Garmin Forerunner 405 Wireless GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with USB ANT Stick and Heart Rate Monitor (Black)
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Manufacturer: GarminFormat: CD-ROM
Platform: Mac, Windows
Model: 010-00658-20
Color: Black
Product features:
- Touch bezel lets you change screens with a simple tap (no more fumbling for buttons)
- Training features that continuously monitors your time, distance, pace, calories and heart rate (when paired with heart rate monitor)
- ANT + Sport wireless platform wirelessly sends your data to your computer
- Includes both the USB ANT Stick and Heart Rate Monitor
- Download recorded courses to compete against previous workouts or race a Virtual Partner
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Customer Review: Step-By-Step guide for normal use (non interval)
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't go into all the details of how it works because if you're reading this, then you already know. I bought it used on an E type Bay web site for one twenty three with the HRM included. Awesome. Looks brand new too. Beat that!!! (I actually hope you do...good for you if you can.)
I love it, and it works great for the way I use it--no changing settings on the runs and getting the data to the PC.
1. I have all my settings made prior to changing into my running gear. I do an automatic lap every 1.0 kilometers because I run around my block which is 1001 meters (per Google Earth measurements). I keep meaning to use my wife's bike to use the wheel to get the best estimate I think I'll get. anyway... I also have only 1 data screen (and the HR screen) and set the display to AutoScroll Fast. This will go back and forth between the data screen and the HR screen while the Bezel is locked.
2. I get my running gear on including my HRM and watch...Bezel still locked though.
3. I step outside.
4. I walk halfway to the sidewalk.
5. I unlock the Bezel and stand still.
6. The HRM will be detected. No problem there...ever.
7. I press and hold the Training part of the Bezel...and stand still while it gets the satellite signals. No problem there...ever. The first time took the longest.
8. I walk the rest of the way to the sidewalk and down the sidewalk a bit. I think this helps the satellite signals hone in a bit. I only walk for about 5 seconds down and back to the place I like to start...the front walk in front of my house.
9. I press the Start button and see that it does start.
10. I press start on my Timex Ironman 120 Lap watch.
11. I then hold the two buttons on the Garmin and LOCK the Bezel.
12. I run my laps around my block and press the lap button on my Timex Ironman watch for each lap. Garmin is doing it automatically for me every 1.0 kilometers which is basically every lap for me give or take a few steps (see the 1001 meters above).
13. I press stop on my Timex Ironman when I'm done running.
14. I verify the Garmin has registered another lap (or I keep running a few more steps).
15. I take my time to breath and walk a few steps.
16. I unlock the Bezel.
17. I press the Stop button (same as start).
18. I lock the Bezel.
19. I walk in the house and take off the Garmin and put it next to my PC which is attached to our TV.
I go about my business with the protein shakes, shower, dinner, and...whatever.
When I look at my PC, Garmin Training Center is up and running telling me it has new data. I click okay and can see all my data.
20. I find the last lap, right-click on it, and choose delete. This is the "lap" time after the Garmin had recorded the last lap of running but before I took a few breaths, unlocked the Bezel, and pressed the Stop button (steps 15-17).
21. I clear the data from the watch (using the menu on the Bezel on the watch). This is only after I see the data is actually on the PC. This includes unlocking the Bezel and going through the watch menus to delete all activities, old activities, and totals. I then lock the Bezel again.
22. I plug the USB charger into the PC and clip the charger onto the watch.
23. Once fully charged, I unclip from the watch and unplug from the PC.
24. My watch is now ready for the next run.
So, the only times I unlock the Bezel are to
a. start my run (step 5), but I then I lock it immediately after pressing the Start button (step 11)
b. stop my run (step 16), but I then lock it immediately after pressing the Stop button (step 18)
c. to clear the data off the watch (step 21), but then I lock it immediately (also part of step 21 above). I do this after every run, but you really only have to do it before you run out of the 1000 (yes, one thousand) lap memory.
As stated above, I also time myself with my Timex Ironman watch and press the lap button every lap. When comparing the lap times to the Garmin, they are usually within 3 seconds of each other with the most being 11 seconds. I have also noted that the Garmin may have your location wrong, but it does well with distances. For example, it may think the first lap starts in a different place, but it seems to compensate somehow and my lap still ends in the right place...and then all other laps seem to be fine after that. That's why I tend to walk around just for 5-10 seconds to give the GPS a bit more data before I start my run.
Just a little perspective on my running experience. I have run 5 marathons (Marine Corps Marathon 2005, 2007, 2010 and National Marathon 2008, 2009). My three best times (first three) are all with 6 minutes of each other with the fastest at 4:47. Horrible in my opinion for me. I know I can do under 4 hours. This is my problem...historially. I train for the race, but then I never run again a single time until the official training begins again almost a year later usually. I have kept running this time, and I WILL KEEP IT UP. This Garmin watch holds me accountable for getting the data into the computer and getting something logged for that day.
The only thing I would like added would be a button to turn on the light when running in the dark. You have to unlock the Bezel in order to turn on the light. I do not mess with it. I just try to get a peek every now and again becase I can read it perfectly well under a street light and I have one every few houses. I sometimes look at my heart rate, but I'm mainly looking at my lap times and that's it during my runs. I found I really slow down if I'm monitoring too much data and using my brain to process all that information. I do better just to run and then see the data later in order to learn and apply my knowledge for future runs.
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Description of Garmin Forerunner 405 Wireless GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with USB ANT Stick and Heart Rate Monitor (Black)
With the Forerunner 405, Garmin has finally put the power of GPS location-based date into a sleek sport watch that can be worn all day. Runners no longer have to choose between function and fashion. Garmin's ANT + Sport wireless platform that wirelessly sends your data to your computer and a touch bezel that lets you change screens with a simple tap (no more fumbling for buttons) run make this not just a leap forward in GPS-enabled fitness devices, but in training devices period. Forerunner 405 comes in two color options ? black or green.|
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The Power Of Location-Based Data
Anyone who has used Garmin's Forerunner 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, ran fastest (or most slowly), and lets you tailor your workouts to improve for specific distances, conditions, and types of terrain. It gives a complete picture of how you interact with every portion of your run.
 Forerunner 405 comes in two color options ? black or green |
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Train with a virtual partner |
Watch Results
Loaded 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 analyze the data to see how you've improved.
The high-sensitivity GPS receiver sustains satellite reception, whether you?re tackling a trail or jogging through the urban canyons of skyscrapers. The Forerunner 405 is water-resistant (IPX7) and can be used outdoors or indoors (with an optional foot pod), making it the ultimate year-round, all-weather training tool.
| Included with the Forerunner 405:  Heart Rate Monitor |
 USB ANT Stick |
Forerunner 405 is available with or without a heart rate monitor (see the versions tab) to help you make the most out of your training. Versions with a digital heart rate monitor continuously track heart beats per minute. Train in a certain heart rate zone to improve your fitness level or compare your pace and heart rate to past performance on the same run.
The revolutionary patent-pending touch bezel on the face of the watch makes navigating the options easier than ever. Simply by tapping, holding or running a finger along the bezel, runners can begin a new workout, access their training history or challenge a Virtual Partner. The Forerunner 405 makes training with a Virtual Partner easy and efficient. Runners can adjust the Virtual Partner?s pace without stopping in the middle of a workout, and the Virtual Partner is always on and ready for a challenge.
Run, Sync, Store and Share
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 Forerunner 405, Edge 605 and 705 bike computers, and 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.
Once you?ve logged the miles, the ANT + Sport wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when the Forerunner is in range. No cables, no hookups. The data?s just there, ready for you to analyze, categorize and share through Garmin's online community, Garmin Connect or optional Garmin Training Center software. You can wirelessly send workouts from your computer to Forerunner, too.
Share Wirelessly
With Forerunner 405 you can share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users. Now you can send your favorite workout to your buddy to try, or compete against a friend's recorded course. Sharing data is easy. Just select "transfer" to send your information to nearby units.
Cross-Train
Take your training inside with the versatile Forerunner 405. Pair it with an optional foot pod to track your speed, distance and running cadence indoors when a GPS signal is unavailable. This new design clips onto your laces for easy removal and automatically turns on when you start moving. You can also add a speed/cadence bike sensor to track the speed and distance of your cycling workouts.
Be Part of A Community
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
Forerunner 405, USB ANT stick and Heart Rate Monitor, AC adapter, Charging clip, Owner's manual, and Quick reference guide
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