Gear Essential: Garmin Forerunner 305


Updated 10/19/10 8:59 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 3 comments

Garmin Forerunner 305 Review

Check out this reader review of the Garmin Forerunner 305 from the OnSugar blog Running Nina. Perhaps the most important item for me and my running is my Garmie. Ahem, Garmin Forerunner 305. It works off of GPS so you turn it on and go. No need to calibrate at all.The big display makes it easy to read with a glance. The "Lap" button is awesome. I can "lap" every mile (or whatever distance I Read more

Gear Review: Garmin FR60 Heart Rate Monitor


Updated 02/27/11 5:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Review of Garmin FR60 Heart Rate Monitor With Foot Pod and ANT Stick

Ever since I started "listening to my heart" during workouts, I have been a Polar gal. But many FitSugar readers have expressed their love for Garmin heart rate monitors — especially the GPS/mileage tracking features on Garmin products. Garmin sent me the FR60 with foot pod ($199) to test out. The HRM monitor comes bundled with different accessories and mine came with a watch, chest strap, Read more

Reader Review: $10 RunKeeper Pro vs. $315 Garmin Forerunner 405


Updated 03/25/10 12:07 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

iPhone App RunKeeper Pro vs. Garmin 405

Check out FitSugar reader spacekatgal's very thorough review and comparison of two running gadgets from the community group RunningSugar. Running is generally a cheap sport — good shoes and good music are generally all you need. However, like most other sports, the deeper you get into it the more you start eying professional gear. For runners, that means heart rate monitors and GPS devices. Read more

Daily Tech: Samsung's New Blue Earth Cell Is Eco-Friendly Inside and Out


Updated 02/13/09 2:34 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Daily Tech: Samsung's New Blue Earth Cell Is Eco-Friendly Inside and Out

Expected to come out later this year is Samsung's new eco-chic cell phone called Blue Earth. With a built-in solar panel for charging, an actual "eco" mode, and an encasing made from recycled water bottles, this is one device that seems to be truly green. — Engadget Garmin and Asus have just announced their second GPS Nuviphone, the Nuvifonem20, which runs on Windows Mobile and will offer a Read more

I Want One: Garmin Bike GPS


Updated 07/30/09 7:06 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

I Want One: Garmin Bike GPS

Bike riding isn't just a workout — it's an adventure. I'm so tempted to explore roads I've never been on, but I worry about getting lost. A regular ol' bike computer just won't cut it. That's why I really want this Garmin Edge 705 ($407.12). I know it's pricey but check out what it can do. This device includes a bike mount that snaps easily to your handlebars. The full-color screen displays Read more

Oprah's Geeky Picks For Summer!


Updated 06/20/08 10:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Oprah's Geeky Picks For Summer!

Oprah surprised her guests on Friday's show with a What's Cool for Summer special. Similar to her spectacular favorite things show for the holidays, Oprah showcased all her favorite picks for summer, and yes, the crowd went wild. To see some of of her geeky must haves for the summer months, check out this slideshow! Source Read more

Garmin Nüvifone Ad Reinforces That Dudes Don't Know What Women Want


Updated 10/20/09 7:09 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 11 comments

Garmin's New Ad For Nuvifone Shows Off Cool Phone But Alienates Women

Garmin's nüvifone looks like an awesome smartphone, especially if you've been waiting for a device with amazing GPS — the nüvifone bills itself as a GPS-device first and a cell phone second. In this new ad from Garmin, we get to see how great the GPS potentially works, as three different characters — John, Suzie, and Joey — illustrate the uses of the nüvifone. John and Joey get to use Read more

Get in Gear: Garmin Forerunner 405 Watch


Updated 07/09/08 10:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Get in Gear: Garmin Forerunner 405 Watch

I like a multifunctioning gadget. Take the iPhone for instance. It gives you phone, email, music, and Internet all in one. Runners no longer need to be envious of others' tech-savvy gadgets, the new Garmin watch could definitely compete with the iPhone when it comes to multifunctioning. The Forerunner 405 ($318.74) is a watch that not only monitors your heart rate and tracks your time, distance, Read more

What You Need for Fall Trail Running


Updated 11/01/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

What You Need for Fall Trail Running

Some runners are ecstatic when the summer heat waves goodbye and the crisp autumn air moves in. It's like free air-conditioning, because you bundle yourself up in lightweight layers for your run, and when you start to warm up, you just peel them off and the fall breeze cools you down. Trail running is one of my favorite things to do in the fall. Since the air is so cold, you don't have to worry Read more