Garmin Forerunner 50 Water Resistant Running GPS With Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod
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Artist: GpsManufacturer: Garmin
Brand: Garmin
Edition: Sports
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color
Release Date: 1999-01-22
Model: Forerunner 50
Color: Black
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:
- Forerunner 50 With Heart Rate Monitor & Foot Pod
- Waterproof 30m
- Can Be Used Indoors Or Outdoors
- Multi-Sport Capabilities
- Transmits Workouts To A PC With The Included USB ANT Receiver
- Bracketron UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/Carrying Case
- NAVGEAR Universal Dash Mount
- Garmin Foot Pod for Forerunner 305, 405, and 50
- Built E-GPS-OLV Hoodie Portable GPS Case (Soho Stripe)
- Kwik Tek Dry Pak Gps and Pocket Pc Case, 5 x 6 Inch
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Garmin Forerunner 50 Water Resistant Running GPS With Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod
Customer Review: Excellent hardware, substandard support
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought 2 of these, one for my brother and one for myself, to aid us in training for our first and second 1/2 marathons. We live 125 miles from one another and were not able to run our shorter training runs during the week together. We bought these as a way to track our individual progress and compare them with one another. This serves to not only log our training but to also compete with each other. One of the big selling points for this model for us was the fact that all our run data could be uploaded to GarminConnect and be shared. After using these for a while, we are satisfied with the hard functions but dissatisfied with the GarminConnect system.
First the pros; the HR monitor, foot pod, and watch all work together while training flawlessly. Everything links up and works without issue. The watch can show a wide variety of different data while training to include distance, speed, time, laps, cadence, HR, and probably some others I haven't paid attention to. You can also set up zones with alerts. For example, if you want to work in your HR Zone 1, you can set the alerts for this and the watch will beep at you if your HR falls below or rises above your target zone. This is VERY useful during HR training. The ANT agent works well, and my watch links quickly and flawlessly every time I come in from a training session and come within range of my computer where I leave my ANT stick plugged in. It then uploads the data to GarminConnect and pops up a little bubble asking you if you want to view it now. Very easy to use, very quick, very neat.
Now the cons; the GarminConnect system leaves ALOT to be desired. My biggest complaint lies in that you can't share your dashboard publicly. You can only choose to send an email alert to someone for each individual training session. This means I can't view my brothers entire training log, but only one individual training session at a time. I also can't view any training session that my brother doesn't specifically email to me. I emailed GarminConnect about this asking if maybe there was just something I was missing, and was told the only way to share my entire training log would be to give my username and password to someone else to log into my account, unless I wanted to buy one of the more expensive GPS-based units which I could then share data with. I was not pleased with this solution, being as how [...] and [...] both have the ability to view other users profiles without having to log into their account. I know it isn't difficult to achieve, but for some reason Garmin has decided not to allow this unless you spend the money for their higher end units. I also have had issues with setting goals on GarminConnect. I have set distance running goals that start on Monday and go for 1 week, yet training runs I perform on Sunday won't count towards the goal. Since my brother and I meet up every Sunday to run our longest training run of the week, these won't show up towards any of the goals I set. I have since given up on using the goals feature and just write them on a calendar in my office instead. I have also emailed Garmin about this issue and the response I got back was something along the lines of "sorry, but too bad." Needless to say, I haven't been too impressed with the customer service after the sale from Garmin as well.
All in all, the unit physically performs the functions it is supposed to perform. The only problems lie in the GarminConnect website and their shoddy customer service after the sale. Due to this, I will not be buying another Garmin brand product. My next upgrade for a training watch/HR monitor/foot pod will likely be a Polar brand and I will stick with Magellan brand GPS units from now on.
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Description of Garmin Forerunner 50 Water Resistant Running GPS With Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod
GARMIN Forerunner 50 w/ HRM/Foot Pod/USB ANT Stick. Garmin International is pleased to announce the new Forerunner 50 sports watch with automatic sync. The Forerunner 50 is an affordable, streamlined sports watch that incorporates ANT plus Sport wireless technology. Its available with wireless heart rate or speed and distance /tracked by a foot pod, or with both. You can even use this versatile sports watch for cycling, when paired with an optional speed/cadence sensor, or for multi sport workouts. Once you have logged the miles, Garmins innovative ANT wireless technology automatically transfers workouts to your computer when your device is within range /approx. 30 ft. No cables, no hookups. The datas just there, ready for you to analyze, categorize and share through our new online community, Garmin Connect.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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