The Garmin Forerunner GPS receiver

by David Allen on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

This may look like a watch but it is a GPS device that can be worn on your wrist, the forerunner 305 is the ultimate sports device, used for tracking  it is easy to keep an eye on location. It is effectively an all in one training centre.

 

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Product Features

High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception

1 Piece Training Assistant That Provides Athletes With Precise Speed, Distance & Pace Data

Includes Training Centre Software, Which Allows Users To Download Workout Data For A Detailed Analysis

Used For Multiple Sports Such As Cycling, Cross- Country Skiing & Windsurfing

Data Acquired May Also Be Analyzed. Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing

Technical Details

GPS: High-sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture

Heart rate monitor: Yes

Measurements: Heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calories burned

Multi-sport capability: Yes

Downloadable courses: Yes

Virtual partner: Yes (for training against digital competitor)

Extra features: Auto Pause, Auto Lap, and Auto Scroll

Lap memory: 1,000 laps

Display size: 1.3 by 0.8 inches

Display type: 4-level gray FSTN with LED backlighting

Resolution: 160 x 100 pixels

Alerts: Time, distance, pace, and heart rate

Heart monitor transmission range: 9.8 feet

Waterproof: Yes, to IPX7 standards (submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes)

Battery: Rechargeable lithium ion

Battery life: Up to 10 hours

Interface: USB

Bundled software: Training Centre

Item width: 2.1 inches (wristwatch); 13.7 inches (heart monitor)

Item height: 0.7 inches (wristwatch); 1.4 inches (heart monitor)

Item depth: 2.7 inches (wristwatch); 0.5 inches (heart monitor)

Item weight: 2.72 ounces (wristwatch); 0.74 ounces (heart monitor)

Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

What’s in the Box: Forerunner 305 GPS unit, heart rate monitor, docking cradle, wrist strap, Training Centre CD-ROM, AC charger, USB cable, quick-start guide, user’s manual

Priced at $162.13

Source [Amazon]

 

 

 

 

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