Amazon Deal of the Day = Garmin Forerunner

[Dogmama]

Just got an email that the "deal of the day" for 10/27 (Wednesday) is a Garmin Forerunner 205 for $98.99.

FYI

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If it were the 305 I might bite. I'm paranoid that mine will die. I've had it for about 3 years, now.

[SadieKate]

With free shipping that's a pretty good deal as long as you never want to add an accessories like a HRM, foot pod, etc.. Usual retail is around $120-125.

Standard price on the 305 is $149 which comes with the HRM (and the ability to add other accessories).

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With free shipping that's a pretty good deal as long as you never want to add an accessories like a HRM, foot pod, etc.. Usual retail is around $120-125.

Accessories won't work with the 205, since it has no wireless capabilities. No HRM, no ability to add things like foot pod and cadence sensor.

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Wait...nevermind, I read it again and see that you were getting at the same thing. :p

*coffee not working today*

[sandra]

Ok, so what exactly WOULD this watch be good for? especially if used for biking or running?

I've started running in addition to biking and was looking for a watch with interval timers. Most of them ONLY have 2 intervals. I looked at the Garmin 305 but didn't want to pay that much. I ended up with a Timex Triathlon watch but am not really that happy with it.

I've never had a GPS watch so they look very complicated.

[SadieKate]

Sandra - you can build custom workouts with alerts based on distance or pace.

I don't find it complicated at all, especially since you can download your data to view it on your computer - plus keep an accumulating history of workouts.

You can then compare similar activities.

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Sandra - you can build custom workouts with alerts based on distance or pace.

I don't find it complicated at all, especially since you can download your data to view it on your computer - plus keep an accumulating history of workouts.

You can then compare similar activities.

Yup. And they are beautiful if you ever run or bike trails, but still want relatively accurate measure of distance and/or pace. My Garmin Forerunner completes me. :D

[GLC1968]

Yup. And they are beautiful if you ever run or bike trails, but still want relatively accurate measure of distance and/or pace. My Garmin Forerunner completes me. :D

This!

I got my Forerunner 305 on an Amazon daily deal for like $120 last summer and it's wonderful. If the 205 were physically smaller than the 305, I'd order one! I hardly ever wear my HR strap with my 305 anymore and it's kind of big on my wrist. It looks like they are the same size though.

Ah well...maybe one day I'll have the money to switch to the 310XT.

[7rider]

I just took delivery of a new Forerunner 210 - with HRM and Foot Pod - yesterday. :rolleyes:

[Kerry1976]

I have a 205 and I absolutely love it! Highly recommend!

[warneral]

So I don't suppose it helps you map and find your way? I need something to help me prevent getting lost :)

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So I don't suppose it helps you map and find your way? I need something to help me prevent getting lost :)

I seem to recall that there is a feature that will walk you back the way you came, but there is no way to upload a route or anything like that.

[SadieKate]

I seem to recall that there is a feature that will walk you back the way you came, but there is no way to upload a route or anything like that.
No, you can upload plenty of pre-planned routes and follow a "cookie trail". I have done that many times for both road and trails. You create the route on either your PC and upload to the device, or create a route from a previous activity so that you can just follow the cookie trail of that activity (in essense just duplicating a previous ride/run).

You can sort of use it to go back to the start of your activity. You can mark waypoints so you can tell if you are headed toward them but . . .

This gadget is not a mapping GPS. In other words, while you are out on your ride, you cannot enter a waypoint or address and have map out a route to that destination.

There is no map in the device nor can you load one (so that you can see streets). If you want a mapping device, you'll need a far more sophisticated and expensive mapping version like an Edge 705 (?) or the Oregon, etc.

The focus of the FR205/305 is to record your activities and provide a training tool, NOT a navigational tool.

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No, you can upload plenty of pre-planned routes and follow a "cookie trail". I have done that many times for both road and trails. You create the route on either your PC and upload to the device, or create a route from a previous activity so that you can just follow the cookie trail of that activity (in essense just duplicating a previous ride/run).

No kidding. I swear, 3 years later and I still discover features on this thing that I didn't know existed (I think my favorite that I learned maybe 6 months ago was that I can hold down the mode button and it gives me the option to select sports and whether I am indoors or outdoors without having to go through menus).

But, yeah, it's primary purpose is definitely to give current info. and record data from an event...definitely not a navigation device.

[SadieKate]

Yep. This is one of the reasons that any routes to your house should not be set to public in garminconnect. Anyone, and I do mean anyone, can download your activity as a course, upload it to their Forerunner, and follow the cookie trail to Chez Zoom-zoom.

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Yep. This is one of the reasons that any routes to your house should not be set to public in garminconnect. Anyone, and I do mean anyone, can download your activity as a course, upload it to their Forerunner, and follow the cookie trail to Chez Zoom-zoom.

Yeah, I don't use Garmin Connect (I use RunningAhead.com) and have all of my training routes set as private. The only ones I make public are races. I don't ever start my runs from my front door, either...just to be safe.

[pinkbikes]

My Garmin Forerunner completes me. :D


*Snork* Love it!:D

I was out running last week (actually only went out for a walk but had a sudden urge to run) and realised that if I had some of that "Garmin Goodness" that I enjoy on my bike (Edge 705) for when I was running I might enjoy it more and work harder at it!:rolleyes:

Yesterday, after an exhaustive (and exhausting) few days of research and general ditzing around, I came home with the brand new Forerunner 110. I was all convinced to buy the 405CX but when I tried it on, found it was way too wide for my wrist - stuck out a mile either side - and I'd have spent my whole life thumping it on things.:eek:

So alas, I had to spend less money and get less features. But I figure it is still a mile ahead of my old Polar inherited from DH!:)

I'm looking forward to it completing me!:D

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I'm looking forward to it completing me!:D

Ha, we're both gear hos! :D

[pinkbikes]

Ha, we're both gear hos! :D

Oh - you are SO right! And you've only seen the exercise part of it! I have also bought a Kindle (dang but the Aussie Dollar is good right now:D) and a new camera in the last month.:o


Hmmmmm.... *LOVE* gadgets!!!! (picture rhythmic rocking with arms full of pieces of electronic wizardry:o)

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Oh - you are SO right! And you've only seen the exercise part of it! I have also bought a Kindle (dang but the Aussie Dollar is good right now:D) and a new camera in the last month.:o


Hmmmmm.... *LOVE* gadgets!!!! (picture rhythmic rocking with arms full of pieces of electronic wizardry:o)

Oh, am I envious! I want a new DSLR...my old Canon 20D is so dated. The latest version has really nice video, as well as still capabilities.

[kimikaw]

X3 on the gadget girl thing! Can't have enough!

[7rider]

Ha, we're both gear hos! :D

Yeah. It's a common ailment, I think.

Another double Garmin owner here:
Edge 305 for the bike
Forerunner 210 for running/jogging

(and I have an iPod Touch and Kindle, too! :rolleyes:)

[sandra]

Let's see. I have an iTouch, iPad, Android phone, Kindle, Macbook, iMac. Should I go on? Life without my gadgets is meaningless! :D:D

edited to add: and I should have said a Garmin on the way!

[OakLeaf]

Forerunner 310XT and Edge 705 here.

Hey, gimme a break, I don't own a power meter. ;)

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Hey, gimme a break, I don't own a power meter. ;)

Me neither...but not for lack of want. Actually, I lust after this:
wish I had a spare $500 (http://www.lemondfitness.com/product_detail/465/lemond-revolution)

[crazycanuck]

Ok, silly q...if i want a GPS that i can download tracks and know where i'm headed(instead of relying on memory) is Garmin the only one that makes a reliable one?

Here's what I want on my GPS-only really use it for mtn biking- HR, Distance, time and maps...

Help :o

[pinkbikes]

The only one I know of CC. But then I have one and have been so happy with it I haven't exactly been looking around to see what everything else has!:)

The only caution with having maps of the tracks is that somebody has to have mapped them and made them available in a suitable format for your Garmin. Some dude called Harry has done all the ones in South East Queensland, so I'm good. But I have no idea who has been mapping WA for you.:confused:

[OakLeaf]

If you can zoom in close enough on the satellite image to see your trail, you can map it yourself. Just uncheck "follow roads." It won't work if there's heavy tree cover or if there aren't high-resolution images, but from what I can see of the vicinity of Perth, you ought to be able to make it work.

www.mapmyrun.com

Or, if it's a trail that you might do several times but not often enough to remember it, you can do it the first time with a paper map or whatever, then upload your track and create a course or a track that you can use for future rides.

[DMC]

Let's see. I have an iTouch, iPad, Android phone, Kindle, Macbook, iMac. Should I go on? Life without my gadgets is meaningless! :D:D

edited to add: and I should have said a Garmin on the way!

are they all mounted on your bike? because that would be...mega (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jJlrLU5fzI) bike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liqCtXl2iPg&feature=related)! ::D

[crazycanuck]

Ok, gadget geeks ..anyone planning on getting a Garmin 800? I just happened to come accross http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=31567

:o More money to spend :o :eek:

[7rider]

are they all mounted on your bike? because that would be...mega (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jJlrLU5fzI) bike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liqCtXl2iPg&feature=related)! ::D

Captain Dashboard is my hero!! :D

[DMC]

Captain Dashboard is my hero!! :D

is he a triathlete? I think I AM Captain Dashboard! :)