GPS Watch Buyer's Guide

The past several posts have showcased my new GPS/HRM watch. What this means is that the watch has two special features: Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, so that it can record your position at all times during your activity, and Heart Rate Monitor (HRM), which can record your heart rate during the activity. These features are of interest to serious fitness enthusiasts and/or electronic gadget geeks. I please guilty on both counts!

After a fair amount of research, the model I purchased was the Garmin Forerunner 305:

If you want the GPS features but don't need an HRM, there is the lower-cost Garmin Forerunner 205:

In both cases, there is a rebate available that you can get by joining the PowerBar mailing list.