tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383608530105554268.post3381319710528905397..comments2023-10-02T00:47:03.753-07:00Comments on Garmin 610: Review and Problems: Quick Update: First Run with new Garmin 610Running 201http://www.blogger.com/profile/17831534624568231120noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383608530105554268.post-21594933089476943002011-06-06T10:17:28.674-07:002011-06-06T10:17:28.674-07:00Patrick, I have run with the 305/610 the past thre...Patrick, I have run with the 305/610 the past three days. I do not run on trails and only a couple of places would I say are tree-covered so I can't help you on this one.<br /><br />However, the GPS start bug is still in my 2nd watch, however, the fix they mentioned on the Garmin forums actually works (you have to clear the screens that pop-up at start/laps). <br /><br />I had no problem reading the 4 fields I leave on the watch when I run. Contrast seems to be higher on my 610 than 305, but I think you can adjust that on the 305. My 305 is also 3+ years old.<br /><br />When clearing the screens I did not noticed that the pace was all over the place on the 610. However, I look at Lap Pace (not current pace). <br /><br />You really shouldn't use instant pace because that varies so widely on any watch. Use something like lap pace (where lap = 1km or 1 mile). Much more smooth and even.Running 201https://www.blogger.com/profile/17831534624568231120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383608530105554268.post-57144052070904604522011-06-06T09:36:31.298-07:002011-06-06T09:36:31.298-07:00Hi, thanks for all the information give on the 610...Hi, thanks for all the information give on the 610. I am a owner of the fr60, 305 and 210. I was interested in the 610, but having seen all the problems you had at the moment I have put in on hold. I love my 305, it works well, I can have all the information at once. Since you have both, I can ask you this, don't you it is easier to see the information on the 305 rather tan on the 610? I ask you this, because, that is the reason why I don't like the 210. I run on a place where there are lots of trees, withe the 305 keeps my pace steady, the 210 changes it all over, too slow, too fast, using on both instant pace. I think I will wait for the replacement of the 310, that should come very soon. What do you think?Patrick Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201020972925283243noreply@blogger.com