View Garmin's Forerunner .

Choose from 12 data fields to display on the 305's screen. .


The design cleverly integrates the GPS antenna and aims it towards the sky when you're running or walking. .


The Virtual Partner function makes your workouts more competitive. .


Choose from three workout modes that help you target your training goals. .


The 305 features rudimentary mapping and location marking functions. .
Design
The 305's design is a radical departure from Garmin's previous generation of wrist mounted GPS devices, which reached a pinnacle with the Garmin . While the 301 delivered accurate heart rate monitoring, good performance tracking, and decent GPS reception, it didn't quite deliver in the design department. The form factor was bulky and wearing it wasn't much different than duct taping a full-sized GPS device to your wrist.

Not so with the 305. Garmin's engineers obviously burned the midnight oil and have come up with a waterproof design that, while certainly not as small as a sports watch, feels just as comfortable. The curved casing allows the unit's antenna to face the sky when you're running, while the widescreen display is perfectly positioned for viewing when you need it. And the display certainly deserves a few kudos. While it's smaller than the display found on previous Forerunners, its resolution is far higher, offering incredible clarity and crispness.

Garmin has smartly given the 305 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners. .

The underside of the 305 is pretty nondescript, except for a row of contacts that interface with the included charging and data cradle. The cradle is small and unobtrusive and its single mini-USB port connects to either an included AC adapter, or a USB cable that connects to your PC. In addition to data transfer with the USB cable, you can also charge the 305's embedded lithium-ion battery via a powered USB connection from your computer.

GPS Performance
The big news about the Forerunner 305 is that it features an integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver. What does this mean? It means that the 305's ability to both track, and maintain a lock on, your position is better than anything before it. After an intial battery charge, the tester had the 305 on his wrist and was tracking speed and distance with GPS satellites within 3 minutes. The next time we used the 305, satellite acquisition was nearly instantaneous. A run through dense trees didn't faze the unit either; tracking remained true and steady. Performance on a bike was equally impressive. Whatever witchcraft has been cooked up by the designers of the SiRF technology, we like it!

The simple docking cradle makes charging and data connectivity a snap.
While the Forerunner 305 isn't billed as a GPS navigation device, it does have some rudimentary mapping, waypoint marking, and routing capabilities. In addition to marking locations along your journey, you can zoom in or out of a simple map that displays your current direction and path. There's also a "go to location" feature that routes you back to your starting location, or to any location you have defined. Once you have defined several locations, you can save this information as a route, allowing you to travel the same path in the future. As you'll see below, the 305's new "Courses" feature gives you new levels of control over how you define your favorite runs and rides.

Training Functions
The 305 is first and foremost a training tool, and its ability to organize a ton of data types into a user experience that is intuitive and simple is no small feat. Whiz-bang technology aside, if you can't use it and make it a natural part of your exercise routine, it's worthless. When it comes to these factors -- and here's the take home message on the 305 -- this device is successful where many other devices fail.

The heart and soul of the 305 can be found on the data screens, which give you real-time information about all aspects of your workout. In fact, the 305 can display a dizzying array of data, such as calories burned, distance, elevation, grade, and heading, as well as multiple lap and pace modes. The 305 adds the ability to track heartrate, lap heartrate, average heartrate, and heartrate zones via the included coded heartrate chest strap. With the purchase of a separate wireless cadence and speed meter, you can also track bike performance data.

Thankfully, the device makes it easy to define how much or how little data you want to view during a workout. You can arrange the data that's most important to you and then make that data appear front and center on the device. Indeed, within a few minutes of skimming the manual and fiddling with the device setup, you'll have your most important data displaying just the way you like it. The ability to display heartrate is a big plus, too, as it's a fairly good indicator of excercise output, fatigue, and fitness level. The 305 has all the heartrate functions you'd expect from a full-function monitor, including the ability to set target zones and alerts to maximize the effectiveness of your workouts.

Garmin's Virtual Partner function was cool feature of previous Forerunners and they've decided to keep a good thing going with the 305. If you're the type that performs best when you've got a competitor egging you on, you'll love this function, as it allows you to set up virtual running or biking companions that compete against you.

If you're looking for an complicated workout with a variety of intervals and intensity levels, or just a quick three-mile jog against your best time last week, the 305 has you covered. Navigating to the Workouts menu on the device yields three options: Quick Workouts, Interval, and Advanced Workout. A quick workout is just that; set the distance and time, distance and pace, or time and pace of your planned workout and off you go. Interval workouts are just the same, but they allow you to add repetitions and rest between them. When you really want to get fancy with your exercise, you can step up to advanced workouts, which include goals for each workout step, as well as varied distances, times, and rest periods. You can use the Garmin Training Center software to set up these workouts and then upload them to the device.

PC Connectivity and Software
Garmin has been outfitting their devices with USB connectivity for some time now -- a welcome move for those who struggled with serial port connections in the days of yore. Thanks to USB, the 305 integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and we quickly had workout history uploaded and stored on the PC (Sadly, Training Center is not Mac-compatible). Not only does Training Center make it easy to track your performance, you can graph data such as heartrate alongside your speed and distance. Over time, this is a great way to view your fitness levels increase, and it also helps you see what types of workouts are necessary to strengthen your weaknesses. For instance, if you see your heartrate begin to spike after a certain distance, you know you need to increase your endurance workouts to train that area of fitness.

In a first for the Forerunner series, the Training Center software also lets you define courses on your PC that you can upload to the device. When course information is combined with uploaded workout information, the Forerunner becomes a complete guide, telling you where to go, when to make a turn, and what kind of workout to do when you're on the road or path. Back on the PC, the software's ability to overlay workout data on maps of the course makes it easy to see where the course offers up the tough hills and the easy recovery spots. Plus, the ability to track historical performance on a given course is a great way to measure your improvement.

The 305 is also fully compatible with Garmin's MotionBased service, which takes your training to another level by connecting your data with the Internet. While we weren't able to use the service, the promise of sharing courses, maps, workouts, and performance data with other users is intriguing. And if you're a serious endurance athlete, you'll be glad to know that the 305 is also compatible with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Pros
Radically new design is better in every way Amazing accuracy and fast satellite acquisition time So simple to set up and use, you will actually use it

Cons
No Mac OS compatibility Okay, it's bigger than a sport's watch -- but so much more powerful

What's in the Box
Forerunner 305, Garmin Training Center CD-ROM, heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, A/C charger, USB cable, owner's manual, quick start guide.


Package Includes: Forerunner 305, Heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, AC charger, PC/USB interface cable, Quick start guide, Garmin Training Center CD & owner's manual

The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS System combines form and function. This combination running partner and personal trainer is designed for athletes of all levels. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. The heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer GPS features - GPS with high-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture Wireless communication between system devices via ANT protocol Display Size(WxH) - 1.3 x 0.8 (33 x 20.3 mm) Lap Memory - 1,000 laps Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery - lasts 10 hours (typical use) Waterproof - Submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins. Alerts - Time, distance, pace and heart rate Physical Size(WxHxD) - 2.1 x. 7 x 2.7 (53.3 x 17.8 x 68.6 mm) Weight - 2.72 oz. (77 g)

Heart rate monitor features - Transmission Range - approximately 3m (9.8ft) 3V CR2032 battery - lasts 3 years (1 hour per day) Physical size(WxHxD) - 13.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 (348 x 35.6 x 12.7 mm) Weight -. 74 oz (21 grams)





Technical details:
GPS: High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture
Wireless: Communication between system devices via ANT protocol
Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
Alerts: Time, distance, pace and heart rate





Bluetooth Gps Receiver-for Ux Series Micro Pc/

Product description:

Enjoy the freedom of wireless navigation / Compatible with UX Series Micro PC / Compact & stylish design / Provides performance of positioning accuracy



Technical details:
Compatible with UX Series Micro PC
AC Adapter and Belt Strap Supplied
Unit Dimensions - Width 1.79 x Height 3.6 x Depth 0.82 inch
Unit Weight - 0.17 pounds
Color - Black






Garmin GPS 76 12 Channel Handheld GPS Receiver with 1MB Internal Memory

Product description:
Amazon.com Review
The key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Garmin's full-featured GPS 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on--and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need.

About the size of a small paperback book and weighing less than 8 ounces, the GPS 76 fits comfortable in the palm of your hand, but is a bit big to carry in a shirt pocket. Using the unit requires almost no setup. Just put in two AA batteries, turn it on, go outside, and wait. In about a minute or so it will determine your location. It's accurate to about three meters, thanks to the unit's support for WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), which augments GPS signals for even greater accuracy.

Knowing your longitude, latitude, and altitude doesn't mean much without a little context. That's where the GPS 76's backlit LCD display comes in, displaying your location on detailed maps. The unit comes with a built-in basemap that includes major roads, railroads, rivers, and lakes for the U.S. and Canada, as well as a high-level worldwide map. The unit also has 1 MB memory for storing downloaded points of interest data from , like the Roads & Recreation series.

The eight buttons, directional rocker thumbpad, and menu-based interface made it simple to access all of the unit's features and customize the display. For instance, it's a simple matter to use the buttons to set and name waypoints and build planned routes. Extra features include information on tides, sunrise and sunset, and a trip computer for seeing how far you've traveled and your average speed.

To test the GPS 76 we hit the road headed for Muir Beach north of San Francisco. It tracked our progress along Highway 1, and once we reached our destination we found it very simple to use. It showed both the elevation of the hills as well as the paths we could take. The zoom-in and zoom-out function made it simple to plan out and automatically measure the distance of our intended route.

After walking for a while and enjoying the scenery, we used the TracBack mode to guide us back to our car. The unit automatically stores waypoints as you walk along, letting you display the way home clearly on the map. We even used the TracBack capability to guide us on the roads back to the freeway.

The GPS 76 comes in handy almost anywhere, whether you're hiking, driving, boating, or wandering around a city as a tourist. Its easy-to-use interface makes it immediately useful to novices, and as you learn to exploit its programmability and features it can become an extremely powerful navigation tool. --Ken Feinstein

Pros: Large backlit LCD WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) support Automatic TracBack shows you the way back to your start location PC connectivity with ability to download points of interest and waypoints

Cons: Only 1 MB built-in memory, which can't be expanded Too large to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket




The GPS 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.The GPS 76 provides 1 megabyte of internal user memory to be used for storing downloaded Points of Interest data. This 1 megabyte of storage area is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200,000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons, and is perfect for downloading points of interest detail from Garmin's line of MapSource CD-ROMs. The GPS 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States.An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPS 76 will keep working well even if it's been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this unit will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.





Technical details:
WAAS enabled Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
1 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs
Trip computer with current/average speed, timer, and trip distance
Up to 16 hours of use from 2 AA alkaline batteries






Gps USB Navigation Receiver By Ambicom

Product description:

AmbiCom's GPS Navigation USB Receiver is the Global Positioning System Receiver for your Microsoft Windows laptop. In addition to AmbiCom Navigator Pro mapping software, you can also use other forms of navigation software in conjunction with AmbiCom's Navigation USB Receiver. Aviation, nautical, outdoor camping and hiking software are just some examples of the varieties of software you can use with AmbiCom's Navigation USB Receiver.



Technical details:
12 parallel satellites channels with WAAS enabled
Plug-n-Play USB GPS
Support backup power to sustain internal clock
Small footprint integrated high sensitivity antenna
Water-resistant and low power consumption






Pharos PT110 Bluetooth Enabled Pocket PC GPS Receiver

Product description:

Navigate wirelessly with this Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Simply place your Bluetooth receiver on the dashboard and receive accurate GPS data on your Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC, no more cables cluttering up your dashboard. The receiver's high-capacity Lithium Polymer battery (supplied with the unit) will power the Bluetooth receiver for up to 7 hours between charges. A blue LED indicator flashes when searching for a Bluetooth connection and glows solid when a connection is established. For added flexibility the GPS receiver can be detached from its Bluetooth dock and plugged into an optional CompactFlash adapter.



Technical details:
Navman USA GPS For IPAQ






Garmin eTrex Vista GPS Receiver

Product description:
Amazon.com Review
Garmin's eTrex Vista GPS receiver is smaller than its popular eMaps, but far more powerful. The Vista offers more memory, more features, and more convenience than any other GPS hardware in this price range.

Don't be fooled by the product's small screen. Although smaller than the display used in products like the eMap, it has a higher resolution, letting it show more information more crisply. Small text can be difficult to read from a distance, but there are "big number" options available to make important data like your speed easy to read.

It's this configurability that makes the eTrex Vista so special.
 

Map page (shown with optional MapSource topo detail).
You can easily set it up to suit your needs, regardless of the situation. Menu choices are highlighted and confirmed with a small joystick near the top of the unit, providing an elegant interface for navigating a formidable amount of options. Our only complaint is that the joystick used to access all the product's features is offset to the left, making it nearly impossible to control using only your right hand. When the joystick is held in your left hand, however, every control is within easy reach of your left thumb, freeing your right hand to hold a flashlight, walking stick, lantern, or anything else.

This GPS unit's diminutive size and weight, not to mention its rugged design, make it an ideal hiking companion. It's waterproof in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes and is generously coated with shock-absorbing rubber. The barometric altimeter keeps a historical record of your ascents and descents, graphing elevation changes so you can easily track your progress.
 

Elevation page
The ability to store waypoints, points of interest, routes, and other information means you can blaze your own trail and always find your way back to camp.

Best of all, 24 MB of internal memory makes it possible to store an enormous amount of data from Garmin's optional MapSource CDs, turning the eTrex Vista into an interactive road atlas. The memory isn't expandable, but 24 MB is enough to store street-level data for entire states in some cases.

A serial cable is included for transferring the maps from your PC to the GPS unit, but it's terribly slow. A USB connector, sold separately, transfers data in a fraction of the time.

The eTrex Vista was very accurate in testing, especially in a car on the open road. Accuracy diminished somewhat when the device was used in heavy tree cover or a dense urban area, but not enough that you're ever going to get lost or miss an exit. Used side-by-side with an eMap, the eTrex Vista kept up in update speed while displaying even more information on the moving map than the eMap did, cementing its position as perhaps the best all-around handheld GPS unit money can buy. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros: Small and light without sacrificing features 24 MB of integrated memory stores reams of detailed maps High-resolution screen displays sharp text legible even at extremely small sizes

Cons: Can't be used one-handed when held in the right hand Smaller display is hard to read from a distance, as when the device is placed on a dashboard




GARMIN eTrex Vista -- This must-have outdoor and travel accessory combines a basemap of North and South America, with a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. The compass provides bearing information while you're standing still, and the altimeter determines your precise altitude. Trip computer w/ speed, distance etc. Accepts downloaded mapping data from Garmin's MapSource CD-ROMs, including Fishing Hot Spots (sold separately) Silver case for high tech look Basemap and bonus marine aids are factory pre-loaded Package includes - eTrex Vista, Marine Point Database, Basemap, PC interface cable, wrist strap, user's guide, quick reference guide Dimensions - 4.4H x 2.0W x 1.2D; weighs 5.3 ounces w/ batteries Display - 2.1H x 1.1W high contrast LCD with bright backlighting Power - 2 AA batteries (not included) Battery life - Up to 12 hours (typical use)





Technical details:
WAAS enabled
Compass provides bearing information while user is standing still
Altimeter determines precise altitude & provides a graphic profile of user's trip
Contains 24 MB internal memory for storing detailed map data
Package Includes: eTrex Vista, Marine Point Database, Basemap, PC interface cable, Wrist strap, User's guide, Quick reference guide






Magellan eXplorist XL Handheld GPS Receiver

Product description:

Thales Navigation business, global provider of Magellan consumer GPS products, unveils its unique, new Magellan eXplorist XL handheld GPS the advanced, yet easy-to-use Magellan eXplorist XL ensures navigators can easily see where they’re going with the largest screen available on a rugged handheld GPS -- a 3.5”, sunlight viewable, high contrast color TFT LCD screen. It also delivers unlimited map storage with 30MB of available internal memory plus expandable memory through a built-in SD card reader/writer. The Magellan eXplorist XL’s enhanced capabilities offer exceptional versatility for camping, boating, fishing, hunting or driving.


Weekend warriors find yourselves on the map in living color with the largest color screen in a rugged GPS handheld. The easy-to-use eXplorist XL delivers quick access to key features, plus limitless map storage via the built-in SD card reader/writer. 14 parallel channels with WAAS enabled Back-lighted keypad with Joystick on front housing Easy switching between map files. In a few clicks, change from Street maps to Topo maps to Lakes maps. Dimensions (HxWxD) - 6.4x2.9x1.33



Technical details:
Large sunlight readable 3.5 inch Full Color Transflective TFT display
Limitless Map Storage via built-in Secure Digital card reader/writer
28MB built-in for map storage
30 MB internal memory and unlimited memory using optional SecureDigital ( SD ) cards for downloading optional MapSend maps and digital content
High-speed USB data/power port for connection to PC and other compatible data devices






Pharos GPS Receiver with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Product description:

The Pharos GPS Receiver with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is the first modular Bluetooth GPS solution that wirelessly connects to your Bluetooth enabled Notebook, Tablet PC or Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC. With a range of 30 feet, place your GPS receiver anywhere in your vehicle and enjoy the benefits of real-time GPS tracking. It works with any NMEA compatible software.


Pharos has once again created a world class GPS navigations solution for Bluetooth enabled Pocket PCs and other mobile devices. The Bluetooth GPS Navigator includes a GPS receiver with a built-in Bluetooth transceiver for wireless communication with your mobile device, without the messy cables. Simply place the iGPS-BT receiver on your dashboard and receiver accurate GPS data on your Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC to navigate to your destination. The high capacity lithium polymer battery will power the Bluetooth receiver for up to 6 hours between charges. A blue LED indicator flashes when searching for a Bluetooth connection and glows solid when connection is established. Use Pharos' Ostia navigation and routing software to navigate to your destination with street level maps and turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions.



Technical details:
Adaptive Trickle Power Management implemented to optimize both the power consumption and the sensitivity to the receiving environment
Modular design to be used in either CF type I slot via CF adapter or cable connected to the USB port to the Laptop or Tablet computer.
Upgradeable for existing and future communication protocols such as Bluetooth, 802.11X, GPRS
SRAM and RTC backup power ? Super Cap (no battery) for reliability and extreme temperatures
SBAS Capability Improves positional accuracy by using freely available satellite-based correction services called SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System).






TomTom Bluetooth GPS Receiver for USA and Canada

Product description:

With the Tom Tom Bluetooth GPS Receiver for USA and Canada you never need to be lost again, wherever you are, whatever you are doing. Tom Tom's Bluetooth device is designed for people who already own a PDA that supports Bluetooth, as well as the Tom Tom Navigator 5 or Navigator 6 software package. This unit gives your PDA GPS functionality, which when combined with Tom Tom's Navigator software and maps will let you know not only where you are going, but exactly how best to get there.

The receiver utilizes Bluetooth technology to eliminate the need for connecting cables, and a high-performance GPS antenna to ensure the best possible reception wherever you might happen to go. Ideal for urban environments, the GPS antenna on this unit will stay connected to make sure you find your way whether you are driving down the road or walking down the street, and because of its Bluetooth connectivity, and its small size and light weight, this handy receiver can fit easily in a pocket, purse, or anywhere else out of the way. This compact GPS receiver is compatible with most popular brands and models of PDAs, including; Acer, Dell, Eten, HP, Imate, O2, Orange, Palm Treo, Qtek, T-Mobile, and Nokia.