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  1. #1
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    Resurrecting this thread because of the comparison discussions between the FR 305 and the 310.

    How about the volume difference?

    I finally called Garmin about the lack of volume on my 305 and would have to pay $80 for the repair (plus shipping). Considering the cost of a new FR, it doesn't seem worth it. Everything else is just fine.

    The vibrate on the 310 would solve any lack of volume issues, but the Garmin rep also said the volume on the XT is louder. What say you all?

    I have a feeling the poor retailer from whom I buy whatever is just going to love me when I insist that we test the volume first.
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

  2. #2
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    I paid attention yesterday when I was running a few strides on the highway. I could not hear my 310 when a truck went by. As you say, the vibration makes that less important, but it does eat battery.
    Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler

  3. #3
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    One FYI on the 305 volume...I know quite a few people who have had the speakers gradually go quiet and have attributed it to the speaker holes becoming clogged with sweat and sunscreen and gunk. I have always worn my 305 over a wristband when I run to protect it from sweat and make it fit comfier on my wrist. It's 3 years old and the sound is still as loud as when it was new.
    Kirsten
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  4. #4
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    Nope, gunk is not the problem!
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

 

 

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