1/3/08 at 9:06pm
"And at races, no one will notice the unflattering ice vest
once they see you're sporting a rectal thermometer."
jjj
once they see you're sporting a rectal thermometer."
jjj
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Garmin 405
1/3/08 at 9:09pm
OMG...that is beautiful. I am definitely getting that whenever it is available.
1/3/08 at 9:37pm
I'm all in - so long 205!
1/3/08 at 9:53pm
I want one. Anyone gonna buy one for my poor ass?
1/3/08 at 11:43pm
Sweet!
I know it's an old cliche, but you can cut the atmosphere with a cricket stump
1/4/08 at 12:05am
and i was JUST thinking i wanted a garmin this year!
1/4/08 at 12:17am
I think it's time for an upgrade 
1/4/08 at 10:17am
I just got totally burned...I bought a 305 yesterday MORNING, after explaining to DH that I had no idea if they were ever going to be releasing new model. Oh, well.
1/4/08 at 11:56am
by next Christmas, I will have had my 305 for 2 years... so I'll be ready for an upgrade
Christmas 2004 - Garmin 201
Christmas 2006 - Garmin 305
Christmas 2008 - Garmin 405
Logical progression
Christmas 2004 - Garmin 201
Christmas 2006 - Garmin 305
Christmas 2008 - Garmin 405
Logical progression
1/4/08 at 12:14pm
Watching the video on engadget though, I think even the guy from Garmin makes it look awkward. I really wish they would team up with Timex - who I think really has a good handle on the human factors for a running watch - like a big button you can mash when you are doing intervals and the shake to turn the light on thingy.
I like my Garmin, I just wish it was more usable.
Like why does their software stink so bad? Why can't I use my convenient computer interface to setup the screen layouts?
The 405 does look nice though.
I like my Garmin, I just wish it was more usable.
Like why does their software stink so bad? Why can't I use my convenient computer interface to setup the screen layouts?
The 405 does look nice though.
1/4/08 at 12:33pm
Tom, are you using a Mac?
"And at races, no one will notice the unflattering ice vest
once they see you're sporting a rectal thermometer."
jjj
once they see you're sporting a rectal thermometer."
jjj
1/4/08 at 12:42pm
That looks like a perfect Mother's Day gift. I need to start dropping hints now.
1/4/08 at 12:56pm
Yup. Why, can you do that in the windows version?
1/4/08 at 1:11pm
Hey, the 305 still rocks. Yes, it's large, but it doesn't seem to bother me (accept in the last marathon where I had to take it off and carry it because my wrist was getting sore; previous 2 marathons no problem), but the good part of the 305 is the display. 3 displays that you can set up with up to 4 data fields on each. That's a ton of information.
1/4/08 at 1:21pm
I'm all over that when it comes out.
1/4/08 at 1:29pm
Gotta side with Tim on this one. I see no substantive advantage to the 405 other than thinness and wireless connectivity. USB is just fine and I LOVE the customizeable screens on the 305.
I highly recommend Sporttracks software for any of you Garmin users still trudging through those awful crude maps in Garmin TC. I've also found Sporttracks to have much more accurate elevation numbers and more conservative calorie counts....in addition to the bazillion other cool features. Apparently there are lots of user created plugins which I have not even tried yet.
I highly recommend Sporttracks software for any of you Garmin users still trudging through those awful crude maps in Garmin TC. I've also found Sporttracks to have much more accurate elevation numbers and more conservative calorie counts....in addition to the bazillion other cool features. Apparently there are lots of user created plugins which I have not even tried yet.
1/4/08 at 1:32pm
JohnnyB,
I loaded Sporttracks when I got my Garmin earlier this year. At first, I was using Sporttracks, Garmin TC, Motionbased, and my running log (manual entry) Then I realized that this was nuts. So, I cut back to just Garmin TC, and my running log, motionbased only when I wanted a google map of my route or something.
Then, this week, Garmin TC, puked up my user file, and dumped a ton of my data. I wasn't too upset since it's all in my log. But, now might be a time for me to try sporttracks again and see how I like it.
I loaded Sporttracks when I got my Garmin earlier this year. At first, I was using Sporttracks, Garmin TC, Motionbased, and my running log (manual entry) Then I realized that this was nuts. So, I cut back to just Garmin TC, and my running log, motionbased only when I wanted a google map of my route or something.
Then, this week, Garmin TC, puked up my user file, and dumped a ton of my data. I wasn't too upset since it's all in my log. But, now might be a time for me to try sporttracks again and see how I like it.
1/4/08 at 1:46pm
It looks pretty nice.
What also might be pretty nice is seeing some price cuts on the 305. Sorry about that prospect, Jen.
What also might be pretty nice is seeing some price cuts on the 305. Sorry about that prospect, Jen.
1/4/08 at 1:49pm
not to hiijack and make this to sporttracks thread - but is sporttracks available for the Mac?
I've been just manually entering my data in Running Ahead.
I used to use MotionBased and my log, but that was just cumbersome. I do like some of the data that Motionbased gave me though - and it worked with Mac.
I've been just manually entering my data in Running Ahead.
I used to use MotionBased and my log, but that was just cumbersome. I do like some of the data that Motionbased gave me though - and it worked with Mac.
1/4/08 at 1:50pm
Really... even more of a price cut than $179 with a $50 rebate? Which I think was what Costco had... well the rebate wasn't Costco, but the $179 price was I think...
1/4/08 at 1:51pm
I mean in the general at large market, not just simply a case of one retailer with a rebate attached.
1/4/08 at 1:52pm
I was doing the same thing except I was putting my numbers in runningahead running log, which I still think is the best on-line log out there, but kind of irrelevant if you have an automated log like sporttracks. I like the ability to use the hybrid satellite map in Sporttracks and to track my shoe and equipment mileage. It does splits and heart rate calcs very nicely and has some nice reporting features too. You can export maps to Google earth as well, though I haven't found much use for this yet other than the neato factor.
1/4/08 at 1:52pm
Good point I like your Avatar too BTW!
I like your Avatar too BTW!
1/4/08 at 1:53pm
Kemp, check the zone5 web site. Link is up top. I'd be surprised if they didn't have a mac version.
1/4/08 at 3:27pm
for mykemp as well re: Mac software
No, neither platform has that capability yet. I just wanted to suggest you take a look at a piece of software called Ascent.http://www.montebellosoftware.com/
It is just as functional as SportTracks, and a zillion times better than GTC. The biggest limitation I've found is that you can't upload your custom workouts to the unit through it (hence, you need to keep Training Center around if you want to use this function
)Ascent is a free trial, with no functional limitation. It's been a cool and useful program for me.
"And at races, no one will notice the unflattering ice vest
once they see you're sporting a rectal thermometer."
jjj
once they see you're sporting a rectal thermometer."
jjj