Affiliates Work - GARMIN Forerunner 405 Black GPS Enabled Sports Watch/ HRM

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Manufacturer: Garmin

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Color: Black
Display Size: 1.06
EAN: 0753759075347
Feature: Round 4-Level Gray Fstn, 124 X 95 Pixel Display
Includes Mp3 Player: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Garmin
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: Forerunner 405 ANT S
Native Resolution: 124 x 95
Publisher: Garmin
Size: 000
Studio: Garmin

Features
Round 4-Level Gray Fstn, 124 X 95 Pixel Display Accurately Tracks Distance, Pace & Calories, & Displays On Easy-To-Read Screen Ant+Sport(Tm) Wireless Technology Automatically Transfers Workout Data To & From Computer When Device Is Within Range Heart Rate Monitor

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Editorial Reviews:

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. Zone training, heart rate zone training, supports 5 heart rate zones 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)

Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating:

Summary: WOW!
Comment: I was concerned after reading some of these reviews but decided to purchase anyway. This product is exceptional and greatly exceeded my expectations. The mileage accuracy is within 1% of my routes measured on bicycle. I have not had any signal blockage issues related to trees and I live in Oregon. Moisture on the bezel has not interfered with navigation of the screen. I had a Timex Ironman before and with normal vision, all numbers are easy to read WHILE running, and easier than the Timex. I have programmed 3 data elements on each screen and let the watch "autoscroll" so I'm not having to play with the controls. It takes under a minute to find the satellites at the start when I go outside...no big deal, fix my shoes, strap it on and ready to go. Works well sub 32 degrees. Love the elevation and percent grade data on the hills! Best of all: the HR monitor/strap and the automatic data upload into Garmin connect. I had tried Polar before and never really had success with HR monitors...poor contact, dropped signal, irregular performance, but this has worked perfect every time from the start! Different technology? Unfortunately, strap signal not picked up by my Landice L8 treadmill. The workout data automatically gets pulled into computer, and the Google map of your route is wonderful. One caution would be to try on the rather stiff wrist band prior to purchase. Might be uncomfortable if you are a very big guy. I am average size and have no problem.
To sum, I never had any of the problems mentioned on the other reviews and give this item a very resounding double thumbs up!

Customer Rating:

Summary: Everything but the kitchen sink!
Comment: Well, I now own both the 305 and now the 405. I really liked my 305 but what I couldn't stand was how extremely large and bulky it was. I am a petite female 5 feet tall and 115 lbs so running with the 305 was like running with a brick tied around my wrist, . . so obviously when they came out with the 405 I was excited. I first saw it advertised on one of my women's fitness magazine, on a woman, and I thought "Of course they come out with a sleeker version only months after I dished out some serious $$$money$$$ for the 305." Well, all compalining aside. I got this as a present from my wonderful husband who has now adopted my old 305. Okay so the good
This one has a few more features than the 305 the obvious, . . counts calories, has a compass that can help you navigate around new roads or trails, goes into power save mode, has a face light. You have the option to program the watch to stop when you do, great for when you have to stop and tie your shoe or wait for a light. It also has a virtual racing partner which helps to increase your speed time. It also automatically transmits your information to your computer once you get within a certain range. With an optional foot pod you can take your workouts indoors on the treadmill. Now I know that this thing can do more than just what I've listed. These were just the obvious features that I have played around with since I got the watch only a few days ago. Now the bad. The touch bezel is nice but I prefer buttons, . . .I just prefer buttons. I would prefer them on my IPOD too but I guess it just wouldn't be cool enough. I just find that putzing around with a touch bezel while running is not exactly the easiest thing to do. Luckily I pretty much just push start and run. This biggest con to me is the weight and the comfort of this watch. I guess it is really hard to make a watch that fits comfortably around a man and a woman's wrist while still having the capability of GPS. I'm sure that as I type this review Garmin is designing a new generation watch that will be the size of a IPOD shuttle that can withstand wind, rain, jungles, wild animals and has a hidden army knife and voice activated options, and fits so comfortably around your wrist no matter what size you are. All joking aside for a woman this watch is bulky. Big and bulky and down right uncomfortable. The photo ad's with women wearing it are very misleading! Heck at least it looks like a watch and not a 5 lb brick. Overall, I'm happy with it. Do I reccomend it, . . . yeah I would have to say yes. I love to trail run, and run around my small little Napa country side. I'm no super duper marathoner, heck I never run more than 20 miles a week. I run because I love it and having my Garmin 405 makes running all that more enjoyable.

Customer Rating:

Summary: garmin forerunner 405
Comment: this is a fabulous training tool. easy enough to use - even for the computer challenged. tech support is great too. you can use it as simply a watch, a heart monitor,a great pace setter or have all the information scroll continuously thru out your work out. then simply insert the ant stick and study your workout information to better define your next training effort.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Love it, but quirks a plenty
Comment: I recently got into jogging and decided I need a new watch to time how long my laps are taking. Being the nerd I am, I went hog wild and ended up with a full blown HRM, GPS and stop watch. Overkill? Certainly! Do I love it though? Of course! That said, I have a number of reservations that keep me from giving it 5 stars.

The bezel is finicky, requiring very exacting presses. When I'm at rest I don't always get it to behave as I would like. When I'm running or biking, forget about it. How can I be expected to subtlely press the bezel? Some times I'll touch the bezel and nothing will happen, other times it'll take the wrong action. For example, I wear a biking jacket that seems to trigger the watch to think I hit the bezel when I didn't. Work around is to lock out the bezel while riding. UGH! A similar problem with pressing the lap button. I thought the lap button didn't work for the longest time, until I realized I was touching the bezel then the lap button. Silly me. The bezel is a neat idea, but it doesn't work for something you need when exercising. I think Garmin should replace it with a button or two.

Transferring data to the PC is extremely slow too. Data from a 40 minute bike ride took 2 minutes to download. Come on! And where's the Mac support? Having to use boot camp or Parallels/Fusion isn't a real option.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Works grreat, no support for Mac
Comment: I bought the watch on July and although it works great I have experienced software problems such as it freezing up. Garmin told me the problem could be fixed by upgrading the software. They promised to have software available for the Macintosh Computer by this Fall and now say Winter 2009. If you use a Mac DON'T buy the 405 until they have the software for the Mac which might be never. Also if you call Garmin Support plan on being on hold for at least 30 minutes.

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