Customer Reviews:
 Can't Live Without it October 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This product is so remarkable that if you are all serious in any form of training you really need one of these. The product keeps track of all your mileage, calories used etc.
I can tell you that the unit is well designed and has taken quite a beating in the form of falls and in shedding sweat from marathons and long runs. I've also used it when I bike as well. Keeps track of mileage, calories, speed etc. just as well as when running.
Reception from satellites is extremely good-- makes no difference if you are in Montreal, Orlando or San Diego - reception is quick. Only place I've had difficulty is in Miami. and after about 15 minutes, the satellites kicked in.
Problems with the unit are that the battery life does not live up to what it is stated for. The previous unit I owned (this is a replacement) the life went from 10 hours to less than 4 in about 18 months.
Had to replace what seemed to be a good unit because the software detecting satellites became corrupted and could not be updated or fixed (it still worked as a stop watch, etc, but was unable to keep information re: distance, calories, etc.).
Garmin's tech support in my opinion has been really good and I think you'll also have no problems with them.
As I said, I replaced the unit and I think there can be no greater recommendation than to buy the same product twice!
Garmin 305 October 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This thing is almost bullet proof...Literally! I had it on when I broke my wrist during a mountain bike ride and other than the strap blowing off it showed my speed, elevation, and pace right up to impact...and was still running afterward! I haven't had any problems the entire time I have owned it, the GPS tracking is suprisingly excellent. While riding the other day it tracked my ride through heavy tree cover and being covered by a light shirt sleeve, when I downloaded the ride that night it was like looking at a trail map of the park. The heart rate monitor works well too, haven't tried it in the gym though, and gave me the highs and lows as I rode for 7 miles. All the software works great and one of the cool features is it charges right off of a USB while your looking at your workout (less than hour charge time for me). So in my opinion you can't go wrong with this for the money, price has dropped a lot too (mine was over $300 new two years ago. Good luck hope this review helps!!
Perfect!!! October 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Confortable and easy to use. Quick satelite connection. Looks big but is very light wheight and its size helps data visualization. Buy yours!!!
Great Garmin!!! October 20, 2008
First time I used my Forerunner 305(hours outta the box), I achieved a PR running a 4 miler by 3:30!!! Great training partner. Can't wait til the Philadelphia Marathon!!!
 forerunner 305 gps with hrm October 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
i am still learning about the 305 however, it has changed my running. i am 64 years old and have been running for 25 years. i really like knowing my current pace. its easy going out being able to run a specific time and not starting out to fast or slow. i also like being able to download my running information. the only draw back that i have found is that the heart rate indicator is so small i cannot read it while on a run.
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