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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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Product Information |
| 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. |
Garmin Forerunner 205 Family Series |
Garmin Forerunner 201 | 
Garmin Forerunner 205 | | | | |
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Garmin Forerunner 205 Alternative Models |
Garmin Forerunner 101 | 
Garmin Forerunner 301 with Heart Rate Monitor | 
Garmin Forerunner 305 | | | |
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Manufacturer 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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Features & Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Forerunner 205 features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. | - GPS: High Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture
- Weight: 2.72 oz. (77 grams)
- Display (WxH): 1.3” x 0.8” (33mm x 20.3mm)
- Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1 ” x .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)
- Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
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| Most Recent Customer Reviews | | (View all reviews for this item, or add your own review.) |
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
2.3 years 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
2.6 years 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
2.6 years ago by vinnie
Garmin Forerunner 205
Sweet. love the features. Quick to pick up satellites, great for logging progress. Absolutely f...Read more
2.7 years 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
2.8 years ago by Joanne
Great for workouts
Great for running, hiking, and biking workouts. Gives me distance, pace, calories burned, and m...Read more
3.2 years ago by Lolo
Received my new 205 Forerunner on Sunday and used it for first time yesterday. Briefly, it is very ...Read more
42.4 years ago by Brent Bethune
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