Garmin Forerunner 405 Wireless GPS-Enabled Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor Review

Complete features:

- shows on the go the time, speed/pace, distance, elevation, calories
- up to 3 different customizable screens
- very very precise. 1 to 3m precision (used more than 10 times so far and only once it lost the reception while I was under some trees. When that happens, it keeps tracking your time until it finds the link again, and then calculates a straight course on the missing part. If you dont change your direction, it doesnt make any difference.)
- after your run you can upload your history to your computer and check your performance in each lap, each race.
- the downloadable software is ok but the website is amazing. Whenever you upload your data from the watch it automatically sends to your online account. You can then check your stats from any place. All of the activities, races, calendar... you can even show it in Google Earth. Its useless but fun.

Another thing I like is that you can use it everyday - at work, going out... Its a nice watch.

I totally recommend it.





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Price : $371.86

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GARMIN Forerunner 405 ANT S Green GPS Enabled Sports Watch/ HRM. Garmin International is pleased to announce the new Forerunner 405 GPS enabled sports watch. This sleek sports watch tells you how far, how fast and when you are in your heart rate zone. The Forerunner 405 can be used indoors or out, when you are outdoors you can use the built in high sensitivity GPS receiver for your training, plus with the new touch bezel you can scroll through menus on the run. While indoors you will be able to use the ANT plus Sport wireless technology to connect to an optional foot pod to measure speed and distance when indoors. Users can upload data to Garmin Connect a new web based application which lets users analyze data with interactive graphs that chart their pace, time, distance and heart rate. The Forerunner 405 will be offered in two different colors black or green.

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Customer Review

Garmin 405 is Frustrating product to use! - Carlos N. Jorge - San Diego, Ca.
I bought my 405 in San Diego. It worked ok. It took several minutes to sync with GPS satellites and often failed to connect with the ant sport antenna. I did have the same problem of not being able to use the product as soon as I started to sweat. Unfortunately I have moved to Connecticut and it will no longer sync up. I ran witn 4 miles with it and it did sync up intermittently and logged about .5 miles. I was not happy waiting 2-5 minutes in San Diego, but 20-30 minutes means it is a worthless product.

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Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor) Review

I like the unit, but Garmin is just confounding. The unit itself is nice. Only missing feature, for me, is that it does not tell me the current temperature. But I was blown away by all of the data that you can get from it.

Oh yeah, there's so much data that I am disappointed in how limited the unit's views are. They give me a standard data view, but you only get 1 page. What I'd like is the ability to create 1 or more pages and then as I am riding I should be able to cycle between them. You can already cycle between data / map / elevation - but I want multiple data pages (2 would do it for me).

As for Garmin - man what a confusing mess. They have so many software options (Base Camp, Training Center, Map Source, and website Garmin Connect). But the biggest complaint I have is the maps. I get that the maps are their bread and butter, but it is very confusing as to how and what to purchase, and in what form factor. Also, very bummed that I have to spend 0 every time I want the map updated for the unit (I have the Citi Nav North America SDcard as well as the Great Lakes 24K Topo card).

All in all, however, I say thumbs-up.

Oh, and I am using heart rate monitor and cadence sensor - all works goods.

Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor) Features

• GPS-Enabled Cycle Computer
• Sunlight-Readable Color Display
• Features A High-Sensitivity Receiver That Holds A Signal Under Trees & Near Tall Buildings
• Automatically Measures Speed, Distance, Time, Calories Burned, Altitude, Climb & Descent
• Microsd Card(Tm) Slot For Adding Map Detail & Storing Workouts, Courses & Saved Rides

Rating :

Price : $595.82

Offer Price : $414.06

Overviews

GARMIN Edge 705 Speed/ Cade Outdoor Fitness GPS. Wherever you go, you can bring it on with the Garmin Edge 705 navigating trainer. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn by turn directions, power data /from ANT plus Sport enabled third party power meters/ the works. Even share your data with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. All wireless with a color display, this is no ordinary cycle computer.

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Customer Review

Edge 605 good map but NOT detailed enough - m. fung - new york, ny usa
I purchased the Garmin Edge 605 solely to use on city street navigation via bike/walk. I even purchased the optional City Navigator North America NT CD to map out a route and follow it. BUT the detailing of the streets on the Edge 605 does not include all the streets. For example on my own neighborhood, it only shows street names and actual street routes that are 2 way and multi-lane streets. Their were several streets not shown that are one way streets. If I am riding my bike in some vacation area, how am I suppose to know where to go if it only gives my 40-50% of the street names that I can visually follow on the Edge 605 screen. This is very disappointing. I also own the Garmin nuvi 350 for my car and love it. It shows me all the street names and street routes on the screen. Why can't the Garmin Edge 605 be the same.

not as advertised - Jdsalin -
There is no reason to buy the 705 unless you plan to then spend another 0 on maps. The "navigational" features on this GPS would maybe be impressive if it was 1492. But if you already know what continent you are on, then the satellite/basemap is useless. So you can either get the 305, and save several hundred dollars, or be prepared to send Garmin more money before the device will perform any of the functions that the 305 cannot perform. Then, the 705 seems pretty cool. Wherever you are, you can press a couple buttons, and the Garmin will give turn by turn directions back home. As for the performance monitoring, it is also nice. I don't have a basis of comparison. I suppose other cheaper models do the same thing, but the 705 lets you race against a virtual partner. Then you can download your results to your pc. You can also download your maps everyday so you can keep track of your daily routes, distance, cadence, speed, climb, heart rate. Overall, Garmin is just pushing their margins too hard. The maps should be free. They are no better than google maps, which I can access for free. You buy a navigational device, but it doesn't navigate. Then, if you follow the directions to install the Garmin on the bike, it instructs you to orient the Garmin towards the sky to get a good feed from the satellite. I did that, went for a ride, and realized it was impossible to then see the Garmin when it was installed at that angle. But Garmin only includes enough zip ties in the box for one installation. So if you get it wrong the first time, then you're out of luck. The ties probably cost Garmin 10 cents. But I called them to ask for more. I suggested they put them in the box with the maps that I ordered. They wanted me to pay 13 dollars for replacement ties. You also have to use the ties to install the cadence and speed magnets, which have to be placed PERFECTLY in order to function properly. So if you get that wrong, then I suppose they want you to pay them 13 dollars to try again. If you beg them, they might send 2 backup ties for free. But they should just include them in the first place. Again, they cost maybe 10 cents. They also skimp on the instructions that would lead you to faulty instillations. In order to get an actual user's manual, which has full installation instructions and instructions for using the device, you have to install a disk on your pc, that directs you to a website, where you can download a user's manual.

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Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) Review

I like the unit, but Garmin is just confounding. The unit itself is nice. Only missing feature, for me, is that it does not tell me the current temperature. But I was blown away by all of the data that you can get from it.

Oh yeah, there's so much data that I am disappointed in how limited the unit's views are. They give me a standard data view, but you only get 1 page. What I'd like is the ability to create 1 or more pages and then as I am riding I should be able to cycle between them. You can already cycle between data / map / elevation - but I want multiple data pages (2 would do it for me).

As for Garmin - man what a confusing mess. They have so many software options (Base Camp, Training Center, Map Source, and website Garmin Connect). But the biggest complaint I have is the maps. I get that the maps are their bread and butter, but it is very confusing as to how and what to purchase, and in what form factor. Also, very bummed that I have to spend 0 every time I want the map updated for the unit (I have the Citi Nav North America SDcard as well as the Great Lakes 24K Topo card).

All in all, however, I say thumbs-up.

Oh, and I am using heart rate monitor and cadence sensor - all works goods.

Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) Features

• GPS-enabled cycle computer
• Sunlight-readable color display
• Features a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings
• Automatically measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, and climb and descent
• microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses, and saved rides

Rating :

Price : $709.07

Offer Price : $529.97

Overviews

Garmin has really upped the ante on the entire cycling computercategory with it's new gps-enabled navigator/computer, the 705. This is a true navigational aid with full-color maps and turn-by-turn directions in addition to advanced route-planning and saving capabilities. On top of that, the 705 adds heart rate and cadence monitors, a barometric altimeter, and wireless capability that lets you share routes and workout data with other riders instantly. Sleek and waterproof, with a 2.2-inch color screen that lets you customize what data you see and how you see it, these two devices help make the most of every ride.

The 705 comes in three different models. The basic model comes with a heart-rate monitor. You can also get models that add the speed/cadence sensor.

The Edge 305 Screen (actual size) The larger color screen (actual size) on the Edge 705 shows you your surroundings more clearly and supports real turn-by-turn navigation.

The Power Of Location-Based Data
Anyone who has used Garmin's original Edge 205 or 305 already understands the power that attaching location data to traditional measurements like distance, speed, time, calories burned, and heart rate can provide. Knowing exactly where you worked hardest, rode fastest (or most slowly) lets you tailor your workouts to improve to improve your riding skills for specific distances, conditions, and types of terrain. It gives a complete picture of how you interact with every portion of your ride.

Altitude is recorded using a barometric altimeter for the Edge 705. This accurate altitude data makes it much easier for cyclists to match their altitude profile with their speed, cadence, and heart rate during post-ride analysis.

A First-Rate Bike Computer
The 705 also track your heart rate, cadence, power (from optional ANT + Sport-enabled third-party power meters), climb and descent. Other nifty features include the following.

• Virtual Partner lets you race a virtual competitor over a specified distance and speed.
• Courses let you race against a previously recorded workout, so you can compare your current and past performances over the same ride.
• Auto Pause pauses the timer when you slow down or stop and resumes when you speed up again, so you can focus on your ride.
• Customizable computer screen shows up to eight different data fields. The user may customize the display for the size and placement of the data. 
• Program alerts to sound if the user strays outside the range of speed, heart rate or cadence values. Alerts can also indicate when a set amount of time or distance has passed.
• Auto Lap automatically starts a new lap each time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance
• Click stick helps users navigate through the various options.

Full-Featured Navigation
No more scratch paper paper-clipped to your handlebars. In addition to their cycling computer functions, The Edge 705 provides the same robust navigation as Garmin's vehicle navigators, with turn-by-turn spoken directions (turn left in 500 yards) and a 2.2-inch (diagonal) color display that shows maps in great detail.

Both devices come pre-loaded with a built-in basemap, and a MicroSD card slot you can use to load new maps or store workout, course and ride data. Garmin has lots of street and topographic maps available for purchase and you can download courses and rides from Garmin or other riders at the Garmin Connect website.

Both feature a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings and have a click stick for easy screen navigation. 

Connectivity and "ANT + Sport"
One of Garmin's most ambitious decisions has been to approach fitness devices as a total platform with their "ANT + Sport" connectivity system. All of Garmin's new fitness devices, including the Edge 705, the Forerunner 50 heart rate monitor watches, will interface wirelessly with any devices that are compatible wiht the "ANT + Sport" protocol, including devices from other manufacturers. Currently, Garmin the devices will pair with power meter from SRM or Quarq to measure power – torque and cadence for each leg at the pedals – which is often cited as a true indicator of an efficient ride. It's unclear what other manufacturers will buy into the ANT + Sport platform, but this kind of open connectivity with products from other companies offers a great deal of potential flexibility.

The wireless function also makes it easy to connect one Edge unit to another to share rides, courses and workout data.

Heart Rate and Cadence Monitors
The Edge 705 heart rate monitor uses a robust wireless technology that eliminates cross-talk and interference and delivers real-time heart rate data exclusively to the user’s device. This data is stored with each track point for post-workout analysis. The Edge 705 with speed/cadence sensor incorporates a self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor that mounts to the rear chain stay of the bicycle.

Be Part of A Community
In 2007, Garmin acquired Motion-based, the largest shared repository of customer-generated gps-based routes, courses and maps. This was a significant move for Garmin to support the gps user community and bring a wealth of route options to gps users. With a simple connection to your computer, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect our new, one-stop site for data analysis an sharing.

You can also upload to optional Garmin Training Center software for further analysis. Garmin Training Center stores large quanities of workout and ride data. Some of the things you can do are

• Review your workout data, including pace/speed, distance, time, calories burned; and if available, heart rate, cadence and detailed elevation.
• View a detailed graph of your workout data, plotted over time or distance.
• View a map of your workout that shows the exact path you traveled.
• Categorize your workout history according to type of activity.
• Review previous workouts, which are saved by day and week.
• Create customized workouts with specific goals and rest intervals. Then send them to your fitness device.*
• Schedule workouts for a specific day with calendar.
• Get custom workout templates designed by the experts at TrainingPeaks.com

What's In The Box
Edge 705 gps-enabled cycling computer, heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor, City Navigator for U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico street map, bike mounts, AC charger, USB cable, Owner's manual on CD-ROM, Quick reference guide.

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Customer Review

Edge 605 good map but NOT detailed enough - m. fung - new york, ny usa
I purchased the Garmin Edge 605 solely to use on city street navigation via bike/walk. I even purchased the optional City Navigator North America NT CD to map out a route and follow it. BUT the detailing of the streets on the Edge 605 does not include all the streets. For example on my own neighborhood, it only shows street names and actual street routes that are 2 way and multi-lane streets. Their were several streets not shown that are one way streets. If I am riding my bike in some vacation area, how am I suppose to know where to go if it only gives my 40-50% of the street names that I can visually follow on the Edge 605 screen. This is very disappointing. I also own the Garmin nuvi 350 for my car and love it. It shows me all the street names and street routes on the screen. Why can't the Garmin Edge 605 be the same.

not as advertised - Jdsalin -
There is no reason to buy the 705 unless you plan to then spend another 0 on maps. The "navigational" features on this GPS would maybe be impressive if it was 1492. But if you already know what continent you are on, then the satellite/basemap is useless. So you can either get the 305, and save several hundred dollars, or be prepared to send Garmin more money before the device will perform any of the functions that the 305 cannot perform. Then, the 705 seems pretty cool. Wherever you are, you can press a couple buttons, and the Garmin will give turn by turn directions back home. As for the performance monitoring, it is also nice. I don't have a basis of comparison. I suppose other cheaper models do the same thing, but the 705 lets you race against a virtual partner. Then you can download your results to your pc. You can also download your maps everyday so you can keep track of your daily routes, distance, cadence, speed, climb, heart rate. Overall, Garmin is just pushing their margins too hard. The maps should be free. They are no better than google maps, which I can access for free. You buy a navigational device, but it doesn't navigate. Then, if you follow the directions to install the Garmin on the bike, it instructs you to orient the Garmin towards the sky to get a good feed from the satellite. I did that, went for a ride, and realized it was impossible to then see the Garmin when it was installed at that angle. But Garmin only includes enough zip ties in the box for one installation. So if you get it wrong the first time, then you're out of luck. The ties probably cost Garmin 10 cents. But I called them to ask for more. I suggested they put them in the box with the maps that I ordered. They wanted me to pay 13 dollars for replacement ties. You also have to use the ties to install the cadence and speed magnets, which have to be placed PERFECTLY in order to function properly. So if you get that wrong, then I suppose they want you to pay them 13 dollars to try again. If you beg them, they might send 2 backup ties for free. But they should just include them in the first place. Again, they cost maybe 10 cents. They also skimp on the instructions that would lead you to faulty instillations. In order to get an actual user's manual, which has full installation instructions and instructions for using the device, you have to install a disk on your pc, that directs you to a website, where you can download a user's manual.

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Garmin Forerunner 405 Wireless GPS-Enabled Sports Watch

I bought the Forerunner in late February 2010 and installed the current software and firmware. For the last 6 months I used the 205. There are a lot of reviews written for the Forerunner 405 already, so first a few things I noticed that I haven't seen mentioned elsewhere, and if you already have a 205 or 305 you might be interested to know:

(1) The 405 no longer has the "other" sport mode. Now it's just running and biking modes. There's no fast way to switch between sports like there was on the older models. Switching sports requires navigating through a few levels of menu.

(2) The 205 (and 305) had two display screen pages, and a third page dedicated to the sport mode for each of the running, biking, and "other" sport, and that screen would only be accessible if the watch was in that mode. This was useful for example if you wanted to see speed units in bike mode and pace units in running mode. Now, there are three non sport-specific pages, each of which is available in any sport mode, or disabled. That way, you can have a page with speed units and another page with pace units, but both pages are always there for both modes unless you turn one of them off. This makes things a little less convenient.

(3) The 405 cannot be operated while connected to the charger. Battery power only. Probably not an issue for most people but I suppose someone might want to have the option to have the watch run on external power in a lab setting or maybe a long bike ride using solar power or something. Not with the 405.

(4) There is no user setting to control how the device distributes waypoints, and the way 405 does it is mysterious.

(5) upper and lower pace/speed limits are not available on the fly. This functionality is now only available with pre-programmed (advanced) workouts.

(6) The ANT+ interface is a little bit slower and less user-controllable. Transfers happen automatically and in a background process on your computer called the ANT+ agent. (new) data is downloaded from the watch on to the agent and held there, from where it can be accessed by a third party like Garmin Training Center, Sport tracks, etc. If for some reason the transfer fails (like you walk out of the room while it's happening), you have the option to force a re-send via a menu on the watch. If you want to send data to the watch such as workouts, courses etc, whatever software you use sends it to the ANT+ agent, where its held in a queue until the next time the watch is nearby to receive it. This stuff simpler in theory but it requires more things to work correctly and you have very little control over what's happening except to plug or unplug the ANT+ dongle.


I did a 17 mile run yesterday with both the 205 and the 405 on my wrists. The 405 initially locked on to the GPS satellites significantly faster but once the connection is established the reception doesn't seem that much different. The route I ran included several tunnels that go under the street. When going through these tunnels, the 205 tends to lose signal and register crazy instantaneous paces like 3/mile. This can be annoying if you have it set to keep you in a certain pace zone, and it starts beeping at you to slow down. The 405 also lost signal just about as often, but in different tunnels! But overall, the 405 is more reasonable about it and doesn't give weird readings when it loses signal. Both watches gave the same distance within 0.1 mile, so no complaint there.

I don't see the problem with the bezel that a lot of people complain about. It works fine. Sliding your finger on the bezel is only used for scrolling through menus, so unless you're programming your watch while running it's not an issue. Otherwise, you tap on the bezel to switch display pages or turn on the backlight, or tap and hold to change modes. Even in the highest sensitivity setting, you'd really have to put your finger on the bezel and hold it there deliberately to enter a menu and do anything drastic. Starting and stopping the timer is done with the side buttons. I don't even see a need to lock the bezel.




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Price : $299.95



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GARMIN Forerunner 405 ANT S Green GPS Enabled Sports Watch. Garmin International is pleased to announce the new Forerunner 405 GPS enabled sports watch. This sleek sports watch tells you how far, how fast and when you are in your heart rate zone. The Forerunner 405 can be used indoors or out, when you are outdoors you can use the built in high sensitivity GPS receiver for your training, plus with the new touch bezel you can scroll through menus on the run. While indoors you will be able to use the ANT plus Sport wireless technology to connect to an optional foot pod to measure speed and distance when indoors. Users can upload data to Garmin Connect a new web based application which lets users analyze data with interactive graphs that chart their pace, time, distance and heart rate. The Forerunner 405 will be offered in two different colors black or green.

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Customer Review

love it - pipparina -
I wasn't sure how well this would work since I live in NYC and didn't think the satellite reception would be great. But so far I love this watch. Only once did it mispace me for the first mile of a run. It has been pretty accurate with mileage, I've found it easy to use and has helped my training.

My other running watch is the polar 625x. I have the foot pod for mileage/pacing. It is not nearly as accurate as this, and any time I use a new running shoe, I have to recalibrate. So this is now my main training watch.

garmin 405 - Guy M Sugino - WAILUKU, HI, US
Easy to use, ability to adjust data fields and customize to your preference.
Very accurate. downloading data with ANT stick to view inofrmation on workouts at Garmin website very helpful.

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