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List Price: $318.95
Our Price: $273.91
Your Save: $ 45.04 ( 14% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Garmin
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Average Customer Rating:   
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Color: black
EAN: 0753759075309
Feature: Water-resistant black GPS-enabled sports watch
Includes Mp3 Player: 0
Label: Garmin
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-00658-10
Native Resolution: 124 x 95
Publisher: Garmin
Size: 000
Studio: Garmin
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Features
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Water-resistant black GPS-enabled sports watch
Can be Used for Running and Cycling/Outdoors or Indoors w/Optional Sensor
Training and Motivational Features: Virtual Partner, Courses, Workouts, Goals
GPS Features Mark Waypoints / Back to Start
1.88" x 2.78" x 0.646", 2.11 oz
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Editorial Reviews:
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Garmin International is pleased to announce the Forerunner 405 GPS-enabled sport watch. During a run, this slim, sleek watch accurately tracks distance, pace, calories, and displays it all on the easy-to-read screen. Tap or slide a finger around the innovative touch bezel to change information without fumbling for a button. The optional foot pod can also be used to gather speed and distance information indoors. ANT+Sport wireless technology automatically transfers workout data to and from your computer when your device is within range. No cables, no hookups, the data's just there. Users can upload data to Garmin Connect, a web-based application that lets them analyze, share and store workouts. Compatible with GSC 10 speed/cadence bike sensor - monitor pedaling cadence and wheel speed Compatible with foot pod - measures speed and distance and runners cadence when indoors Watch features - time of day (12/24h), dual time zone, (day/date), daily alarm Training and motivational features - Virtual Partner, courses, workouts, goals GPS features - mark waypoints, back to start, save location ANT+Sport wireless technology lets you automatically transfer information back and forth between the watch and the PC Unit-to-unit - transfer workouts and locations to other Forerunner 405's Dimensions - 45.75mm x 70.5mm x 16.4mm Weight - 2.11 ounces (60 grams)
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Did R & D actually try using this piece of crap
Comment: I used to own the 405's predecessor, the 205. It was indeed one of my favorite things in the world. I purchased it in December 2006, but it was something I had wished existed from the time I began running over 30 years ago. I loved that it was able to monitor distance and pace. I would even wear it (much to my wife's chagrin because she hated it aesthetically) in non workout situations and monitor distances, confirming with everyone my uber geek status.
On the negative side, the older model could not really be worn as a casual watch because its battery life was limited to 8 hours even if it was not in workout mode. Its appearance was another negative, although I personally didn't think so, most people thought it looked hideous.
In October I decided to wear my trusty 205 to play softball because I wanted to see how much ground I'd cover during a game and I planned on going for a run afterwards. While I was playing some pre-game pepper a line drive from someone taking batting practice hit my wrist. Luckily (Or unluckily, based on my very negative experience with the 405, I may have preferred a broken wrist)the watch protected me, but it was shattered and history.
So I ordered the 405, which is considered an upgrade over the 205. On the plus side the 405 is smaller and more visually appealing than its predecessor. You also can get away with wearing the 405 as a casual digital watch, albeit a very expensive casual digital watch, because its battery lasts much longer in non-workout mode that the 205. However, these two improvements are not worth the frustration this watch has caused.
The 205 was controlled by buttons and was simple to use most of the time. Why they had to change this, I have no clue, which is something R & D were lacking when designing this piece of crap. The 405 is controlled by a combination of touch bezel (or as I have nicknamed it, Beelzebub)and buttons. The bezel is the screen that encloses the watch. The unfortunate 405 owner operates it by touching specific bezel zones (or as I have refer to them since I've nicknamed the bezel, Beelzebub, circles of hell), in conjunction with buttons. The bezel's response to touch is simultaneously too rigid and too soft. It may take 15 minutes for the bezel to finally display the field I want to set, but it will immediately move from the desired field if the bezel's held a nanosecond too long. Operating the bezel is cumbersome while stationary and next to impossible while running. I used it once during a run and want to exchange it for the previous model.
Why did they switch to the bezel based system? Did the designers actually try using the 405 while working out? Did they have to create alleged innovation to justify their jobs? Why couldn't they simply stop with aesthetic improvements and increased battery life instead of reinventing the wheel and rendering the updated model completely useless?
I recommend saving money and buying the less expensive 205 if you can still find it available.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Garmin 405 is great
Comment: The 405 works very well. Been using the 405 for a month and no problems so far. Have not been able to sync with my computer yet. Not sure if its a software fault or a user problem. The 405 is pricy but worth the money.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointment
Comment: i own the 405 for 3~4 months (run with ~ 550km), and found it very disappointed in several points:
1.there is no possibility to take time without activating the GPS
2.that start/stop button confusing. when i pushed the start after stopping before, the 405 showed data in format that i set for cycling !!! instead km/min he showed km/h and other info.
3.despite making reset he continuing "combining" runs. this "force" me to download data after every run to ensure rest.
except above the 405 looks cool, and i found GPS accuracy very good!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Better than the 305, still not perfect
Comment: I owned a 305 for about a year before buying a 405. Initially I loved the 305 but eventually I got tired of (a) the extremely long time it could take to find satellites, (b) the clunkiness of the design, particularly when used with the velcro quick release strap, and (c) the poor design of the display. I never seemed to be able to get the fields that I wanted displayed for the sport I was doing (I used the 305 for running, biking and swimming).
I've had a 405 for about 6 months now. So far I like (a) the sleekness of the design. It's still is too big for small wrists (which I don't have). I've seen ladies wear a wristband underneath the watch to make it fit. (b) The display fields are excellent. Gone is the information overload of the 305. Now by default you have 3 really simple screens; time/pace/mileage, heartrate, virtual runner. A tap on the bezel moves you between them. I have to say I find the virtual runner to be really useful too. I never could remember to use it on the 305. It's an easy way to set a target pace for long runs and quickly see how you are doing. (c) The satellite reception is so much better it's like night and day. It typically only takes a few seconds for the watch to get a lock.
What don't I like? (a) The bezel. It is a neat idea, and I wish it worked better, but sorry Garmin this thing is too fiddly. Try manipulating the bezel when you are wearing gloves, or in a downpour. It's pretty much impossible. Also, it goes nuts when you try swimming with it. You have to remember to apply to bezel lock constantly or the watch beeps every time you touch it against something. You could achieve everything the bezel does with two buttons (up & down) and then the watch could be made properly waterproof. (b) The software. I'm still waiting for the ANT software to be able to use this with my Mac.
Overall I like the watch, but I'm eager to see if Garmin can make their next GPS watch even better.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Garmin 405
Comment: Not easy to use. Many options but silm documentation. Nice size. I hope after a couple of months to gain a better command. J&R good price and fast shipping.
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