Garmin Indoor Foot Pod Accessory for Forerunner 305

Garmin Indoor Foot Pod Accessory for Forerunner 305
by Garmin

List Price: ~~$99.99~~
Category: GPS or Navigation System
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Brand: Garmin
Designer: Garmin
Edition: Accessory
Model: 010-10818-00
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:

Now you can take your Forerunner 305 indoors
Unit attaches to your shoelaces and accurately measures speed and distance
Runs on one replaceable AAA battery; offers 70 hours of run time
Measures 2.9 x 1.6 x 0.98 inches (WxHxD); weighs 1.41 ounces
Note that compatibility with the Forerunner 305 requires an update to software version 2.5

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Customer Review: Great. Really.
Summary: 5 Stars

This thing works.

I had to download the right software from the Garmin website - which wasn't really explained very well - but once I did it was fine.

Garmin does a terrible job at writing their manuals. They're worthless.

This unit is good. And accurate. It doesn't weigh much either.

I originally tried to buy one of these from Garmin's web-store. First, they wanted $99. Next, I selected 2-day shipping - so the thing was going to cost something like $120. Days go by. Then weeks. I almost forgot that I ordered it. Then I remembered. I gave Garmin a call. Where's my FootPod? Garmin, the company the MAKES the thing, didn't have any in stock - didn't know when they would be in stock - and couldn't tell me when I could expect mine. Oh, and thanks for forgetting to tell me all of this when I placed my order weeks ago. So I cancelled my order. Did a quick search on Amazon (which I should have done in the beginning). Found one for $30 with free shipping. Got in a couple of days. Thank you Amazon. Garmin, you suck.

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Description of Garmin Indoor Foot Pod Accessory for Forerunner 305

Have you always wanted to use your Forerunner to calculate speed and distance when training indoors? Well now you can! This shoe-mounted accessory will provide pace and distance to the Forerunner 305 when GPS reception is unavailable. Speed and distance information is calculated in the Foot Pod and transferred to the Forerunner. The information from the Foot Pod will be automatically displayed and stored. This item runs on AAA battery power and provides approximately 65 hours of use. The Forerunner 305 needs to be updated to software version 2.5 before it will be compatible with the Foot Pod. The Forerunner 305 used with the Foot Pod accessory will provide the complete package for the indoor and outdoor runner.

Amazon.com Product Description The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a vital training tool for runners and other outdoor athletes. But its speed and distance calculations rely on a a GPS signal from the skies above, leaving those who want to run or train indoors, well, out in the cold.

The Foot Pod uses a tiny ANT Sport transmitter to communicate with the Forerunner 305.

Garmin has solved this problem with the innovative Forerunner 305 Foot Pod. This shoe-mounted accessory will provide accurate pace and distance to the Forerunner 305 when GPS reception is unavailable, such as when you're training on treadmills or indoor tracks. Speed and distance information is calculated in the Foot Pod and transferred to the Forerunner, where information from the Foot Pod is automatically displayed and stored.

Dynastream Technology
The Foot Pod is built on Dynastream technology, which solves the challenge of accurately measuring a user's speed and distance in real time. The system was designed to measure each stride via a patented accelerometer, which measures all parameters of each foot stride, computes that data, then wirelessly transmits speed and distance information to the Forerunner 305 wrist unit via a 2.4 GHz signal. To date, Dynastream technology is the first and only commercially viable, accurate stride analysis technology that can be used outside the laboratory environment.

Simple to Use

Dynastream technology accurately measures your stride--whether you're walking, running, or sprinting--using a patented accelerometer.
Once the Foot Pod is turned on, the Forerunner 305 recognizes its wireless signal and asks if you wish to train using the Foot Pod instead of with the Forerunner's built-in GPS. Once confirmed, the Forerunner 305 deactivates the GPS and the Foot Pod begins measuring the workout. The Foot Pod communicates to the wrist unit using Dynastream's ANT Sport wireless technology, a commonly available platform for connectivity and interoperability between sports accessories and equipment. The unit features a simple and secure lace-mounted attachment, and runs on a single AAA battery that offers 70 hours of typical use. The Foot Pod is 97 percent accurate out of the box and 99 accurate percent when calibrated. It can also be worn in tandem with the Forerunner 305's wireless heart rate monitor.

Note: The Forerunner 305 needs to be updated to software version 2.5 before it will be compatible with the Foot Pod. You can download the software update at garmin.com/support.

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