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Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS Enabled Sports Watch | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: $319.99 - $448.50
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Rating:  40 reviews
Media: Electronics
ASIN: B002HJ3TA0
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Product Description
Finally, a GPS-enabled training device that isn't afraid of the water. The rugged Forerunner 310XT is the triathlete's indispensable training tool a GPS-enabled, swim-proof trainer that tracks bike and run data and sends it wirelessly to your computer.
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 310XT for cycling and running! March 14, 2010
Chen Chee Kong
A great product from Garmin! I use it for running and cycling (with cadence/speed sensor). It doesn't fail me at all! I particularly like the ANT+ agent which able to transfer data easily to my computer and garmin connect!
I wish it could also function as normal watch so I don't have to wear another watch.... anyway, it's still the best sport computer that I ever use!
 Don't ever drop it... March 7, 2010
T. Marek (Texas, USA)
As a rugged sports/gps watch, Garmin missed the mark. The screen is made of glass! If you drop it, the screen will crack. The first time this happened (during my first week with the watch), the watch fell out of my hand on to the pavement and the glass shattered. There was no force behind the fall other than me losing my grip on stuff I was carrying. Drop height was maybe 2.5 feet. Garmin repaired the watch after charging me almost $100 plus a $50 expedite fee because I wanted it for a key event.
After months of carefully guarding my Garmin, the watch fell out of my workout bag on to the bathroom tile floor. Screen shattered again so I have to shell out another $100 plus shipping if I want to continue using this expensive piece of equipment.
Garmin needs to change the material used for the face of the 310 XT to a material that will not crack when the device is dropped from a few feet. It is a good looking device that functions well but it is too fragile for all but the most careful and vigilant of users. I would rather have a scratched plastic screen that will take a normal wear-and-tear fall than worry about cracked glass and expensive replacement.
Of the three other 310 XT owners in my running/triathlon group, all three had cracked screens and expensive repairs within the first month of ownership. If you are considering the purchase of this watch be forewarned, it is not a question of if you will experience a cracked screen, it is a matter of when.
Hope this helps.
This "rugged" watch actually quite fragile! March 1, 2010
M. Hagler (Los Angeles, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This watch is supposedly designed for multi-sport use, and is marketed by Garmin as being "rugged". So I was very surprised, and disappointed when the faceplate cracked just from dropping a couple feet onto the floor. A search found many other people who have had this happen to them too. Garmin is saying it is damage caused by owner and not covered under warranty. It seems to be a bad design flaw that the face of the watch has no protection. Runners and Triathletes like myself will spread the word and steer people away from this product unless Garmin starts to stand by their "rugged" watch and fixes the design.
 Satisfies expectations ...to date. February 20, 2010
G. SALLES (New Jerse, United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First of all I need to make clear that I will use this device for running (90% of the time) and biking. No swimming. I've read many posts on how poorly it performs under water and I am not surprised.
I've had the 310XT for a month now, after my 305 finally died because of rusty contacts inside (there went the water resistant claim).
I am hoping that this one will really be water resistant and be able to handle the sweat and occasional rain. And I had a 201 before that. All in all I've had a Garmin running watch for about five years and I have seen the progression of this technology and how much it has improved, and I LOVE IT.
I like the design and color combinations in the 310XT, the wrist band is also nicer (not that I ever had any trouble with the 305's wrist band).
The 310XT catches satellites faster, and it seems to be able to cling on to low GPS signals better than the 305. Really nice in order to give you very accurate reads on your workout parameters (distance, pace/speed, etc.) Part of my runs are in narrow streets lined by high rises, and mapped runs look really fine.
This is the main reason for any owner of a watch like this, so it better deliver, and it does.
I like the refreshed display interface which seems to have even more options than before, very customizable. The main numbers are still big and clear, even for someone like me that needs glasses to read the finer print (I should note that I still navigate the watch by memory because I can't read the descriptions and prompts).
The vibrate alert is new, nice addition, which you can set according to distance, time, laps, etc., also highly customizable.
Training partner is still there if you need an extra kick to reach a desired pace, same as with the 305.
Another new feature that I noticed is that it also self-adjusts the time according to where you are. I don't know how it does this but I recently traveled from the US to Argentina and the correct time was set after I turned it on down south. Neat.
What I don't like is the new wireless interface, why did Garmin have to move away from the 100% reliable hardwired connection? Garmin's ANT Agent installed correctly on my Vista PC, and eventually I can get the workouts out of the 310XT, but I have to try 2 or 3 different USB ports every time, and when all else fails, I have to reboot the PC and start over. The cable in the 305 worked everytime, I had the base on my desk to pop-in the old 305 after each workout.
As for the HR monitor, not much to add about its functionality, it paired fine the first time and it works same as the old one. The design looks a bit sleeker, but there was nothing wrong with the old HR monitor. As a matter of fact, the design of the old strap made it very easy to change the elastic band (which in time stretches, unavoidable) without haveing to deal with the electrodes.
All in all a great GPS watch for runners and bikers. Not sure if you are a swimmer, read other posts for that.
Phenomenal Product, Exceptional Company February 17, 2010
Matthew D. Weidner (Saint Petersburg, FL USA)
Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS Enabled Sports Watch
This product is hands down, the most phenomenal piece of sports equipment I own. The details are incredible and the ability to monitor your current speed/average speed and all other components is incredibly valuable. With the information, you're able to make adjustments to your form and technique that lead to real performance improvements.
I initially had concerns about the tracking in the water, but a $5 retractable cord from a dive shop fixed that right up. Now I get accurate speed and tracking right across the water. Overlaying the Google map shows me exactly where I encountered sand bars and currents.....that's great stuff.
Forget about pesky complaints I've read elsewhere...their just minor stuff that you work through.
I'm a tough customer, but Garmin has gone way above what even I would expect to keep me happy. I'm totally sold as a customer for life!
I want to recognize Garmin's efforts by encouraging everyone to stop considering any other similar (but far inferior products) and go straight with the best. I'm happy to answer any specific questions or provide any additional information anyone desires, you may email me directly at weidnerlaw@yahoo.com
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