Amazon Deal of the Day = Garmin Forerunner

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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.

*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.