Simple and Effective Garmin 210
932114
My husband bought this for me for Christmas and I have used it twice since then - first time for an easy 4-mile run, then for a half-marathon.  It is very easy to set up and use.  The only thing that bothered me (as I went to start the half-mara) is the satellite location does "switch off" if you don't press "start" within a short time, so you need to locate satellites again - not good to discover as you head across the starting line! Otherwise, I love the fact you can easily see your chrono, distance and pace all in one simple screen.  Garmin Connect (website for uploading all your data) is also very straightforward and shows you everything you could need to know!
3000288
After a year's use, I'm still pleased with the Pharos 150 GPS.

I mount it in various cars with a matching pair of 3" long self-adhesive Velcro strips stuck to the bottom edge. This GPS receives the satellite signal well enough to work dependably when positioned below the top of the dash and in front of the transparent instrument cluster or atop the steering column a few inches toward the driver from the instrument cluster... easy to see when driving and less obvious to potential thieves in parking lots.
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Maps have been reasonably accurate; it seldom gives me erroneous directions. Easy to use.
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For night driving, I turn the brightness down to 10% (annoying to do each time because it resets to 100% when turned off/on and it takes several separate button pushes.) It'd be better to simply have a neutral density (grey) transparent plastic filter to attach at night with Velco to the display: that'd be faster, have better light-reduction, and be easier to use.

Amazon is selling a great product at this price point!
244140
A significant improvement over my first Garmin.  The graphics and sound instructions are great.  I opted for the "lifetime" updates; they are easy to access and download.  I have found this device to be much easier to use and decidedly less distracting than using a smart phone as a GPS device.  I have gotten much fewer "bum" steers with the newer downloads than with earlier versions.  And, there's none of those hissy fit-like "recalculating" comments... this device just goes about its recalculations quietly.
3329543
I bought this GPS already knowing it was an older baseline model. I simply wanted a unit that I could take with me to kick around in the woods, on hikes, biking trips, etc. The main purpose was to take out and scout deer and wildlife sign for hunting later in the year and I could mark where I find things. I know there are apps and services you can but for this now but I wanted a simple dedicated unit where I would not have to rely on my phone for yet another thing. The reason I went with this model is because it was the cheapest and has the B&W screen which saves on battery life in a huge way. This unit is a great little unit If you're looking for a simple straight forward affordable device. It acquires satellites almost instantly and is very accurate. I recommend this one if these are the qualities you're looking for.
2695351
Perfect. A simple and reasonably priced unit. I bought it to use on my bike on my trainer for the winter (where gps is not viable). A cheap solution that works well. I have it talking to my edge 500 and my Vivoactive. Simple set up as discussed by other reviewers so I won't be redundant.  This winter I am also going to use it with my iPad to integrate into one of the on-line training apps. (you'll need to buy an ANT dongle for your iPad). I like the way the unit fits onto the hub securely. Set it and forget it.
1811704
I'm not a serious athlete, but using the 810 has allowed my wife and I to push ourselves during our normal rides to do a little better each time.  Uploads of data to the Garmin Connect site are very simple, and the device integrates well with the smart phone apps.  I have the cadence/speed sensor, and it reliably picks up the signal from that even though it's farther back on the bike than normal (we ride a tandem). Plotting out potential rides on the Garmin website and uploading them to the 810 also works very seamlessly. Battery life seems good, and there is a ton of customization that can be done on the data screens.
339057
This GPS is so easy to use.  Our 1st one finally got tired and because we had the mounts for not only our car but our Harley, we decided to purchase a slightly used one from Amazon.  Very happy we did.  This particular model has been discontinued from Garmin so was glad to find one at such a great price.
3129539
The Garmin GPS is incredibly easy to setup and operate. The screen looks small but is fie in a driving situation. The voice prompts are clear and quite loud, if required. I've got mine mounted on the center of the dash. Be sure to wipe the surface clean with alcohol before applying the permanent dashboard mount disc. The transflash isn't a problem at all. I was able to load up several states. As an upgrade you could get a bigger card if you had to travel through a LOT of states. The POI information is pretty good, but it's funny how it misses some restaurants in my area. The map data is sometimes a bit off when it comes to addresses. It'll get you there fine but I noticed sometimes the target address could be either 200 feet further down the road or behind you. No such problems with turns and intersections.
2110074
This is my second Garmin GPS, and my second Heart Rate Monitor (my first HRM from Garmin). I'm a light runner, running regurlarly, but only short distances (3 times a week, about 9-10 miles per run). I purchased the Forerunner because my previous HRM could not measure speed nor distance.

First of all, I'm impressed with the fact that Garmin managed to package a fully functioning GPS along with a heart rate monitor (HRM) into such a compact form factor. And it is light (which was one of my primary concerns) - so light in fact, that I hardly notice it while running. GPS reception is also surprisingly good, altough still erratic under adverse conditions.

The Forerunner is definitely not a naviagtional aid (as most other Garmin GPS-based products are) - the GPS is used to determine speed and distance, and together with the HRM can calculate calories consumption etc. Still, it's user interface is noticeably based on Garmin's previous (navigation) devices. And, to put it mildly, the interface can be improved. The various, user-configurable 'pages' are a hassle to set up, difficult to read, and the user interface is inconsistent and counter-intuitive in many places. For example setting up the Garmin to pace yourself using previously run distances is a real chore, and so far I wasn't able to reliably activate it.

On the other hand, the device does work as advertised, and is able to pick up sats where my other (older) garmin would not. The HRM works without a problem, and appears to be accurate. So does the distance measured by the device (and, as a direct result, speed). A few months ago I ran a half-marathon, and the distance measured differed less than a percent from the official distance.

Something I did not anticipate was the fact that using the Forerunner for work-outs is only half it's value. The other added benefit is that you can then download the accumulated data (samples spaced at 4 seocnds) onto your PC for further processing. I have taken a particular liking to MotionBased web service (free and commercial plans are available). You then can, for example, export the route you ran, and have it displayed in Google Earth (a cool feature, but with limited uses). You can, however, also use it to analyze your performance against environmental factores (temperatures), or speed vs. heart rate etc., making work-out planning actually fun.

The Forerunner comes with software for the PC, but unfortunately not for the Mac (there are, however, third party tools, MotionBased among them, that can read data from the Forerunner on the Mac). Using my PC I found the software to be adequate, but also slightly unwieldly to use.

All in all I am satisfied with the Forerunner. Although it's interface is more difficult to use than it should be, it's providing me with important additional information, and has helped me to increase my average speed significantly. It's work-out related features are still not as good as some other products (e.g. Polar's), but they are good enough for me. I can definitely recommend this product.
2814403
I had a Garmin 104, but for some reason it quit working one day. I run marathons for a hobby and I like to see my pace as I'm training. The 205 has features that I'll probably never use, but what I really like about it is the way it acquires satellites (almost instantly if I'm outside.) Also the buttons are easier to use, being a bit bigger and also raised further. The only issue I've had was when I was running the Las Vegas Strip, as the watch lost it's bearings for a time. It recovered nicely once the race passed into normal streets, though, and over all I'm quite happy with this purchase.
2050210
Purchased to replace an older model.  Easy to set-up and use.  Quite a bit faster in satellite recognition.  Easy to navigate and to use.  I personally do not use the notification features as I don't want to be bothered on the golf course with phone calls or text so I cannot attest to how well this feature works.  But for a GPS golf watch, I think the Garmin is an excellent choice.
786575
I am very pleased with the Forerunner 205 training device. I have just used it for 50+ miles over the last month and so far haven't had any major trouble. It takes anywhere from 30 secs - 1 min to locate the satellites. It lost signal momentarily on a couple occasions when I was running under shade but I guess any GPS device would probably do that. I haven't had a chance to play around a lot with the software except reviewing the running history. My only regret is that I should have bought the Forerunner 305 as I am now looking for a heart rate monitor. This is my first GPS device so I can't make comparisons to other devices available. Overall, I am satisfied.
1733695
This is a simple GPS distance device, but it provides all of the information I want.  It is easy to use and acquires satellite links in minimal time.  It's very accurate as far as I can tell (but note that I can't hit an iron to a location within the error-margin of these devices beyond 50 yards or so).  It is easy to change modes on the fly (to check out distances to hazards for example).  The instructions get a C to B grade--they could be better, but are usable.  Definitely worth the price for a solid-performing golfer GPS.  NOTE:  I use mine with a homemade key-chain clip attached to my golf bag.  I don't know about issues dealing with its use as a wrist-worn golf-GPS watch).
1574414
Our second garmin, the first lasted 7 years with heavy use. This one has some added featured such as speed limits which show on the screen as you are driving and which lane to get in for your next turn. It is very easy to use to take advantage of all the features. If I could improve one thing it would be the suction mounting devise that does not fit in convenient places. I would like some different options for mounting.
678564
The Garmin 1490 has been easy to use and helpful.  I have used it for local trips and one out of town trip thus far.  The directions have been easy to understand and cues are given well in advance of needed lane changes.
2604177
This Garmin "nvi 1490/1490T" is full featured and is relatively easy to use, with only minor issues that keep it from being great. This unit is replacing a defective Motorola TN555 GPS and is one of a long line of various manufactures and models we have used, so now have a very good feel for what features and "ease of use" factor I expect out of a GPS. Here are my observations after about a month of heavy usage in both rural and city settings:

Pros -
+ Intuitive Menus; easy to do the basics with just a few selections
+ Layout; important information is logically displayed and easy to find
+ Screen; large and clear display makes it easy to see important information
+ Bluetooth; paired easily to my BlackBerry and works great as a speaker phone
+ Accurate Routing; took me on "short cuts" that other GPS units didn't find
+ Traffic Feature; works surprising well and likely saved us a lot of time sitting in a traffic jam

Cons -
- Highlighted Routing Bug; only saw it once, but the "Highlighted Route" was floating about 200 yards off the road for about 20 miles (in both directions of the trip) however the GPS correctly showed my car on the correct road and gave accurate directions
- Limited Simultaneous Information Displayed; the display can show the "Arrival Time", "Distance", "Time To Drive", etc in the lower left hand corner, but not more than one at a time, which is odd since there is more than enough room to display more

Misc -
* Updating the GPS is fairly easy, but it is time consuming

This GPS has some great features and overall works very well with the positives outweighing the few negatives, at least for my needs.

Recommended!

CFH
4491428
GPS: Obviously it can't do what a handheld unit can, but it holds it own for all the GPS functionality. The X10 can take a minute or two to lock on to a signal when you first activate the GPS, but once it has a lock, I've never lost signal on all hikes/bikes (outside, obviously concrete buildings are a dead zone). The on-screen activity data gives all the essentials: current/average speeds, min/max speed, time/distance traveled, and elevation traveled as well as min/max elevation. Adding the compass and "nav" feature means you can at least point yourself in the right direction to get back to where your activity started - very handy when exploring new trails. I have not used the routes feature, but I imagine it could be very useful for more critical uses like mountaineering.

GPS software: not the most elegant, but it does the trick. Easy to export a text file which can be converted to kml and used with google earth or a host of other online applications for viewing on a nice map. Two big issues here: 1) PC-only, no Mac. 2) no basemap in the software - as in, you just see a red line of your track, there is no map underneath it. You can import map images from google earth, or wherever, but you have to calibrate them. Not worth it, just export and use elsewhere.

ABC (altimeter/barometer/compass): excellent, Suunto really has this part down.

Temperature: yes, it reads temp, but unless you wear the watch on a string around your neck, the reading is going to be about 5 degrees less than your body temp. You can take the watch off, but the sensor is slow and you'll have to wait about 10 minutes to get an accurate reading of ambient temp.

Battery life: fantastic! After the first full-charge, I was able to use the watch for almost a month before I actually drained it. This included at least 5 trips longer than 1-hour recorded at the highest GPS setting (1 second intervals), and only plugged in via USB to download the trips for a few minutes at a time.

Screen visibility: another less than great rating here. The backlight is fine, but you need a fair bit of light to read the numbers easily, it's a low contrast screen. I'd recommend against the military version here, if I had to redo, I'd go for the standard.

Durability/wearability: Very tough. My X10 has taken a few good whacks on mountain bike rides, no problems but a small scuff. It's a big watch, yes, but actually quite light, so if you can deal with the visual size, it's not an issue. Strap is comfy with good adjustability (although probably won't get small enough for very small wrists, ladies).

Overall, 4 out of 5. A product with excellent core functionality that could be top-notch with some peripheral improvements.