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Recent reviews for this item: MAP, January 16, 2012 The watch looks good, I can wear it outside a jogging
session. The bezel is more a gadget than anything else,
takes a short while to get use to it. I like the fact that
I don't have to plug the watch in after a run to transfer
my running session's datas. With the ANT + stick, it does
it automatically for you.
The watch comes with two extra bracelets, which is useful
in summer (the metal clasp give me rashes)
I run about 3-4 times a week in sub-zero and hot weather,
never had any problem with the watch. Outside intervals, I
don't need to use the bezel during my run, I put the datas
I want (like, time, pace, total distance) on two or three
different screens, let them run and lock the bezel. So I
can't really comment on the performance of the bezel
under "x" conditions or weather. The watch will record all
the data a running geek could possibly think about or will
ever use.
As for the gps, it catches the signal promptly, below one
minute each time I had to use it (except for the 1st and
2nd time). Besides when running in a tunnel, I never lost
the signal. Even when running under trees or besides tall
buildings.
The Garmin website is a bit basic but other softwares will
let you downloads all your Garmin datas with better
interface and more friendly user. .
As for the battery, the 8 hours advertised is a it
exagerated. So far, I can run about 6-6 1/2 hours without
having to recharge it. The 2 weeks watch mode only is more
like 10-12 days. Still, overall, great watch, I love it and
will probably go for another Garmin watch after this one. Bob Bruce, August 11, 2011 This has been an excellent watch for running. I have run in
the rain with and it has performed well. I like the ability
of it to automatically count the distances that I set as I
run Half Marathons. I have uploaded my runs using Garmin
Connect and that has worked well also. Bob Bruce, July 26, 2011 Accurate, very functional watch for training in running and
biking. I like the many functions that I have used so far
such as lap counting and recording and uploading the data
to the Garmin Connect website and exporting them from there
to KML files. I have marked points to mrlabbe, July 18, 2011 The watch itself is very good, all the functions are useful
and the integration with connect.garmin.com is easier than I
expected. I enjoy a lot being able to map my run without
having to wear an additional accessory. Sharing the
information with friends is a nice touch also. This is my
first fitness watch and being able to really view the
results of my training is very nice. This is like a game to
me :)
On the other hand, I am unfortunately experiencing two
problems with the watch:
1) battery longevity: this seems to be a known and recurring
problem with Garmin watches. The watch went from >50% charge
to none in a matter of minutes even though it should last
for 8hrs of training overall. I went on Garmin's forum and
following some instructions, I did reset the watch's
software which seems to have a problem checking the battery
status correctly. It's working so far but I am still on the
first charge after doing that procedure.
2) tones: I am not old enough to wear hearing aids but I
can't hear the tones alerting me when I complete a
repetition in an interval run. Actually, the sound starts
loud when I set the watch before a training but it
progressively turns down. There are not volume setup so I am
a bit worried about this one. It might be related to the
battery issue too. I haven't finish investigating this one
though, it might just be m
I still have to contact Garmin support for those issues and
I am not to worried they can be solved effectively.
