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 Best GPS w/out Heart Rate Monitor
Quite simply the best GPS for those who do not need or want a heart rate monitor....Read more
213 days ago by 23Arrowhead
Great Product at a great price
This was our second purchase of the same product one for myself, the other a gift. I've had mine f...Read more
310 days ago by weekend runner
 Good GPS
I purchased the Forerunner 205 to replace my Forerunner 201 after many many years of great use. T...Read more
331 days ago by vinnie
Garmin Forerunner 205
Sweet. love the features. Quick to pick up satellites, great for logging progress. Absolutely f...Read more
337 days ago by cuznmonkey
Simple and effective
While it may not be as fancy as the other Garmin models, the watch is easy to use and fairly accur...Read more
377 days ago by Joanne
Great for workouts
Great for running, hiking, and biking workouts. Gives me distance, pace, calories burned, and m...Read more
539 days ago by Lolo
Received my new 205 Forerunner on Sunday and used it for first time yesterday. Briefly, it is very ...Read more
14855 days ago by Brent Bethune
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| Product Detail |
| Manufacturer: |
Garmin |
Category: |
GPS Units |
Type: |
Fitness GPS |
| Model: |
010-00466-00 |
SKU: |
FRUN205 |
UPC: |
753759051907 |
| Announced: |
January 3, 2006 |
First Shipped: |
March 2, 2006 |
Weight: |
1.138 lbs. |
| Description |
Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers - the Forerunner 205 and Forerunner 305. Don't let their good looks fool you. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. In addition to it's new look, the Forerunner 205 includes a high sensitivity GPS receiver and new courses feature for optimal performance.
Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer has one goal in mind - a better you. It continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. It tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Training Center software.
The Forerunner 205 keeps you on track with innovative features including:
- New! Sleek, stylish, lightweight design that ''wraps'' the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, improving reception during training
- New! High sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings
- New! Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback on the information you need most when training
- Multi-sport capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
- Easy to use - no calibration required. Just turn it on and go
Customize your Forerunner 205 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 205 includes the following smart features:
- New! Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and and compete against previous workouts
- Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer
- Auto Lap records lap data when you reach a specified time, distance or position so you never have to punch the lap button
- Virtual Partner lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
- AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout
Included Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.
Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBased provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
Forerunner 205: You'll like the results.
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| What's Included In The Box? |
The Garmin Forerunner 205 ships with the following items included: - Garmin Forerunner 205 (View this item)
- Training Center CD
- Docking Cradle
- Expander Strap
- AC Charger
- Garmin USB PC Interface Cable (View this item)
- Owners Manual
- Quick Start Guide
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| Most Helpful Customer Reviews (View all 7 reviews for this item) |
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Garmin Forerunner 205 Reviews
Average rating: (4.8 based on 9 ratings).
Lowest rating: 4 | Highest rating: 5
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100% of our reviewers recommend this item.
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Brent Bethune
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December 31, 1969
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Received my new 205 Forerunner on Sunday and used it for first time yesterday. Briefly, it is very easy to operate, easy to navigate through the different screens. The gps functions appear to be quite accurate within reason. This unit does so much, I still have not tried all the features out yet, but I will. As a training aid I think that it will prove itself invaluable. So far I can confidently say that this little unit ROCKS!
Recommend: YES
177 viewers found this helpful.
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Lolo
La Quinta
March 11, 2009
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GREAT FOR WORKOUTS
Great for running, hiking, and biking workouts. Gives me distance, pace, calories burned, and motivation to go further! It does everything I need it to do.
Pros: almost everything
Cons: a little bulky for small-wristed people like me.
Recommend: YES
140 viewers found this helpful.
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Joanne
Timmins, ON
August 21, 2009
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SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE
While it may not be as fancy as the other Garmin models, the watch is easy to use and fairly accurate, not to mention much more affordable. I run an average of 25 to 30 km per week and train for one to two half marathons per year. I never leave without my Garmin and I love going back to review the training I’ve done in the past (my distance, time, average speed and best speed). While you could fault the watch for being large and clunky, I would imagine that all the buttons make it easy to use and it certainly doesn’t bother me while I’m running. The only thing I’ve had to really get used to would be the slight delay in the data recording. For example, I could look down at my watch and see that I’m running too quickly when the truth is that I ran down a hill a hundred meters away and the watch hasn’t yet adjusted the pace.
Pros: ease of use, cost, accuracy
Cons: size
Recommend: YES
102 viewers found this helpful.
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vinnie
Toronto, Ontario
October 6, 2009
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GOOD GPS
I purchased the Forerunner 205 to replace my Forerunner 201 after many many years of great use. The New 205 is quite big and the buttons are hard to push but it picks up the satelite signal MUCH faster and in hard to read areas like treed trails. Havent tried it in the city yet where the 201 was completely usless! It is also more accurate in pace and distance calculation. It does not have a HRM but is good value for the money for someone not hard core but still wants to track thier distance, times, pace etc. I run 20-30km/w and feel lost without it! Can't wait to try the Bike feature!
Pros: fast sattelite pick up. more accurate pace.
Cons: i would prefer a velcro band to the watch band.
Recommend: YES
91 viewers found this helpful.
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cuznmonkey
Timmins ON
September 30, 2009
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GARMIN FORERUNNER 205
Sweet. love the features. Quick to pick up satellites, great for logging progress. Absolutely fantastic software. Obviously designed by a number crunching runner.
Pros: reception, versatility, easy to use
Cons: bulky. not for people with small wrists.
Recommend: YES
88 viewers found this helpful.
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| Garmin Forerunner 205 Specifications |
| Disclaimer: Specifications shown are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice. Information provided is believed correct and
true to the best of our ability, however, GPS City is not responsible for typographical errors or incorrect data. To report any errors, please use
the feedback form. |
| General |
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
2.1 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm) |
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Display size, WxH: |
1.3 x 0.8 inches (3.3 x 2.0 cm) |
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Display resolution, WxH: |
160 x 100 pixels |
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Weight: |
2.72 oz (77 g) |
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Battery: |
rechargeable lithium-ion |
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Battery life: |
10 hours, typical |
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Waterproof: |
Yes (IPX7) |
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GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
| 9 |
Floats: |
No |
| 10 |
High-sensitivity receiver: |
Yes |
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PC interface: |
USB |
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RoHS version available: |
Yes |
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Preloaded maps: |
No |
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Ability to add maps: |
No |
| 15 |
Street Map Compatible: |
No |
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Topographic Map Compatible: |
No |
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Marine Software Compatible: |
No |
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Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |
No |
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Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: |
No |
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Accepts data cards: |
No |
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Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
100 |
| 22 |
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): |
Yes |
| Automotive |
| 23 |
Routes: |
50 |
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Basemap: |
No |
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Antenna Type: |
Internal |
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External Antenna Jack: |
None |
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Remote control: |
No |
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FM transmitter: |
No |
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Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
No |
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Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 31 |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 32 |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
No |
| 33 |
Automotive-friendly: |
No |
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Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
| Outdoor |
| 35 |
Electronic compass: |
No |
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Barometric altimeter: |
No |
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Hunt/fish calendar: |
No |
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Sun and moon information: |
No |
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Tide tables: |
No |
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Area calculation: |
No |
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Geocaching mode: |
No |
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Outdoor GPS games: |
No |
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Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
No |
| Fitness |
| 44 |
Lap history: |
1000 laps |
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Heart rate monitor compatible: |
No |
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Bike speed/cadence sensor compatible: |
No |
| 47 |
Foot pod compatible: |
No |
| 48 |
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): |
No |
| 49 |
Garmin Training Center® software compatible: |
Yes |
| 50 |
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): |
Yes |
| 51 |
Courses (compete against previous workouts): |
Yes |
| 52 |
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): |
Yes |
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Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): |
Yes |
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Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): |
Yes |
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Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): |
Yes |
| 56 |
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): |
Yes |
| 57 |
Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals): |
Yes |
| 58 |
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): |
Yes |
| 59 |
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal) |
Yes |
| 60 |
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals) |
Yes |
| 61 |
Customizable screen(s) |
Yes |
| 62 |
Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+Sport™-enabled power meters) |
No |
| 63 |
Sport Watch |
No |
| Marine |
| 64 |
Portable |
No |
| 65 |
Marine Auto Guidance |
No |
| 66 |
Radar compatible |
No |
| 67 |
Sonar compatible |
No |
| 68 |
CANet® compatible |
No |
| 69 |
Marine Network™ compatible |
No |
| 70 |
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) |
No |
| 71 |
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) |
No |
| 72 |
Audible alarms |
No |
| 73 |
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible |
No |
| 74 |
NMEA input/output |
No |
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