Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch

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Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch

High-sensitivity, watch-like GPS receiver that provides exceptional signal reception
One-piece training assistant that provides athletes with precise speed, distance, and pace data
Includes training center software, which allows users to download workout data for a detailed analysis
Used for multiple sports, such as cycling, cross- country skiing, and windsurfing

Automotive GPS Systems 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… More >>

Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch

5 comments

Jk Pieters says:

November 25, 2009 at 12:10 pm (UTC -5)

Very strange, Amazon discounts you from USD 350 to a price of around USD 250. Nice you would say, isn’t it? USD 100 discount, wow. Wrong, the suggested retail price of Garmin is USD 268!!!

So, your discount is ‘only’ about USD 18. That’s something different. the reall price with a discount of USD 100 should be USD 160 or so.
Rating: 1 / 5
anon12345 says:

November 25, 2009 at 2:55 pm (UTC -5)

From the Garmin website:

Garmin part number: 010-00466-00

Suggested Retail Price:

$267.84 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)
Rating: 1 / 5
H. Lindquist says:

November 25, 2009 at 3:28 pm (UTC -5)

I am sure that this is a great product, but I never received the shipment from Amazon. When I didn’t receive the USPS shipment, I called Amazon and they promised to send another Garmin. Then, they informed me that the product was out of stock, so they would have to refund my money. I still don’t have a Garmin, so I will be buying it elsewhere.
Rating: 1 / 5
Philip Miller says:

November 25, 2009 at 3:49 pm (UTC -5)

I wanted the Forerunner to measure my running route distances and to keep track of my pace per mile and the device does both of those things flawlessly. As people have mentioned, it does take a minute or two to find the satellites when you first power it on. It doesn’t seem to find them any faster on subsequent power ups, either. Once found though, I’ve never lost a signal in the suburbs where I run.

The menus are relatively easy to navigate. I didn’t have any trouble turning on the features that I wanted (autopause and 1 mile laps). The display is large and the default shows the elapsed time, your pace, and distance traveled. I haven’t been able to figure out how to show the current time (because I don’t wear a watch when I’m wearing the Forerunner). The Forerunner beeps when you complete a lap (in my case, after each mile of my run) and displays your pace for that lap for a few seconds. The beep isn’t terribly loud (you can’t hear it if you’re listening to an iPod for example), but I think that’s a good thing.

The Forerunner is surprisingly lightweight. No issues there.

I’ve managed to upload my runs to GoogleEarth and it’s fun to see your running routes on a satellite map. The software that comes with the Forerunner will also allow you to see your pace vs elevation, for example, as your progress along your run.

All in all, the Forerunner does exactly what I bought it for and I’m quite happy with it.

Rating: 1 / 5
Daniel Tran says:

November 25, 2009 at 3:53 pm (UTC -5)

I really thought that this was a good product. But upon receiving the 205 I saw a warning that states there is a chance that you could get cancer from wearing it! So that was a huge turn off for me. I mean who wants to wear something that gives them cancer. Its stupid! Besides that point the product is really good… but i think sticking with a old fashion stop watch isnt that bad of an idea especially since you can calculate ur distance using sites like http://www.favoriterun.com/home/welcome. And you’re really getting the same result and saving a lot of money… It took me a while to realize that…but hey if u like to spend tons of money by all means go ahead.
Rating: 3 / 5