GPS UNIT
『 Garmin 010-00467-00 305 Forerunner with Heart Rate Monitor and High-sensitivity 』 『 Garmin GSC 10 Speed Cadence Sensor for Edge and Forerunner Series (010-10644-00) 』 『 Garmin 010-10889-00 Forerunner 305/205 Quick Release Kit 』 『 Garmin Indoor Foot Pod Accessory for Forerunner 305 and Forerunner 350 』 『 Garmin GPS Carrying Case, Black 』 another good item omega
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fetish『 TomTom One Third Edition Auto Navigation System (Refurbished) 』 『 TomTom Carrying Case for the TomTom One v.3 GPS 』 『 Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad 』 『 TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator 』 『 TomTom 9N00.181 Carrying Case 』 『 TomTom ONE Carry Case and Strap 』
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TomTom
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IPhone 3G used's review
(Really nice GPS for a great price!)
『My husband bought this for me after he used a friend's in his borrowed car. The TomTom is easier to use and update (and way cheaper) than the GPS unit that came installed in my husband's truck. TomTom updates are easily downloaded from their website and you can get different voices if you don't want any of the choices it comes with (I love John Cleese but there are lots to choose from.) I also like that it is portable so I can use it anywhere, plus I got the special-offer free case with it . I would highly recommend this GPS unit. You can't beat it for the price.』
(Incredible! The best I've seen)
『Folks, There's so much written about the Tom TOm ONE version THREE that I'm not going to repeat over and over and over the -same'ole same'ole- I've had 4 navigation systems thus far, some pretty expensive ones. The Tom Tom 1v3 is ahead of the pack, it's loade with features and is likely one of the the best supported free online downloaded update units on the market... It's very intuitive and is easy to operate. The menus are well designed and they obviously kept in mind the last thing you want to do is sit in your car and punch a gps for hours to get where you want to go. THis is a breeze to setup, to make a route, and to change the route. There are more downloaded options (both free and paid) than you will have time to research and the user to user map update is genius.
LIke I said, I've had a few of these but I though I'd write this review for you just before buying my 2nd and 3rd unit (for my wife's car and my motorcycle). This is truly a really well designed product and it is a polished product and it's a natural in how you interface to it. SOme navigators I've used present options and flow in strange and unsetteling ways... not the tom tom 1 v3, it's menu setup is cleanly arranged exactly as you would naturally want to do things, and the flow.. it's smooth.
Get it while you can.
Bill
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(Tom Tom Navigator)
『TomTom One Third Edition Auto Navigation System (Refurbished)
Fabulous product. Simple to use, reliable operation. Great value!』
(just what I needed)
『This is my first navigation system. I am very impressed! I used it on a trip recently and had no problems figuring out the data on the screen.
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(Good value if you get it for $90 and if you just want a simple GPS)
『I have tried different GPS systems, namely TomTom, iGo, and Mio. My experience tells me that this TomTom is great for people who want something that is simple to use as a GPS, i.e. no fancy stuff, just give me the directions and go go go.
The one feature I really like (and I couldn't find it in iGo nor Mio) is that TomTom can generate alternate routes - Just press the "Generate alternate routes (I forgot the exact phrase, something like that)" button repeatedly until you see one that you are comfortable with. This feature is especially useful when I go on local roads (cuz sometimes their first recommended route is just too complicated).
Also, when you are at the map, press the lower left hand blue box once, you can adjust the volume. No need to go to the main menu.
In addition, you can download many different languages for this unit.
Result: I gave my TomTom to my parents after they told me that they love the simplicity of it!』
『Tom Tom One 3rd Edition GPS (Refurbished) Enjoy safe, relaxed, and cost-effective driving thanks to the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition. And it works straight out of the box! The TomTom ONE 3rd Edition features a user-friendly 3.5-inch touchscreen, loud&clear spoken directions, and comes with the latest and most complete maps of US&Canada. You'll get door-to-door accurate navigation anywhere across the continent. Because you can get new maps and free software upgrades through TomTom HOME, you'll never be out of date. You can even add to, update, and personalize your maps instantly using TomTom Map Share technology. TomTom Map Share is a proprietary map improvement technology unique to TomTom, which enables you to respond in real time to changes in the road network and correct the maps on your TomTom device accordingly. Thanks to the smart user interface, it's easy to make improvements, such as to mark blocked or unblocked streets, reverse one-way traffic or insert new street names, which will instantly take effect. Roads are continually changing. This feature gives you the option to capture these changes on your TomTom ONE in-between map releases, and keep your data current. These changes allow the community of TomTom Map Share users to always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips. The TomTom ONE 3rd Edition also features a sleek lightweight design that's so compact you can easily carry it to and from your vehicle』
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『 TomTom One Third Edition Auto Navigation System (Refurbished) 』 『 TomTom Carrying Case for the TomTom One v.3 GPS 』 『 Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad 』 『 TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator 』 『 TomTom 9N00.181 Carrying Case 』 another good item omega
fetish『 Garmin 010-00466-00 Forerunner 205 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer 』 『 Runner's World (1-year) 』 『 Gps, Hook-and-loop Fastener Wrist 』 『 Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary FIRST Training Program (Runners World) 』 『 Garmin GPS Carrying Case, Black 』 『 Garmin 010-10889-00 Forerunner 305/205 Quick Release Kit 』
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Garmin
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IPhone 3G used's review
(Mac OS X Compatible!)
『Hopefully I'm not repeating anyone (I scanned the reviews and didn't see this). There is now a Mac OS X version of Training Center. It is compatible with: Forerunner 301, Forerunner 205, Forerunner 305, Edge® 205, Edge 305, Edge 605, and Edge 705 [...]』
(Any level runner will love a Garmin!)
『I am quite new to running and this is my first GPS device. I just got it last night and have only done 1 run with it, so I can't comment on its longevity, but at this moment I can't ever imagine running without one again. It's small and light, you don't notice you're wearing it. The displays are easy to read and programming it is intuitive, though the manual is simple and helpful if you need it. How wonderful to, in a single glance, see my running time, pace and distance! You can customize the display to show a variety of other measurements as well, such as best pace, average pace, speed (current, average and best), laps, etc. I am just a jogger and have never been good at judging my own speed; now I can tell where I am at all times and adjust according to my own goals for that run. You can save your courses and run them against "yourself" as the Garmin remembers previous runs on the same course to compare on the fly. It tracks through foliage just fine and only "lost" me for a few seconds at a time in heavy trees.
This equipment is so helpful in training for any level of run, from my little slow 5Ks to top marathon runners. Anyone will benefit from the accuracy and simplicity of this device. Don't think you have to be an elite runner to deserve one, it will improve your time and your fitness no matter where you're starting. Buy it, or if you want the heart monitor to go with it, buy the 305!』
(Very happy runner)
『I am a long-time runner training for my first marathon. I bought this device for accuracy on the long runs and it's pretty easy to set up and use. I also wear it when biking to get overall distance. The price was very good for this dual-purpose device and I'm very happy with it.』
(Accurate and Easy to Use)
『I bought this GPS to help me train for a marathon. Knowing my pace was a huge difference in helping me run longer distances. The watch seems very accurate and is simple to use and configure to your liking. I love it』
(garmin 205 review)
『I loved this watch it does everything. it works great!! I can't believe i waited so long to get one. It is the perfect thing to get any runner!!!』
『Just when you thought Garmin had cornered the market on powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS devices, here comes the Forerunner 205. The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 205 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool we've ever tested. Yes, it's that good. While no device this compact can do everything (yet), the 205 pushes the boundaries of what is possible from something strapped around your wrist. While the 205 doesn't offer heart rate monitoring, or connectivity with Garmin's wireless speed and cadence sensor -- for that, you'll need to step up to the Forerunner 305 -- but it's a great way to get basic GPS location and performance data.
View Garmin's Forerunner demonstration video.
Choose from 12 data fields to display on the 305's screen. View larger. |
The design cleverly integrates the GPS antenna and aims it towards the sky when you're running or walking. View larger. |
The Virtual Partner function makes your workouts more competitive. View larger. |
Choose from three workout modes that help you target your training goals. View larger. |
The 305 features rudimentary mapping and location marking functions. View larger. |
DesignThe 205's design is a radical departure from Garmin's previous generation of wrist mounted GPS devices, which reached a pinnacle with the Garmin Forerunner 301. While the 301 delivered accurate heart rate monitoring, good performance tracking, and decent GPS reception, it didn't quite deliver in the design department. The form factor was bulky and wearing it wasn't much different than duct taping a full-sized GPS device to your wrist.
Not so with the 205. Garmin's engineers obviously burned the midnight oil and have come up with a waterproof design that, while certainly not as small as a sports watch, feels just as comfortable. The curved casing allows the unit's antenna to face the sky when you're running, while the widescreen display is perfectly positioned for viewing when you need it. And the display certainly deserves a few kudos. While it's smaller than the display found on previous Forerunners, its resolution is far higher, offering incredible clarity and crispness.
Garmin has smartly given the 205 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners. View button layout.
The underside of the 205 is pretty nondescript, except for a row of contacts that interface with the included charging and data cradle. The cradle is small and unobtrusive and its single mini-USB port connects to either an included AC adapter, or a USB cable that connects to your PC. In addition to data transfer with the USB cable, you can also charge the 205's embedded lithium-ion battery via a powered USB connection from your computer.
GPS Performance
The big news about the Forerunner 205 is that it features an integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver. What does this mean? It means that the 205's ability to both track, and maintain a lock on, your position is better than anything before it. After an intial battery charge, our product tester had the 205 on his wrist and was tracking speed and distance with GPS satellites within 3 minutes. The next time we used the 205, satellite acquisition was nearly instantaneous. A run through dense trees didn't faze the unit either; tracking remained true and steady. Performance on a bike was equally impressive. Whatever witchcraft has been cooked up by the designers of the SiRF technology, we like it!
The simple docking cradle makes charging and data connectivity a snap (Forerunner 305 model shown). |
While the Forerunner 205 isn't billed as a GPS navigation device, it does have some rudimentary mapping, waypoint marking, and routing capabilities. In addition to marking locations along your journey, you can zoom in or out of a simple map that displays your current direction and path. There's also a "go to location" feature that routes you back to your starting location, or to any location you have defined. Once you have defined several locations, you can save this information as a route, allowing you to travel the same path in the future. As you'll see below, the 205's new "Courses" feature gives you new levels of control over how you define your favorite runs and rides.
Training Functions
The 205 is first and foremost a training tool, and its ability to organize a ton of data types into a user experience that is intuitive and simple is no small feat. Whiz-bang technology aside, if you can't use it and make it a natural part of your exercise routine, it's worthless. When it comes to these factors -- and here's the take home message on the 205 -- this device is successful where many other devices fail.
The heart and soul of the 205 can be found on the data screens, which give you real-time information about all aspects of your workout. In fact, the 305 can display a dizzying array of data, such as calories burned, distance, elevation, grade, and heading, as well as multiple lap and pace modes.
Thankfully, the device makes it easy to define how much or how little data you want to view during a workout. You can arrange the data that's most important to you and then make that data appear front and center on the device. Indeed, within a few minutes of skimming the manual and fiddling with the device setup, you'll have your most important data displaying just the way you like it.
Garmin's Virtual Partner function was cool feature of previous Forerunners and they've decided to keep a good thing going with the 205. If you're the type that performs best when you've got a competitor egging you on, you'll love this function, as it allows you to set up virtual running or biking companions that compete against you.
If you're looking for an complicated workout with a variety of intervals and intensity levels, or just a quick three-mile jog against your best time last week, the 205 has you covered. Navigating to the Workouts menu on the device yields three options: Quick Workouts, Interval, and Advanced Workout. A quick workout is just that; set the distance and time, distance and pace, or time and pace of your planned workout and off you go. Interval workouts are just the same, but they allow you to add repetitions and rest between them. When you really want to get fancy with your exercise, you can step up to advanced workouts, which include goals for each workout step, as well as varied distances, times, and rest periods. You can use the Garmin Training Center software to set up these workouts and then upload them to the device.
PC Connectivity and Software
Garmin has been outfitting their devices with USB connectivity for some time now -- a welcome move for those who struggled with serial port connections in the days of yore. Thanks to USB, the 205 integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and we quickly had workout history uploaded and stored on the PC (Sadly, Training Center is not Mac-compatible).
In a first for the Forerunner series, the Training Center software also lets you define courses on your PC that you can upload to the device. When course information is combined with uploaded workout information, the Forerunner becomes a complete guide, telling you where to go, when to make a turn, and what kind of workout to do when you're on the road or path. Back on the PC, the software's ability to overlay workout data on maps of the course makes it easy to see where the course offers up the tough hills and the easy recovery spots. Plus, the ability to track historical performance on a given course is a great way to measure your improvement.
The 205 is also fully compatible with Garmin's MotionBased service, which takes your training to another level by connecting your data with the Internet. While we weren't able to use the service, the promise of sharing courses, maps, workouts, and performance data with other users is intriguing. And if you're a serious endurance athlete, you'll be glad to know that the 205 is also compatible with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
Pros
- Radically new design is better in every way
- Amazing accuracy and fast satellite acquisition time
- So simple to set up and use, you will actually use it
Cons
- No Mac OS compatibility
- Okay, it's bigger than a sport's watch -- but so much more powerful
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