Is the altimeter an accesory or is built-in in the watch?
1968040
Not on the watch, but in the Run Details it shows the altitude, i guess from the GPS
985861
Yes, for the most part. However, I've noticed that it has occasionally been off, mostly overestimating my speed and distance. My other complaint is that it takes a few minutes to locate the gps signal. It also seems that the watch functions better when fully charged.
1530979
You are only ording the watch, tracker by its self. All components are bought separately.
1028401
Yes, in as much as the built in altimeter is accurate. This is old tech, newer companies offer better products an besides, much, much more importantly other companies may offer better support. From first hand experience, Fitbit customer service is atrocious, and that is very generous!!
1870375
There is no way to do that on the watch - once you transfer to Garmin Connect, you could see it.
1212925
NO, the watch has a in-built GPS, just push the button to torn-on it and wait 1 or 2 minutes during satellite searching ...
805472
Negative. The watch already has a heart rate monitor. You can display real time info when using the exercise function.
1217913
That is the CHRONO function on the watch. You find it went press the MODE button, and it will say CHRONO.
1820336
The watch keeps track of time and distance. I just do the math for speed. I never looked for a speed reading.
1839666
The device comes with a heart rate monitor included and it does give the max and average heart rates. The device actually gives quite a deal of information. Runners world, when they did a review of the previous model of this watch called it "The Data Miner." I mostly use it with a footpod so it gives pace, speed and distance etc.
298307
It depends on what you want from your Garmin watch. I wanted to know the distance to the green, period. I can estimate on my own how far it is to the dogleg, don't want to mess around with settings on the course, etc. I just want to look at my wrist and know the distance to the green, and it's very accurate for that.
247612
If you look for precision, this is not your best choice. I have three other altimeters and this one is the less accurate, by far. Maybe a Suunto us a better option
1140567
I do a lot of mountain running & hiking & I own a Casio Pathfinder (Triple Sensor) which does have barometric altimeter readings, so were I to purchase the Garmin 305 (which seems likely at this point) I would be using them in tandem. Of course I could not upload the real time data from the pathfinder into any of the websites mentioned, but my question is this (and I hope this is not too tangential to the Garmin 305 discussion) - does anyone have any information on the accuracy of the Pathfinders altitude accuracy?
256459
The temp sensor is sold separately for 25-30 bucks. Find at Amazon as accessory for a watch, but works on compatible Garmin GPS also. I would look it up on Garmin site for compatibility. Has good reviews except for accuracy. Probably makes a difference whether you have it close to your body or out in open air
1805589
i needed my computer to charge it. is anyone else having an issue with there watch not tracking miles? the speedometer works but not the miles.... very important for running.
213576
Yes. That is the device under the watch in the photo. I ware mine when I run the Peachtree. Run till I hit my max HR and then walk the HR down and then run it up again. Helps me listen to my body. Great inexpensive device.
1768931
Have not dove with it yet....The altimeter functions very well and is accurate.