Garmin - Forerunner 230 GPS Running Watch - Black/White
- Key Specs
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Calories burned, Distance traveled, Heart rate, Hours slept, Sleep quality, Steps taken
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- General
- Product Name: Forerunner 230 GPS Running Watch
- Brand: Garmin
- Product Type: Activity tracker
- Form Factor: Wristband (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Number: 010-03717-40
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Display Type: LCD
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Features
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Silent Alarm: true
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Calories burned, Distance traveled, Heart rate, Hours slept, Sleep quality, Steps taken
- Performance
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Dimensions
- Product Width: 1.77 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 1.77 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 5.75 inches
- Maximum Wrist Size: 9 inches
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Interface(s): Other (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Other
- UPC: 753759146320
Garmin Forerunner 230 GPS Running Watch: Stay healthy with this watch, which lets you track a variety of body metrics, including calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled and general activity levels. Audio prompts from your connected Android or iOS device notify you of your lap times, and the water-resistant design enables training regardless of the elements.
- Monitor a variety of body metrics: Including activity vs. inactivity, calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken and sleep quantity and quality. Pair with a heart rate monitor (not included) to calculate your VO2 max and predict race times.
- 1.23" LCD screen: Produces clear, easy-to-read text.
- Delivers accurate, reliable location data: Thanks to GPS/GLONASS technology.
- Water-resistant design: Go for a run in the rain worry-free.
- Don't miss a beat: Receive smart notifications from your compatible Android or Apple® iOS device, and control the music on your device right from the watch. Utilize Connect IQ to download custom watch faces, apps, widgets and data fields.
Whats Included
- Forerunner 230 GPS Running Watch
- Charging/data clip
- Owner's manual
A: Yes this watch records both pace and splits. You can see it both on the watch and the Garmin connect app.
Q: What is the details on this being water resistant?
A: The Forerunner 230 has a water rating of 5 ATM which means it can withstand pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters. For details on water ratings please visit the following link: http://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/waterrating ~JH
Q: Does this measure swimming distance?
A: This item is for running.
Q: Does this watch have the walk/run setting?
A: The Forerunner 230 does have a bulit-in feature for run/walk alert feature that can be enabled. The device can also do custom intervals created on the watch, or workouts created in Garmin Connect and then sent to the device.
Q: Does this watch show the time?
A: The Forerunner 230 does have the ability to display the time of day.
Q: Does this watch have a timer/chronograph function?
A: The Forerunner 230 has the ability to start and stop a timer. There is also a manual lap button that allows users to manually count laps.
Q: Does this watch display your current speed while running?
A: The Forerunner 230 has the ability to customize the datafields that are displayed on the device during activities. One option would be to display the current pace or speed.
Q: Does it monitor your heart rate?
A: The Forerunner 230 does not have a built-in optical heart rate sensor, but when paired with an external Heart Rate Monitor it can track heart rate data during activitites.
