Garmin Forerunner GPS Personal Trainer Watch

Following on from the previously featured Ultimate Surfers Watch we posted about some days ago, this Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver Watch is aimed squarely at those undertaking a fitness regime with feet firmly planted on dry land.

Utilising its inbuilt GPS technology, the Forerunner 205 has been designed to serve as a digital personal trainer that’s capable not only of tracking your progress by collecting data concerning your speed, distance covered, pace and even calories burned – all of which can be uploaded to your PC to allow for a full and detailed post workout report, thus enabling you to keep track of your performance and personal bests.

Features include:

• Light weight design that wraps the antenna around the wrist to improve GPS reception.
• High sensitivity GPS receiver allowing for fast acquisition times and tracking near tall buildings and whilst under tree cover.
• Customisable screens allowing access to up to 12 separate data fields to allow for easy and immediate feedback whilst training running, biking, etc.
• No calibration required, just wear and go.
• Course feature allows you to download previous performance data thus allowing you to compete against your previous bests.
• Auto lap feature that automatically records lap data based either on a specified time, distance or position.

Specifications:

• GPS: High Sensitivity SiRFstarIII™ architecture
• Weight: 2.72 oz. (77 grams)
• Display (WxH): 1.3” x 0.8” (33mm x 20.3mm)
• Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1 ” x .7 ” x 2.7” (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
• Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
• Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
• Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use)
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)

The Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver Watch retails for $249.95 and further details can be obtained from this online outlet though if you’re looking for a gadget to assist in you obtaining weight loss via exercise and dieting, you may also find the previously featured BodyBugg of interest.