Subject: RE: GPS watch recommendation for a runner? Tom Demerly. - 2011-03-24 12:46 PM I review equipment for a living and one reason I'll suggest I am a good reviewer is because I despise complex gadgets. As a result, the GPS I bought for my personal use is the simple, least expensive Garmin 110. Tom does write excellent reviews- so I'll agree with his first statement. And, if the 110 works for him- great. But for me- I couldn't live with the 110. I use my 405 for running and cycling. I have different screens set up for each. Sometimes I program in custom workouts, sometimes interval training. I customize the heart rate display with pace and % info, I've used it for skiing- setting it up to display speed and elevation. I use almost all of what the watch has to offer- and I love every feature. Frankly, the only thing about the 110 that's nice is the packaging. Otherwise, you're just buying a crippled GPS unit. Get the 405 on sale ($170 with HR is a steal). Unless your hubby sweats a lot or runs in the rain- as the bezel's a bit touchy then. If so, get the 410 which supposedly fixes the touch bezel issue. Nothing wrong with the 305- great price but the packaging is not only large... but it's really fugly. Nike has a new one coming out- that's pretty sharp looking. |