I know this thread is about HRM, not podometers, but I think the
GPS/inertial sensors is good issue of debate when you're looking for an all
around unit.
I had the Garmin 201 (until it was stolen), and was really dissapointed with
its reception. Granted, I loved the gps tracking ability when it worked,
but for general training this seemed to be only %50 of the time. I live in
a city with lots of trees, so it often didn't even get reception just
running down the street unless I ran in the middle of the road. Same thing
with wooded mountain biking, sketchy reception. I wouldn't get it again
with out first trying out the other technology. I'd be really interested in
comparing the new 305/205 series and seeing how they stack up against
inertial sensors. Has anyone else tried the 305 yet?


On 2/1/06, Devlin Rambo <drambo95@...> wrote:
>
> Oops let me reiterate about coverage the 301 has good coverage, but the
> signal weakens sometimes in a heavily forested area (canopy) . It isn't a
> big deal and doesn't bother me that much. Another thing I really like
> about
> it is it's ease of use between disciplines. Meaning it's super easy to
> change from biking, running, kayaking, cross country skiing etc etc, you
> also don't have to worry about what bike your on (i.e non gps units have
> settings for road and mountain and you have to set that up and is not as
> accurate if it uses a pedometer) Since its a gps it is very accurate and
> can also give you more detail about your workout :)
>
> Good luck all the suggestions are good, just what works for you and how
> much
> info you are looking at getting out of the device :)
>
> Cheers,
> Devlin
>