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Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Blue) | 
| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $369.99
Buy New: $315.00
as of 7/29/2010 23:26 CDT details
You Save: $54.99 (15%)
New (36) Used (2) from $250.00
Seller: WHY
Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 325
Color: Gray/Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 1.5
Size: Forerunner 405Cx
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 1.9 x 0.7 x 2.8
Legal Disclaimer: Disclaimer: This Heart Rate Monitor Watch is not a medical device, or intended for use in any medical, or patient monitoring application. This Heart Rate Monitor Watch is not intended of use in any commercial application. Always consult a physician before starting any physical activity.
MPN: 010-00658-30
Model: 010-00658-30
UPC: 753759086442
EAN: 0753759086442
ASIN: B0025UHKNS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Loaded with serious training features, Forerunner 405CX continuously records your time, distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate. | | • | And advanced training features will challenge you to step up your pace race against Forerunner's Virtual Partner | | • | Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training. | | • | With Forerunner 405CX, you can share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users. | | • | Once you've logged the miles, innovative ANT+ wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when Forerunner is in range. |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Forerunner 405CX is the evolution of GPS-enabled training. This sleek sport watch tracks your distance, pace and heart rate, then wirelessly sends the data to your PC for later analysis. The 405CX features heart rate-based calorie computation and comes with a second wrist band option suitable for smaller wrists.  The evolution of GPS-enabled training. |  Continuously records your time, distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate. Click to enlarge. |  Transfer data to your computer when Forerunner is in range--no cables, no hookups. Click to enlarge. | Watch Results
Loaded with serious training features, Forerunner 405CX continuously records your time, distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate. Each workout is stored in memory so you can review and analyze the data to see how you've improved. And advanced training features will challenge you to step up your pace--race against Forerunner's Virtual Partner to improve your times, or set up interval workouts without having to circle the track. You can even download recorded courses to compete against previous workouts. To use the watch, simply tap the touch bezel to change screens without fumbling for a button. Track Heart Rate
Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training. The digital heart rate monitor continuously tracks heart beats per minute and uses your heart rate for advanced calorie computation, so you know how many calories you're burning. 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. Share Workouts Wirelessly
With Forerunner 405CX, you can share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users. Send your favorite workout to your friends to try, or compete against someone else's recorded course. Sharing data is easy: just select "transfer" to send your information to a nearby device. Run, Sync, Store and Share
Once you've logged the miles, innovative ANT+ wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when Forerunner is in range. No cables, no hookups. The data's just there, ready for you to analyze, categorize and share through our online community, Garmin Connect or our optional Garmin Training Center software. You can even plan workouts on your computer and then send them to your Forerunner. Train Year Round
Take your training inside with the versatile Forerunner 405CX and optional wireless accessories. Pair it with an optional foot pod to track your speed, distance and running cadence indoors when GPS signals are unavailable. The wireless foot pod clips onto your laces for easy removal and automatically turns on when you start moving. Or pair your Forerunner with an optional speed/cadence bike sensor to track the speed and distance of your cycling workouts. What's in the Box
Forerunner 405CX, USB ANT stick, Heart rate monitor, Two additional wrist straps, AC charger, Charging clip, Owner's manual on disk, Quick reference guide
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| Customer Reviews:
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Bye bye Polar RS800CX July 29, 2010
BMan
I've been using the Polar RS800CX for about 9 months. I've been extremely frustrated with the red button not working issue and the problematic foot pod. So, I decided to give the Garmin 405cx a spin.
I could go into a huge review of pro's and con's but to sum this up, the Garmin beats the Polar HANDS DOWN!
Yes, the Garmin software is not as robust and the Garmin has a few less features but the Garmin is MUCH more intuitive and the ease of use just speaks for itself.
The most important thing is this, when I press the button on the Garmin I know it's going to work. I can't tell you how many times I lost my workout data because the Polar RS800CX button did not work. I always had to press the button 3-5 times before it would register.
I really like to routes feature on the Garmin.
Okay, I could go on and on about how much more pleased I am with the 405cx. But the only thing right now is I would have liked a little longer battery life. Having said that, I'm sure the watch would have been larger so I think this evens out.
If you are a serious runner, biker or inline skater you will like this HRM.
 Excelente July 26, 2010
Carlos Dubs (Caracas, Venezuela)
Estupendo Producto, deacuerdo a lo esperado, buena calidad... el unico detalle es que la bateria dura muy poco.
 Buy a 305 instead July 19, 2010
J. Piev
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought one of these to replace my old 305 which was stolen, and that in turn was a replacement for my original 205. The 205 and the 305 were brilliant devices that worked very intuitively and I was expecting the same standard with the 405.
But no. Unlike its predecessors, the 405 is annoying, hard to use and buggy.
These are my main gripes:
1. There is no "off" button.
Seriously, you cannot turn it off. So if you go for a run then toss it in the drawer the battery will go flat. The only solutions are to leave it on the charger, or plan your exercise long enough in advance to give this time to charge.
2. The screen is too small.
When I run I like to know my distance, time, speed and average speed. The 305, with 4 data fields, was fine for this. The 405 has only got 3 data fields of which only one is big enough to read on the go, which is not enough because;
3. The controls are completely useless.
The touch bezel is incredibly frustrating to use even when you're sitting on the couch. Trying to use it while running is like trying to thread a needle while running. The only way to manage it is to set the screen before you go and then don't touch it. So no scrolling through data fields on the go (and auto-scroll means you have to wait for ages to fleetingly see the data you are looking for). I've also heard that wet fabric will trigger the bezel if it comes in contact. I don't run in long sleeves but if you do it's one more thing to be wary of.
4. The backlight only stays on for 30 seconds. If you run at night or in the mornings with such a small screen you cannot read the display without the light. Turning it on requires touching the bezel which means you're just as likely to stop the clock or turn off the GPS as succesfully turn on the backlight. Doing that every 30 seconds is not practical or fun.
5. The speed readout does not seem to be accurate. Sometimes when I speed up I look at the screen and it says I've slowed down, and vice versa. It usually corrects after a minute or so but that never happened with the 305.
This is one of those rare situations where you can get a much superior product for a much lower price by just getting a 305 instead.
Hopefully the next generation will be better.
Takes a little getting used to but I love it July 15, 2010
K. McGrady (TX, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had the old Garmin 201 which I liked but had a few issues with. It completely died so I thought I would catch up with technology & got the 405CX. I read a lot of the reviews & was concerned with a few things but decided to go for it.
The only problems I've really experienced so far are: 1) just getting used to how to find where things are & using the touch bezel- I would recommend locking it most of the time, 2) it takes longer than I expected to charge up (compared to a cell phone or ipod) & the charge depletes quickly & 3) even if you turn the GPS "off" it seems to turn itself back on, which is a major issue for me as I travel for work and if the GPS is constantly tracking itself & looking for signal the battery won't last more than a day. On that last point I am working on to see if the GPS stays in"off" --I'm still learning with this whole thing
But on the points I like (especially compared to my ancient Garmin: 1) the accuracy is incredible! When you upload to the website & follow your route on the map you can see where you stepped to one side of the sidewalk when your dog sniffed a tree! 2) the wireless data transfer is SO quick & easy, and I have a Mac and have not run into any issues with that at all, 3) it's very comfortable- it came with a smaller velcro wristband but I'm using the plastic one which is a little big for a female but still comfortable, 4) quick satellite detection -- one problem I had with my old 201 was it took FOREVER to find enough satellites & if I ran somewhere with lots of big trees or buildings it would lose signal and sometimes tell me I was running a 15 min. mile which I know I'm not. The 405 seems to be much more reliable on that front although for the first time today, in the month I've had it, it seemed to have problems with my speed. I have it set to auto pause at 14:00 min. pace and it kept pausing when I know I wasn't going that slow, but every other time I've used it the times seemed very accurate.
The heart rate monitor that comes with it seems to work well although I haven't figured out how to use it best for training yet. And I love the Garmin website to look at my runs & track my info. It's easy to use & fun to look at your progress.
On the whole I really am thrilled with the 405 & think most of my issues just come from me needing learning how to use it better.
Unreliable software/firmware July 13, 2010
mballe
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought the Garmin 405CX back in june. Unfortunately the product is very unreliable.
Shortly after trying out the accompanying software for Mac, I got my first Kernel panics, which basically means you loose everything you are currently working on. Apparently I am not the only one with this problem. Friends and family has experienced the same, and a quick google reveals that many users are experiencing this.
The firmware on the watch itself is also having problems, causing the watch to sometimes just freeze, requiring a hard reset and re-sync with the computer.
Even though I like the product and what it does, I can not currently recommend this to others with the current software flaws.
Hopefully Garmin will be eventually fix this issue, but considering I can find references to the kernel panic as far back as february 2009, I do not have high hopes.
This is really a shame, as all my previous Garmin GPS products have worked flawlessly.
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