Comments on: CES: Garmin GPS and Heart Rate Monitor

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:16:16 +0000

There is a new Garmin Forerunner 405 model out. One of the standout features is how Garmin have managed to keep minimize the number of buttons by introducing a touch sensitive bezel (ring around the watch face). Most functions can be accessed by tapping, holding or running a finger along the bezel – it works even if you are wearing gloves.

To get an idea of how the bezel works have a look at the video by Garmin at
http://gpstekreviews.com/2008/02/09/garmin-forerunner-405-gps-enabled-sports-watch-review/

By: Adria Burns

Adria Burns — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:13:37 +0000

I would love to see a comparison of the Garmin 305 and the Nike + iPod, as I’m trying to decide between the two. Actually, I’ve decided to buy the Nike+ since it’s cheap but I still long for the 305.

By: Le Lapin

Le Lapin — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:41:21 +0000

I agree w/ Mary. Ms Moncur must have one heck of a large handlebar & a very powerful WiFi setup to carry her computer on her bike to use Google Pedometer to know her distance while on her bike.

All kidding aside, she clearly doesn't understand the use of such a device. Her Nike Imara gives her the neither the distance nor the speed while on her bike, nor pace while walking or running or pacing herself in a race. The Forerunner also gives you realtime elevation info, including the grade.

I don't see how she uses her watch to substitute for an odometer/ speedometer / pacer & altimeter.

By: Nick Lozano

Nick Lozano — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 07:14:24 +0000

I agree with you Mary!! I’ve never had a forerunner before, but after dumping 349.00 on a 305 as pre-order I agree with you 349%!!!

By: Mary Gardner

Mary Gardner — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:44:19 +0000

I love the garmin forerunner 301 and anxiously await the new 305. If Ms. Moncur had tried the forerunner 301 compared to the nike, there is a huge difference between the two. I don’t have to use a separate device to calculate distance. My heart rate and distance are always accurate. Not to mention the capability to set my runs up with interval workouts that I can download from the computer or set in the wrist unit itself. The photo of the nike and garmin are an unfair comparison also. Just because the garmin is huge and off to an angle the photo again is not a correct comparison. Take it for a test run!

By: Bill Nadraszky

Bill Nadraszky — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:21:09 +0000

This would be a great thing to have on my bike! I never have any idea what my heartrate is when I am riding and this way I could also challenge myself to get lost and with a trusty laptop in my backpack I could know that I would still get home in time for dinner