Pssst!..Wanna buy a watch? GPS watches on test

Darren

Now the summer is at an end I've decided its time to get outdoors and test some GPS units! Kicking off the test we have Globalsat's GH-625 and Garmin's Forerunner 405 GPS watches.

Although both are targetted at similar markets they are very different in their implementation with Garmin eschewing a detailed display in favour of a relatively compact sports watch that could pass for a 'normal' watch. Despite its small size it still manages to squeeze in full datalogging, comprehensive training records and track pace functions etc.

Garmin Forerunner 405

Globalsat on the other hand have chosen to go the whole hog and offer features that would have until recently only been available on a handheld device such as a detailed display with trail mapping functions, full GoTo Waypoint functionality, datalogging, POI capturing and even a GPS mouse function. The downside is a watch that is fairly substantial in size although still wearable.

Globalsat GH-625

We'll be putting both through their paces including tests of the desktop software supplied by each manufacturer but in the meantime please post any questions in this thread.

Now when can we expect a watch with colour routable maps......

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jonandmarkuk · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

Are these aimed at sports people, or can they be used for day to day datalogging for say Photo tagging. ?
Rather than a seperate datalogger and having to remember to take it with me, having a watch that does it would be easier.

Be interested to see what battery life is like too.
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Darren · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject:

Pimmsoclock · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 13, 2005 Posts: 18

I just got a 405, previously had the older 310 and I have to say that this far more of a sports centric device than the previous forerunner 301. This suits me as I have a handheld too but my advice would be that this is a mutli-purpose device. This is an extremely neat, compact and accurate sports GPS.

Looking forward to a waterproof version though.......Garmin?

robertn · Frequent Visitor Joined: Feb 06, 2005 Posts: 564

I like these - much improved over anything from the past.
Now, all I have to do is find the budget for one..... with out the better half noticing Wink

Looking at the photos there is no doubt they are a sports device, as they certainly have a very long way to go before you could wear them day to day, let alone as a dress watch Very Happy

adventurer · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:33 am Post subject:

I was looking for a small sized gps that could also provide routes etc., for both cycling and running.

The gamin units seem to be mainly for fitness and post run analysis. They don't seem user friendly to be able to create routes and transfer then to the device.

The globalsat watch looks good but also looking at the GH-601.

However I can't seem to find a retailer that stock either. Do you know where I could get one from.

Thanks
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adventurer · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject:

ta, but did not want the garmin, only interested in the globalsat
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TspS · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 24, 2005 Posts: 1

Adventurer,

The GH625 is available from Globalsat specialists Easydevices http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/GPS_Receivers/GPS_Tracker/GLOBALSAT_GH-625M_FITNESS_TRAINING_GPS_WRIST_WATCH.html .

johnandmarkuk,

You can use Immageo for phototagging. http://www.immageo.com

adventurer · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject:

Can the globalsat show OS grid references?
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