Garmin Forerunner

[Jeff Lebowski]

I have the Nuvi 760. I like it but likely not good for exercise. Great for car or when you are exploring a city on foot.

I am thinking of getting my wife a Nuvi for Valentines Day. She is always calling me in the middle of the day asking me for directions. "I have started to go to a therapist but can't find his office," "How do I get to the divorce attorney's office?" or "What is the address of that new single guy that moved into our ward?" stuff like that. It gets annoying. Use google maps!

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.

[Jeff Lebowski]

The only downside to the 305 is it's eleven hour battery life so when you do Lotoja this year you're going to have to get after it.

No worries. I will finish in less than 11 hrs easily.

[RC Vikings]

The only downside to the 305 is it's eleven hour battery life so when you do Lotoja this year you're going to have to get after it.

[Teenage Dirtbag]

I've been using the 205 (the 305 minus HRM) since it came out. I have literally not had one problem with it over hundreds of runs. I had the 201 before it and had to replace it once because it kept freezing up.

[beelzebabette]

What personal navs do you all use?

Garmin Nuvi 265WT.

Valiant attempt at a hijack.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I recomment the quick release kit as well. It comes with a mount for the bike and a new wrist strap. Very useful for the tri training.

I already ordered one. I got the 305, the speed/cadence kit, and the quick release kit.

Can't wait.

[Coach McGuirk]

I will mainly use it on my bike. I have been messing with bike computers and they are crappy. For the money it costs to get a decent bike computer, I can buy a Garmin 305 and get far more functionality. Plus I could use it while running. The 305 will also work with my fluid trainer (with a $38 speed/cadence accessory). The bike computers almost all work on front wheel only, rendering them useless with a trainer.

I recomment the quick release kit as well. It comes with a mount for the bike and a new wrist strap. Very useful for the tri training.

[PaloAltoCougar]

My wife gave me the 305 for Christmas. I wasn't thrilled initially, as I had lousy luck with a Polar heart monitor a few years ago and never tried another. But the 305 works very well and I've been really impressed. It's cool to see your route pop up instantly on the screen after a ride or run, and seeing where along the route your rate jumped or dropped. It's also very motivating.

I liked it so much I decided to give one to the missus. I ordered one from Costco last Saturday ($160 plus shipping) and it arrived Tuesday. I believe I'm in line to become a Kirkland Scholar.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I don't remember which one I have, but I never use it anymore. I love the iPod+ from Nike. Of course if you don't like Nike shoes that doesn't work.

I will mainly use it on my bike. I have been messing with bike computers and they are crappy. For the money it costs to get a decent bike computer, I can buy a Garmin 305 and get far more functionality. Plus I could use it while running. The 305 will also work with my fluid trainer (with a $38 speed/cadence accessory). The bike computers almost all work on front wheel only, rendering them useless with a trainer.

[TripletDaddy]

Actually, now that I think about it, does anyone have any suggestions for a GPS for my wife? The 760 is ok, but not perfect by any stretch.

She would use it in her car for the most part. An integrated bluetooth would be cool.

What personal navs do you all use?

[bluegoose]

I don't remember which one I have, but I never use it anymore. I love the iPod+ from Nike. Of course if you don't like Nike shoes that doesn't work.

I'm sure you already know that you can use the nike plus with non-nike shoes.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I am thinking about getting a Forerunner 405, but the reviews on Amazon have made me nervous. Lots of unhappy users. Anyone here have one? Have you used it while cycling?

The 305 sounds like it is more reliable and it is quite a bit cheaper. But a lot more bulky.

I don't remember which one I have, but I never use it anymore. I love the iPod+ from Nike. Of course if you don't like Nike shoes that doesn't work.

[Jeff Lebowski]

It does. I have compared it to some online caloric calcuators and they seem to match up. I would say it is probably on the high side though.

OK, I think I will go with the 305. Thanks.

[Coach McGuirk]

Does it calculate calories on your bike ride?

It does. I have compared it to some online caloric calcuators and they seem to match up. I would say it is probably on the high side though.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I love my 305. I use it on every run or bike. I would highly recommend it.

Does it calculate calories on your bike ride?