Subject: RE: timex speed and distance vs garmin 301 The 301/305 forerunner says it is waterproof but only to 1 meter or 3 feet for a max of 30 minutes. I would not even think of swimming with it. We use a 201 in our kayak and no problems, but we don't submerge it. The timex is waterproof to I think like 90 ft. no time limitation. The real disadvantage of the Timex is the separate gps receiver you have to attach to yourself, and then the optional item you need to attach to yourself if you want to download the info into your computer. My personal preference would be the Timex, my lovely, beautiful, talented & fantastic girlfriend likes the Garmin 301/305 much better. One other thing about the Timex, is it operates on an FM frequency and has less issues with interferece with powerlines. It does not however work with the equipment at the gym, the strap that is. I am not 100% sure on the Garmin but I believe it does work with the equipment at the gym. Edited by crusevegas 2006-01-28 8:43 PM
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