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Looking for a Garmin Forerunner? I outline each of the 5 selections and a lot of of their gains and weaknesses. These are the main features of the models, but by no means do I cover each feature!!
Rechargeable?
The Garmin Forerunner 101 is the only one that is not rechargeable, it uses 2 AAA batteries. All others have a rechargeable lithium ion battery that lasts amidst 10-15 hours depending on usage.
Waterproof?
All the Forerunner units have a IEC 60529 IPX7 rating, which means the GPS case may withstand accidental immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Notice it says ACCIDENTAL....do not use these widgets for the swimming leg in triathlons, they will not hold up for long!! Running in the rain will not cause issues that I have found, they are not immersed.
Computer downloadable logs?
Again, the 101 is the only device which does not have a computer interface, so the selective information that is held ought to be deleted at numerous point. All the widgets are capable of keeping approximately 5000 laps, which equates to around 2 years of data.
Size & Weight?
The 101, 201, & 301 are nearly identical in size and weight. The 101 is more or less larger at 3.3"W x 1.7"H x .9"D equated to the 201 & 301 at 3.3"W x 1.7"H x .7"D. Believe it or not these are exceedingly lightweight. The 101 weighs in at 2.6 ounces with batteries, the 201 and 301 both weigh in at 2.75 ounces. The 205 and 305 have a dissimilar design which looks more like a watch. They both have the same measurements at: 2.1"W x 2.7"H x .7"D and 2.7 ounces in weight. I have employed both designs and they are very comfortable and lightweight. My opinion....there is not sufficient divergence in weight or designs to make a decision from.
GPS Signal Strength
The Forerunner 101, 201, and 301 all have the same antenna and the 205 and 305 part a antenna design. Between the 2 groups, the 205 and 305 have the more inviolable signal strength with an bettered antenna design which points at the sky while running. I have noticed the 101, 201, and 301 all will most times lose signal while running beneath dense tree cover or around huge buildings. The 205 and 305 don't seem to have this behavior.
Heart Rate Monitor:
Only the Forerunner 301 and 305 have a heart rate monitor option. This allows you to display and track your heart rate and configure audible alarms if your heart rate goes above or beneath sure thresholds.
Cool things:
All 5 appliances have AutoLap, AutoPause, Virtual Partner, Pace Alerts, Time or Distance Alerts, and Interval training options. AutoLap produces a lap for you at an interval you define (1 mile, 1 minute, 30 minutes, etc...). Auto pause will pause the timer if your pace falls beneath a threshold you specify. This is a nice feature if you have to cross a lot of streets and are waiting a lot. The Virtual Partner feature is for those of us competitory types who have to have the sense you are beating something!! You set up a predefined time/pace and it shows this 2 little people on the screen, one is you, one is the computer. It then tells you who is in front of who and by how much! Talk in regards to motivation....can't let a stinking computer beat you!!!
Specific features for the Forerunner 301 and 305:
As already mentioned, the 301 and 305 have a heart rate monitor capabilities. They also have the capacity to have multi-sport profiles (biking, running, one other sport) and modern workout features. The progressed workout features concede you to set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart rate) so you may follow them. Things like 4 1 mile intervals at a 8:30 pace with a 1 minute rest amount of time amid intervals. It then beeps to alert you on your intervals.
Do they tell time?
Believe it or not, this is one of the most asked questions and yes, you may configure one of the screens with a lot of dissimilar pieces of data. Time of Day is one of them.
Foreign Language and Units of measure?
All units concede to modify the language on the consolation and the unit of measure to meters if so desired. The manuals only come in English however.
The Forerunner 305 likewise has an optional GSC 10 speed cadence sensor you may buy for bicycling.
All 5 of the Forerunners are exceedingly worthful in your training and you can't go wrong no matter which one you choose.
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What's in the Box
GPS 10x receiver, one-year Garmin Mobile subscription, lithium-ion battery, belt clip, vehicle power cable, quick get started guide.
Garmin Gps 10x Sensor Blackberry Pic
Garmin Gps 10x Sensor Blackberry Picture
Garmin Gps 10x Sensor Blackberry Photo
Garmin Gps 10x Sensor Blackberry Picture
Garmin Gps 10x Sensor Blackberry Picture
Garmin Gps 10x Sensor Blackberry Photo
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