Forerunner 205 - Garmin GPS
Garmin - Forerunner 205 satellite running GPS unit - With the Garmin Forerunner 205, form meets function with a sleek and stylish personal trainer. The GPS tool even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. It continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. 
The 205 is first and foremost a training tool, and its ability to organize a ton of data types into a user experience that is intuitive and simple is no small feat. Whiz-bang technology aside, if you can't use it and make it a natural part of your exercise routine, it's worthless. When it comes to these factors -- and here's the take home message on the 205 -- this device is successful where many other devices fail.
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The big news about the Forerunner 205 is that it features an integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver. What does this mean? It means that the 205's ability to both track, and maintain a lock on, your position is better than anything before it. After an intial battery charge, our product tester had the 205 on his wrist and was tracking speed and distance with GPS satellites within 3 minutes. The next time we used the 205, satellite acquisition was nearly instantaneous. A run through dense trees didn't faze the unit either; tracking remained true and steady. Performance on a bike was equally impressive.
Forerunner 205 -device
in the box.
The heart and soul of the 205 can be found on the data screens, which give you real-time information about all aspects of your workout. In fact, the 305 can display a dizzying array of data, such as calories burned, distance, elevation, grade, and heading, as well as multiple lap and pace modes.
The 205 is also fully compatible with Garmin's MotionBased service, which takes your training to another level by connecting your data with the Internet. While we weren't able to use the service, the promise of sharing courses, maps, workouts, and performance data with other users is intriguing. And if you're a serious endurance athlete, you'll be glad to know that the 205 is also compatible with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
Your running on google map .
With the Garmin Forerunner 205, form meets function with a sleek and stylish personal trainer. Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS. The GPS tool even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. It continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. Don't let their good looks fool you -- these taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best.
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Virtual Partner lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed Easy to use - No calibration required, just turn it on and go Multi-sport capability lets you transition between sports without resetting -- you can use it for running, biking, and more.
Garmin Forerunner 205 on hand.
Accuracy is the name of the game with the 205. The vastly more accurate GPS antenna and receiver, which uses an advanced SiRF chip, offer much faster satellite acquisition times. The unit can also hold a fix in places never before possible. Gone are the days of losing a fix under tree cover or when running between tall buildings. All of these features add up to far more accuracy in recording and tracking your exercise data. And because the 205 uses GPS to track how far and how fast you're going, you never have to calibrate it. Additionally, the unit doubles as a basic navigator. Mark your starting point as a specific location, see your current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to your starting point.
GPS Forerunner Specification
| Technical Specifications |  |
|---|---|
| Physical: | |
| Case: | Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal |
| Base Map: | None |
| Size: | 2.2" W x 4.7" H x 1.3" D (W 5.6 cm x H 11.9 cm x D 3.3 cm) |
| Weight: | 5.8 oz (164.4 g) - w/ batteries |
| Display: | 2.25" diagonal, 4-level grayscale, high resolution (122 x 160), backlit |
| Memory: | 4 MB user data |
| Data Storage: | None |
| Antenna: | Built-in multidirectional patch |
| Keypad: | Nine direct-access keys |
| Joystick: | Eight-way easy scrolling w/ push-in instant enter |
| Operating Range: | 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) |
| Performance: | |
| Receiver: | TrueFixTM 14 channels, WAAS/EGNOS |
| Acquisition Time: | Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes |
| Update Rate: | Once per second |
| Accuracy: | 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS only |
| Velocity: | 0.1 knots (RMS) |
| Dynamics: | 6 g |
| Grids: | 75 including Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB,MGRS, Finnish, German, Swedish, French, Irish, Swiss, USNG, 1 User Grid (76 Max) |
| Languages: | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian |
| Power: | |
| Source: | Two AA batteries |
| Battery Life: | Up to 18 hours continuous use |
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Forerunner Magelan 205 GPS
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