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     Garmin Forerunner 50 Bundle Model: 010-00679-25
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 Garmin Forerunner 50 with Heart Monitor Model: 010-00679-05
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     Garmin Forerunner 50 with Foot Pod Model: 010-00679-15
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     Garmin Forerunner 50 Bundle Model: 010-00679-25
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Ships with: Forerunner 50 Bundle, Heart Rate Monitor, Forerunner 50 Foot Pod, USB ANT Stick, Owners Manual, Quick Start Guide
| Ships with: Forerunner 50 with Heart Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, USB ANT Stick, Owners Manual, Quick Start Guide
| Ships with: Forerunner 50 with Foot Pod, Forerunner 50 Foot Pod, USB ANT Stick, Owners Manual, Quick Start Guide
| Ships with: Forerunner 50 Bundle, Heart Rate Monitor, Forerunner 50 Foot Pod, USB ANT Stick, Owners Manual, Quick Start Guide
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$154.95
| $79.95
| $129.95
| $154.95
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| General | | | | |
| 1 | Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 1.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches (4.2 x 5.8 x 2.0 cm) | 1.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches (4.2 x 5.8 x 2.0 cm) | 1.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches (4.2 x 5.8 x 2.0 cm) | 1.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches (4.2 x 5.8 x 2.0 cm) |
| 2 | Display size, WxH: | 0.9 x 0.7 inches (2.4 x 1.8 cm) | 0.9 x 0.7 inches (2.4 x 1.8 cm) | 0.9 x 0.7 inches (2.4 x 1.8 cm) | 0.9 x 0.7 inches (2.4 x 1.8 cm) |
| 3 | Display resolution, WxH: | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 4 | Weight: | 1.5 oz (42.5 g) | 1.5 oz (42.5 g) | 1.5 oz (42.5 g) | 1.5 oz (42.5 g) |
| 5 | Battery: | coin cell battery (CR2032) | coin cell battery (CR2032) | coin cell battery (CR2032) | coin cell battery (CR2032) |
| 6 | Battery life: | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| 7 | Waterproof: | Yes (IPX7) | Yes (IPX7) | Yes (IPX7) | Yes (IPX7) |
| 8 | GPS-enabled: | No | No | No | No |
| 9 | Floats: | No | No | No | No |
| 10 | High-sensitivity receiver: | No | No | No | No |
| 11 | PC interface: | USB | USB | USB | USB |
| 12 | RoHS version available: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Preloaded maps: | No | No | No | No |
| 14 | Ability to add maps: | No | No | No | No |
| 15 | Street Map Compatible: | No | No | No | No |
| 16 | Topographic Map Compatible: | No | No | No | No |
| 17 | Marine Software Compatible: | No | No | No | No |
| 18 | Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: | No | No | No | No |
| 19 | Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: | No | No | No | No |
| 20 | Accepts data cards: | No | No | No | No |
| 21 | Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automotive | | | | |
| 22 | Basemap: | No | No | No | No |
| 23 | Antenna Type: | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal |
| 24 | External Antenna Jack: | None | None | None | None |
| 25 | Remote control: | No | No | No | No |
| 26 | FM transmitter: | No | No | No | No |
| 27 | Headphone jack/audio line-out: | No | No | No | No |
| 28 | Audio/video input/output: | No | No | No | No |
| 29 | Dead reckoning: | No | No | No | No |
| 30 | Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): | No | No | No | No |
| 31 | Automotive-friendly: | No | No | No | No |
| 32 | Motorcycle-friendly: | No | No | No | No |
| 33 | Additional: | Watch functions include time of day (12/24h), dual time zone, calendar (day/date), daily alarm. Garmin Connect and Garmin Training Center are currently compatible with WindowsÆ 2000 or later. MacÆ compatibility coming 3rd Quarter, 2008. | Watch functions include time of day (12/24h), dual time zone, calendar (day/date), daily alarm. Garmin Connect and Garmin Training Center are currently compatible with WindowsÆ 2000 or later. MacÆ compatibility coming 3rd Quarter, 2008. | Watch functions include time of day (12/24h), dual time zone, calendar (day/date), daily alarm. Garmin Connect and Garmin Training Center are currently compatible with WindowsÆ 2000 or later. MacÆ compatibility coming 3rd Quarter, 2008. | Watch functions include time of day (12/24h), dual time zone, calendar (day/date), daily alarm. Garmin Connect and Garmin Training Center are currently compatible with WindowsÆ 2000 or later. MacÆ compatibility coming 3rd Quarter, 2008. |
| 34 | Lane Assist | No | No | No | No |
| Outdoor | | | | |
| 35 | Electronic compass: | No | No | No | No |
| 36 | Barometric altimeter: | No | No | No | No |
| 37 | Hunt/fish calendar: | No | No | No | No |
| 38 | Sun and moon information: | No | No | No | No |
| 39 | Tide tables: | No | No | No | No |
| 40 | Area calculation: | No | No | No | No |
| 41 | Geocaching mode: | No | No | No | No |
| 42 | Outdoor GPS games: | No | No | No | No |
| 43 | Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): | No | No | No | No |
| Fitness | | | | |
| 44 | Lap history: | 100 laps or up to 7 hours of data | 100 laps or up to 7 hours of data | 100 laps or up to 7 hours of data | 100 laps or up to 7 hours of data |
| 45 | Heart rate monitor compatible: | Yes (included) | Yes (optional accessory) | Yes (optional accessory) | Yes (included) |
| 46 | Bike speed/cadence sensor compatible: | No | No | No | No |
| 47 | Foot pod compatible: | Yes (included) | No | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
| 48 | Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 49 | Garmin Training Center® software compatible: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 50 | Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): | No | No | No | No |
| 51 | Courses (compete against previous workouts): | No | No | No | No |
| 52 | Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): | No | No | No | No |
| 53 | Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 54 | Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): | No | No | No | No |
| 55 | Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): | No | No | No | No |
| 56 | Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): | No | No | No | No |
| 57 | Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals): | No | No | No | No |
| 58 | Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59 | Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal) | No | No | No | No |
| 60 | Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals) | Yes (alarms only) | Yes (alarms only) | Yes (alarms only) | Yes (alarms only) |
| 61 | Customizable screen(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 62 | Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+Sport™-enabled power meters) | No | No | No | No |
| 63 | Sport Watch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Marine | | | | |
| 64 | Portable | No | No | No | No |
| 65 | Marine Auto Guidance | No | No | No | No |
| 66 | Radar compatible | No | No | No | No |
| 67 | Sonar compatible | No | No | No | No |
| 68 | CANet® compatible | No | No | No | No |
| 69 | Marine Network™ compatible | No | No | No | No |
| 70 | Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) | No | No | No | No |
| 71 | Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) | No | No | No | No |
| 72 | Audible alarms | No | No | No | No |
| 73 | XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible | No | No | No | No |
| 74 | NMEA input/output | No | No | No | No |