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What's Included In The Box? |
The Garmin Forerunner 205 ships with the following items included:- Garmin Forerunner 205
- 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. |
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100% of our reviewers recommend this item.
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Written by 23Arrowhead Irvine, CA February 1, 2010
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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. … More
•Pros: multi-sport function •Cons: none •Recommend? YES 91 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by weekend runner Ottawa, ON October 27, 2009
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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 for 2 years with no … More
•Recommend? YES 116 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by 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 quit … More
•Pros: fast sattelite pick up. more accurate pace. •Cons: i would prefer a velcro band to the watch band. •Recommend? YES 124 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by 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. … More
•Pros: reception, versatility, easy to use •Cons: bulky. not for people with small wrists. •Recommend? YES 123 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by 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 mentio … More
•Pros: ease of use, cost, accuracy •Cons: size •Recommend? YES 134 viewers found this helpful. |
Family Series |
Garmin Forerunner 201 | 
Garmin Forerunner 205 | | | | |
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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 and 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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Specifications |
| General |
| 1. |
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
2.1 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm) |
| 2. |
Display size, WxH: |
1.3 x 0.8 inches (3.3 x 2.0 cm) |
| 3. |
Display resolution, WxH: |
160 x 100 pixels |
| 4. |
Weight: |
2.72 oz (77 g) |
| 5. |
Battery: |
rechargeable lithium-ion |
| 6. |
Battery life: |
10 hours, typical |
| 7. |
Waterproof: |
Yes (IPX7) |
| 8. |
GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
| 9. |
Floats: |
No |
| 10. |
High-sensitivity receiver: |
Yes |
| 11. |
PC interface: |
USB |
| 12. |
RoHS version available: |
Yes |
| 13. |
Preloaded maps: |
No |
| 14. |
Ability to add maps: |
No |
| 15. |
Street Map Compatible: |
No |
| 16. |
Topographic Map Compatible: |
No |
| 17. |
Marine Software Compatible: |
No |
| 18. |
Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |
No |
| 19. |
Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: |
No |
| 20. |
Accepts data cards: |
No |
| 21. |
Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
100 |
| 22. |
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): |
Yes |
| Automotive |
| 23. |
Routes: |
50 |
| 24. |
Basemap: |
No |
| 25. |
Antenna Type: |
Internal |
| 26. |
External Antenna Jack: |
None |
| 27. |
Remote control: |
No |
| 28. |
FM transmitter: |
No |
| 29. |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
No |
| 30. |
Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 31. |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 32. |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
No |
| 33. |
Automotive-friendly: |
No |
| 34. |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
| Outdoor |
| 35. |
Electronic compass: |
No |
| 36. |
Barometric altimeter: |
No |
| 37. |
Hunt/fish calendar: |
No |
| 38. |
Sun and moon information: |
No |
| 39. |
Tide tables: |
No |
| 40. |
Area calculation: |
No |
| 41. |
Geocaching mode: |
No |
| 42. |
Outdoor GPS games: |
No |
| 43. |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
No |
| Fitness |
| 44. |
Lap history: |
1000 laps |
| 45. |
Heart rate monitor compatible: |
No |
| 46. |
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 |
| 53. |
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): |
Yes |
| 54. |
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): |
Yes |
| 55. |
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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