Serious athletes, and those who just want to look serious while taking a short jog, know how important GPS systems are when it comes to keeping track of their actual performance. This is why the best brands never fail to come up with newer and better products loaded with features to help you keep track of not only your speed and location but even certain biometrics such as heart rate and more. Here’s a run down of the latest GPS systems you would want to choose from.

Garmin Forerunner 305

Data Gathered: time, distance, position, pace, calories, heart rate and more
Advantages: Lots of great features. Works like a personal trainer thougha high tech one that doesn’t scream at you. Allows you to compete against a “virtual partner” and customize your workouts depending on the goals you’ve set using the Garmin Training Center software.
Disadvantages: None I can really think of.
Price: approx. $250

Suunto X9i

Data Gathered: location, speed (including vertical speed), altitude, temperature, atmospheric pressure
Advantages: Very small and compact. Makes use of the new Suunto Track Manager for easy analysis of preformance data when viewed through your PC.
Disadvantages: Data display and analysis on the go is not one of the best.
Price: approx. $400

FRWD W600

Data Gathered: speed, distance, heart rate, altitude profiles, oxygen consumption, barometric pressure and more
Advantages: Great software for after workout analysis on the computer. Allows for “virtual competitions” with peers. Allows wireless connection to your computer (USB cable also included).
Disadvantages: Expensive. Hard to find in the US.
Price: approx. €400