1. In Speed mode (vs. Pace mode) there's no option to average out the readings, and the unit is too sensitive to motion. With the GPS mounted on a bike and the bike at a complete stop, tiny motions of less than 1 cm continuously trigger the autostop/autostart, so it keeps beeping and accumulating elapsed time and distance. Setting the Auto Pause threshold to a non-zero value mitigates this problem at a slight risk of false pauses. 2. The % grade (custom) readout is highly erratic. If you're moving too slowly (less than 5 mph), even if you're burning your lungs on a climb, it may read 0% or even a negative number like -3%! Seems like there may be a math underflow bug in the algorithm when the vertical displacement is too small over successive readings. 3. The altitude reading is not credible when you don't have a clear view of the sky. The unit seems to extrapolate from the last trend it had to "update" the readout, rather than indicating that it's unable to read the altitude. I was on King's Mountain Road (SF Peninsula) under tree-cover, came out into an open spot and the altitude reading jumped by over 500 feet when the GPS got an actual reading from the satellites. There are 2 stretches like this on the climb, and it happened both times. Enabling Auto Lap in the Training Assistant mode sets the GPS to record trackpoints (time, latitude, longitude and altitude), supposedly at fixed distance intervals, the finest preset value being 1 mile. At firmware version 3.40, the current track can hold 3000 points, with the oldest points being overwritten by the newest when you exceed 3000. You might think this means you can go 3000 miles without losing any data, but it seems to sample more often than at 1 mile intervals. I've found that after about 7 hours, I start getting my oldest trackpoints overwritten. The only way around it is to remember to stop the timer, reset, then start the timer: this starts a new track (the previous track is still in the unit's memory until you clear History). The Windows-only Forerunner Logbook application downloadable from Garmin's website is able to download tracks and display (a) speed or pace vs. time, (b) map of the route (from timer start to timer stop), (c) altitude vs. time. There were some goofy data for my most recent ride which showed me exceeding 80 mph(!), probably caused by gaps when the GPS signal was too weak to register. The Logbook application can also export the data as an XML file where each data sample contains Zulu time, latitude, longitude and altitude (in meters, regardless of your settings on the Forerunner or in Logbook). However, the format seems not be recognized by any program (including Forerunner Logbook; i.e., it doesn't know how to read the XML file it wrote!), making it of rather dubious value. Garmin's more recent Training Center (again Windows-only) app does better. GPSBabel (and MacGPSBabel) can now translate LogBook's XML to other formats, including HikeTech (see below). With your track data in GPX format you can use, FlightTrack (Mac OS X) to make dynamic 3D maps overlaid on digital terrain models; and the web-based GPS Visualizer (www.gpsvisualizer.com) to overlay tracks on hi-res satellite/aerial photos, generate elevation profiles and generate kml or kmz files to load into Google Earth (download from earth.google.com, Win 2000, XP, OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.x only). I found the pins securing the wrist strap impossible to budge with a screwdriver, as stated in the manual. I had to take it to a watch repair shop where the repairer used a "jeweler's band pin removing tool" -- with some careful effort -- to pop the pins in order to remove the wrist strap. So it seems you either leave the wrist strap on or off (or buy the jeweler's tool): it's too difficult to switch around. Why is Garmin still stuck on serial port interfaces? USB has been around for a few years now and is much easier to deal with. It would also be friendlier if you didn't have to use the charger cradle in order to connect to a computer. The standard charger sold in the US is 120v only. It wouldn't have cost much more to design a universal 120-240v charger for worldwide use. Garmin's MSRP for their 240v version is an outrageous $32.90! (It can be found mail-order for around $20.) The owner's manual is pretty minimal. It doesn't explain the elements of the Map Mode display. Perhaps it works well at walking/running speeds, but on a bike I can't pay attention to the road and simultaneously focus on its tiny symbols. And on most rides the display is too small to cover the range of the entire route without the waypoints/auto lap points overlapping. Once again we Mac (and Linux and even Win 95) users are ignored by a manufacturer when it comes to software support. The only way to update the firmware is with a Windows PC because the firmware is wrapped up inside a Windows-only "Updater" executable. On a Mac, you can use a serial-to-USB adapter cable and Virtual PC running Windows 98 or later to update the firmware. You may have to install a Windows driver from the manufacturer of the adapter cable. In my case, I also had to tell Virtual PC that COM1 was the "usbserial0" port on my Mac. For Mac OS X, I found a set of 3 shareware programs from HikeTech.com to be useful. They are: (1) Link2GPS for transferring waypoints to/from the GPS and downloading tracks from the GPS; (2) TopoDraw to display tracks as a 2-D map (you can even overlay tracks on digitized maps as long as you have at least 3 waypoints you can identify on the map to establish its scale and relationship to the track data); (3) gpswrite to chart altitude vs. distance, speed vs. distance. The 3 programs work together using files in GPX format. NEWER ALTERNATIVES (at higher prices, of course): In 2006, Garmin has 2 newer lines of sports-oriented GPS units. The Forerunner 205 is a wristwatch unit with all the features of the 201, a smaller-but-higher resolution screen, and more sensitive GPS circuitry and faster satellite sync. It comes with a 120v/60Hz charger only, no international version. There's a model 305, which adds a heart-rate monitor. Another new series is the Edge, aimed squarely at cyclists. The 205 is the basic model, the 305 the higher-end one, which adds cadence and/or HRM and a barometric altimeter. The Edge series has a larger grayscale screen, better sensitivity and faster satellite sync, and offers a 240v/50Hz charger as an optional accessory. 106 of 113 people found the following review helpful: Excellent aid for running. This review is from: Garmin Forerunner 201 Waterproof Running GPS (Electronics) After giving it a full charge, 3 hours, I took it out for a test drive. For the first 30 minutes I could not pick up a signal in Miami. I did a hard reset and it picked it up within 3 minutes. Went for a 3 mile run around a local 9-hole golf course, heavily ligned with trees, and to my amazement never lost contact with the signal. Was extremely accurate in measuring the distance and having a pace time allows you to really push yourself. Backlight can be kep on during the whole run - great feature for night running - or 2, 1, .5, .25 minutes. Much smaller than I expected. Love the display. Would recommend to anyone who runs, jogs, walks for exercise. 40 of 40 people found the following review helpful: Great product with tip for improving accuracy This review is from: Garmin Forerunner 201 Waterproof Running GPS (Electronics) The Forerunner 201 is proving to be very helpful in adjusting my runs without a training partner. While I prefer running with another person, it's hard to find someone at the right time who wants to run the same pace that day. Features on this unit like the virtual training partner help me overcome that issue. NOTE FOR IMPROVED SIGNAL/ACCURACY: On my first several runs, the unit lost signal about ten times over four miles. The solution was to have the Forerunner "Autolocate" the satellites again. To run Autolocate again, turn the unit on indoors and cover it with your hand to prevent it from finding any satellites. After a minute, the unit will ask if you are indoors. Answer "No." Then it will ask if you've moved the unit more than 100 miles since the last use. Answer "Yes." This causes the unit to reacquire all available satellites. Take the unit outside and position it in an open area. This time I made sure that it was clear of any obstructions (30 feet from the house) and put it on a tree branch about eye height. After about 15 mintues it had acquired more satellites than the first time. When I power it up now, it acquires the signal in about a minute and I have yet to lose signal on a run. As seen on SF troops carbines! This is one of the models of GPS seen on CNN and Soldier of Fortune Magazine. Usually gracing our Special Forces troops carbines. by Nukedude Garmin forerunner 201 GPS watch The Garmin Forerunner is a very handy item. It was not so large as to be bulky feeling on my wrist, but is large enough to see the numbers and increments very clearly. by George Great GPS I LOVE this GPS! It is so easy to use & syncs up quickly. It's so much easier than the previous Garmin I used....had to change out batteries all the time. by S. Houston Provides good info but takes too long to sync with gps satellites Like the information it provides when you download the information but takes too long to sync with gps satellites. by rruiz19 DOESNT WORK PROPERLY FOR THE $ I am disappointed with this product. It was recommended by a friend who raved about it. I was having problems before the warranty was up. by Christine Belanger cannot change latitude/longitude to MGRS You cannot change the latitude/longitude to any other type like MGRS (etc). On the Garmin forerunner 101 you can. by Benjamin t Nichols Great product This is a very nice product. It has numerous features and does what I need it to do. It is a little bulky but for the price it was very worth that. by William P. Little runner's helper love this product. Gives me my time, pace, and distance easily and accurately. I hate technology but I could figure this out. Love having running history available. by A. Kirk Garmin Forerunner 201 This is the best running GPS out there in my opinion because the screen is big enough to see, unlike the 405 / 305, which have slightly better reception, but very little... by Leonard Marino good companion I like having this along with me while I run. The only thing that I miss in this model (as opposed to the 301)is that when you input your personal data it isn't as specific as... by Patricia Barton |
Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201
Manufacturer : Garmin Model : 010-10483-01 ASIN : B000BHL808 Price : 24.49$ Last Price : 15.94$(Discount 34.91220906% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionGarmin AC Charger 010-10483-01 Camera Battery Chargers 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: It's a charger. This review is from: Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201 (Electronics) If you have the Garmin Forerunner 201, this is what you need to charge it. It's a charger, and nothing more. You also get the cord that connects the watch to your computer, but I have never had to use it. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: New and improved! This review is from: Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201 (Electronics) This charger has been improved for the Forerunner 201. It's a dual voltage charger and will work outside the USA. It's also much slimmer and lighter than the previous charger. Exactly what I was looking for. This review is from: Garmin A/C Charger for Forerunner 201 (Electronics) The new charger for forerunner 201 has been redesigned to have an input range of 100-240 V. I damaged my original one in Egypt where the current was 240 V and the charger could not handle that. Fits the unit perfectly This charger fits the unit perfectly. It works as it is suppose to. The price was as low as I could find at any site and the unit arrived promptly and it was brand new. by Ismael de los Santos Very Satisfied Very timely service and just what I needed to keep my GPS running. Thank you !!! by Paul J. Higgason Better than the original I had the original charger's transformer burn out on me when trying to use it overseas with a faulty voltage adapter. by Lawrence H. Maddox Jr. Good Charger Charger does the job - charging the Forerunner 201 GPS watch. It would have been great to have a mutli AC voltage 110/220 transformer, or a USB connection. by Raz Nitzan |
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