This is a stellar product by a solid company. Garmin has been super helpful to me everytime I have contacted their customer service. They really value their customers and that's a rare thing in this day and age. I have had this watch for two and half years and it has worked without a hitch since the first time I put it on. I've logged over 1000 miles jogging with this watch. Rain, snow, summer heat you name it; if its a type of weather the planet Earth can experience, I've run in it with this watch.
Physically, it is lightweight and durable. The display is intuitive and minimalistic - you get the time, date and day of the week from the timepiece functions. A simple press of the upper left button grants you a backlight for a brief period of time. Garmin does not try to pack every bell and whistle you could imagine and pack into a watch. Its not going to answer your phone calls or text messages and its not going to browse the internet. I don't want a super computer on my wrist when I jog. I want a durable, accurate and consistent device to give me the information I need during my workouts and races. This watch delivers.
When GPS mode is activated it becomes a runner's best friend. It keeps track of your records for 5k, 10k et cetera and fastest mile times (on the watch and on the software). You just ran your fastest mile today? The watch will tell you. While running in GPS mode, it constantly updates you with your current pace at the bottom. This is very helpful when running competitively or tailoring your workouts for speed or stamina (Think HIIT). If you're running 9 minute miles and you want to up the pace you can get immediate feedback from the watch. This keeps you on point for your target time for races and workouts. Did you just run a mile of hilly terrain? This watch will record your elevation changes and let you know how much you did (Pretty cool when i'm doing HIIT on stairs or bleachers). The software that goes along with it could have its own review, but in a nutshell, it works well and does what its supposed to. It is designed to be a runner's watch and that's exactly what it excels at. The battery is good enough to handle a marathon and then some (from experience). Connection to the GPS satellites happens fairly quickly. I have also hiked at a slow pace for over 6 hours and the watch was able to GPS track the entire time and still had juice left afterwards.
I have owned previous generation watches from Garmin. One of my complaints with the earlier generation watches was the connection on the watch to the computer. Some of the older ones had a connection that was hard to get just right so you could sync it and charge it. That issue is completely resolved with this one. It connects easily on the first try every time. It does not take very long to charge and holds its charge very well even after almost 3 years of abuse. If you are not doing a lot of GPS logging with the watch it will hold its charge and function as a timepiece for well over a month before needing to be recharged. The previous watches i've owned also had some issues with memory. This one has over 1000 miles of running on it and memory is not even a problem.
Summary: If you want a watch that will meet your needs as a fashionable timepiece and also functions as solid piece of workout equipment, this is the watch for you. I've had many people ask me about this watch after seeing me wearing it during the last couple of years. They are always astounded how light it is and I always recommend one if they are a runner.
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
| ASIN | B00FBYY6CI |
| Item model number | 010-01147-00 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #477,561 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #577 in Running GPS Units |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| OS | iOS, Android |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
| Special features | GPS |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Color | Black/Red |
| Department | womens |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Date First Available | September 16, 2013 |
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Perfect upgrade!
I had a forerunner 210 that died on me so I sought a replacement that would be a step up. The 220 it's my choice and I'm extremely satisfied with my choice. It does everything the description says, and as others have said, it's crazy quick when getting a SAT signal, a welcome change from the 210 that would sometimes take upto 5 mins. You can set up 2 data screens to see during a run; three fields per and you can change them around to your desire... nice. Another nice upgrade, battery lasts longer, I ran 17 miles over a 5 day span and my charge was still over 50% before I recharged it; I also use it as a watch so I think the battery power is a definite plus. The Bluetooth allows you to upload to connect as soon as you're close to the linked smartphone, and if nike+ is your app, connect will link to connect. Overall, a good choice for the runner that just has to know how long they are along their run and later look at the route to make future route decisions.
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