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Tarfumes.com - GARMIN 010-00658-10 Forerunner 405 With Ant+Sport Wireless Technology (Black)
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List Price: $318.95
Our Price: $299.99
Your Save: $ 18.96 ( 6% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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: 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great device, few setbacks
Comment: I used the Garmin Forerunner 205 for 3 years before buying the 405 about a month ago. The 405 seems to get satellite reception faster and is more comfortable to wear, but the touch bezel does have some drawbacks. It is hard to use the bezel on the run and it doesn't work when it gets wet. I love this product because I am a "start it a forget it runner," but if you like to operate your watch on the run, the Forerunner 205 is probably a better deal.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Stick with the 305
Comment: Form factor is great, GPS function is great. Product is unusable during a workout! Once you break a sweat and sometimes before, the bezel becomes unusable. Garmin obviously never tested this device in the field. Buy the Garmin 305 it is rock solid and more feature rich. Amazon was great to work with on this issue and I am in the process of receiving a full refund. If you do buy this unit, please save all the packing and accessories so you can return to Amazon within the 30 day period.
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