Garmin Forerunner

[TripletDaddy]

And everyone needs to STFU about the swearing thing.

nice random use of profanity.

You think you are a rebel, but nobody here is buying your act.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Yeah, I didn't think it was worth it either, which is why I didn't buy it. That detachable thing is cool. I usually wear it on my wrist anyway when I'm biking, but that's a nice option--would it still track cadence on your wrist?

Sure, it would work from the wrist. The cadence thing is wireless. It monitors both crank rotations and wheel rotations at the same time.

This is the quick release kit:

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-108...7S875PP7DENFAW

It includes a velcro wrist band so that you can go from wrist to bike in seconds. While mounted on bike, you can push the buttons while keeping one hand free to steer.

And this is the sensor:

http://www.amazon.com/GARMIN-010-106...62EDY24AET27WW

[ERCougar]

No, you can configure the display anyway you want, including what is displayed on each screen, where it is displayed, and how large. You could fill the screen with the heartrate if you want.

RTFD, man. (notice the cool guy use of implied swearing)



Looks quite a bit smaller to me:

http://www.amazon.com/GARMIN-Forerun...3447650&sr=8-1

Given that fact and the poor reviews, it certainly didn't seem worth an additional $200.

I also like how I can detach the main part of the 305 and mount it on a handlebar clip. I don't think you can do that with the 405.

Yeah, I didn't think it was worth it either, which is why I didn't buy it. That detachable thing is cool. I usually wear it on my wrist anyway when I'm biking, but that's a nice option--would it still track cadence on your wrist?

I'll have to read how to configure my display. I'm kind of embarrassed that I didn't know you could do that.

And everyone needs to STFU about the swearing thing.

[il Padrino Ute]

Looks quite a bit smaller to me

What are "Seven words men hate to hear"?

Are we not playing Jeopardy?

[Jeff Lebowski]

My only complaint is that there's no display mode that shows the heart rate at any decent size. Major oversight.

No, you can configure the display anyway you want, including what is displayed on each screen, where it is displayed, and how large. You could fill the screen with the heartrate if you want.

RTFD, man. (notice the cool guy use of implied swearing)

Have you looked at the 405? It seems like the display isn't that much smaller; you just don't have that big thing at the bottom of the display. Memory's a little fuzzy, though--I could be wrong.

Looks quite a bit smaller to me:

http://www.amazon.com/GARMIN-Forerun...3447650&sr=8-1

Given that fact and the poor reviews, it certainly didn't seem worth an additional $200.

I also like how I can detach the main part of the 305 and mount it on a handlebar clip. I don't think you can do that with the 405.

[ERCougar]

I actually like the big display on the 305. I can see lots of data at once.

My only complaint is that there's no display mode that shows the heart rate at any decent size. Major oversight.

Have you looked at the 405? It seems like the display isn't that much smaller; you just don't have that big thing at the bottom of the display. Memory's a little fuzzy, though--I could be wrong.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I guess road bikers might care more about cadence, but I think there's even an attachment for that.

Yes I have that attachment and it works well. It allows me to keep track of speed/distance on my trainer in addition to cadence and heartrate.

[Jeff Lebowski]

About the 405...
It had just come out when I bought my 305 and I was dissuaded by some of the reviews. However, everyone I know who has one hasn't had a problem. And the wireless syncing is really cool. The size difference is really nice.

I actually like the big display on the 305. I can see lots of data at once.

[ERCougar]

About the 405...
It had just come out when I bought my 305 and I was dissuaded by some of the reviews. However, everyone I know who has one hasn't had a problem. And the wireless syncing is really cool. The size difference is really nice.

[ERCougar]

I got my forerunner 305 and have been using it for a few days now. It is great. I am very happy with it.

Thanks everybody.

I love my 305. I take it with me both running and mountain biking. I can't think of a reason to get a computer for my bike, as all I really care about is speed and distance, and in southern Utah, there's not a lot of tree interference with the signal. Even in northern Utah, it hasn't been a problem. I guess road bikers might care more about cadence, but I think there's even an attachment for that.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I got my forerunner 305 and have been using it for a few days now. It is great. I am very happy with it.

Thanks everybody.

[Gidget]

I forget which Garmin we got for Christmas, but I have had 2 different Garmin handhelds and am now on my 3rd Garmin GPS for the car. They are the best hands down. Gidget will have to confirm but I think we have a 600 series Garmin. It's nice enough.

Yes it's pretty much my best friend.

[Surfah]

My 760 had a 90-day free trial on the traffic alerts and I used it in LA/SD last summer. I wasn't terribly impressed. Sometimes it was right and sometimes it wasn't. It seems to get pretty good reviews overall, however. I haven't spent too much time investigating it because our traffic is nothing like yours.

Yeah, it's the new version so it is still pricey. But the 3D views and the lane assist stuff looks very cool. Being a geek, I am drawn to gadgets like this like a moth to a flame.

Overall it seems like the Garmin units have the best reviews. There are probably quite a few units that would make her happy. My wife has enjoyed our 760. She mocked me when I bought it but she quickly learned to like it.

I forget which Garmin we got for Christmas, but I have had 2 different Garmin handhelds and am now on my 3rd Garmin GPS for the car. They are the best hands down. Gidget will have to confirm but I think we have a 600 series Garmin. It's nice enough.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Nice. thanks for the link.

OK, so for my wife, I want to get her one with bluetooth phone capability, but I am wondering about paying extra for traffic features. You say the MSN one is free. Any reviews on the accuracy?

Traffic in LA is an odd beast. I have yet to hear of any reliable devices to really help navigate traffic in SoCal.

I wonder why SigAlert.com has not partnered with one of these nav companies yet? Sigalert rocks for realtime southland traffic updates.

My 760 had a 90-day free trial on the traffic alerts and I used it in LA/SD last summer. I wasn't terribly impressed. Sometimes it was right and sometimes it wasn't. It seems to get pretty good reviews overall, however. I haven't spent too much time investigating it because our traffic is nothing like yours.

My immediate concern for the 765 is that it costs 4 notes. I dont think my wife needs that much machine. She basically needs something that will tell her how to find Deseret Book, Beehive Clothing, misc lingerie boutiques, etc.

Yeah, it's the new version so it is still pricey. But the 3D views and the lane assist stuff looks very cool. Being a geek, I am drawn to gadgets like this like a moth to a flame.

Overall it seems like the Garmin units have the best reviews. There are probably quite a few units that would make her happy. My wife has enjoyed our 760. She mocked me when I bought it but she quickly learned to like it.

[TripletDaddy]

Well now that my old Nuvi has been jacked, I am in the market for a new one myself. This model (Garmin Nuvi 765T) looks pretty good. I bet the lane assist feature would be great in LA.

http://gpsmagazine.com/2008/11/garmi...65t_review.php

The MSN traffic feature is free for life. I has little pop-up ads.

Nice. thanks for the link.

OK, so for my wife, I want to get her one with bluetooth phone capability, but I am wondering about paying extra for traffic features. You say the MSN one is free. Any reviews on the accuracy?

Traffic in LA is an odd beast. I have yet to hear of any reliable devices to really help navigate traffic in SoCal.

I wonder why SigAlert.com has not partnered with one of these nav companies yet? Sigalert rocks for realtime southland traffic updates.

My immediate concern for the 765 is that it costs 4 notes. I dont think my wife needs that much machine. She basically needs something that will tell her how to find Deseret Book, Beehive Clothing, misc lingerie boutiques, etc.