Garmin Forerunner 301

Advantages: Can easily switch among training mode
Disadvantages: No data sync

...also comes with the free software Garmin Training Center. You can analysis your data off line, or online sharing with friends in their web based applications. You can also overlay your run on a map to see your route. If any disappointment at 301, that's the sync ability is missing. ... Read review

Advantages GPS, Heartrate monitor, Training Manager,Easy to change between Activities
Disadvantages Does not work as accurately in built-up areas or between thick trees

...The Garmin Forerunner 301 is a training tool for the multi-sport fanatics, complete with timekeeping, GPS and heartrate monitor capabilities. It is one of my training partners that goes along on every cycle and run that I do. ------GPS------ Although at times it seems to be about half a mile out with its GPS calculations of my distance, the pace, lap pace and distance is a great help. No more guessing what distance I ran! I've found though that when I run between thick trees, it sometimes loses signal and on some cloudy days it has some trouble picking up a satelite signal at first. The partnership with Motionbased which allows me to see some air shots of my route via Google Earth makes it something that I love to use. You simply download your workouts to pc, synchronise them with Motionbased and from there you can pick... Read review

Advantages Easy to use
Disadvantages loss of signal

...I can't imagine life without my Garmin. Those days before it seem dark compared to now when I charge off down the road knowing that all the information I need is strapped to my wrist. For starters I was suprised to find I had been further than I thought, which is a bonus. I was more of a runner than I thought I was. It's an expensive bit of kit, but worth every penny. It is motivational because I can't wait to upload the data onto the computer and study it. Was this run better than the last one? How much have I improved since last month? Oh yes, that's when I was chased by that dog! I could tell because my speed had suddenly shot up along with my heart rate. Heart rate, mmm that can be a little hit and miss. The garmin sometimes loses its signal shooting my HR up and giving me a false reading. I used to struggle to see... Read review