May 02, 2008

Garmin Forerunner 405 review

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The Garmin Forerunner 405 is the newest incarnation of Garmin's popular GPS training device. Updating the Forerunner 305, the 405 was released for sale just before the 2008 Boston Marathon.

The Forerunner 405 comes in a couple of different configurations, with and without a heart rate monitor (HRM). A bike speed/cadence sensor and foot pod are available as options.

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Before we get to what folks are saying, lets look at the major changes between the 405 and its predecessors:

  • For one thing, the style has changed, with a sleeker and more watch-like appearance. It comes in either green (pictured above) or black.
  • A wireless connection, using ANT+Sport technology, sends data to your computer. No more cables!
  • The touch-sensitive bezel minimizes the need for buttons on the unit.
  • The map screen found on previous Forerunners is gone (it was pretty rudimentary anyway, showing only waypoints and tracks). But hey, who are we kidding? The Forerunner 405 is a runner's training partner, not a navigation device.

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Compare prices on the Garmin Forerunner 405 at these merchants:

Please note that all of the merchants below offer the Forerunner 405 in black or green, and with or without HRM:

From the official Garmin Forerunner 405 web page:

Long 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.

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May 2, 2008 6:24:09 PM | Garmin, GPS Reviews, Hardware

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Garmin Forerunner 405 deal - In stock GPS Now, one of our favorite vendors, has just received a shipment of the long-awaited Garmin Forerunner 405. They are actually $20 cheaper than Amazon for the model with a heart rate monitor (HRM), and Amazon has yet to receive them. Unfortunately, they came in late in the day, so they won't ship till Monday. You might want to move fast if you want one, because their email notification on these is going out to more people than they have units for. They received only sage green models (both with and without HRM) today, but they hope to get the black ones in next week. UPDATE: They now have the black models in as well. Get the Forerunner 405 at GPSNow.com.

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