Customer Reviews:
 Satellite and Electronic Problems - Not Recommended September 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased the 205 in October of 2006. I found that the unit had problems locating satellites in the city or running in areas with tree branches overhead. This included Pittsburgh, PA, Ohiopyle in PA, and Golden Gate Canyon in CO. It worked fine on wide open trails. It also locked up a couple of days ago and appears to have a battery problem or software problem with the unit. This appears to be the same problem I have seen reported by other users. With a minimum repair charge of $89, it seems high given the cost of a new unit. Based on the reliability I have had with my unit, I will not buy another unit or recommend it to any other potential buyer.
 Tip for Small Wristed Women September 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love my Garmin Forerunner 205 except that it is uncomfortable on my wrist when worn conventionally. I have seen this complaint from other females. Turning the watch around so that the face is on my inner wrist fixed the problem completely. This may work for others.
 Great Product--Horrible Software September 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am really impressed with the Forerunner. Although the product is LARGE, it is lightweight and you will forget that you have it on. However, the included software SUCKS big time--geared for a single user and NO LOCAL MAP SUPPORT. Tracks are not easily exported to common open formats such as Google Earth. I am now using the freeware Sports Tracks Software (http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/), definitely an improvement.
Awesome piece of running equipment September 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a pretty new runner and this watch has help my continued improvement already. It tracks distance and pace which is vital to know if you want to improve on schedule. I am very pleased with the watch and my results. My only complaint is not about the watch but myself. I tend to forget to hit the stop button when I finish my run which requires me to then edit the data after the fact on the computer monitoring and tracking program.
Great product! Easy to use! September 15, 2008
I purchased the Garmin 204 Forerunner because I am currently training for a marathon and it is so cool to track your distance and pace throughout your runs. I haven't used some of the additional functions but am very happy with what I use it for. The PC uploading capability is great too, it lets you analyze your runs and trends the pace, distance, grade and elevation. I would highly recommend the Garmin 204 Forerunner.
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