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Garmin Forerunner 205 and 305

garmin forerunner 205 305 preview

Garmin introduced two new products in the forerunner series, Garmin’s popular GPS-enabled fitness product line, the forerunner 205 and 305. These two new GPS devices have been completed redesigned (and imho they look much better). However, besides the new look the redesign of the forerunner series serves also some functionality purposes. The new design wraps the antenna around part of the wrist so that the GPS receiver has a better view of the sky while training.
Here are the specifications of the newcomers

    * GPS: High sensitivity SiRFstarIIITM architecture
    * Weight: 77 grams (2.72oz)
    * Display (WxH): 1.3” x 0.8” (33mm x 20.3mm)
    * Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1” x 0.7” x 2.7” (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
    * Lap memory: 1,000 laps
    * Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
    * Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use)
    * Water resistance: IEC 60529 IPX7 (submersible to one meter for up to 30 minutes)

    Specifications of the Forerunner heart rate monitor:

    * Physical size (WxHxD): 13.7” x 1.4” x 0.5” (348mm x 35.6mm x 12.7mm)
    * Transmission range: approximately 3m (9.8ft)
    * Battery: 3 years (1 hour per day) / CR2032 (3 volts)
    * Weight: 21g (.74oz)

You can read more about the forerunner 205 and 305 at Garmin’s site

Related Link: Garmin forerunner Sports GPS for running. Find the latest Forerunner 205 305 awesome navigation for any sports professional

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    GPS Reviews and News » Blog Archive » Garmin Forerunner 305 Review Says:

    [...] Garmin Forerunner 305 Review SurfSki.info has posted a review of the Garmin Forerunner 305 and reports: The unit really looks the part of a new generation – the case feels far more robust and the screen has a far higher resolution than that of the 301. [...]

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