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[Closed] Replacement for Garmin 210

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Preferably something that has a better method of charging then the clamp the Garmin uses.

Being able to view ascent/calories etc on the watch itself (without having to plug it into a computer) would also be a bonus. Oh, and must come with HR monitor.


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 11:15 pm
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No advice for you but do you find the 210 a nightmare tk get satelites?


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 11:16 pm
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Not really. I generally have to stand around for a couple of minutes but after that it never fails to hook up.


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 11:30 pm
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Bump!!


 
Posted : 03/03/2015 3:10 pm
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How much do you want to spend? The Suunto Ambit 2S I have is a lot easier to clamp than the 210 it replaced (although still not perfect), and is waterproof. The HR strap is a lot more comfortable, too.

I assume the newer 3 is even better. A lot more expensive, though!


 
Posted : 03/03/2015 4:12 pm
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Forerunner 220 is the obvious replacement, not too expensive. I think the charger clip is improved quite a bit, so less fiddly. It can tell you calories on the watch, but not sure if it shows ascent/elevation. It has Bluetooth for syncing to a phone, which would give more details.

Or Forerunner 15 is cheap and simple. Also has an easier to use charger clip. It will tell you calories, but not ascent/elevation.


 
Posted : 03/03/2015 4:27 pm
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FR220 seems the natural suggestion. Does everything your current 210 does, only sightly better


 
Posted : 03/03/2015 4:33 pm
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Any other options worth considering?


 
Posted : 04/03/2015 9:28 pm