GPS navigation units

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.

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

I normally keep gadgets and gear to a minimum when I run but this has been a must have tool. When training long distance, such as for a marathon, I tend to stick to the same seen-before paths since the distance is known. This tool frees me to explore new paths as it keeps fairly accurate distance for maintaining training mileage. It's great to be able to display not only average pace but also real time pace and to be able to upload and map out the run on Garmin with all the stats. The stand out features of this particular model is the large easy-to-read display and the great battery performance. As long as I turn it off inbetween runs I can usually go for a week or two on a charge. -- Excellent tool for runner/marathoner

A great product from Garmin! I use it for running and cycling (with cadence/speed sensor). It doesn't fail me at all! I particularly like the ANT+ agent which able to transfer data easily to my computer and garmin connect!

I wish it could also function as normal watch so I don't have to wear another watch.... anyway, it's still the best sport computer that I ever use! -- 310XT for cycling and running!

First of all I need to make clear that I will use this device for running (90% of the time) and biking. No swimming. I've read many posts on how poorly it performs under water and I am not surprised.

I've had the 310XT for a month now, after my 305 finally died because of rusty contacts inside (there went the water resistant claim).
I am hoping that this one will really be water resistant and be able to handle the sweat and occasional rain. And I had a 201 before that. All in all I've had a Garmin running watch for about five years and I have seen the progression of this technology and how much it has improved, and I LOVE IT.

I like the design and color combinations in the 310XT, the wrist band is also nicer (not that I ever had any trouble with the 305's wrist band).

The 310XT catches satellites faster, and it seems to be able to cling on to low GPS signals better than the 305. Really nice in order to give you very accurate reads on your workout parameters (distance, pace/speed, etc.) Part of my runs are in narrow streets lined by high rises, and mapped runs look really fine.
This is the main reason for any owner of a watch like this, so it better deliver, and it does.

I like the refreshed display interface which seems to have even more options than before, very customizable. The main numbers are still big and clear, even for someone like me that needs glasses to read the finer print (I should note that I still navigate the watch by memory because I can't read the descriptions and prompts).

The vibrate alert is new, nice addition, which you can set according to distance, time, laps, etc., also highly customizable.
Training partner is still there if you need an extra kick to reach a desired pace, same as with the 305.

Another new feature that I noticed is that it also self-adjusts the time according to where you are. I don't know how it does this but I recently traveled from the US to Argentina and the correct time was set after I turned it on down south. Neat.

What I don't like is the new wireless interface, why did Garmin have to move away from the 100% reliable hardwired connection? Garmin's ANT Agent installed correctly on my Vista PC, and eventually I can get the workouts out of the 310XT, but I have to try 2 or 3 different USB ports every time, and when all else fails, I have to reboot the PC and start over. The cable in the 305 worked everytime, I had the base on my desk to pop-in the old 305 after each workout.

As for the HR monitor, not much to add about its functionality, it paired fine the first time and it works same as the old one. The design looks a bit sleeker, but there was nothing wrong with the old HR monitor. As a matter of fact, the design of the old strap made it very easy to change the elastic band (which in time stretches, unavoidable) without haveing to deal with the electrodes.

All in all a great GPS watch for runners and bikers. Not sure if you are a swimmer, read other posts for that. -- Satisfies expectations ...to date.