Is this a watch? Does this product double as a watch, or a pure GPS sensor/monitor?
116122
Yes, all Garmins have "current time" as a display option. I wouldn't double the 205 as a watch though because of its size. The 110/210/410 or 405 series would be better.
1076551
The watch can work for this, but the interface is not easy to use. The touch interface is really awful. The 310XT set up and user functions are MUCH easier to use.
920796
This watch has a real GPS like any smartphone but doesnt work in the same way and quality because I've tried to calibrate the compass but the divice itself has a poor GPS system sometimes works but only if you are not moving, driving, walking, running, etc.. So if you really need a GPS this phone is not going to help you
2103051
Mine does count steps.. isn't that what a pedometer does. ? Haha or at least I assumed that was my steps it's counting ! lol.. I basically needed the watch for the heart rate monitor. Really all I can comment on is how accurate and good it is for that! :)
372327
No, the GPS receiver is only for logging your position. It is not a navigation system.
525933
My watch came with a heart rate monitor (maybe as a bundle package) so I didn't have to pay for that but I do not have the foot pod but I also don't care about the data that the foot pod gives. The heart rate data was important for me to want know. If you are just wanting to track distance data (with the GPS), then you do not need the heart rate monitor either.
1035155
When I bought this device I mistakenly assumed it was a gps device. It is more of a glorified pedometer, so I would say it probably does not track bicycling.
40784
It is an add-on that works with a wide range of GPS watches. By itself, it does nothing.
2124016
O.k thank you it need a watch to check my resting heart rate every now in then, would you say this is a good option?
1212924
Nope and the watches GPS connection is very quick I've never had any problems with it.
665868
I turned it on once, and it has tracked it since beginning. Resets each day. I think it will keep tracking until you specifically turn off the function, not just the watch.
42975
It's a gps.Doesn't use internet or cellular circuit.I got it to interface with my navigation system.
1212926
No, the watch connects to GPS independently. However, you will need to give it some time to connect once you are outside and have a clear view of the sky.
1145023
the watch itself it is. the GPS sensor, I dont think so. It has a power connector so it may not be completely waterproof. You could put it in a ziplock bag I guess. it is a good watch though.
1346059
It has a digital clock, but I wouldn't dignify it by calling it a chronometer. Seems to work OK, though.
1658960
As far as I know, the unit logs only the GPS location with a certain interval based on user settings. The individual GPS points registered are used to plot a track, and by that, the movement of the user can be seen. Motion, other than the movement based on the track log can not be identified. The vibration sensor is a.f.a.I k. only used to wake the unit from "sleep mode" - a power saving feature, and is not related to any data collection.
2278343
no, it does not display any gps position on screen; the screen can only tells you the distance and current speed, you have to download it to the computer to show the route you've went through. remember to update the watch often, if it goes couple days without update it will not function properly.