GARMIN 010-00658-10 Forerunner 405 With Ant+Sport Wireless Technology (Black) | 
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Rating:  22 reviews
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Color: black
Media: Electronics
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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
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Condition: This is a brand new Garmin Foreunner 405 with GPS ---- NO Heart Rate Monitor. It is new. Thanks for looking.
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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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 Impressive Hardware, Poor Software, Non-Existant Support May 5, 2008
Matt the Coffeeman (Chicago, Illinois)
44 out of 46 found this review helpful
Update: after two months of using the 405, I have some additional observations. Based on my experiences, I would lower the star rating to 3 stars. The decrease in rating is due to incredibly poor software and support from Garmin. The hardware is still extremely impressive, despite the software failings.
Software and Support:
The Garmin Connect (which allows you to track your training progress) is nothing more than a beta with limited functionality and slow response times. Moreover, it is still very buggy. The software which automatically uploads the computer data to Garmin Connect just suddenly stopped working a month ago.
Hold times to get in touch with Garmin telephone support is 45 minutes. Email support is terrible - it has taken a full MONTH to have two email exchanges with support. All this and the problem has not been fixed.
Moreover, the software is poorly designed. You have to constantly monitor Garmin's website for software updates (there is no "Check for Update" feature). If a problem occurs in the software, there are no features to aid in resolving the problem.
Hardware:
First impressions: the form factor is nice, but you need to be aware that the watch is somewhat "thick". If you are wearing a button down shirt, the 405 will not fit comfortably under a sleeve cuff. However, looking at it from above, it looks like a normal watch. Wearing it while running will probably not draw a second look from other runners. This is also a downside since you want people to notice your shiny new 405.
Setup - this took only a few minutes and was very easy. TThe 405 walks you through a brief tutorial. Overall, setup was very easy.
Navigation - this takes a few minutes to get the hang of. Once you have the buttons down, it is quite easy to navigate. The sensitivity of the touch bezel is adjustable for your taste. I've played with the 305 in the store and the 405 actually seems more intuitive to navigate.
Initial lock - finding the satellites takes a few minutes the first time. It will lock on much faster if you are not moving. Subsequent times to find the satellites was much quicker.
Use - After you have turned on the GPS and gotten a lock, all you need to do is press start to begin your workout. It was very easy to use. I basically forgot about it while I was running other than to check my pace every mile or so. Kept a lock the entire time (keep in mind this was in Chicago's Lincoln Park - roughly 2/3rds of the sky is clear (except for trees) so achieving constant lock-on should not be a problem for any GPS. I have not tested this downtown).
For those worried about water resistance, my first usage of my 405 was in the pouring rain. It didn't seem to notice (or care) about the rain. It can handle a good amount of water without issue.
Syncing - you need to download the software from Garmin (it's actually a web plug in). However, the manual was clearly rushed out the door. Not only does it contain typos (at one point it refers to the wrong step) but it is not clear from the manual that you need to download the USB drivers. DO NOT put the ANT USB key into the computer until you have downloaded the specific ANT drivers from Garmin (so you have to download two different pieces of software - the plugin and the USB driver). If you plug the ANT key into the computer w/o the Garmin USB driver, Windows will find what it thinks is the correct driver (which is the wrong driver). The syncing will not work if you do this. Just a heads up.
I wish I owned a 305 to compare it to. In the Garmin store, the 405 did not see that much smaller than the 305, although the 405 was clearly more elegant. Functionally, I hear that they are extremely similar. You just need to personally evaluate whether the 405 is really worth the increased cost over the 205/305. Personally, I plan on keeping the 405.
Battery Life - After playing with it for 30 minutes, taking it on an hour's run and syncing it with my computer, it only used 12% of the battery life.
great for runners May 5, 2008
ils (Austin, TX)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
I own a Forerunner 205 which I used extensively for running. I recently got the 405 and so far have used it for several short runs (3-5 miles) and one longer run (10 miles)
Note: Since I got the Garmin 405 and wrote this review, I've done about 15 shorter runs (3-7 miles each) and 5 longer runs (10-13 miles each). My original review still stands.
The fit and comfort of the 405 is much nicer than the 205. The band is nice and flexible, and the whole thing conforms to your wrist a lot better than the boxy 205. The 405 is also much smaller and looks a lot more like a normal watch; however, it still has a very high profile and I probably wouldn't try to wear it as a normal watch.
The GPS functionality is much nicer, and this is the biggest plus for me. The first time I turned it on, it took about 2 minutes to lock on. However, any subsequent uses after that have only taken around 5 seconds to aquire satellites and be ready for use. The accuracy is about the same as the 205.
The 405 uses wireless technology (sort of akin to bluetooth) to communicate to your computer. After you set it up, you just need to have the watch within range and it will automatically connect and upload any new runs/workouts to both the Garmin software and to the Garmin connect website. Very nice feature, and much nicer than the old 205 USB cradle.
Other things: the 405 only has 3 configurable data fields (you can have them show pace, heart rate, distance, time of day, sunrise, sunset, etc) per screen as opposed to four data fields per screen on the 205. However, with 3 available screens you still have 9 data fields you can use, which is more than enough for me. It is not waterproof (it's water resistant), so you cant use it for swimming. The charger is this little funky clip with spring loaded contacts- I will have to report back on how long they last. The touch-sensitive bezel makes navigation easy and it's fairly intuitive to use, but it's a little flaky sometimes, which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
Garmin connect is much nicer than the old Motionbased website, mainly because everything is free.
 Great Real-Time Data Displays May 6, 2008
E. Taylor (Huntington Beach, CA USA)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I picked up the 405 at REI, set it up and have taken 2 runs on the huntington beach path. (FYI, I've been using the 305 with HR monitor for the last year.) After the 405's initial charge it took about half an hour to set up all the functions. Based on my first 2 tests it has all the functionality of the 305 and some great new features. Yes, it's smaller and better looking (but not as small as it looks online, and not a fashion accessory). The "touch bezel" is a cool feature and comes with 3 levels of sensitively (I put it on "high"). After using it for a while it's now very easy. The wireless "ANT" technology is a nice feature, but the 305's wired USB connection has always worked fine for me. My first downloads showed an error, but the data transferred anyway.
The 405 satellite locator seems equal to the 305, and I've never had any issues finding satellites outdoors (no buildings around) - but it takes several minutes. The 405 displays a rating of its satellite accuracy, and mine showed14 to 18 feet. The 405 and 305 both allow you to set up advanced workouts, and allow auto-laps (such as every every half-mile) for easy data analysis on the computer.
For me, the HR monitor and the pace info are the critical features. I love the 305 but the HR readout is so small it's nearly impossible to read while running (you have to wait until you download the data). This big frustration is offset with the 305's good "alert" system which communicates if you're above or below your pre-set HR or pace targets.
But the 405 fixes the problem of the tiny HR display! The 405 allows up to 4 personalized data displays to view while running (with up to 3 data fields per screen selected from over 20 data fields: distance, time, pace, speed, HR, elevation, calories, and then averages per lap, etc.) You change the screens by tapping the bezel. Fantastic! I typically train with a target HR zone (recommend reading "Total Heart Rate Training" by Joe Friel) and customized HR on 3 screens: #1- HR, pace, ave pace; #2- Time, distance, HR; #3- Pace, HR, distance. Bottom Line: The 405 is great for runners who thrive on real-time data, and have a little extra cash. If I could change one thing it would be to allow input of my Lactate Threshold HR. Then have the option to display while running my HR/LT% (much more useful than HR/max%). Some readings would exceed 100%.
I'm completely hooked on running with a combined GPS with HR monitor, and will never go back. REI and others have dropped the price on the 305 dramatically and it's now a great deal. I'll continue to test the 405, but will keep it unless something stops working- the newly added features are too good! The battery doesn't seem to have any issues (the 305 never did). However, when the 405 isn't active it goes into "watch" mode and simply tells time 24/365. This appears to have some drain on the battery between charges and between workouts, but I'm not sure how much yet.
(Note to 305 owners- the 405 will immediately connect to your existing HR band. No need to pay the extra $50 for the 405 with a HR band. I was able to combine past 305 workout data and new 405 data on the computer. I recommend saving old data before trying it.)
 Garmin great hardware poor softwar May 7, 2008
B. Williams (Denver, Colorado)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
Great hardware: I've owned this device for two days now, and I love it! The watch itself, while taking a bit of getting used to, works fantastic. The bezel and side buttons work great and the interface on the unit is easy to understand and work through. The unit is well constructed, finds satellites in under a minute, and once adjusted for contrast, the unit is easy to read while at a full run on a sunny day. I especially love the training partner, as long as I remember he runs at a constant pace making no adjustments for ascents and descents on hilly terrain.
Poor software: At the time of this product release, Garmin has chosen to phase in a "new online" community, moving [...] users to GarminConnect. First, there is NO MAC support for the unit, and according to Garmin, support will not be coming until late 2008. Knowing how development cycles get pushed, I would not expect it until at least Q1 2009. With that said, it is totally unacceptable to have this type of a high end product on the market without support for Mac users, the largest growing market segment.
I was able to still run the unit in Windows. The ant sync worked well through the wireless connection and sent data to both the application and garminconnect site. As of May, 2008 I would call Garmin Connect an alpha stage production.
IF YOU WERE A MOTIONBASED USER YOU MUST USE GARMINCONNECT WITH THE 405.
The website is notoriously slow. The site also says many features are coming, but few exist. The most annoying example being that your mileage is only displayed in mph, as opposed to a pace such as 10:02/mile.
Additionally, graphs are all but useless. On my most recent run, I had a total ascent of 856ft and decline of 659ft. with many hills in between the elevation graph starts at 0 and ends at 6,000 ft., making the line pretty much a straight line from front to end. A better thing would be to have the high and low points be the peak and start of the graph, creating a much more useful tool. Similar results can be seen in the other graphs as well.
The reports section of the site is not very customizable and even lacks a print button that would properly format a report for a printer.
For the time being I am syncing my data then copying it to runnerplus. While they fully support the Nikeplus for automatic syncing they will be soon adding Garmin support as well. Regardless, the site is far more robust and active than Garminconnect. I'll continue to monitor GC for improvements and mac support but will be be taking deep breaths in between visits.
You'll be looking at your wrist instead of the road May 4, 2008
John (New York, NY USA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
How you would rate the Garmin 405 depends largely on what you will use it for. I bought it mostly to keep track of my pace while on training runs because I find myself losing concentration and slowing down frequently. I have only used the watch a couple of times, but the GPS was very accurate in Central Park and found a satellite signal in the time it takes to stretch (3-4 minutes). I am very impressed by the GPS accuracy as I have seen so many complaints about GPS in NYC. The touch bezel is sensitive to the touch and does not require any real depression (just touch) but it will take some getting used to. The Garmin website does need a lot of work, but I do like the Garmin software that is installed locally which can also sync with Google Earth. The size is very nice for myself, but may still be a little big for a woman or a small wristed man because it does not conform to your wrist the way a normal watch would. It is very stiff around the watch face because of the GPS antenna instead of just having a rubber band. Still it is much closer to a real watch than the 305 and you could get away with wearing it during the day. Overall I love this watch and it does exactly what I need it for. Keeps track of my runs while still allowing me to be lazy about logging my distance and times in journal.
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