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I have had my Garmin 305 for about 3 months now, and I can say it is the single best workout peripheral I have ever purchased. I NEVER used to run outside, and now that’s all I do. I love the fact that I can see the distance I’ve traveled, monitor my HR and even check my pace all just by glancing at my wrist. I also love tracking my workouts in Garmin Connect and seeing the super cool graphs and maps of my runs.

A few points to anyone thinking about purchasing:

1. The software that comes with the product is marginal, at best. You must go their Garmin Connect website [...] if you want the cool graphs/maps. The cool thing about Garmin Connect is that you can then share your workouts with others via email, Facebook, etc. You have to connect the 305 via USB (included) to download data, whereas some of the newer models connect wirelessly.

2. I bought the quick release kit as well. You need this if you plan to use the device on your bike as well. . Basically, you remove the rubber straps that the device comes with, but leave the little bars that connect the strap to the watch. Those bars then snap into the bike mount & wrist strap. IMO, the wrist strap that comes with the quick release kit is MUCH more comfortable anyway, especially on long runs where your wrist can get sweaty. As far as the kit, I love it and have used it in 3 triathlons so far this year. Very easy to swap from bike to wrist.

3. The accuracy of the GPS is amazing to me. I will literally run around a big pothole, and then see a little “bump” on the map line when I get home. Also, if I run on one side of my neighborhood road on the way down, and then the other on the way back, I get 2 distinct lines. Awesome!

4. I really wanted the 310xt, and ended up settling on the 305 based on the MUCH lower price. I made the right choice. Friends with the 310xt say the swimming function hardly works (I’ve seen the choppy graphs) and the rest of the features hardly seem worth the extra money.

5. Finally, I am
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