I'm a data geek and I want to buy a watch for running, what should I get?
I would like a watch that would give me access to the raw data it records. Not some magic transfer to the cloud where graphs are built on the fly for me.
The data-points that I'm interested in are (minimally):
- lap time (or if no laps are detected, consider every kilometer a lap)
- real-time speed
- track recording (through a GPS that can deal with trees and the like)
- real-time altitude.
The screen should at least be able to display at the same time:
- total time
- current lap time
and it should also be light on demand for night runs.
It would be nice to also have pace and heart rate data available, but it's not a must.
And of course, the cheaper the better. Also I prefer the robust minimalist approach over the gazillion of features but fragile as hell approach.
I never owned such a specialized watch, so my expectations or my demands might be off. Feel free to set my feet back on the ground and explain what I should be looking for or what my needs should be.
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I just bought the 310xt, because it stores a lot of data (does everything you want, but doesn't have a barometric altimeter, just gps altitude). I am very happy with it. Because it is slightly older, the price is very reasonable. Many more expensive watches are a bit smaller, but they have a battery that lasts only 8h when new, the 310xt has ample reserve.
More details than you want to know can be found on this webpage http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/garmin-forerunner-310xt-in-depth-review.html
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