The Garmin Forerunner 205

The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and
technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the
Forerunner 205 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted
performance and GPS tracking tool we've ever tested.
The 205's design is a radical departure from Garmin's previous
generation of wrist mounted GPS devices, which reached a pinnacle with
the Garmin Forerunner 301. While the 301 delivered accurate heart rate
monitoring, good performance tracking, and decent GPS reception, it
didn't quite deliver in the design department. The form factor was
bulky and wearing it wasn't much different than duct taping a
full-sized GPS device to your wrist.
The big news about the Forerunner 205 is that it features an
integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver.It means that
the 205's ability to both track, and maintain a lock on, your position
is better than anything before it.
The 205 is first and foremost a training tool, and its ability to
organize a ton of data types into a user experience that is intuitive
and simple is no small feat. Whiz-bang technology aside, if you can't
use it and make it a natural part of your exercise routine, it's
worthless. When it comes to these factors -- and here's the take home
message on the 205 -- this device is successful where many other
devices fail.
Garmin has been outfitting their devices with USB connectivity for
some time now -- a welcome move for those who struggled with serial
port connections in the days of yore. Thanks to USB, the 205
integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and we quickly
had workout history uploaded and stored on the PC (Sadly, Training
Center is not Mac-compatible).