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Last post: Oct 16, 2009 5:44 PM by cpa0217 RSS
Ericd3043 Pro
Ericd3043
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Oct 15, 2009 8:36 PM

Garmin Forerunner 205 vs 405

I am looking at both of these items and wanted to get opinions from those using them.  I know the main difference is that the 405 has a HRM, but I am not conviced that is something that I will use on a regular basis.  Since I do not have one already, I have worked on doing my workouts without focusing on that aspect, so I am not sure if I will use it.

 

What do you like best / worst about the items?

 

Thanks for your help!




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RL Loving Pro
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1. Oct 16, 2009 5:45 AM in response to: Ericd3043
Re: Garmin Forerunner 205 vs 405

The information.  Pace.  Distance.  Average Pace.  Lap Time.

 

As long as you get the info you want/need  ...  the rest is just personal preference.

 

I have the 405.  I like it.  Occasionally I use the HRM.

cpa0217 Pro
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2. Oct 16, 2009 5:44 PM in response to: Ericd3043
Re: Garmin Forerunner 205 vs 405

I have been using the 205 for over two years.  At the time I got it, the 405 was just a rumor.  However, the 305 was available with the HRM.  When deciding between the 205 & 305, I was just honest with myself.  I knew that I absolutely would not use the HRM often enough that it would have been worth the extra money to get it.  The 205 does everything I need it to do (pace, time, distance, splits, approximate calories burned, changes in elevation, etc).

 

I would say that unless you intend to use the HRM on a regular basis, the 205 will probably do the job for you.

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