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2014-07-07 1:17 PM

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Subject: Forerunner 220 vs 15
I'm leaving for a month-long work trip & need to get one of these ASAP, as in today. My trusty FR 410 died today.

I would REALLY (REALLY) appreciate thoughts on one over the other. I of course have read Rainmaker's reviews. Do you think the "extra" run features of the 220 (e.g., added data fields) really justify the added cost.

While I have been running for years, at the end of the day, would knowing more than how far & how fast really improve your running!?

Thanks in advance.


2014-07-07 1:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Forerunner 220 vs 15

I'd go 220 simply because of screen size, ability to view more than 2 fields at once, ability to set up interval based workouts (if needed) and auto sync. It does not have running dynamics, that is the 620. 

2014-07-07 1:57 PM
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Subject: RE: Forerunner 220 vs 15
Originally posted by thebigb

I'd go 220 simply because of screen size, ability to view more than 2 fields at once, ability to set up interval based workouts (if needed) and auto sync. It does not have running dynamics, that is the 620. 




Thanks man. I pulled the trigger on the 15

Garmin gave me a substantial credit on my old FR. Had to act on the fly.
2014-07-07 3:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Forerunner 220 vs 15

I'm sure you'll be more than happy with the 15 as well. Enjoy!

2014-07-07 5:48 PM
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Subject: RE: Forerunner 220 vs 15

I realize I'm too late to the party.

I have a 220 and my wife has a Forerunner 10 that I've used a bunch of times (pretty close to the 15 minus a few things).  Hands down I would pick the 220.  The instant GPS lock and extra data fields do it for me, I also like the size better.

2014-07-08 8:49 AM
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Subject: RE: Forerunner 220 vs 15
Originally posted by axteraa

I realize I'm too late to the party.

I have a 220 and my wife has a Forerunner 10 that I've used a bunch of times (pretty close to the 15 minus a few things).  Hands down I would pick the 220.  The instant GPS lock and extra data fields do it for me, I also like the size better.




Not late at all. Thank you for sharing. I may consider sending the 15 back for the 220.

1. Faster GPS lock;
2. Data fields;
3. Size (presumably easier to read?).

These three are what I'm looking at. Debating on whether they are worth double the cost.


2014-07-08 9:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Forerunner 220 vs 15

Originally posted by Porfirio
Originally posted by axteraa

I realize I'm too late to the party.

I have a 220 and my wife has a Forerunner 10 that I've used a bunch of times (pretty close to the 15 minus a few things).  Hands down I would pick the 220.  The instant GPS lock and extra data fields do it for me, I also like the size better.

Not late at all. Thank you for sharing. I may consider sending the 15 back for the 220. 1. Faster GPS lock; 2. Data fields; 3. Size (presumably easier to read?). These three are what I'm looking at. Debating on whether they are worth double the cost.

I wouldn't say it's any easier to read.  The ability to customize the data fields is another one.  On the FR 10 at least, I can't just say that I want Time and HR on screen 1 and Pace and distance on another.  There is a pre-determined combination of data fields that are available.  If you like the combinations they offer, then it works fine but otherwise you are stuck.  From a simplicity point of view, it's a nice watch if that's what you are after.  I sometimes wear it when I go for a run where I only want to know Time and Distance and don't want to see any pace information at all.

2014-07-08 11:15 AM
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Subject: RE: Forerunner 220 vs 15
Originally posted by axteraa

Originally posted by Porfirio
Originally posted by axteraa

I realize I'm too late to the party.

I have a 220 and my wife has a Forerunner 10 that I've used a bunch of times (pretty close to the 15 minus a few things).  Hands down I would pick the 220.  The instant GPS lock and extra data fields do it for me, I also like the size better.

Not late at all. Thank you for sharing. I may consider sending the 15 back for the 220. 1. Faster GPS lock; 2. Data fields; 3. Size (presumably easier to read?). These three are what I'm looking at. Debating on whether they are worth double the cost.

I wouldn't say it's any easier to read.  The ability to customize the data fields is another one.  On the FR 10 at least, I can't just say that I want Time and HR on screen 1 and Pace and distance on another.  There is a pre-determined combination of data fields that are available.  If you like the combinations they offer, then it works fine but otherwise you are stuck.  From a simplicity point of view, it's a nice watch if that's what you are after.  I sometimes wear it when I go for a run where I only want to know Time and Distance and don't want to see any pace information at all.




Just downloaded the manual. I think (THINK) you can customize the data fields in the FR 15. If this is true, the deal is sealed (by the way, I like that this manual is only 8 pages compared to multiple pages of the FR 410).

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