How the GPS works in open water swimming? I have the Run Trainer and is not good.
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The GPS on the Run Trainer does not work for open water swimming. You will lose the signal each time your arm goes into the water. For swimming I only used the time function. On the Garmin 310 XT I've been told the GPS works well during open water swims.
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It is water resistant, so you can run in the rain with it. However the owner's manual states that buttons should not be pushed when it is underwater. Other answers advise that this should not be used for swimming because water causes problems with GPS reception.
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When you are not tracking an activity, it is like a wrist watch with just the time showing -- it does not use much of the battery for this. I track my runs and swims 3-4 times during the week, and recharge the watch after each use. When I am ready to track the next activity it has always been at 100%.
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I'm from Brazil and I use a Forerunner 10. The GPS is pretty accurate when used in open spaces.
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Mine works great as a stand alone floating thermometer but has problems relaying information to the base unit. If I put them together to 'synch' they do, but once the floater goes back into the pool it stops communicating. This unit at least works better than the other brand I had before, but really doesn't do what I wanted or what it advertised.
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Thanks N. Search YouTube for "Wonderland Garmin 405" that is what really peaked my interest.Ok, I was able to find the watch at City Sports. I love it and it finds satellites in about 30 seconds or so.I connected it via Garmin Connect fairly easily (using my Dell D620 Laptop and Windows XP), but I can't find how I can export the GPX files anywhere?
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The FR 410 is not waterproof, so as far as swimming, I think you need to get a different watch. Works great for running, biking-- you can get the cadence sensor for a bike, GPS is good for both. Get the Garmin 910XTA great place for all the details on Garmin watches etc is http://www8.garmin.com/learningcenter/
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Hey Thanks man, I will sure try this if I get problems with next unit, I should receve it sometime next week. To be honest I feel like naked without my GPS ...lol
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Yes the Gps have water temp , depth and speed i buy the model with transducer
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I have the same problem. I gave up and bought a Garmin Forerunner 10. I also wish I could send it back - terrible purchase
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Hi Mr. Buchman! I believe this GPS is for use by "landlubbers" only.... While the satellite to GPS link up wouldn't change, the map/voice direction information would be totally useless - no cross reference to marine information (including waypoint). Unfortunately additional software i.e. marine information is not installable by either Tom Tom or the user. You might check with Tom Tom customer service (they will respond to your telephone call - they just will not give you any repair help). Basically the Tom Tom is sold as an "orphan".... Good luck! Jim
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My 220 died after one 30min stint in the pool so I would have to say it isnt waterproof (or mine wasnt at least). Once I got out of the pool my watch went crazy and kept turning the GPS on/off and vibrating until the battery died. I let it sit dead for a couple of days, re-charged it and had the same issue. Since my watch was a year old, I had to toss it in the trash. I'd say be careful if you do swim with it and if you have the same experience and are still under warranty, make sure Garmin fixes it for you. I've had many Garmin products (and loved them) and this really damaged their reputation in my eyes. My 220 died after one 30min stint in the pool so I would have to say it isnt waterproof (or mine wasnt at least). Once I got out of the pool my watch went crazy and kept turning the GPS on/off and vibrating until the battery died. I let it sit dead for a couple of days, re-charged it and had the same issue. Since my watch was a year old, I had to toss it in the trash. I'd say be careful if you do swim with it and if you have the same experience and are still under warranty, make sure Garmin fixes it for you. I've had many Garmin products (and loved them) and this really damaged their... » Read More My 220 died after one 30min stint in the pool so I would have to say it isnt waterproof (or mine wasnt at least). Once I got out of the pool my watch went crazy and kept turning the GPS on/off and vibrating until the battery died. I let it sit dead for a couple of days, re-charged it and had the same issue. Since my watch was a year old, I had to toss it in the trash. I'd say be careful if you do swim with it and if you have the same experience and are still under warranty, make sure Garmin fixes it for you. I've had many Garmin products (and loved them) and this really damaged their reputation in my eyes. « Show Less
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I purchased a gps long ago and I'm very satisfied with it, I DON'T UNDERSTAND why you sent me this email asking me about this nonsense question, I sent positive feed back a few days after a started using the device, so please double check on your emails, it may be a mistake in your behalf. Thank you. !
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The sensor is not always on. It is on during your activity and when you choose to view it (when not in an activity), but it is not continuously measuring it 24 hours a day. When it is on and working properly, it gives a continuous reading that can be seen in a graph after you upload it it TomTom My Sports. By design , it is not on during swim activities.
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I received my first one for Christmas and it lasted 3 months. I returned it and got a replacement as it was covered under warranty. That one lasted 3 months. I replaced it once again and that one has now stopped working, some kind of short in it. I know CRAZY right.......but I love this device for swimming laps. So I am now looking and doing research on a better unit. Any suggestions???
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The GPS does not work under water. However if you turn the camera on about a minute before you submerge it will give the camera plenty of time to establish your location, and then all of your photos taken once you submerge will be stamped withe your pre submerge location.
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Hello Bruce, I had the Nike+ Sportswatch GPS and needed a HRM to go with it. I just checked the Product Description here on Amazon and found the following: "Polar WearLink+ transmitter Nike+ picks up your heart's signals and transfers that data into the Nike+ system. The soft fabric chest strap seamlessly adapts to your body shape, bringing full freedom of movement to your training. With its hook mechanism, transmitter is just as quick to put on as it is to take off.Transfers heart rate information while swimming with products which support 5kHz transmission** FT1, FT2, FT4, FT7, FT40, FT60, FT80, RS100, RS300X, RS400, RCX5, CS100, CS200, CS300" so I guess it does work with the CS300