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Package Includes:

• Forerunner™ 205
• Training Center CD
• Docking cradle
• Expander strap
• A/C charger
• PC/USB interface cable
• Quick start guide / Owner's manual

Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers - the Forerunner 205 & 305. Don't let their good looks fool you. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. In addition to it's new look, the Forerunner 205 includes a high sensitivity GPS receiver and new courses feature for optimal performance.

Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer has one goal in mind - a better you. It continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. It tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Training Center™ software.

The Forerunner 205 keeps you on track with innovative features including:

• New Sleek, stylish, lightweight design that "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, improving reception during training
• New High sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings
• New Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback on the information you need most when training
• Multi-sport™ capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
• Easy to use — no calibration required. Just turn it on and go

Customize your Forerunner 205 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 205 includes the following smart features:

• New Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and and compete against previous workouts
• Auto Pause® pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer
• Auto Lap® records lap data when you reach a specified time, distance or position so you never have to punch the lap button
• Virtual Partner™ lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
• AutoScroll™ cycles through data pages during a workout

Included Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.

Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBased™ provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

• GPS: High Sensitivity SiRFstarIII™ architecture that will provide faster acquisition times and improved reception near trees & buildings allowing for more accurate and reliable data
• Weight: 2.72 oz. (77 grams)
• Display (WxH): 1.3" x 0.8" (33mm x 20.3mm) 160 x 100 pixels
• Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1" x .7" x 2.7" (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
• Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
• MultiSport™ - customize profiles for running, cycling, windsurfing and other sports
• Use the course feature to race against previous workouts
• Navigation capabilities allow you to mark & find locations and navigate routes
• Up to 10 hours of battery life / rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Limited one-year warranty

• OnlineTraining Log - Browse an organized digest of workouts, analyze core metrics, and create customized reports on the Internet
• Interactive Maps - Replay routes tracked by Forerunner on a variety of maps (Street, Photo, Topo, Elevation); one-click export of routes to Google Earth
• Dot Racing - Race multiple instances of same route to gauge personal performance or race other MotionBased users to engage in "virtual racing"
• TrailNetwork - Discover new routes from a growing database of activities created by fellow MotionBased users. Export routes and courses from TrailNetwork to Forerunner for navigation, "real-time" performance tracking, and virtual competition
• And more... learn about all of the features offered by MotionBased and view an online demo at www.motionbased.com