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They also do free delivery over £50.
I've been playing with the idea of getting a Forerunner 301 for a while, but was just wondering whether I should go for the 305 instead. What do people think - is the GPS coverage that much better?
I've found the 301 for about £160 (or possibly less on eBay), so would like some thoughts and opinions before deciding if the extra £90 would be worthwhile.
Thanks a lot.
If you suspect you may have reception problems with the GPS I would get a 305, if this shouldn't be a problem (i.e. you live and train out in the open) then get a 301...........although if you can afford the extra £90 I would still get a 305 as they are nice and small and look 'normal' compared to the half housebrick 301
http://www.wny-ultra.org/garmin-news.htm
I've looked around at prices and it seems that Red Lion Sports and Sport Tek are the best prices (£249.99 and £251.96). Does anybody have any experience of dealing with these two - from this thread it seems that Sport Tek have a decent reputation but what about Red Lion Sports?
Thanks for all the help.
I remember last year when the 301 came out, a company in Europe had them weeks before the UK. Can anyone remember the name?
too poor for the 305 but will wait a couple of years til the price comes down!
http://www.garmin.com/pressroom/corporate/011006.html
I've had 2 happy years with the timex GPS and HRM package, but times move on, and toys get more sexy
Strangely I'm located within a mile of the Romsey HQ for Garmin. Wonder if I pop down would they have any retail facility. Hmmm!
Anyone planning to use the Forerunner 205/305 or Edge 205/305 with MemoryMap 2004 will have to upgrade to the 2005 version, as Garmin have added an addition to the Track Protocol data that MM (and possibly other programs)is not compatible with.
You could try running faster: 60 miles in 10 hours in 6:00 minute/miles ;-)
you need 2 garmins
(goes off to look for an ultra to justify it)