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Garmin Forerunner 405 with HRM and USB ANT stick - Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: £193.94
New (18) Used (1) from £193.94
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 568
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0.8 x 2.1 x 4.1
MPN: 010-00658-21
Model: 010-00658-21
UPC: 753759075354
EAN: 0753759075354
ASIN: B0012XO4R4
Release Date: March 15, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW - JUST IN - INCLUDES HEART RATE MONITOR - SHIPPED VIA INSURED COURIER
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Product Description
runs, tempo runs, speed drills. You expect a lot from your body...and from your training gear. Meet Forerunner 405. 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.Watch ResultsLoaded 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 analyse the data to see how you've improved. You can even download recorded courses to compete against previous workouts or race a Virtual Partner . Customise Forerunners data screens for instant feedback while you train.Use with EaseSport watch and personal trainer Forerunner 405 gives you the best of both worlds in a sleek, stylish package. This high performance watch is easy to use and comfortable to wear when not training. Si tap the touch bezel to change screens without fumbling for a button.Run, Sync, Store and ShareOnce youve logged the miles, innovative ANT+SportTM wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when the Forerunner is in range. No cables, no hook-ups. The datas just there, ready for you to analyse, categorise and share through our online community, Garmin Connect or our optional Garmin Training Center software. You can wirelessly send workouts from your computer to Forerunner, too.Share WirelesslyWith Forerunner 405 you can share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users. Now you can send your favourite workout to your friend to try, or compete against a friend's recorded course. Sharing data is easy. Just select transfer to send your information to nearby units.Track Heart RateForerunner 405HR comes complete with a heart rate monitor helping you make the most o
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Terrible Software and even Worse Support September 20, 2008
RR (Dulwich, London)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this watch several months ago when it first came out and was willing to forgive some of the foibles it had (complicated UI, sensitive bezel) for the looks and functionality.
Unfortunately, the software is driving me completely crazy.
The data transfer is completely random (for the last month I haven't been able to transfer any data although my watch is apparently communicating with the computer). The web page is very unintuitive. Also I cant get the new software patch into the watch.
My advice is only buy if you want a good looking watch that syncs well with HR monitor and can show you a few runs on its internal memory. Otherwise steer clear.
 Cracking bit of kit........but it doesn't work when wet September 8, 2008
Tom A (England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this watch. Ok it's a bit ugly and it looks a bit big on the wrist (don't buy it if you have really small wrists - without trying it first) but for aesthetics it's a big improvement on the FR305. I wear it all the time and charge it overnight. Battery life is fine for normal training use (I estimate about 6-7 hours with the GPS on). The GPS locks on quick and the distance recorded looks pretty accurate (it was spot on round a running track).
I have had the watch for 3 months and have had a few minor issues - eg. the watch not going into standby, and inaccurate pace data - but these have been sorted by the latest firmware releases.
The main issue is the fact the bezel does not work when wet - so you can't change screens. Here is the response from customer support about the issue:
"The bezel does not operate well when wet so there is an option to lock
the bezel on a run (press both buttons). To view different screens on a
run you can set the screen to Auto Scroll so you would not need to use
the bezel."
So please take note of this before purchasing. It's still a decent watch but it has a design flaw.
Forget the very poor Garmin Training Centre software and the dreadful Garmin Connect website (slow and unimaginatve layout). Download Sporttracks software and import the data there (this is free software but with an option to donate - fair play). This is fantastic! Combining this software with the FR405 makes it a very worthwhile experience using this watch.
As a minor point (for me at least) I found the follow course and return to start features pretty unusable - the pointer seemed to be very slow to respond and also seemed to point in the wrong direction! I didn't stick with it to work out why though. Don't buy it if you want a navigation aid!
Despite a few minor quibbles and teethin troubles, I really recommend this watch to anyone - jogger or serious runner.
Over-engineered, badly designed...etc September 4, 2008
Jack Hobartson (The South of England)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an expensive, over-engineered piece of kit that should have stayed in Garmin's prototype room. Its my first heart rate monitor, and I wish I'd gone with the 305. This has to be the clumsiest most user-unfriendly item I've bought in a long time.
The bezel is hopeless. Check out the video on Garmin's website, the guy is constantly under/over-spinning it, and this is when he's standing still and probably after numerous takes. Try doing that when you're running and you just want to get some information. Totally impossible, and the small display means its a struggle to see all the information clearly when you're running anyway.
Uploading takes forever, because it usually goes wrong at first, and the Garmin website is incredibly slow, think back to the early days of dial-up.
I do some competitive running, and have to admit to a tinge of envy when I see people with the 305. Should one of these people ever ask if its worth upgrading, I would have to correct them: this is no upgrade.
I've given it 2 stars because it does at least work, just in a very badly designed way but the high cost means its barely even worth that.
 Forerunner 405 Rocks... August 30, 2008
Ac Ross
Absolutely brilliant. Ive only had this item 4 weeks and my running times are dropping dramatically. The screen is well laid out with exactly the right ammount of information you require. The computer software is quality and is providing me with the info I need to improve. My friends and I all have one and its great to share info and see what performances they are putting in. This product may seem expensive but it is worth every penny. The only downside that I can see is that I'm turning into a bit of a stats geek!!
 Best to stick with the 305, at least until Garmin Connect is up to MotionBased's standards August 16, 2008
CJW
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
*Have given the 405 1 star versus the 305, not versus other brands of GPS watch of which I have no experience - I used the 305 for 2 years and have been using the 405 for 4 weeks*
First the positives:
Improved satellite reception
Great looking
Very comfortable
Easy to take on and off
Now the negatives:
Before an activity:
You could switch off the 305 to preserve battery life, this is not possible with the 405. The 405 displays the time permanently, albeit using a small amount of power. This means you must charge your device no more than 2-3 days prior to your activity.
During an activity:
The touch bezel is useless when any moisture is present - when I say any I mean ANY. This means you can't scroll through screens on the run. In fact my 405 develops a mind of its own in such conditions, randomly scrolling through all screens and menus. Not only can I not see my pace etc. when this happens, I can't stop my activity either. The only way I've found to guarantee to see my pace throughout a run and to be able to stop my activity at the end is to lock the bezel before I leave home and keep it locked on the run. This limits me to 3 pieces of data - I had ready access to 12 pieces on the 305. This data is also harder to see than on the 305 due to the 405's smaller screen size. Even in the dry the touch bezel is not 100% reliable and is slower to operate than the 305's push button interface.
After an activity:
If you're a fan of MotionBased, prepare to be disappointed. Not only does the 405 NOT WORK with MotionBased, MotionBased is being phased out to be replaced by Garmin Connect - and Garmin Connect has a long way to go to reach MotionBased's level of functionality and user-friendliness. For example, it won't let you see your pace in minutes per mile, it's miles per hour or nothing. Furthermore, 305 data cannot yet be imported. Meaning you have no way of comparing your current and past performance. Now onto the wireless connection. It's unreliable and slow, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. What was wrong with the reliable cable method? It's not like you don't need a cable any more, you still need a cable to charge the device. In fact now you need a cable AND a USB ANT stick - which may be easy to loose given its size, may be easy to break given the way it sticks out of your laptop, and no doubt will be expensive to replace.
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