Garmin 010 00658 20 Forerunner 405 GPS Enabled Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor Black
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)
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star I’d never receive the item
How I said in other e-mail, I’d never receive the item.
I’m no longer in USA.
Other way you can send to me in Brazil.
My adress is:
Nelson Ferreira da Costa Filho
S?o Luis street, 144/ Ap 1502
17.501-410 Barbosa
City of Mar?lia, S?o Paulo state, country Brazil]
If it’s possible this way please contact me.
Nelson
2 Stars Ditch the bevel
I had the 305, and despite reading some negative responses here, couldn’t wait to get the 405. And, like many of the others writing in, have been very disappointed. The bevel is a frustrating addition – I have spent a lot of time pushing it trying to change the menu. No problems with accuracy, but the battery dies constantly in mid-run.
I hope the 505 goes back to a push-button menu, and that they bring in actual customers for feedback prior to releasing the next generation. This is a step in the wrong direction for Garmin.
3 Stars Like it but some issues
Really like my 405 and wouldn’t want to run without it. However, during my past couple of runs I’ve had it “freeze” up and switch to the time screen and when I touch the bevel it won’t scroll. Called tech support and they said unfortunately that is a problem. I told them that I run with some other people that have the watch and they don’t have the issue. They had me turn the sensitivity from medium to low and said if that doesn’t help I should turn on auto scroll and then lock the bevel because this happens when it gets wet. I don’t know about you, but I do sweat when I run. I don’t like having to put it on auto scroll because when I look at the watch when I run I want to see what I want to see. We’ll see how turning down the sensitivity works.
4 Stars Great watch
Gave it a four because the description said it would come in the original box and it didn’t.
1 Star Don’t Buy it
My experience with the 405 is really hard to describe. It is a great product when it works but absolutely frustrating when it does not. Several problems have occurred for me that made me want to post this review. First, no gripes on the bezel, operation, etc. However, the problem with mine is that it has often frozen during runs and needed to be re-booted. The watch continues to track time, but not distance, the pace drops and the satellites are obviously no longer being tracked. The last few re-boots (and yes, there have been many to keep it functioning, during runs, even) have resulted in strange test screens and now the watch is no longer recognized by the ant device and will not pair. So, if you are lucky to get one of the good ones and it functions, then great, but if you are as unfortunate as I am to have gotten a defective product that you are constantly trying to keep working, you will soon be frustrated and wishing that you had just gone for a run and never heard of a forerunner 405. As I write this, I have been trying to get the watch to function properly for longer than the time it takes me to run the ten miles I had planned, prior to my watch failing to transfer data, my fruitless searches through the manual and online and finally my resignation in writing to customer service. I’ll see whether Garmin stands behind this watch, but many other reviews don’t give me hope on their customer service. I have had it less than a year, but still, I think you are taking your chances when purchasing one and you might want to reconsider. Regardless, if you decide to go forward keep your receipt and if it freezes in the first 30 days – even once – take it back.
