ok, whats with the garmin 220

[al320]

And why do all of you want one? Do i need to upgrade? What makes it so super awesome that it was everyones answer to "what do you want for christmas?"

[CallingAllAngels]

I don't currently have a Garmin, but I have wanted one that is truly waterproof that has a heart-rate monitor. As far as I am aware, that wasn't available before now.

[jordylee]

I tried one on in the garmin store (before they were released), and it is SO LIGHT! I have a 110 currently (that is pretty beat up, wrist band is breaking), and the 220 sits much flatter on my wrist and is much less bulky. I have super tiny wrists, so I was PUMPED that it actually fit me properly. And it weighs basically nothing.

[Deleted]

I like the wrist band better. Considering the broken wrist band on my current one is why I need one, I hope it lasts longer.

[mrsjthompson]

Also it's supposed to find satellites faster, and the interval timer seems like it just an alert and doesn't make a new lap for every run or walk interval.

[boston340]

I don't have a Garmin and it seemed like a good "middle of the road" one for my first Garmin. I have very small wrists too and wanted something that isn't too bulky.

[oliverboliverbutt]

I want one (more than others) because it has a built in accelerometer and supports live tracking, and I dont have anything now.

[Mushe]

This prompted me to look at the difference between the 220 and 620, and I think I'll be saving my birthday money for the 620 instead. I love that it uploads automatically when it's in a set wifi zone; I dislike having to connect my watch to a computer, since I rarely use one at home, and wouldn't want to do this at work.

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Nov 19, 2013 13:46:23 GMT -5 boston340 said:

I don't have a Garmin and it seemed like a good "middle of the road" one for my first Garmin. I have very small wrists too and wanted something that isn't too bulky.

THIS

[al320]

Got it. Thanks. Ill stick with my 410cx for now.

[clseale]

Nov 19, 2013 16:12:01 GMT -5 Mushe said:

This prompted me to look at the difference between the 220 and 620, and I think I'll be saving my birthday money for the 620 instead. I love that it uploads automatically when it's in a set wifi zone; I dislike having to connect my watch to a computer, since I rarely use one at home, and wouldn't want to do this at work.

You won't be sorry. I love my 610, so I assume the 620 is surely just as awesome. 

[Mushe]

Nov 19, 2013 21:00:02 GMT -5 clseale said:

Nov 19, 2013 16:12:01 GMT -5 Mushe said:

This prompted me to look at the difference between the 220 and 620, and I think I'll be saving my birthday money for the 620 instead. I love that it uploads automatically when it's in a set wifi zone; I dislike having to connect my watch to a computer, since I rarely use one at home, and wouldn't want to do this at work.

You won't be sorry. I love my 610, so I assume the 620 is surely just as awesome. 

Oh good! I mean, $300 vs $450 isn't a huge leap, so why not!

[water*drop]

Nov 19, 2013 16:12:01 GMT -5 Mushe said:

This prompted me to look at the difference between the 220 and 620, and I think I'll be saving my birthday money for the 620 instead. I love that it uploads automatically when it's in a set wifi zone; I dislike having to connect my watch to a computer, since I rarely use one at home, and wouldn't want to do this at work.

I'm leaning toward the 620 for the same reason, although the price tag is making me hesitate. I currently pull runs off my Garmin every couple of weeks or so because I hate having to connect it to the computer (usually while DD tries to "type" and screams when I won't let her bang on the keyboard), and that's really not very effective for training purposes.

OP, I want a new one in general because I have a 305, which is like wearing a large brick on my tiny wrists. The new ones are sooooo much less bulky.