Garmin Forerunner 305

1. Amazon.com

More than 1,800 owners review the Garmin Forerunner 305 at Amazon.com, where the GPS watch enjoys a 4.5-star rating (out of 5). Most users say the watch is great for the price. It's also easy to use, compared to other Garmin watches.

Review: Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver with Heart Rate Monitor, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of April 2011

2. DCRainmaker.com

DCRainmaker.com, a triathlon blog, gives the Garmin Forerunner 305 a positive review. "I can't recommend it enough," the editor says. He particularly likes the multisport mode, which allows you to switch sports while maintaining your existing workout data.

Review: Review of Garmin Forerunner 305, Editor of DCRainmaker.com, June 25, 2009

3. The Associated Press

Anick Jesdanun, a technology writer for The Associated Press, tests three GPS watches for this article (which appeared in USA Today). Jesdanun says the watch is easy to read, and he calls it a great value.

Review: Review: GPS running watches offer improvements, Anick Jesdanun, March 19, 2011

4. RunTheLine.com

The reviewer at RunTheLine.com says the Garmin Forerunner 305 is the "best value" among GPS sport watches. Though the watch is large and bulky, it works accurately and has good battery life.

Review: Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Running and Cycling Watch Review, "Tri Again Scott", Aug. 28, 2010

5. About.com

Fred Zahradnik, the GPS guide at About.com, gives the Garmin Forerunner 305 a 3.5-star review (out of 5). Although he likes the numerous training features, customizable display and data upload, Zahradnik says it can take some time to learn how to use the watch. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Garmin Forerunner 305, Fred Zahradnik, Not Dated