Amazon.com Review
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 GP
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4.0 out of 5 stars
My 205 Garmin
I am very satisfied with this product. It is giving me what I need in my training. Th eonly negative is the battery life between charges is not as I expected.
4.0 out of 5 stars
helpfull
Even though the pace timer is a littly jumpy I have shaved about 15 sec off of each mile. I have used the computer tracker to alter my Platoon’s PT plan and all have improved.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Motivation!
Forerunner is amazing… It really motivates me to run faster and farther- So far I’ve managed to improve my times almost every run.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Such a let down!
I kept this product for 1 day before returning it. The nike/ipod sensor had better distance accuracy than the gps unit.
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 words: GOOGLE MAPS! Much better than 101/201/405 & Polar…
I bought the 201 when it first came out. It was head and shoulders above the Timex product with the remote arm pod and I would have rated it 5 stars back then because it was the…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Tool for Any Runner
I have been running for quite a few years now without any form of GPS. I used to drive my routes to see how far I had run.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better Than Imagined
I had no interest in the heart monitor so I was determined to find a Forerunner 205. It is a little big but once I start running I never notice it.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Problems with the 205
I am a runner and was excited to receive a 205, but now my 15 month old 205 no longer works. I have had problems with the buttons on the watch.
4.0 out of 5 stars
It’s excellent
I love the watch. The only problem is the battery does not last long enough. I seem to have to recharge after every use.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great
Very pleased with this product. I run a very hilly and tree covered course. The Garmin was right on with the mileage.