Garmin Forerunner 205 - 1.5 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

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The Forerunner 205 sports a unique design that wraps the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its high sensitivity GPS receiver can track under trees and near tall buildings.
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Upgrade Your Running with Technology

by tkerodd Thursday, August 26, 2010
Pros : easy to use, nice fit, intuitive menus, battery life
Cons : some inconsistency keeping pace
Review : An avid runner, I have found that GPS tools add to the experience greatly. For several years I
The Bottom Line : For the avid runner, the Forerunnner 205 is a reasonably priced and helpful tool to make you better.

A very good GPS for a runner or bicyclist.

by heinrke Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Pros : Accurate, a lot of features, rechargeable battery lasts 10 hours.
Cons : A little thick, software is not that usefull, side buttons are hard to push.
Review : I bought this watch from the # 1 retailer online for $124.00. I have been using the Garmin forerunne
The Bottom Line : If you are considering a GPS watch, look for this one online. Although not the newest model, it can be bought for a good price right now.

Don't plug it into USB or else

by sportyguy Saturday, April 04, 2009
Pros : Tracks well. Syncs up with satellites quickly.
Cons : Has the ability to destroy capacitors on computer motherboards.
Review : Our Garmin Forerunner 205 has damaged two of our computer motherboards after plugging it into a
The Bottom Line : Be sure to recharge the Forerunner 205 with its own power supply before connecting it to a computer for downloading.
Product MPN
MPN
PN6205,
Key Features
Form Factor
Handheld,
GPS Type
Handheld (Outdoor),
Screen Size
1.5 in.,
Input Method
Keypad,
Display
Resolutions
160 x 100,
Display Size
1.3 in. x 0.8 in.,
Display Type
LCD Display,
Technical Features
Special Features
Training Computer, 3D Map View,
Trip calculator
Maximum speed, Current speed, Trip Timers, Elevation Computer, Time of sunrise/sunset,
Other Features
PC Interface
USB,
Environmental Protection
IPX7 Waterproof Standard,
Antenna
Built-in,
Brand
Garmin,
GPS System
Waypoints
100,
Number of routes
50,
Accuisition Time - Hot
1 sec,
Accuisition Time - Cold
45 sec,
Accuisition Time - Initial Time
38 sec,
Update rate
1 per second, continuous,
Max. Horizontal accuracy
< 33 feet,
Battery
Battery Life
Up to 10 Hours,
Battery Type
Proprietary Lithium,
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year,
Dimensions
Weight
0.17 lb.,
Width
2.1 in.,
Height
0.7 in.,
Depth
2.7 in.,
Miscellaneous
Product ID
28891402,
Family Line
Garmin Forerunner,
UPC
753759051921,

Upgrade Your Running with Technology

by tkerodd Thursday, August 26, 2010
Pros : easy to use, nice fit, intuitive menus, battery life
Cons : some inconsistency keeping pace
Review : An avid runner, I have found that GPS tools add to the experience greatly. For several years I
The Bottom Line : For the avid runner, the Forerunnner 205 is a reasonably priced and helpful tool to make you better.

A very good GPS for a runner or bicyclist.

by heinrke Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Pros : Accurate, a lot of features, rechargeable battery lasts 10 hours.
Cons : A little thick, software is not that usefull, side buttons are hard to push.
Review : I bought this watch from the # 1 retailer online for $124.00. I have been using the Garmin forerunne
The Bottom Line : If you are considering a GPS watch, look for this one online. Although not the newest model, it can be bought for a good price right now.

Don't plug it into USB or else

by sportyguy Saturday, April 04, 2009
Pros : Tracks well. Syncs up with satellites quickly.
Cons : Has the ability to destroy capacitors on computer motherboards.
Review : Our Garmin Forerunner 205 has damaged two of our computer motherboards after plugging it into a
The Bottom Line : Be sure to recharge the Forerunner 205 with its own power supply before connecting it to a computer for downloading.

This thing really works

by coachn2win Thursday, April 02, 2009
Pros : Very functional, usable, accurate, and just a good tool to have.
Cons : I think that it need to have a light for when it gets dark.
Review : My wife and I walk on a set course around our house usually 12 laps. About half way through, we woul
The Bottom Line : From the casual to the serious, this is a good product for the person who enjoys exercising outside.

Great training tool

by cmrl Thursday, October 30, 2008
Pros : Large, customizable display; backlit; easy to set up, built in GPS; shows training history
Cons : Fits awkwardly on smaller wrists; mapping display is basically useless
Review : As a runner, I was constantly going online to map my routes, and syncing up the timer on my iPod to
The Bottom Line : The Forerunner 205 is a great training tool for anyone who runs or bikes outside and wants to get an accurate gauge of their results.
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