Garmin Forerunner 405
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Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
Description
The Forerunner 405 is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 1.5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"GPS enabled sport watch makes a perfect personal trainer. During a run, this slim, sleek watch accurately tracks distance, pace heart rate and 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 having to fumble for a button. The optional foot pod (item # 61429) 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 new web-based application that lets them analyze, share and store workouts. Features and Specifications High sensitivity GPS receiver Innovative touch bezel interface Battery life: 8 hours (training) or 2 weeks (power save mode) Can be used for running or cycling Water resistant to IPX7 (1 meter of water for 30 minutes) Weight: 2.11 oz (60 g) Display: round, 4-level grey FSTN, 124 x 95 pixels Temperature range: -4deg. F to 140deg. F (-20 C to 60 C) Comfortable vinyl wristband Watch features: time of day, 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 Unit-to-unit - transfer workouts and locations to other Forerunner 405's."
From REI:
"With a sleek and user-friendly design, the Garmin Forerunner® 405 will have you spending more time training and less time pushing buttons! Touch bezel around display allows users to easily scroll through function screens with a single finger. Easy-to-use right out of the box, no pace-setting calibrations necessary; GPS satellites calculate speed, distance and pace information. GPS receiver provides rapid first fix and is sensitive enough to acquire signals in urban canyons and under cloud cover. Navigation capabilities let you mark locations, find locations or navigate back to the starting point. Calculates calorie consumption based on user's weight, distance traveled and hills climbed. Forerunner 405 tracks your cycling workouts when paired with a GSC 10 Speed and Cadence Sensor ,sold separately. Optional foot pod (sold separately) transmits speed/distance data without the use of satellites, so the Forerunner 405 can also be used indoors. Share workout information and compete against other users over recorded courses by wirelessly transferring data to other 405 units nearby. Virtual Partner® allows you to set time, distance or speed goals and then compete against a runner icon on the 405 display. USB ANT stick automatically receives data from the Forerunner 405 when placed within 10m of each other. Data can be analyzed by downloading free Garmin Training Center® (GTC) software on your computer from the Garmin website. GTC allows you to track your time, speed, distance and calories burned. GTC also allows users to categorize and design workouts based on activity—prior workouts can be saved by day and week designations. Garmin Connect community website allows you to store and share routes and activities with other Forerunner users. Forerunner 405 will store up to 1,000 laps and 16 hrs. of exercise data, which can be uploaded to GTC at any time."
From Mountain Hideaway:
"Do you have the time to manually calculate or guestimate your performance? This GPS-enabled sport watch tracks your training, then wirelessly sends your data to your computer. The ultimate in training technology, its sleek design features a touch bezel that lets you quickly scroll and select features on the run. Its unique design gives the GPS antenna a better view of the sky, so it can get a stronger signal during your run. And its high-sensitivity GPS receiver provides improved tracking under trees and near tall buildings. Continuously monitors your time, distance, pace, calories, heart rate (when paired with heart rate monitor), and bike speed/cadence (with optional sensor). Weight: 2.1 oz.Garmin Forerunner 405 Specifications:Battery Life: 2 wks in power save mode, 8 hrs training mode on rechargeable Lithium-ionDisplay: 1.06'' diameter (124 x 95 pixels)Weight: 2.11 oz (60 g)Battery: rechargeable lithium-ionLap history: 1000 lapsWaypoints/favorites/locations: 100Bike speed/cadence sensor:Foot pod: yes (optional)Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer)Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)Garmin Training Center- software compatibleVirtual Partner- (train against a digital person)Courses (compete against previous workouts)Auto Pause- (pauses and resumes timer based on speed)Auto Lap- (automatically starts a new lap)Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout)"
From Backcountry.com:
"Fire your personal trainer and strap on the Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Watch. This easy-to-use training tool uses GPS satellites for full monitoring and analysis of your workouts, as well as the ability to download wirelessly to your computer. The 405 continuously monitors your time, distance, pace and calories, and stores each of your workouts so you can track your improvement. The GPS functions allow you to store 100 different waypoints in addition to tracking your speed and distance. Race against Garmin's Virtual Partner to keep yourself in check, and transfer your data wirelessly to your computer after your workout. The wireless function also lets you share workouts, locations, and courses with a friend's 405. Garmin's touch bezel eliminates the need for different buttons, so you can focus on your workout instead of fumbling with your watch."
User Reviews
Forerunner 405
Reviewed by Paul Johnson, Jan 25, 2009
I emailed Garmin at the address in the Website more than a week ago and have not received a response."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Forerunner 405 at 3 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor | Forerunner 405 with Heart Rate Monitor | $349.99 | Buy Now |
 REI 2 purchase options: | Forerunner 405 GPS Fitness Monitor - Black | $299.95 | Buy Now |
| Forerunner 405 GPS Fitness Monitor - Green | $299.95 | Buy Now |
 Mountain Hideaway | Forerunner 405 GPS Sport Watch | $299.00 | Buy Now |
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