RunningAHEAD - Topic: Timex GPS watch?

Marathon Peach

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posted: 3/4/2008 at 8:59 PM

Does anyone use this thing? I bought one but havent used it yet...

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KLConnor

posted: 3/5/2008 at 12:45 PM

The older versions were basically useless (2-3 years ago) - not sure if they made significant improvement. It is hard to justify the Timex watch when the GPS unit requires batteries and literaly all Garmin products have a rechargable battery. That is a huge cost/time savings. Plus the Garmin units are smaller with more features. My $.02 - get a Garmin - you will love it. Kevin

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posted: 3/5/2008 at 12:57 PM

Another big knock against the Timex's that I've read is the computer software end of it. Fairly lousy.

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jeffdonahue

posted: 3/5/2008 at 2:51 PM

I had one a few years back (3-4 years now probably) and it was completely useless to me. It kept shutting off and losing the signal. I never got one accurate run out of it and just got frustrated during my runs instead. I hear that Garmins are nice though. I personally use the Nike+ pod with my Ipod nano and find it accurate enough for my needs.

Mr Medic

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posted: 3/5/2008 at 4:33 PM

I have one and have used it a few times already. It's not as fancy as the garmins but it does the job. I have one of the older models (last years I believe). Like any GPS system it's gonna have quirks.. I haven't lost a signal, even in tree covered areas and it displays some nifty info. The only problem I have with mine is that When I run I pretty much do an out and back where my turn is in the street so it doesn't count the distance from the turn, but I would expect any Garmin to do the same. I don't have the bodylink module to do the downloads and stuff so I can't comment on that. I will be using this weekend in it's first race so It'll be nice to see how it works in the real deal situation. hope this helps

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Marathon Peach

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posted: 3/5/2008 at 5:31 PM

I looked at the germins but wasnt about to pay that much for it....thanks for the imput. My mom has been using it and seems to like it...

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NaderAlfie

posted: 5/2/2009 at 8:00 PM
modified: 5/2/2009 at 8:11 PM

Quote from jeffdonahue on 3/5/2008 at 2:51 PM:

I personally use the Nike+ pod with my Ipod nano and find it accurate enough for my needs.

Hey Jeff, Just wondering if this is still your view. I have one and also have a simple HRM watch, but am still considering a Garmin 305.

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rickyb

RickyB

posted: 5/3/2009 at 7:43 AM
modified: 5/3/2009 at 7:44 AM

i just got a 305, this is the best thing ever!!!!!!!!! if you have problems with pace during a race buy a garmen problem solved!! also paceing my long runs too, you'll never go out to fast again. it's very accurate also. I ran a 5k last week in 18:44 (with tons of twists and turns) , when i finished it said taht i ran 3.1 miles in 18:45. can't get any better than that

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