Hey Garmin users - 110/205/305

Triathlon Forum
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I’m looking at a Garmin Christmas. Would you get the 110, with the smaller, watchlike size, or the 205/305? If you have a Garmin heartrate strap, would it owrk with the 205?

Thanks

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I can’t speak for the 110 or the 205, but out of everything I have bought for triathlon, my Garmin 305 was the best investment. Totally worth the coin.

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I have 310xt and love it. So many options and settings, nothing you cant track.

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Second the 305. I got it as a gift and it is by far the best tool I have for training. Until I get power of some sort at least.
You cannot go wrong spending 150$ on that thing however.

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I love my 305. I would get the 310xt if I were shopping today, however.

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I love my 305. I would get the 310xt if I were shopping today, however.

x2.

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If you have a Garmin heartrate strap, would it owrk with the 205?

Thanks

No. The 205 does not support “extras” like heart rate and foot pod. Not even an option:

http://www.gpslodge.com/archives/009323.php

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=348#specsTab

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=142&pID=349#specsTab

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x (n+1) on the 310XT, best sports watch I had. I started out with Polar and moved to a FR50, 201, 305 and now have a 310XT. I’d never look back.

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I love my 305. I would get the 310xt if I were shopping today, however.

x2.

x3

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x4 on the 310xt. I have the 305 and the only thing i want to do with it that i can’t is swim in open water. get the 310st.

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id chose the 210 over the 310xt since its simpler and lightweight for running. there are better options for a cycling computer with longer battery life.

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Just do it. Stop thinking about it. I have the 305 with the HR strap and I love it!

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Thanks for the posts, looking at asking Santa for a Garmin as well. Trying to determine of the 310 Xt is worth 2x the price of the 305. Major advantages to the 310 Xt seesm to be as follows:

  1. Waterproof
  2. 20 hr battery versus 10 hr
  3. Power meter Compatible.

Am I missing anything else?

Thanks,
Greg

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That should help you decide the 310 or 305. Do you, or will you run a powermeter. I run the 305 and love it. I also use it on my boat for paddling.

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Actually, there are several other features that the 310xt has that the 305 does not. I have had the 305 for 2 years and would not ever want to train without it! Yesterday was my bday…and I got the 310xt! Giving the 305 to my wife. First run with it tomorrow… Here are a few more things I noticed while setting it up:

  1. vibration and not just beeps
  2. ability to setup 3 different bikes vs 1 bike on the 305.
  3. several more display options (both number of screens and additional display information)
  4. wireless technology…ANT+…not having to deal with a USB connection every time.
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One more for the 305 (with HR)** **- Great training tool, very versatile. Just bought one for the wife ($130 - Amazon).

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305all the way
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Thanks, I do not train with power but the vibration sounds nice, but for me still iffey on 2x the price.

$130 seems like a smoking price too dam, thanks.

Many Thanks,
GS