Customer Reviews:
 Great basic functionality. One glitch that doesn't bother me. November 25, 2008
I've had my Garmin for a little over a month and have loved using it every run. I use it primarily for pacing, but also to record my workouts so I can compare them. It is easy to use and is light enough that I don't even notice it while I run. I have not tried the more advanced features, but I know people who have used them for some time.
The only problem I have noticed is that the altitude feature seems to be off -- it really is not that hilly where I live. If that does not matter to you, I would highly recommend this as a tool for anyone serious about distance running. I have used it in one half marathon so far and it really helped level my split times.
Perfect but the battery...... November 24, 2008
It's exactly what I was looking for... Easy to use and full of option for my training. It's a pity that the battery don't last so long.
 MAC System 10 Compatibility November 8, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just ordered the Garmin and was excited to see that it IS actually compatible with Mac OS X now. The cd included with the Forerunner includes a download for Macs and is working with no problems.
It works good but could be better November 8, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I might be asking too much. This Garmin 205 is all right but it can't seem to satisfy my needs as I am always on the go, by foot, walking my daughters to school or pre-school. I would actually give it a 3.5
1) I forget to turn it on when I leave
2) I forget to turn it off when I come back
3) When I use it next, it won't turn on because the battery is dead from leaving it on
4) Pain to always have to recharge the battery every day or so
5) It doesn't seem 100% accurate for the distance walked because it gives me a different value for the same path taken
6) It died on me in less than a month but Amazon was great to work with and they exchanged it without a question.
Must-have product for runners, cyclists, triathletes of all ability levels November 6, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
What a great device this is! The owner of my local running shop recommended it as a way for me to really pinpoint my pace and distance on my daily running workouts. It does all this and more -- I haven't even scratched the surface of what it can do! And you don't have to be a hardcore athlete to justify owning one of these-this is an earlier model so the price is very reasonable (and personally, I didn't need the heart monitor or other bells and whistles that jack up the price on newer models). If you are just interested in setting goals, mapping routes, monitoring distance, and/or really understanding your mile by mile pace, this is the device for you. You can set it up to gauge distance x pace or distance x time or time x pace. You can set up intervals (e.g., mile increments) that will track your average time and pace for each one and alert you when you've finished an interval. You can set alarms that let you know when you exceed or go below a certain pace. You can run against a virtual runner. And if you take it to an unfamiliar place (e.g., on vacation) you can use it to map out a route or determine how far you've gone to reach your distance goals. It saves a history of your workouts for comparison and you can upload the data to your computer for further analysis (haven't done that yet but will in the future). Although not applicable to me, it also has a multi-sport mode that can be used for triathlon work (biking and running components) or even other types (e.g., cross-country skiing), with all the appropriate programmables to get a full gauge of each component. You can use the device for just cycling or walking too. The instructions are pretty straightforward and it's easy to get up to speed with it. It is extremely comfortable to wear and the display is easy to read (I can read it along the way without my glasses). There's a backlight too. There's a straight GPS component too so you can use it to retrace steps or get to a destination. The only downside, which I think is inherent to any GPS system, is the satellites take a few minutes to load each time and you really need to get away from buildings and trees for effective loading. But the upsides of the device so outweigh that minor inconvenience! I have been recommending the Forerunner to all my athletic friends.
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