Since I'm a little patience and hate, only to let me read a mile long in any instructions and I've already read here of any probs, I was buying but a bit skeptical, but I must say, after I now tested the clock a few months have (it's my first sports watch at all) that it runs smoothly and the PC Schnick Schack self-explanatory and running smoothly - at least with Firefox and Windows. 7 Once you have downloaded Garmin Express, it synchronizes virtually self and Garmin Connect (old version) is great. Really like about it and motivated. The data transfer with the ANT Stick funktieriert also smoothly and of itself. I need the clock only after the run to put next to the laptop and when I took a shower, the data is transmitted for a long time and I can compare the operation with other immediately and the View details. A single problem there was, as has been converted to the new version of Garmin Connect in the network a few days ago. Since I only get a connection, a few hours later it was then. The new version offers even more funct ons. I personally think this is superfluous and rather confusing, as it looks now there, but that might be a matter of taste. I do not run proffessionell and use them clock "only" up and running, although it is a Triathlonuhr. The FUNZ cycling or swimming so I can not say anything. I can report that in the dense forest is the connection to satellites reliably what was important to me and the KM -data also very little different if you often run the same route. Of course kan have a look at just the time. This can be adjusted so. Finally, one has 4 display Fester, which can be individually configured and between which you can walk around off or you can also set that they change automatically. Then you need no longer to push during training and only look again at the clock when the next window appears. I stayed at the window one four data: KM, duration, pace and calories; 2nd Fesnter the Herzferquenzdaten, window 3. only the time, 4 I do not know myself just * GG * and 5 Fesnter is unfortunately always reserved for the virtual training partner. The runs on the clock always at a set speed and you can read while you walk, how far is the front of you, and that is to catch up with the irritating and provide additional motivation. Since I am (no manual) did not come so far on it, how to reasonably adapt to the speed of its own power, makes so little sense otherwise, - is superfluous for me actually, but nice gimmick. In Garmin Connect, you can leave the PACE Show in speed CBB, on the clock right not. In recommend also to make so that automatically "rounds" per kilometer are stored. Then you can in the details later show exactly llassen where one was as quick at what level ect. And as the heart responds. Yes - the height is displayed in Garmin Connect, you can or there click to show ("Enable"). In selbiger track the amount already varied times at 5- 10%, but since I do not mean to mountaineering and in SH eh hardly appreciable heights here .. * GG * Satellites are found quickly but start walking directly is not. I always put the clock on the mailbox as long as I put on my shoes. Inside is naturally no satellite and complains that even permanently loudly beeping. When the Brustgurtsensor has been found that is reported acoustically. He has always found reliable before. Aussetzter I had previously also not in this respect. The design of the clock is used to, as not very elegant woman in joints, rather clunky and funkionell as fashionable. A pure sports watch and nothing to wear forever, in my opinion, but do not mind me. Oh yes - who is left-handed and wears the clock left, will have difficulty the buttons to operate because the ones you while Trainingsbedinet right at the clock and are you would otherwise have to draw on the clock and the display can be read poorly when one would wear them right. I wear the therefore normal at the left joint, which is unusual for me, but not large disturbing.
The operation is mostly self-explanatory, but a few points - as you have without proper instructions first guess that is because even before again "enter" ect. must press. Especially when operating name must be activated only some - including the search for the chest strap without the not found. Like everyone else wrote: Apart from a very sparse Quick Start Guide in the important information simply missing, there's no descriptions. It relies on the Internet where you can read what, actually at a clock in the price range (I have 180 euros approx ,.) paid - an insolence is. Charging: Go quickly. Take with me felt so 10 minutes at most. I invite each to 2. Training and therefore do not know how long it holds because I do not want to risk that the battery makes flabby middle. The bracelet is made of plastic is not torn, but does not give the impression that it last forever wird- especially the retaining pins with which the band is fastened to the clock itself is not very safe alternative is for a sports watch - and the orange-gray color and the plastic case seems somewhat 70s years. But as I said - who is more interested in the appearance, should not buy Garmin and look around more at Polar. On average, the Arctic are not as reliable and accurate, have often Probs satellites to find and it also directs all nonsense with the Own- zone programs barely off unfortunately. In Garmin Connect the way you can not only plan itself Plug, but also invite all the training plans. If you really want, you can also get in touch about it with others in a community. The chest strap (textile sensor with abnembar) is comfortable to wear and easy to clean. Something stupid, I find that it is designed to moisten beforehand only. My old plastic straps of Nonameherstellern have super done it even without that. But good.
The display is really easy to read, even the smaller fields. Who is Far-sighted or bifocals needs, which can not be read during training, however, as I have found. Finally consists yes none while running the reading glasses on. * Gg * But that would be with any other clock so and is therefore not a defect.
Charging with the clip also works smoothly with me. I do not understand why some of the so difficult to find the two contacts on the back "meet" to. It snaps but a palpable and it also follows a visual and audible signal when it is fully seated and begins to load. I also do not sweat little and the contacts are also both still clean and bare with me. However, I swim and walk not so little rain in the past.
Conclusion: I have not looked at the clock bought and can recommend it highly. Since 305 still trades the previous FR is needed with prices around 100 euros, it makes more sense to buy this here even if you do not need the same again the other triathlon functions. Great disappointment in Garminuhren remains that you can not watch the battery into the exchange and if he is dead, the clock can throw egentlich as a Garmin then only a new clock aufschwatzt- great service. :-( Used Garminuhren I would therefore have never buy .. However, there are now because of this problem on the net Remedy by third party offer these batteries and an introduction to the installation.
