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It’s worth noting that the USB charging attachment cannot be used for data transfer to a PC. For that the Forerunner has built-in ANT+Sport wireless technology and a USB receiver stick.Running and cycling modesThe 405 uses GPS to measure speed, distan...
Stylish. Surprisingly compact. GPS recording of data. Basic navigation a useful tool. Wireless synching...
Touch-sensitive bezel not as intuitive as it ought to be. Limited battery life...
Looks great for a training tool and works well, but not the easiest to use when you’re hot and bothered...
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wired.com Updated: 2011-09-14 17:44:11
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For the athlete who wants an all-in-one device, this wrist-top racer is it. Garmin shrank the GPS receiver to fit into what looks like a perfectly normal watch that can be worn post-workout without setting off a nerd alert. Better yet, an iPod-like tou...
Userfriendly online software with integrated Google Maps and enough graphs for a PowerPoint presentation. Builtin GPS means no extra pods needed. Tracks routes so youll never get lost again.
Plasticky heartrate monitor strap is uncomfortable. Poor satellite reception on overcast days shortchanged our speed and distance. Sorry, triathletes: Its still not sealed for swimming.
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Wirelessly record and track your work-outs from your watch.
Innovative touch bezel, Good GPS capabilities, Vast array of features...
Expensive, Bulky, uncomfortable design, Complex accompanying software...
At first glance, the Garmin Forerunner 405 looks like an average sports watch. Most sports watches, however, aren’t GPS enabled, nor can they monitor your calories, distance, heart rate, pace, and time during a run. Using ANT+Sport wireless technolo...
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The top model in Garmin’s Forerunner range of fitness watches, the 405 features GPS and a wireless heart-rate monitor – an optional extra, included in the Amazon.co.uk price list. It offers an impressive range of workout types, wrapped up in a neat, r...
The Garmin Forerunner 405 is a robust, good-looking and fully featured device, but it’s expensive and quite hard to use...
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about.com Updated: 2011-09-14 17:44:12
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GPS for runners gets more sleek and compact than ever with the Garmin Forerunner 405 sports watch. Runners have been enjoying the precision of GPS workout and race tracking with the Forerunner 305, one model below the 405. But the 305 is bulky. The new...
Accurate GPS distance data for runners, Captures workout and heart rate data, and wirelessly and automatically transfers to your PC, Touchbezel control eliminates need for multiple buttons.
Touchbezel control takes some practice to master, Heart rate monitor strap must be moist to provide accurate readings.
GPS for runners gets more sleek and compact than ever with the Garmin Forerunner 405 sports watch. Runners have been enjoying the precision of GPS workout and race tracking with the Forerunner 305, one model below the 405. But the 305 is bulky. The new...
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dvice.com Updated: 2011-09-14 17:44:12
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The Garmin Forerunner line of GPS-enabled watches just took a giant leap in techno-goodness. If you’re a runner or walker, youre going to like the way this new Forerunner 405 ($300) measures and records your speed, distance, elevation and even heart r...
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