The Garmin Forerunner GPS watches are undoubtedly the most advanced GPS sports watches on the market today.
By connecting to a network of satellites, the Forerunner watches to measure with precision, speed, distance and height above sea level. Garmin's unique approach weaves the power of GPS with advanced features and practical look at the sport, the way you can measure and record athletic performance in an intelligent and intuitive.
But whatare the similarities between the Forerunner six clocks on the market? and more importantly, what are the differences?
Two generations of progenitor cells
For the purposes of this discussion, we consider two "generations" of Forerunner watches. The "old generation" includes model numbers: 101, 201 and 301, which was subsequently replaced by the models 205, 305 and 405 - the "present generation".
Like the Forerunner watches are similar
All Garmin Forerunner watchesall-in-one GPS unit from the wrist, that is, the GPS antenna is mounted at the clock.
This is distinct from other GPS manufacturers like Timex watches body, Suunto and Polar, which is necessary to help ensure an external GPS device. Forerunner with its clocks, you can simply use the watch and you're ready to go .
The Garmin watches also share some amazing sports watch features proprietary. Some are found only in some models, but most areall the clocks in the Forerunner. Below is a summary of these common characteristics:
Virtual Partner feature
The Virtual Partner feature lets you train against a digital person, the display if the virtual "competitors" is "before" or "behind" you.
Auto Pause / Resume Auto
Pause and resume the stopwatch on their velocity. If you stop at a traffic light is necessary, for example, the clock automatically stops the timer.
Auto Lap
Similar to car break, 'sAuto Lap automatically the functions of your current "round" and start a new one if you run a certain distance.
Workouts
You can input time, distance and pace goals and training them.
Pace / Speed Alert
Generates an alarm if you vary from preset pace. You can "fast like the speed warning and" slow "pace alert.
Time / distance alert
Generates an alarm if you are at a particular time or distance. Alerts can be set to trigger onceor repeat over and over again.
Interval Training
Here you can set and exercise breaks. The ranges are flexible and can be placed at a distance or time.
Customizable screen (s)
Forerunner watches show a variety of real-time data, how to conduct a training session and allow you to create custom screens.
The differences
Now there are differences in the Forerunner watches, both in terms of differences between "generations" and howwatch models differ in individual generations.
Older Vs actual generation differences
Chipset
The main difference between the generations is the GPS chipset. In short, the next generation of the brand is far from collecting the GPS signal, the signal falls less frequently and are more reliable in terms of higher accuracy than the older generation watches.
Memory
Surprisingly, older clocks save an incredible 5,000 rpm in theirMemory, while their modern counterparts can record "only" 1,000 rpm.
Features
The current generation of precursor to the support capabilities of courses (you can measure against previous workouts). The older generation does not.
Simultaneous data fields
The older generation Forerunner watches display all three fields of data in real time. The 205 and 305 watches display four. The 405 has a smaller screen and shows only 3 though.
As the "older generation" ClocksDiffer
The clocks 101, 201 and 301 all seem very similar, but there are some big differences between them.
Heart Rate Monitors
The 301 is the new generation just older Forerunner was noted that a heart rate monitor supported.
PC connectivity and data transfer
The 101 supports data transfer of the PC, which connects the 201 to PC via serial interface, while the 301 connects via USB
Power
The 101 uses 2 AAA batteries to power the GPS signal.201 and 301, both with internal rechargeable batteries.
Features
Only the 301 supports "advanced training", "Sports Profile" and "Auto Scroll".
Note:
advanced training, you can create your own goal-oriented workouts.
Sport members training modes that are designed to make the kind of sport you like (running, cycling and other sports)
Automatic scrolling is a function of data pages in real time.
How "current generation" ClocksDiffer
Now consider the current generation of older units 205 and 305 for the 405th recently published
Heart rate monitors and external devices
The devices support 305 and 405 and an optional foot pod and HRM, the 205 is not.
PC connectivity and data transfer
All clocks support data transfer via USB, but the 405 transmits wirelessly to a USB ANT.
Watch and form factor
The 205 and 305 look identical (except for color). They are big, bulkyand a rectangular face. The 405 looks more like a real clock.
Simultaneous data fields
The 205 and 305 display to 4 data fields, the 405 points 3
Navigation Map
The Forerunner 205 and 305 support the functions of GPS navigation. The 405 does not.
Touch Sensitive Bezel
The 405 can be controlled by touching a screen - a "ring" around the clock. The 205th and 305th
The last Forerunner watches offer a better signal reception and a few modernCharacteristics compared to older models, but as you can see the clock still provide a lot for your money and are usually much cheaper.
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