Question for Runners--Garmin Watch

[WildBlueSooner]

I have come to my favorite place once again for advice. I am getting back into running, and have been running a lot over the last several weeks. I used to be a serious runner in high school, but havent been since. That is not to say I have not stayed fit, just not through a running program. Anyways, I am thinking about getting the Garmin Forerunner 305 w/ heart rate monitor. I have read rave reviews about all over the place, but wanted to get some opinions I trust.

It seems like it would be a great tool in allowing me to run without having to worry about mile markers, as well as allowing me to upload my workouts to my computer. I know there are newer versions out as well, but everything I have read points to the changes are not worth the price increase.

For the record I have a $100 amazon card and the watch is $147, which I think looks like a great deal for the features.

Thoughts? Thanks in advance!