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You guys really have a way with words at Engadget. I mean, seriously, this is good:

"...Even if you're not big into operating system nuts and bolts, it's hard not to get just a little choked up as one nerd hands a nondescript white box to another nerd. You know there's magic in the air."

Hmmm, great point about the 405. I didn't realize the 405 also works with the footpod.

I wish I knew how soon Garmin plans to replace the 405. Hate to buy one and then have them announce the 505. But I suppose Garmin would have announced the 505 at CES if one was coming out anytime soon. I may have to cough up the extra $$ for a 405 instead of the new FR 60.
I've used the ForeRunner 50 in my runs for about the past 1-1/2 years. The new ForeRunner 60 looks like a nice improvement, mainly in how much you can see displayed while you run. If you go to the new ForeRunner 60 page on the Garmin website, you can see the different screen shots.

The FR 60 lets you see three sets of info at once, instead of just two for the FR 50. For example, with the FR 60 you can see your mile pace, total time elapsed, and heart rate all at once. It also looks like the text is a little larger and easier to read, although I can't tell for sure without actually seeing the watch in person.

I'm probably going to get one, since I can keep using my existing Garmin footpod and heart rate strap with the new model.

I almost bought the ForeRunner 305 or 405 last year, but decided not to because I do most of my daily runs in dense woods here in the Seattle area (Redmond). A friend of mine who occasionally runs in the woods says her 305 is not very accurate under the high treetops. The GPS signal stay locked on fairly well in the woods, but the GPS has trouble getting an accurate reading on all the twists and turns in the trails. Her FR 305 ends up telling her she ran slower and not as far as she actually did when she uses it in the woods. And since she's a hardcore runner (sub-3:20 marathoner), she hates that.

In the woods, you can actually get a more accurate measurement of your pace and distance using the footpod on the FR 50 (as long as you've carefully calibrated it).

I keep hoping Garmin will announce the FR 505. That's what I'm really waiting for. In the meantime, the new FR 60 will do.

At the end, when you guys are completely losing it from lack of sleep and total silliness, it's hilarious. I was laughing along with you.

Who is the guy who always laughs so hard at everything Josh says? Paul Miller? He has a great, infectious laugh.
Do your Engadget galleries even have the ability to show a caption under each photo?

Yeah, you seriously need to come up with some captions for these photos. These are ripe with humor possibilites.
That is sad, but the podcast probably took more time than you have to spare. This was my favorite podcast for the past year or two. I always listened to the latest Engadget podcast on my morning runs through the woods here in beautiful Redmond, WA. Hope you guys can find the time to start doing them again some time in the future, and not give up on podcasts forever. You two (Ryan and Pete) are naturals at "on-the-air" banter and tech commentary. Funnier and smarter than CNET's Buzz Report.
Hey Thomas Ricker, 3.53 miles per hour is a walk, not a run. Pick up the pace! ;-)

But seriously, congrats on just getting started. Keep it up - running gets more fun after you do it a while.
As a former tech journalist who used to cover Comdex and other big trade shows, I know how hard it is to do what you guys do at CES. Amazingly thorough, informative, and entertaining coverage. Thanks.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I just moved into a new apartment and have been reading about all of the new power strips out there, especially the green ones. I was wondering if you had any suggestions about which "green "power strips are out there with decent joules ratings. And when I say green, I mean power strips that have the remotes or switches to turn off all electricity flowing to certain plugs and with at least 2 plugs that are always on. I was looking specifically at sub $50 because I will need two, but if that is not possible I could be convinced otherwise. Thanks!"
 

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