Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

*UPDATE 2: Have been using for almost a full year now. Still works like new. Use it 3-5 times a week on runs and occasionally wear it as an everyday watch. My boyfriend just got his own Forerunner 35 for Christmas and he loves his too. *UPDATE: Have been using this almost daily for almost 5 months. Still in great condition and working order. Has withstood snow, rain, sweat, and repeated taking on and taking off. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I bought this because I had been using the smart-phone app "Runkeeper" to track my runs, but needed a run-tracking device that didn't use up phone data/battery as I'm increasing my distance. This fit the bill. I've taken this watch on a few runs now, ranging from 3-10 miles. On each run its accurately tracked my run - the GPS never seemed to lose signal. I ran familiar routes so I could compare them with the GPS tracking on my smartphone and they match up, so this tells me the GPS is accurate. Pros: -Accurate GPS tracking -Battery life (worked all day as a regular watch with activity tracking turned off, and also worked on my semi-long runs no problem). -Heart rate monitor on wrist. Love not needing to wear a band around my stomach. -Pairs with the Garmin Connect app on my laptop and phone. - Color! Love it! Cons: -Maybe not a con but I wonder about the durability/longevity of the wristband. Time will tell. For me the Forerunner 35 is worth the $200 I paid for it. Its all I need and don't see a reason for spending money on the newer, more expensive Forerunners.