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Navman W300 Water Resistant Sport GPS Review

Navman W300 Water Resistant Sport GPS
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FOR - Lightweight, attractive to look at and without the numerous unnecessary functions that many gadgets come with.
AGAINST - miscalculates urban times and distances due to loss of GPS signal
-screen difficult to read
-controls awkward when worn
-Navman do not reply to requests for advice/information not included in the manual

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If you're a walker or hiker who likes to keep tabs on your distance, speed and calories burned, the Navman W300 is for you. No more clunky pedometers; this small device, which attaches to your arm, uses GPS technology to locate and track your position with precise accuracy anywhere on the globe. It is important to work out at the right rate when walking, and the W300 has special features to make walk training even more health-promoting and effective.
The W300's simple, easy-to-use interface consists of only two buttons and a small, monochrome LCD readout. On it, you can view your current and average speeds. Based on these measurements, the unit also tracks distance and calories burned. Plus, you can use an automatic timer and pace settings to manage your fitness goals. And of course, the W300 even tells the time and date (using a super-accurate GPS-based atomic clock!).
The W300 features changeable faceplates so you can dress it up to suite your style. Its diminutive size (79 x 78 x 27 millimeters) and weight (120 grams) means it is easy to wear with the included armband. Battery life via a single AA battery is rated at up to 16 hours and there is a handy battery life indicator on the LCD screen. The W300's rubberized, water-resistant case is ready for adverse conditions.
What's in the Box Navman W300, arm strap, one AA battery, quick start guide, user's manual, product registration card.

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Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch Review

Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch
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I've run 4 times a week with the Garmin 201 for the past 2 years so I was anxious to get the 205. After 10 runs with the 205 (some runs with both) here is my take on the new 205:
Pros:
- better form factor (although still big and same weight as the 201)
- Buttons are more intuitive (less guessing in the dark)
- More accurate - If I run the same run 3 times (e.g. a regular 6 miler) all 3 distances are within .02-.09... the 201 varied by as much as .3 miles. The 205 also appears to be more accurate according to "known distances"
- Less satellite drops compared to the 201 (although see the BIG con below!)
- The strap is rubber so it doesn't act as a sweat band (the 201 was harder to clean and smelled for weeks after a marathon)
- Better software
CONS:
- Fonts are smaller (especially on history and other screens)
- The strap is rubber and doesn't fit as well as the cloth/Velcro on the 201 (although the pro I think outweighs the con!)
- BIG CON: On one regular run along the bay in San Francisco (no hills, trees, or buildings) the 205 lost satellite in a "usual" area (common for my 201 to drop in the same place) one mile into the run, but the 205 never recovered during the whole run. So the 205 doesn't drop satellites as much, but when it does it might not recover - this is a fatal issue if it continues (note: the 201 drops often, but always recovers right away).
Overall I would still highly recommend the unit. I definitely prefer to run with the 205 instead of the 201. I will be watching the drop-recover issue carefully to see if others report a similar problem.


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