I like very much customization option in Forerunner 305. It is easy to setup, you can choose from one to four values on screen and each is configurable. All profile or standard parameters can be choose as value. Check on picture how I organize three screens that are available for configuration. Also other features are very useful like Auto pause, Auto lap etc.

After two runs I’m very satisfied with accuracy, it is between 5-9m, don’t expect centimeters .  It is easy to link route/run with Garmin maps or Google Earth. Virtual partner is great feature, you are running against your best time on course. It can motivate you after many runs on same courses.

Installation on PC was fast and easy(MS WinXP). After installation, check Garmin website, I found newer USB drivers and newer version of their Garmin Training Center® software. Menus on device are very good (three different) and they are fully configurable with parameters that you want (also level of details). Other screen are GPS signal, map etc. Your profile could be updated with age, weight, heart zones, more or less it can be full personalized. I installed client for MotionBased, you can use same user as for myGarmin.

And then , heavy rain for last two days and I can’t run …

I’ll continue to write about my usage of this nice device.

I now I’m sick

I tried HP6515 and iGO maps during my visit to Wien. Overall satisfaction is very good. About maps and devices.

Maps

Maps are really very precise, SW is very fast (I used it in car), streets are updated and it is easy to find location. POI database could be better (updated)

HP6515

Display size is not big enough, battery life is approx. 2h (you should have car charger). You can’t run WM5. Allocate max memory for running maps.