Question for Runners--Garmin Watch

wolfandwhisky · 04-24-2010, 12:08 AM

Since you already made the purchase, this is a bit late... but because Amazon has a friendly return program, I'd offer this.

If you're strictly running, I'd almost suggest going with the 405 over the 305. You get comparable functionality in a smaller package. The 305 (and its far-superior upgrade 310XT) are really designed for triathlon. On some cases, the 405 bezel can be a pain in the @ss, though.

If you can swing the cost, I'd opt for the 310XT, and if you're going to run, I'd go with the 405. If you are really into using heart rate techniques, then I'd go with the 405CX.

Either way, they are all great pieces of machinery and I know a good number of people who feel the same way. Properly cared for, they can last a while. Abused (or subjected to water for all but the 310XT), you can probably get 2 to 3 years out of them.

04-24-2010, 12:08 AM	#7
wolfandwhisky Resident Whisky Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Arizona Posts: 521 Trading: (4)	Re: Question for Runners--Garmin Watch Since you already made the purchase, this is a bit late... but because Amazon has a friendly return program, I'd offer this. If you're strictly running, I'd almost suggest going with the 405 over the 305. You get comparable functionality in a smaller package. The 305 (and its far-superior upgrade 310XT) are really designed for triathlon. On some cases, the 405 bezel can be a pain in the @ss, though. If you can swing the cost, I'd opt for the 310XT, and if you're going to run, I'd go with the 405. If you are really into using heart rate techniques, then I'd go with the 405CX. Either way, they are all great pieces of machinery and I know a good number of people who feel the same way. Properly cared for, they can last a while. Abused (or subjected to water for all but the 310XT), you can probably get 2 to 3 years out of them.