Garmin 305 or 110 which would you buy?
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Jan 2012
9:02pm, 22 Jan 2012
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wrexhamrob
It's not for me I'm happy with my forerunner 305, as is daughter no1 also a marathon runner. It's daughter no 2 who's now decided that her Daddy is sensible and running is cool, and has agreed that the 'big pressie' she coulnt decide on for Xmas - so a promise- should now be a garmin. The 305 is nice n chunky. Daughter no 2 has tried mine & ok But what about the 110? Help |
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Jan 2012
10:13pm, 23 Jan 2012
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wrexhamrob
Boing
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Jan 2012
10:22pm, 23 Jan 2012
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Dawdles
I was stuck between the two for myself and ended up going for a 405CX. More features than the 110, similar price. 305 was too bulky for me. For my partners christmas she got a 110. Comparing the two I'm glad I went for the 405CX, more features, better screen, but the touch bezel can be annoying to use at times. The 110 is a much better size for smaller wrists, even passes as a watch. |
Jan 2012
3:39am, 24 Jan 2012
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Alice the Camel
I love the 110 I got for Christmas - fairly basic but does everything I need it to. Small and neat too!
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Jan 2012
8:57am, 24 Jan 2012
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scottynbn
For fairly basic data while running the 110 ticks the box, it`s also near-enough regular watch size too. Far more data/info available after uploading to Garmin Connect or Fetch. Some 110`s do have fogging issues...there`s a thread on here somewhere about it. I returned 2 because of this and went back to a 305. The 305 is a far more serious bit of kit, complete with heart monitor belt. The only things against it are size and it`s getting on a bit now, but still the choice of lots of runners, including me  If the HRM wasn`t required, also consider the 205 which is the same as the 305 minus the wireless HRM facility. The 205 and 110 are similarly priced if you shop around
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Jan 2012
8:59am, 24 Jan 2012
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scottynbn
Mind you...you probably know all about the 305 wrexhamrob as you own one If she`s ok with the bulk of the 305/205, that`s the way I would go
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Jan 2012
9:10am, 24 Jan 2012
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Debstir
I thought of replacing my 305 with a 110 at Christmas, but after starting a thread on here and finding out a bit more about it, decided to stick with the 305. I like how I can see my 'current' pace which seemingly you can't do with the 110. If the 110 could read 'real-time' pace I'd probably have got one... |
Jan 2012
9:11am, 24 Jan 2012
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Sharkie
Can peeps help me too please? I have a 305 - bought it over 5 years ago when I did distance running. I don't need all the features now, never use the HRM and have always found it a bit huge. There 's good offer for 110s at Sweatshop atm and I wonder if this model would be better for me these days. (I'm a sprinter but I do one distance run a week) Could I use it at track as a stop watch? Also I know it's pretty basic but can you do irregular time based laps on it? For example run 8 mins press lap button, walk 2 mins press lap. Obv you can on the 305. Sorry if this is a bit unclear. |
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Jan 2012
9:12am, 24 Jan 2012
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Sharkie
Ah thanks Debs - I will now try and find your old thread for a bit more info.
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Jan 2012
11:21am, 24 Jan 2012
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Debstir
Sharkie, this might help... http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=36188&page=1 Thread was started just as the 110 was being launched so there's a bit of reading in it! Can't find the thread I started, maybe I just hijicked that one...
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