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Scarlett s New Friend

I purchased the Garmin Forerunner 305 just last week and have had a chance to use it everyday this week. It is exactly what I expected and more. For starters, let me tell you I am a beginner so I can not verify that all of the data collected (pace, distance, hr) are accurate, but they seem pretty close to me. I jog around a lake and I did a google map point to point search and found the Garmin distance was within .2 miles of what Google maps told me. As stated earlier, I am not a beginner. My short term goal is to work my way up to running nonstop for half an hour and work my way up from there. I hope to accomplish this through interval training doing the run/walk method. Guess what?…. You can actually set the Garmin to beep after certain distances or time to let you know you are now in the next interval. I don’t even have to look at the watch… just wait for the beeps. Its incredible. The heart rate monitor seems pretty accurate. Sometimes, I will stop to check pulse and it seems like the Garmin is always within 5 beats of my physical check. Just make sure you have the strap on right side up. One day I had it on upside down and my numbers seemed a little skewed. I love the fact that I can customize what information needs to be displayed on each of the screens. Since I use the interval feature, the first screen will contain information about the lap…number and remaining time. The second screen, I have customized to include additional information about that lap, and the last screen has info about the overall total. I have a whole other screed which I don’t use! Overall, I think its a great product which will give you a wealth of information whether your the beginner or ultra marathoner.

The software that came with the unit is a bit limited. I really have not found a use for it and the map functionality could use an update. I subscribed to the GarminConnect site which was a little bit better but not the best. The good thing about it is you
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Kensie Women s Space

The monkey is very entertaining and my lab loves the realistic sound it makes. Unfortunately my dog likes to chew plush toys like this so they don’t last long but she really enjoys it. I have also purchased other similar ones by the same brand and she has loved every one!
Multipet Look Who s

I like this device and as others have written it is:

–compact
–easy to program
–fun to use

I can’t speak to its reliability as I’ve just had it for a few days, but I would assume by the other reivewer’s comments that it is reliable. I like the fact that I can calculate, based on my stride length and weight, how far I’ve walked and how many calories I’ve burned. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the belt clip is unreliable. In the three times I’ve used to it clip the pedometer to my belt, it has fallen off and hit the pavement twice, causing minor chips and scratches to a new $25 device. I would advise users to simply slip in in their pockets to prevent this from happening. Otherwise, a useful and fun device to use.
Gecko Spa S Class

I was surprised at how beautiful this scale was when I opened the package. I wasn’t expecting something that would look like a piece of art but it really does have a sculptural quality. Yet it’s not just attractive, it is an excellent scale. Standing on it immediately lights up large numbers that are easy to read and are accurate to a tenth of a pound. I use it first thing in the morning and last thing at night. It’s a great help with my new fitness program of healthy eating and exercise. The combination of this scale and a good tape measure helps me stay focused on my long term goals. Great product at a reasonable price!!!
Casio Women s Watch

Easy to use. bought it because it is illegal to mount GPS unit on windshield in my state Also makes it easy to transfer to another vehicle
Michelangelo Antonioni s Beyond

I fell in love with Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl series a few years ago. Having always been a science fiction and fantasy reader, this series caught my eye during one of those periods life deals us from time to time where one needs a complete escape. Sometimes picking up a book targeted to children or young adults is the best salve for stress.

Colfer’s style is engaging and clever. The depth of detail is such that even during subsequent readings you will discover a new pun or play on words. I highly recommend this series to readers 12 and up. Though the title character is supposed to be an evil genius, readers will soon discover the truth behind his motives and will find themselves rooting for both the humans and the faries in this highly entertaining and fast paced series.
Baby s Only Organic

After having the Furminator recommended to me by two friends, I bought it to help with the problem of a very furry cat who sheds a lot, and I was not disappointed. He likes being brushed with it, but it needs to be gently as the tool has a steel comb edge, and the amount of hair it removes is something to see! It has definitely cut down on the loose hair in the house since I started using this on a regular basis.
Casio General Men s

To put this in perspective I am 81. When I was first introduced to this game my thought was, this is for children. When I started playing the tennis game I found I was getting an enjoyable aerobic workout. I have since purchased my own Wii sports package game and have truly enjoyed the game and the health benefits derived from it. I would highly recommend this for all ages. The only reason I rated the game over all at 4 stars is that I wish they had made the game so it could be played one on one as well as they have it now with two people on each side.
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