Ability to customize screen to show different info-Once it tracks the satellites it holds the signal well-Lightweight and nice size-Easy to use
Cons:
Heartrate monitor sometimes stops working for some reason-Takes up to two minutes to acquire satellite signal after you turn it on-does not have an auto-off feature - if you forget to turn it off you'll be out of batteries for the next workout-Would be nice to be able to see four things on a screen instead of three-software that it comes with is medicore - others are better but cost $$$-the elevation is not really accurate - sometimes the same hill will register a difference of 50 or 75 feet in height.
All in all I really like it. It is useful to see total distance traveled and heartrate and calories burned. I have come to really appreciate it and I feel lost when I run or bike without it. From what I understand the Garmin 305 (new version) has some of the kinks worked out - it picks up the satellites faster and has four readouts on the screen.
Price Paid:
$215.00
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Garm Forerunner 301
All in all I really like it. It is useful to see total distance traveled and heartrate and calories burned. I have come to really appreciate it and I feel lost when I run or bike without it. From what I understand the Garmin 305 (new version) has some of the kinks worked out - it picks up the satellites faster and has four readouts on the screen.