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[[File:Garmin-910xt.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Garmin 910XT]]
The {{Garmin 910XT}} is an update to the [[Garmin 310XT]] with extra features, but it's more expensive. Probably the most useful feature for most runners is the calculation of [[Firstbeat| Training Effect]], and the altimeter. The 910XT has been replaced by the [[Garmin 920XT]] which offers a lot more features, but its release has also dropped the price of the 910XT. For a [[Best Running Watch| simple evaluation of a GPS watch]], I look at how well it can answer some basic questions:
* '''How far did I run?''' This is the most basic question, and the Garmin 910XT has good GPS accuracy. It will give you a better idea than most watches how far you've gone.
* '''What's my cadence? '''[[Cadence]]''' '''is one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of running. If you get your Cadence right, many other things naturally fall into place. The Garmin 910XT supports [[Cadence]] via a [[Footpod]], but has no alerts nor does it have an internal accelerometer to estimate Cadence.
For ultramarathon running the Garmin 910XT has the battery life to suffice for shorter ultras, but if you expect to be moving during the [[Second Dawn]] you may need to look elsewhere. (You can turn off GPS and use a Footpod; if you're okay with that compromise, the 910XT will last for days.) See [[Best Running Watch#Watches for Ultrarunning| Watches for Ultrarunning]] for more details.
=Garmin 910XT Pros=
* A great feature is the ability to use the optional [[Footpod]] to display your current pace while using GPS for overall pace, distance and route. Only the 910XT, 910XT and Garmin 610 can do this.
* The larger size allows for a larger display that's easy to read, even with four data items displayed.
* The 910XT will display the route you've run, though it does not have any built in maps. You can also upload courses and display them which is great for trail ultramarathons.
* There are several optional extras for the 910XT, including a [[Footpod]] and heart rate strap. For cyclists there is also a [http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Speed-Cadence-Bike-Sensor/dp/B000BFNOT8 speed/cadence sensor] and it works with various power sensors.
* The 910XT will alert you when a metric is out of range, including an alert for [[Cadence]] that is really useful and one of my favorite features.
* The 910XT displays and records [[Firstbeat| Training Effect]], an indicator of how hard or effective a training session is.
* '''WiFi/Bluetooth Uploads'''. While the automatic upload of workouts via WiFi or Bluetooth to a Smartphone is nice, the upload will typically only go to the manufacturers web site.
* '''Web Configuration'''. Some watches allow you to setup the configuration via a web site, and then download your changes. This is vastly easier than fiddling with the watch.
=Comparison Table=
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