Hard Shell EVA GPS Carrying Case for GARMIN NUVI 255W / NUVI 780 / NUVI 265 and other 3.5 to 4.3 inch GARMIN GPS Devices

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This Deluxe Carrying Case is ideal for bringing your Garmin Oregon 400t GPS and it's accessories out into the wilderness with you. The Case is perfect for storing all your cords and accessories when your GPS is in use. Also, The case is large enough to fit both the GPS and the accessories comfortably. The quality and protection this case offers is unrivaled. Make the right choice by protecting your GPS with a USA Gear Product.

Compatible with: Oregon 400t / 300 / Colorado 400t / Nuvi 200 / 200W / 205 / 205W / 250 / 250W / 255 / 255W / 260 / 260W / 265T / 265WT / 270 / 275T / 300 / 310 / 350 / 360 / 370 / 500 / 550 / 600 / 610 / 650 / 660 / 670 / 680 / 710 / 750 / 755T / 760 / 765T / 770 / 775T / 780 / 785T / 800 / 850 / 860 / 880 / 900T TomTom GO 530 / GO 530
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- Heavy Duty Protective hard shell case with high quality weather resistent nylon covering
- Interior Cable organizer Mesh Compartment
- Memory card storage pocket
- Soft  interior to provide scratch free protection
- 3 Year Warranty
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 "Good protective case" 2009-03-05
By F. Cortez
Bought this case for my GPS unit and I'm pleased that it's a hard case that will protect well. Also comes with a handy cloth to clean Gps unit's screen. Good case logic case.

 "Nice quality Protective Case" 2009-01-08
By Michael (Detroit)
This is a nice case, it does the job, and I love the little pocket with a cloth to wipe the screen. However, my only small complaint (and my fault for not considering this, and ordering the bigger one) is that you cannot carry the power cord in the case with the navi. This would have been helpful when you are switching cars, etc. Other than that it seems like a good quality case that will last.

 "Neat!" 2008-11-20
By Michael Ballard (Lincolnton, NC)
A nifty little alternative to the Garmin default plain, open end leather case. The inside is nicely lined and has a mesh net accessory pocket on one side. The outer case is rugged. With the included clip-on lanyard and eyeglass quality wipe cloth for your Nuvi touchscreen, this case is not only stylish, but practical, as well as functional...and well worth the price. **PLEASE NOTE-If you own a widescreen navigator such as a NUVI 255W, it will not fit this case

 "GPS" 2008-09-23
By James T. Brom (Flatwoods, KY)
Used it for GPS protection. Good for those who do not leave it in the

car....town walks, etc.

 "Carrying case" 2008-08-18
By Patrick Guidry (Branson, MO)
The case is perfect and protects my Garmin when not in use. It is easy to place in the glove box or store in a drawer at home. This is a great purchase for protecting your investment.


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Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS Enabled Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor

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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. This multi-sport device has up to 20 hours of battery life, tracks distance, pace and heart rate, and goes from wrist to bike in seconds.
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- The swim-proof Forerunner 310XT is waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, so you can wear it in the pool or the lake to time your swim.
- When you're ready to jump out of the water and onto the bike, Forerunner 310XT moves easily from wrist to bike with the optional quick release
- When paired with the wireless heart rate monitor, Forerunner 310XT continuously tracks beats per minute and uses heart rate data
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 "garmin 310XT" 2009-10-10
By Green Bay Jim
ran a marathon with my new garmin and every thing was perfect except the distance calculation. the marathon splits ended up being .2 mile off at the end. so the mile alert was always a little early at each mile, therefore my av. pace was also a little off. my old 305 did the same thing, so i am disappointed that the 310XT wasn't better. this watch is very user friendly.

 "runner" 2009-10-01
By Giacomo Baldi (usa)
It's the first gps so i'm not able to do comparison but this product in my opinion is excellent.

 "Great Watch" 2009-09-29
By Rowan McFarland
I had been using the 201 for the last 4 years and just upgraded. It is much smaller and is much more accurate. I have also taken it hiking in Colorado and it never lost the signal even under the trees.

 "SWINNIMG GPS signals don't penetrate WATER" 2009-09-18
By travenue (Northampton, MA USA)
OK, so I don't own one of these units. I am researching and thinking of buying something. It occurred to me, with all the complaints about swimming accuracy, that I should mention something:



Electromagnetic signals (ie. GPS signals) DO NOT EASILY PENETRATE WATER. Just ask the Navy. Any water other than distilled water has some conductivity, especially salt water. It acts as a Farady shield - the GPS signal hits a conductor (water) and creates a current in the conductor. The resistance of the conductor will dissipate the energy of the signal. BASIC ELECTROMAGNETISM. This is how your microwave keeps the EM radiation inside from getting out and cooking you - by using a conductor shield to trap it.



I am surprised Garmin claims they have a GPS unit that will work under water. Call the Navy! They would love a way to communicate with submarines without having to use sonar, which gets them in a lot of trouble by disrupting marine life. The reason they use sonar is that ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNALS DON'T TRAVEL WELL UNDER WATER!



The GPS accuracy while swimming will be based on how far you plunge the watch under water, the type of water, etc. The device might work better if you strap it to your head! Just my two cents.

 "310XT is most everything Garmin says it is" 2009-09-07
By Dayrems (San Rafael, CA USA)
I felt compelled to write a review, because I am disturbed with what some other reviewers are publishing. This is the best watch of it's kind I have owned, and as long as a purchaser understands what it does, and it's limitations, I think they will be more than satisfied. It may be that this watch will not meet their needs, but it should not be a cause to deliver a poor rating.

I have owned the Forerunner 305, the 201, the Timex GPS and a Polar, so I have years of experience. Since I do triathlons, I was most looking forward to the waterproof controls, and 20 hour battery. The charger is a bit funky design, but for me it seems to work just fine. My battery has been lasting at least 16 hours--I haven't tested it further before recharging. One issue that I had with the 305 also, though: the watch should be TURNED OFF while you are charging. If not, as soon as you disconnect the charger, since the watch is ON, it will start "discharging" (as it does normally while it is on. I have been caught several times with a depleted battery on my 305 because of this quirk--I think the watches should be programmed to automatically turn themselves off when the charger is connected).

I have used the new watch swimming, biking and running and hiking, and I am pleased with the performance for each sport. One reviewer pointed out that there should be a "swim" mode--I agree, but I think Garmin may have avoided that mode because the GPS does not work well in the water. Several reviewers complained about that, however Garmin does write on their website AND in their manual that the GPS does not work well in the water (I don't know that I would blame that on Garmin--probably the technology is just not there yet--besides, GPS signals do not penetrate water.) In fact, I did NOT get an accurate GPS distance reading for open water swimming, but it did map my COURSE correctly, albeit with a lot of zig-zags (I know I can't swim in a straight line, but I am not THAT bad).

The biking portion works great. The Garmin matches pretty closely with the distance measured on my bike computer (I don't have the Garmin bike sensor--I want that and the quick-release mount for my next birthday). Of course it also tracks speed, altitude, heart rate, etc. (I used the heart monitor strap from my 305).

Running works well also, basically same as biking although I do set up the display screens differently.

Other, useful new features I have noticed:

1. The watch locks onto satellites more quickly than my 305

2. The watch vibrates, although I wonder how this affects battery life. For instance it vibrates every lap (if I set it) so I know I have completed an autolap without having to look at the watch.

3. The software is more refined (lots of small fixes. For instance the settings function lets me know what sport mode I am in--although I think this could still be made easier and less confusing. And the time zone can be put on automatic--I always wondered why they couldn't do this before--the watch knows where it is for gosh sakes. And there are extra custom screens if you want them--statistic hounds take note.)

4. Wireless data upload. Very nice! Their new "Garmin Connect" site is also pretty useful, and the data can be uploaded directly to the Internet.

5. The 310XT is not much smaller or lighter than the 305 (according to the specs), but it FEELS MUCH smaller and lighter.

6. There is a progress bar for the battery charging. I would like to be able to see how much time is LEFT in my battery--I wish Garmin would add this.



In summary, I think this is far and away the best GPS watch Garmin has made, and is especially appropriate for triathletes (despite the swimming issue). You DO need to become accustomed to using the watch. Although I do not think it is hard to use, you SHOULD read the manual. At least you do not have to keep RE-reading the manual like I do for some other gadgets. I do think this watch is way overpriced, but I am a gadget freak, and I'm sure the price will come down over time, like it did for the 305 (which is a great deal, now, btw, if you don't need a 20 hour battery-life and a waterproof stopwatch :)


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Garmin Astro GPS Dog Tracking System

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Garmin Astro Combo Unit GPS Based Dog Tracking System. Garmin International is pleased to announce, the Astro GPS enabled dog tracking system. Astro is the ultimate solution for the hunter who has spent many wasted hours searching for his four legged friends. Now you can release the hounds and know what they are up to. There are two components to the Astro system: a handheld receiver /Astro 220/ and a dog collar transmitter /DC 20/. The DC 20 is a transmitter that relays the dogs position to the Astro 220. It is mounted in the included, lightweight neoprene harness. The harness straps to the dogs collar, wraps around the chest, and behind the front legs. Users may also choose to fasten the DC 20 to an existing e collar by using the included collar attachment plate. Astro can track up to ten dogs at once and has the ability to update the dogs position every five seconds. In flat, unobstructed terrain, the Astro system can reach up to five miles. This system requires very little configuration out of the box. Once the transmitter and receiver acquire a GPS signal, the receiver will automatically display the location of the dog. For your outdoor adventures when your dog is not by your side whether it be hiking, camping or bike riding, the Astro 220 serves as a full featured handheld GPS unit. It contains top notch features such as a high sensitivity GPS receiver, long battery life, a bright sunlight readable color display and a rugged IPX7 waterproof exterior. This unit also offers automatic routing with turn by turn directions. The Astro 220 has a micro SD card slot so you can add preprogrammed data cards with detailed maps such as TOPO, Inland Lakes, BlueChart and City Navigator.
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- GPS Receiver:
- Barometric Altimeter And Brand New 3-Axis Electronic Compass
- Scratch Resistant Lens On The 2.6-Inch Color Tft Display With Backlit Display & Keypad
- Resolution: 240 X 160 Pixels
- Weight: 6.4 Ounces Without Batteries
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 "Ok unit, but generally poor sat reception" 2009-09-22
By M. Brown
This unit is ok at best, but I had two problems with it.



I don't exactly hunt the thickest spots or under the lowest tree branches, but I often still lose reception. When [...] hunting with my pups, they have seldom gone far before striking a track. Even when they were still within eyesight, they would frequently go in and out of range with the unit always saying poor satelite signal, then no signal. The trees weren't that thick. I hadn't gone into the really thick brush yet, but the unit would still lose reception constantly.



The second problem is with the distance tracking. I took my dogs on a leash walk around a known distance of 2.5 miles. While watching it as we walked the unit would update me every five seconds or so on the dog's location. While in the city with nothing overhead to block the signal, I never lost the dog's location, and the map showed fairly accurately where we had walked but the distance stated we had gone 12 miles! This is one feature I had really wanted to use to know how much excerize my dogs had gotten each night when we [...] hunt. However every night, just like when we walked in the city, it would show a ridiculous amount of miles covered in a short time frame.



On the positive side the mapping seems to be accurate enough to show where my dogs are, it's just that the distances are very much exaggerated. I still can find my dogs by going in the direction they show up on the unit, I just never have to walk as far as the unit indicates. This unit works ok, but the features I thought were going to work that didn't are enough for me now to usually leave the Astro at home when we go out.

 "Great System!" 2009-03-29
By Michael H. Jones (Carmel Valley, CA)
Before purchasing, I was concerned about the two-star reviews: broken transmitters and antennas, etc.



My dog is a lunatic, 30mph Wirehair Pointer who tears through the brush, fences, low hanging trees of the mountains of Central California at high speed. He is comfortable with the harness, and we have had zero problems.



The harness design is kind of clunky....but it works fine and I look forward to upgrades.



Meanwhile the GPS part of the system is very thorough and very versatile for the humans. All kinds of bells and whistles, very smart.



We are very, very happy with this device.

 "An Effective Tool for the Bird Hunter " 2009-01-18
By Eleftherios Sideris
I am a bird hunter and this a very effective tool to find fast a dog pointing birds. It is also very usefull in finding your location and the location of the dog in difficult conditions (fog, thick forest, etc)

 "DO NOT BE MISLED!" 2008-12-06
By Jack Mahawgoff
The rebate advertised for this product is NOT for this product, but rather for the update to the dog collar transmitter.



The rebate requires you to own both the DC20 dog collar AND the DC30 dog collar. You can purchase both if you wish, but if you buy only the handheld unit and the DC20, which is what this product listing is, you will NOT get the rebate.



Beware. Your price after rebate is NOT $349.99. It is still $399.99

 "Garmin Astro GPS Dog Tracking System" 2008-09-19
By Kari Hertzberg
Garmin Astro GPS Dog Tracking SystemThe products are very good exept the transmitter for the dog, because the antenna is very soon damage or loosen very easy so that it get lost. I have lost one allready and my friend have got it damaged. It is good business for you and Garmin because I have allready ordered 3 new antenneas!!!

Best regards

Kari Hertzberg


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Garmin 18x LVC GPS Navigator Unit

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GARMIN 010-00321-36 GPS 18x LVC. The GPS 18x is a GPS sensor targeted to OEM clients for use in automotive, fleet vehicle, and electronics applications where a small, highly accurate GPS receiver is needed. This 12 parallel channel, WAAS enabled GPS receiver is available in either CMOS level serial or USB 2.0 full speed versions, and comes with an integrated magnetic base. The puck like receiver is 2.4 inches in diameter and weighs just ounces, making it an ideal solution in applications where space is at a premium. The GPS 18x is offered in three different cable configurations: A style USB, DB 9 pin serial with 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter /PC, or bare wire /LVC. The PC and LVC versions both default to output data in the industry standard NMEA 0183 data format, but may also be user programmed to output data in the GARMIN proprietary format. The USB version produces data only in the GARMIN proprietary format. All three versions of the GPS 18 come complete with non volatile memory for storage of configuration information, a real time clock, and raw measurement output data for sophisticated customer applications. The LVC version additionally provides a pulse per second logic level output whose rising edge is aligned to the UTC second within 1 microsecond. The USB 2.0 full speed version of the GPS18 is also compatible with USB 1.1 full speed hosts.
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- High Sensitivity LVC Sensor with Bare Wire Connection
- WAAS Enabled High Sensitivity GPS Receiver
- Comes w/A Connector End that Can Attach to a CMOS for OEM Applications
- Non Volatile Memory for Storage of Configuration Information
- Raw Measurement Output Data for Sophisticated Customer Applications
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 "Works great" 2009-10-19
By T. Shearer (Kingston, WA USA)
This unit performs well, no trouble getting a signal indoors.

It quit working after 13 months.

UPDATE: failure found due to broken wire, not GPS unit. Unit is still functional.




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AC Wall GPS USB Power Adapter Cable by ChargerCity for Garmin Nuvi 255 255W 260 260W 265 265T 265W 270 275 GPS

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- Brand New, High Quality Rapid AC Wall Home Charger Adapter
- Input: 110v - 240v (Regular US Flat Pin Connection, Adapter might be needed if use elsewhere)
- Output: 5v 1A (Comparable to your Original OEM Charger Spec)
- Build in Dynamic IC Charge IC & Power fuse for rapid charging and over charge protection
- Tested to comply with UL, CE, E13, LPS standard
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Garmin Colorado 400i Portable GPS System with Preloaded U.S. Inland Lake Maps

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With the state-of-the-art 3D elevation perspective and preloaded topographic map data of the U.S., the rugged Colorado 400t is the perfect companion for your outdoor adventures. It gives you all the tools you need for serious climbing, hiking or hunting.
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- High Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver
- Features A 2.55-InchH X 1.53-InchW, Transflective Color Tft Display With 240 X 400 Pixel Resolution
- Features Built-In Worldwide Basemap With Shaded Relief
- Wireless Sharing Of User Tracks, Waypoints, Routes & Geocaches Between Units
- 5 User Profiles - Automotive, Marine, Recreation, Fitness Or Geocache
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 "Garmin GPS Review" 2009-06-27
By M. Leeper
In the GPS realm, in my opinion their are only two companies to consider, they are Lowrance Electronics and Garmin. Upon a close review of available products, the Garmin wins hands down because the 400i Colorado has all of the cadilac features of those of the Lowrance Endura products but at a price that will shock you. Both the Lowrance Endura GPS and Garmin Colorado 400i GPS lines retail around $500 from the factory and their foo foo outlets. Thru this site, you will find you can purchase a Garmin Colorado 400i for $312. and get the product in less than a week. The Garmin has capability for easy downloading of topo maps and even turn by turn directions while driving. This is my third GPS unit over a period of the last 15 years and it is by far the easiest to use. I highly recommend it to all.

 "Great stuff" 2009-05-25
By Andy D. Driemeier (U.S.A)
I purchased a Garmin 400i from Amazon, it has been a excellent product, the shipping came to my home in and near the time frame that was mentioned. I used the Garmin handheld Gps for month and I must say it has been fun and useful, since I am a bowhunter. I use the Garmin to scout and locate my deer stand hunting spots. I thank Amazon for making the purchase a breeze.

 "Use The High Capacity Batteries" 2009-03-25
By Loonman (Marblehead, OH)
This unit is basically the same at the Colorado 400t, with a different preloaded map set. In the reviews for the 400t some folks have mentioned that the battery life is a tad short. Others have suggested using high capacity batteries. Both opinions are accurate. I like to use rechargeables and I have tested Duracell NiMH with an 1800 mAh rating, Sony NiMH with a 2500 mAh rating, and Duracell NiMH with a 2650 NiMN. I turned on the receiver, left the back light on the low setting, and checked it periodically, noting when each set failed. Obviously this is an approximation and I won't report the details but there was a significant improvement with each step up in mAh. It was measured in hours, not minutes. I wish that the unit ran longer on a set, that is a fact, but I will just carry spare high capacity batteries. I have not used this in the field but have practiced with it extensively here in my home area. So far it is a great unit, better than my old Magellan. The technology has improved over the years.

 "Mostly good device - let down by very poor base maps" 2008-05-11
By Chris Hann (Alameda, CA United States)
First, the pictures above are a collage from all the various base maps. This unit can not show the 3D images and has little detail.



First impressions after one day of use. The screen is good and the back-light makes it very readable at night. Fine without the back-light in the day. The menu wheel/push button/rockers are easy to use, After a few minutes of use. It's just a case of pressing one of the menu buttons and selecting the appropriate item. Normally the wheel is the zoom control.



Calibrating the compass and altimeter was easy. And easy to find. All the setup seemed easy.



The geocaching works well with the built in compass.



I checked the navigation marks on Lake Winnipesaukee in NH. They seemed right, from memory, but the map detail is inadequate to be certain. They certainly don't show the whole picture, they miss shoal detail which is absolutely essential if anyone were going to trust this as their main navigation.



In general the built in map is poor. It has little detail, few roads, few geographical features. Not enough detail in the lakes to know for sure that you are looking at the right islands.



The supplied CD shows even less detail than the preloaded base map. Useless. It's just a questionable tool for managing trips and waypoints, it says. They really should have supplied a better map with a $600 GPS. I expect they hope to rip-off the early adopters and then include the topo maps as a package later.



The geocaching site allows you to transfer direct to the connected GPS, including the descriptions if you paid the subscription to the site. Useful. But it would be a lot more useful if the map was any good.



All in all, good product badly let down by bad maps. If the maps had been any use I'd have given it 4 or 5 stars. But what's the use of a GPS that can't tell you where the there you are at is on a map?



While the GPS is made in Taiwan the case and all else that I ordered with it, all Garmin, are made in China.


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Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS Enabled Sports Watch

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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. This multi-sport device has long battery life, tracks distance, pace and goes from wrist to bike in seconds.
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- The swim-proof Forerunner 310XT is waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, so you can wear it in the pool or the lake to time your swim.
- When you're ready to jump out of the water and onto the bike, Forerunner 310XT moves easily from wrist to bike
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 "garmin 310XT" 2009-10-10
By Green Bay Jim
ran a marathon with my new garmin and every thing was perfect except the distance calculation. the marathon splits ended up being .2 mile off at the end. so the mile alert was always a little early at each mile, therefore my av. pace was also a little off. my old 305 did the same thing, so i am disappointed that the 310XT wasn't better. this watch is very user friendly.

 "runner" 2009-10-01
By Giacomo Baldi (usa)
It's the first gps so i'm not able to do comparison but this product in my opinion is excellent.

 "Great Watch" 2009-09-29
By Rowan McFarland
I had been using the 201 for the last 4 years and just upgraded. It is much smaller and is much more accurate. I have also taken it hiking in Colorado and it never lost the signal even under the trees.

 "SWINNIMG GPS signals don't penetrate WATER" 2009-09-18
By travenue (Northampton, MA USA)
OK, so I don't own one of these units. I am researching and thinking of buying something. It occurred to me, with all the complaints about swimming accuracy, that I should mention something:



Electromagnetic signals (ie. GPS signals) DO NOT EASILY PENETRATE WATER. Just ask the Navy. Any water other than distilled water has some conductivity, especially salt water. It acts as a Farady shield - the GPS signal hits a conductor (water) and creates a current in the conductor. The resistance of the conductor will dissipate the energy of the signal. BASIC ELECTROMAGNETISM. This is how your microwave keeps the EM radiation inside from getting out and cooking you - by using a conductor shield to trap it.



I am surprised Garmin claims they have a GPS unit that will work under water. Call the Navy! They would love a way to communicate with submarines without having to use sonar, which gets them in a lot of trouble by disrupting marine life. The reason they use sonar is that ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNALS DON'T TRAVEL WELL UNDER WATER!



The GPS accuracy while swimming will be based on how far you plunge the watch under water, the type of water, etc. The device might work better if you strap it to your head! Just my two cents.

 "310XT is most everything Garmin says it is" 2009-09-07
By Dayrems (San Rafael, CA USA)
I felt compelled to write a review, because I am disturbed with what some other reviewers are publishing. This is the best watch of it's kind I have owned, and as long as a purchaser understands what it does, and it's limitations, I think they will be more than satisfied. It may be that this watch will not meet their needs, but it should not be a cause to deliver a poor rating.

I have owned the Forerunner 305, the 201, the Timex GPS and a Polar, so I have years of experience. Since I do triathlons, I was most looking forward to the waterproof controls, and 20 hour battery. The charger is a bit funky design, but for me it seems to work just fine. My battery has been lasting at least 16 hours--I haven't tested it further before recharging. One issue that I had with the 305 also, though: the watch should be TURNED OFF while you are charging. If not, as soon as you disconnect the charger, since the watch is ON, it will start "discharging" (as it does normally while it is on. I have been caught several times with a depleted battery on my 305 because of this quirk--I think the watches should be programmed to automatically turn themselves off when the charger is connected).

I have used the new watch swimming, biking and running and hiking, and I am pleased with the performance for each sport. One reviewer pointed out that there should be a "swim" mode--I agree, but I think Garmin may have avoided that mode because the GPS does not work well in the water. Several reviewers complained about that, however Garmin does write on their website AND in their manual that the GPS does not work well in the water (I don't know that I would blame that on Garmin--probably the technology is just not there yet--besides, GPS signals do not penetrate water.) In fact, I did NOT get an accurate GPS distance reading for open water swimming, but it did map my COURSE correctly, albeit with a lot of zig-zags (I know I can't swim in a straight line, but I am not THAT bad).

The biking portion works great. The Garmin matches pretty closely with the distance measured on my bike computer (I don't have the Garmin bike sensor--I want that and the quick-release mount for my next birthday). Of course it also tracks speed, altitude, heart rate, etc. (I used the heart monitor strap from my 305).

Running works well also, basically same as biking although I do set up the display screens differently.

Other, useful new features I have noticed:

1. The watch locks onto satellites more quickly than my 305

2. The watch vibrates, although I wonder how this affects battery life. For instance it vibrates every lap (if I set it) so I know I have completed an autolap without having to look at the watch.

3. The software is more refined (lots of small fixes. For instance the settings function lets me know what sport mode I am in--although I think this could still be made easier and less confusing. And the time zone can be put on automatic--I always wondered why they couldn't do this before--the watch knows where it is for gosh sakes. And there are extra custom screens if you want them--statistic hounds take note.)

4. Wireless data upload. Very nice! Their new "Garmin Connect" site is also pretty useful, and the data can be uploaded directly to the Internet.

5. The 310XT is not much smaller or lighter than the 305 (according to the specs), but it FEELS MUCH smaller and lighter.

6. There is a progress bar for the battery charging. I would like to be able to see how much time is LEFT in my battery--I wish Garmin would add this.



In summary, I think this is far and away the best GPS watch Garmin has made, and is especially appropriate for triathletes (despite the swimming issue). You DO need to become accustomed to using the watch. Although I do not think it is hard to use, you SHOULD read the manual. At least you do not have to keep RE-reading the manual like I do for some other gadgets. I do think this watch is way overpriced, but I am a gadget freak, and I'm sure the price will come down over time, like it did for the 305 (which is a great deal, now, btw, if you don't need a 20 hour battery-life and a waterproof stopwatch :)


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Technical Details

- Black EVA (Ethylene vinyl acetate) Case designed for GARMIN GPS.
- Case is molded to fit for 4.3" Nuvi 500, Nuvi 550, Nuvi 200W Nuvi 250W, Nuvi 260W, Nuvi 205W, Nuvi 255W, Nuvi 265WT, Nuvi 750, Nuvi 760, Nuvi 770, Nuvi 780, Nuvi 755T, Nuvi 765T, Nuvi 775T, Nuvi 785T, Nuvi 850, Nuvi 880 GPS.
- EVA wrapped with durable nylon that is resistance to bump, drop, or rain. Offers complete protection for your GPS with smooth, non-scratch lining interior.
- Mesh pocket for storage of batteries, cables and 3 memory card slots. It incorporates a lightweight design for easy mobility. Easy to carry alone or inside a bag.
- Case comes with carabineer. Interior dimension: approx: 5.2" x 2.8" x 1.1" (inches). One of the best GPS case available. GPS Not Included.
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 "Excellent Case-Excellent Price" 2009-05-31
By Keith Patton (Morganton,N.C.)
I purchased a Garmen Nuvi 260w and I wanted a small case that the unit would fit into snugly. This case protects the unit, has slots for 3 SD cards, and some extra room for maybe your power cable. It also comes with an attachment next to the zipper so that you can hook the case to your belt or purse, ect. This little case fit all my needs perfectly. If you make a stop on your selected route to go into a store to shop, you can remove the 260w quickly, put it in this case, hook it on your belt, and go wherever you need to in complete confidence that your unit won't be stolen when you return to your vehicle. And, at around [...] bucks, who can complain.

 "Sturdy Case, curved back not shown in pictures" 2009-01-13
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Case seems well made and fits my Garmin 755t without issue. However I was looking for a small, sleek case only to discover this one has a domed back which I presume is to fit the older GPS modules. For the 4.3" rectangular Garmin this is just a waste of space.

 "best little case" 2009-01-05
By D. Schultz
This is a great little case my garman 760 fits just right, could not ask for anything more.


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