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Pros:

customer service (5)

• ... Great service and product. Very easy to use and distance and pace is spot...[1.0]
• ...alert me at each mile and accurately monitor my distance. Garmin support is great if you have problems with the software. There are lots of features...[0.9]
• ...month. I had an issue with my 205 a few months ago and Garmin tech support was amazing . I've had it for 2.5 years and have trained for and run three...[0.9]
• ...the purchase. It's a little expensive for my taste, but their website provides excellent information as well as developer API's to create some pretty...[0.9]

display (4)

• ...to speed with it. It is extremely comfortable to wear and the display is easy to read (I can read it along the way without my glasses). There...[0.9]
• ...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...[0.9]
• ...have run with it in 12-14 degree temps. It works, although the display is slow to switch to the next screen. My only gripe is that it seems...[-0.5]
• ... the secondary menus are almost unreadable, with very small display fonts and terrible backlighting. I have to get a magnifying glass to try to read...[-0.6400000000000001]

downloading (3)

• ...The unit is easy to set-up, easy to use and easy to download the data to whatever site you wish to use. It's basic, but so...[0.8]
• ...big. I can even set it to do 7min run/ 1 min walk intervals. I love downloading the infor and looking at it. It's very motivating! I would recommend...[0.8]
• ...However, I was able to use the product right after charging it. I love the downloads to my PC which helps my training. I have already used the product...[0.8]

feature set (8)

• ...has assisted with keeping me on my marathon training schedule. Love the neat features of the virtual runner mode. Also with the 205 I've been able...[0.8]
• ...purchased the garmin to motivate my work outs. Wow was I impressed. I love the features and find it really easy to use. My husband now wants one....[0.8]
• ...have used the Garmin 205 for a couple of months. It has so many great features for new or experienced runners. It is BETTER than advertised...[0.8]
• ...The watch works great and has a lot of really useful features . The only complaint I have is that it sometimes takes the watch...[0.8]

forerunner (5)

• ...it on my upper arm which is very uncomfortable and awkward. The forerunner is great !!...[1.0]
• ... Forerunner is amazing ... It really motivates me to run faster and farther- So far...[0.9]
• ... I love the forerunner 205! Pros: 1) satellite location took only 45 seconds on a...[0.8]
• ...I am really impressed with the Forerunner . Although the product is LARGE, it is lightweight and you will...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...the forerunner has kept the signal even in very dense areas. I highly recommended this product !!...[1.0]
• ...me my pace and how far I have run. I can't say enough about the Garmin 205, it is fantastic !...[1.0]
• ...purchased this GPS while I was training for my first marathon and I love it . It tells me my distance, time, and pace with a glance at my...[1.0]
• ...the 305 (for the heart rate monitor). But other than that, I'm very happy with it....[1.0]

operate (2)

• ...Signal. display is big and easy to read. Tactile feedback is intuitive when operating without looking directly at the watch. The main menu preferences...[0.8]
• ...too, because you'll never get lost. It is lightweight, sleek, easy to operate . I highly recommend this product....[0.8]

price (4)

• ...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....[1.0]
• ...Charges up quickly too. Extension strap as well. Definitely a great buy for the money!...[1.0]
• ...This is the best price i have found for the Forerunner 205-- I've looked all over and...[0.8]
• ...virtual partner, but I will figure that one out soon. The size is not a great deal larger than the watch I had been wearing, and the information...[-1.0]

reception quality (4)

• ...high voltage power lines. The Forerunner is a great tool when reception is good . Unfortunately reception has not lived up to my expectations...[0.9]
• ...upgraded from an older version of the Garmin and this one has great reception . I can run in the woods and it never cuts out. That was my main...[0.8]
• ...lines. The Forerunner is a great tool when reception is good. Unfortunately reception has not lived up to my expectations so I am carrying it less...[-0.8]
• ...significant effect on pace calculations. I have also had real trouble with reception . Many of my runs are on "Rail Trails" which are often cut into...[-1.0]

reliability (15)

• ...peoblem, but after a good six months or more of abuse, I haven' t had any problems yet....[1.0]
• ...repeatable with a high degree of accuracy. Some things, though they work fine , are hard to set up. For example, the virtual partner, to get...[1.0]
• ...signal about 10 seconds later. Weird. Otherwise, have been very happy with the reliability and operation of this thing. Here are some minor quibbles--...[1.0]
• ...DAY. OTHER THEN THAT...THE WATCH IS GREAT, ESPECIALLY THE GPS. NO DEAD SPOTS DURING MY RUNS IN THE MORNING,EVEN UNDER THE TREES TOO. FOR...[1.0]

software (5)

• ...than I could have imagined. The battery life is very good. The software is great and helps track my progress. ...[1.0]
• ...was not good. Product works great. It's easy to use and the software is easy to set up and very good for keeping track of training rides. I...[0.9]
• ...satellites much faster and seems to be much more accurate. We really like the software . It's very useful and it's available for Mac!...[0.8]
• ...two weeks without having to recharge). *Watch controls and software are very intuitive and easy to use. *I like being able to configure the screen...[0.6]

tracking (3)

• ...Better tracking is fantastic (especially as I tend to do a lot of running in urban and wooded...[0.9]
• ...for how large it is. Great accuracy and display set up make it easy to track your stats without breaking stride. Absolutely love this product...[0.8]
• ...because I am currently training for a marathon and it is so cool to track your distance and pace throughout your runs. I haven't used...[0.8]

training tool (1)

• ...based training program yet to set up any runs. This GPS is a great training tool for beginners and veterans alike. After reading some of the...[0.8]

usability (6)

• ...What the wife sez: This is easy to use on short and long runs. Accurately tracks my pace and distance...[1.0]
• ...shortfall from perfection is that setup and options are not very intuitive , and that's coming from someone who's pretty good at figuring...[1.0]
• ...205 for my husband who runs frequently. He found it to be very user friendly .It is light weight and very accurate in it's digital display...[1.0]
• ...ability to customize the data fields is an excellent feature. Easy to navigate screens etc...while in motion (large easy to find buttons that...[1.0]

working (9)

• ...The watch works great and has a lot of really useful features. The only complaint...[0.9]
• ...the watches work GREAT ! the shipping was fast! it is way more motivating to run with...[0.9]
• ...with or the comparable unit with the heart monitor. The 205 works perfect for me....[0.9]
• ...doesn't look "geeky" like the 201. More importantly, the 205 works a lot better than the 201. It captures satellites much more quickly when you start...[0.9]