8/31/2011

Garmin Forerunner 310XT Waterproof Running GPS With USB ANT Stick Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I felt compelled to write a review, because I am disturbed with what some other reviewers are publishing. This is the best watch of it's kind I have owned, and as long as a purchaser understands what it does, and it's limitations, I think they will be more than satisfied. It may be that this watch will...
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8/30/2011

Suunto Observer SR Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Truly a 'niche' product, the Suunto Observer defies classification. It's a sport watch, make no mistake, but Casio's line (particularly the 'G-Shocks') offer more for the money and MUCH increased battery life. It's several 'instruments' rolled into one, offering barometer, altimeter, compass and thermometer,...
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8/29/2011

Suunto X9i GPS Altimeter Compass Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I found the remarks of the one other positive reviewer quite a relief: the guy who pointed out that good performance of the GPS (i.e. the key unique feature distinguishing this watch from other Suunto models) hinges critically on whether or not you first get your satellite 'fix' properly. I have found...
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8/28/2011

Garmin Foretrex 301 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I had the Garmin Foretrex 101 and it worked great until it got stolen. I have the 301 now and it works just as well. The only problem I had with the 101 was the strap. It was held onto the GPS unit with crappy watch pins. I'm in the military, so if you have to put a heavy ruck on and off quickly, and...
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8/27/2011

Garmin Foot Pod Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Edit: Amazon swiched products. This review is for the Garmin 010-11092-00 Foot Pod Personal GPS Tracker. For some reason they switched this product page to the old Garmin foot pod. I reviewed the new model.I bought the foot pod so I could use my 405CX on an indoor track and have been pleased with the...
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8/26/2011

Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I've run 4 times a week with the Garmin 201 for the past 2 years so I was anxious to get the 205. After 10 runs with the 205 (some runs with both) here is my take on the new 205:Pros:- better form factor (although still big and same weight as the 201)- Buttons are more intuitive (less guessing in the...
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8/25/2011

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor (Factory Refurbished) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I like this thing quite a lot. I've had it for about three weeks, and have used it on 12 workouts so far. I use it primarily for running, with biking a secondary usage. The main reason I wanted it was for the instantaneous readout of distance, running pace and heart rate, the latter needed for the speed...
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8/24/2011

Garmin FR60 Women's Black Fitness Watch Bundle (Includes Foot Pod, Heart Rate Monitor, and USB ANT Stick) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I Purchased the Garmin FR60 Bundle W/ Foot pod to Help me learn run pacing and for Triathlon Training. My old HRM just gave up but the chest strap works still works with most of the equipment at the gym without the watch. But there is no need since I have the FR60 but there are some "Issues" to deal...
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8/23/2011

Timex Ironman Midsize Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)After much research I decided that using a heart monitor could really add a lot to your workout.Researching the available options I basically found 3 categories / units worth pursuing. The first is Omron's heart rate monitor, which people seem to love as an inexpensive monitor but the rate transmission...
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8/22/2011

Garmin FR60 Black Fitness Watch Bundle (Includes Foot Pod, Heart Rate Monitor, and USB ANT Stick) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I Purchased the Garmin FR60 Bundle W/ Foot pod to Help me learn run pacing and for Triathlon Training. My old HRM just gave up but the chest strap works still works with most of the equipment at the gym without the watch. But there is no need since I have the FR60 but there are some "Issues" to deal...
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8/21/2011

Garmin Forerunner Bicycle Mount Kit Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)There are a few reviews on here that mention using this product with the Forerunner 305, but I wanted to make sure I posted a review to state specifically that yes - the Forerunner 305 fits on this perfectly (even though the description says Forerunner 405 and Forerunner 50). I initially looked at the...
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8/20/2011

Garmin Foot Pod Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought the foot pod so I could use my 405CX on an indoor track and have been pleased with the results.Calibration was easy. On the Garmin 010-00658-30 Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Blue) you can calibrate it using the GPS or a 400m track. I chose to use the GPS and it had...
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8/19/2011

Garmin FR60 Men's Red Fitness Watch (Includes Heart Rate Monitor and USB ANT Stick) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was drawn to the Garmin FR60 as it represents one of the least expensive full-featured heart rate monitors which can download training data to a computer. Since I do a good chunk of my training indoors on a treadmill, particularly in the winter, a GPS based system was not required.My experience with...
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8/18/2011

Garmin 010-00863-30 Forerunner 210 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Bought this watch as a gift for my wife. I've had the Garmin Forerunner 205 for 2.5 years and my wife had been interested in getting her own for some time. The thing that was holding her back was the size of the 205. It just didn't fit comfortably on her wrist. The 210 solves that problem with it's compact...
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8/17/2011

Garmin 010-00947-10 Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch With Heart Rate Monitor Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I made this purchase as soon as I heard about the product. I was lucky that the Nike+GPS was out of stock at the time or I would have ended up with one of those... funny how that works. I made the switch from the 405 (first generation) to the 610. I did enjoy the 405 and logged a couple thousand miles...
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8/16/2011

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Red) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)pros-quick satellite fix, very clear display, waterproof, shows the info you need not what you don't, uses buttons instead of bezel controls, uses USB instead of wireless connection.cons-fairly expensive, GPS loses some accuracy under heavy tree cover.This watch is especially good for two kinds of runners:...
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8/15/2011

Garmin Foretrex 401 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am currently deployed in Afghanistan and have used this GPS during my combat patrols for about two weeks now. I have found that it performs perfectly. It is easily configured for MGRS, the metric system, and the compass can be set for Mils which makes calling for polar fire missions very easy. I love...
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