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GARMIN 010-00658-10 Forerunner 405 With Ant+Sport Wireless Technology (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $318.95
Buy New: $299.00
You Save: $19.95 (6%)
New (3) Used (1) from $294.40
Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 1125
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 124 x 95
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Size: 000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 6.4 x 3.3
MPN: 010-00658-10
Model: 010-00658-10
UPC: 753759075309
EAN: 0753759075309
ASIN: B0011UIXNE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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Amazon.com Product Description -- January 10, 2008
With the Forerunner 405, Garmin has finally put the power of GPS location-based date into a sleek sport watch that can be worn all day. Runners no longer have to choose between function and fashion. Garmin's ANT + Sport wireless platform that wirelessly sends your data to your computer and a touch bezel that lets you change screens with a simple tap (no more fumbling for buttons) run make this not just a leap forward in GPS-enabled fitness devices, but in training devices period. Forerunner 405 comes in two color options — black or green.
The Power Of Location-Based Data
Anyone who has used Garmin's Forerunner 205 or 305 already understands the power that attaching location data to traditional measurements like distance, speed, time, calories burned, and heart rate can provide. Knowing exactly where you worked hardest, ran fastest (or most slowly), and lets you tailor your workouts to improve for specific distances, conditions, and types of terrain. It gives a complete picture of how you interact with every portion of your run.
Forerunner 405 comes in two color options — black or green | 
Train with a virtual partner | Watch Results
Loaded with serious training features, Forerunner 405 continuously monitors your time, distance, pace, calories and heart rate (when paired with heart rate monitor). Each run is stored in memory so you can review and analyze the data to see how you've improved. The high-sensitivity GPS receiver sustains satellite reception, whether you're tackling a trail or jogging through the urban canyons of skyscrapers. The Forerunner 405 is water-resistant (IPX7) and can be used outdoors or indoors (with an optional foot pod), making it the ultimate year-round, all-weather training tool. Forerunner 405 is available with or without a heart rate monitor (see the versions tab) to help you make the most out of your training. Versions with a digital heart rate monitor continuously track heart beats per minute. Train in a certain heart rate zone to improve your fitness level or compare your pace and heart rate to past performance on the same run. The revolutionary patent-pending touch bezel on the face of the watch makes navigating the options easier than ever. Simply by tapping, holding or running a finger along the bezel, runners can begin a new workout, access their training history or challenge a Virtual Partner. The Forerunner 405 makes training with a Virtual Partner easy and efficient. Runners can adjust the Virtual Partner's pace without stopping in the middle of a workout, and the Virtual Partner is always on and ready for a challenge. Run, Sync, Store and Share
One of Garmin's most ambitious decisions has been to approach fitness devices as a total platform with their "ANT + Sport" connectivity system. All of Garmin's new fitness devices, including the Forerunner 405, Edge 605 and 705 bike computers, and Forerunner 50 heart rate monitor watches, will interface wirelessly with any devices that are compatible wiht the "ANT + Sport" protocol, including devices from other manufacturers. Once you've logged the miles, the ANT+Sport wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when the Forerunner is in range. No cables, no hookups. The data's just there, ready for you to analyze, categorize and share through Garmin's online community, Garmin Connect or optional Garmin Training Center software. You can wirelessly send workouts from your computer to Forerunner, too. Share Wirelessly
With Forerunner 405 you can share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users. Now you can send your favorite workout to your buddy to try, or compete against a friend's recorded course. Sharing data is easy. Just select "transfer" to send your information to nearby units. Cross-Train
Take your training inside with the versatile Forerunner 405. Pair it with an optional foot pod to track your speed, distance and running cadence indoors when a GPS signal is unavailable. This new design clips onto your laces for easy removal and automatically turns on when you start moving. You can also add a speed/cadence bike sensor to track the speed and distance of your cycling workouts. Be Part of A Community
In 2007, Garmin acquired Motion-based, the largest shared repository of customer-generated gps-based routes, courses and maps. This was a significant move for Garmin to support the gps user community and bring a wealth of route options to gps users. With a simple connection to your computer, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect our new, one-stop site for data analysis an sharing. You can also upload to optional Garmin Training Center software for further analysis. Garmin Training Center stores large quanities of workout and ride data. Some of the things you can do are - Review your workout data, including pace/speed, distance, time, calories burned; and if available, heart rate, cadence and detailed elevation.
- View a detailed graph of your workout data, plotted over time or distance.
- View a map of your workout that shows the exact path you traveled.
- Categorize your workout history according to type of activity.
- Review previous workouts, which are saved by day and week.
- Create customized workouts with specific goals and rest intervals. Then send them to your fitness device.*
- Schedule workouts for a specific day with calendar.
- Get custom workout templates designed by the experts at TrainingPeaks.com
What's In The Box
Forerunner 405, USB ANT stick, AC adapter, Charging clip, Owner's manual, Quick reference guide
Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Did R & D actually try using this piece of crap November 30, 2008
Roy Moskowitz
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.
 Garmin 405 is great November 25, 2008
Rex J. Kessler (WI USA)
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.
 Disappointment November 19, 2008
Edward Kamil (Herzelia, Israel)
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!!!
Better than the 305, still not perfect November 16, 2008
John S. Lyon Smith (Redmond, WA USA)
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.
Garmin 405 November 9, 2008
Andrew J. Winnegar (Santa Fe, NM)
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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