Polar RS300X G1 Heart Rate Monitor Watch with G1 GPS Sensor (Black)

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Technical Details

- Simple-to-use wrist heart rate monitor/training computer in black helps you to train at the right intensity
- Includes G1 GPS Sensor for tracking routes and WearLink+ 31 coded transmitter
- Provides metrics for heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calorie burn
- OwnZone feature for individualized zone training by heart rate or pace, a fitness test, and auto lap splits
- Compatible with S1 foot pod

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Now our most popular and top performing running computer is enhanced with GPS speed and distance capability
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 "GPS hard to start" 2010-02-26
By Herve Antoine (Georgetown, KY)
I had a Garmin 305 for 3 years. It malfunctioned, had it repaired which cost me $90.00, was sent a refurbished device that lasted only one year. So, I decided I was done with Garmin and saw good review with the Polar RS300X G1. I am a little disappointed. There is no Stop Button on the front so it makes a little hard to stop the watch at the traffic light or other places, especially with gloves. The display choices are limited and not customizable like with the Garmin. With my Garmin, I was monitoring my distance, time, heart rate and pace on the same screen which I can't do with the Polar RS300X. But the biggest issue is that I am having a lot of trouble to just start the GPS. Pressing the battery button, I need 20 tries to get the GPS to start. And often, it takes for ever for the GPS to locate the sattelite. I often canot wait that long and start my run before the GPS locate the sattelites. If it ever locates them

 "Sturdy watch that generally gets the job done" 2010-01-30
By S. Hessinger
I bought this watch about six months ago and have been pretty happy overall with its performance. I also bought the Flowlink along with the watch (and GPS arm band), but I have yet to use it because of the hassle of downloading the Polar software from its website. Even without being to download my workouts, I still take pleasure in using the watch and GPS. It has been invaluable to know what my pace and distance have been, although I'm not sure if the speeds, and therefore distances, are totally accurate. I say this because I have run with my boyfriend who has a Garmin with built in GPS and his watch says that we're going slower than mine does. Regardless, it gives me an idea of where I'm at.



The only issues that I have had with the watch have been one, if you accidentally hit your arm against something while not intending to exercise, you can start the timer. Two, while running in lightly wooded areas (big paths cut between fairly dense trees) the watch will lose satellite connection and will beep at you until it finds them again. I have found that turning the GPS off and then back on again seems to work. Of course, you have to stop and fumble around with it, but that's what it is. Issue three is the fact that the chest belt transmitter sometimes loses the ability to "talk" to the watch while working out. I have found that before each workout, one really needs to wipe down the chest strap (warm water) before starting. Like the instructions say, the strap needs to be moistened before working out anyhow, but a good wipedown is essential to have uninterrupted transmission for the duration of your workout.

 "Can I combine my RS300 and RS200? NO,,,grrrr" 2010-01-17
By Michael L. Ibraheem (USA)
I had the RS 200 for years and when the time came to replace it I decided to go with the next model the RS 300. I don't understand why take away features from a watch??? Why make me feel used because I have to get a stupid flowlink?!?!?! However to be fare the GPS works beautifully and I like how the wearlink transmitter and band disconnect and you can easily rinse it after use.



Oh yeah one last thing...seriously for a product sold in the USA the date format needs to be formatted as mmddyyyy by default instead of ddmmyyyyy.



Overall even though Polar can do better after years of releasing the RS200 but what the hell overall it does what you need and it's cheaper than other watches that provide GPS and oh yeah don't throw away your old footpod it still works with this one!!!!

 "Not so great GPS" 2009-11-15
By Duane W. Countryman (Iraq)
The GPS pod works on and off and eats batteries. I have found the fastest way for it to aquire satellite lock is to take the battery out at the end of each run. If you simply turn the device off it doesn't recieve the GPS signal the next time you need it. As for the HRM and watch it is what you would expect from Polar but the start/stop button is cheap and I can see that failing first. The averages for speed vary greatly also but for the quick check during a long run it works fine and coupled with the HRM it will keep you honest

 "Bitter-sweet experience" 2009-08-06
By LaCanal (Chanis)
I consider myself a beginner when it comes to running. After looking around for several options, I decided to get the Polar RS300X G1 because of its multisport capabilities. I could easily run or ride my bike with it, and I would be able to measure distance and pace with the same device, without having to install/uninstall things to my bike every time I wanted to change excersices. After considering the Garmin 305 I decided to go for the Polar because of the extremely big and uncomfortable size of the Garmin. Everything looked nice in the website, but the story changed after only a few weeks I've owned the training computer.

1) The watch itself is incapable of transmitting data to the Polar site (or any other running website) which makes it a little boring for you as a user to log in and "manually" enter your data every time you complete an excersise. I was very sad to know that in order to do this automatically I have to separately purchase an extra device (Polar Flowlink @ $55.00).

2) I have been experiencing some problems with the accuracy of the distance. Since I just got my watch a few weeks ago, I entered in several forums to see if any other user was experiencing what I was going through, and to my unpleaseant surprise, yes... they were. Basically, the battery life of the G1 GPS Sensor is so short that you can only use it for up to 8 hours. More than that and you will start getting incorrect data from your runs. What is the purpose of a GPS sensor if you can get accurate data from it? Now I will have to constantly purchase batteries just to keep my distances correct.



Very sad that Polar hasn't come with better solutions for this issues. I saw several users unhappy about this same thing in their own web site.




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Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS Enabled Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor

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Technical Details

- Waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, so you can wear it in the pool or the lake to time your swim
- Tracks bike and run data and sends it wirelessly to your computer
- Track your position, distance, pace, heart rate (with bundled monitor), add accessories to measure power data and more
- 20 hours of battery life
- One-year limited warranty

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Finally, a GPS-enabled training device that isn't afraid of the water. The rugged Forerunner 310XT is the triathlete's indispensable training tool — a GPS-enabled, swim-proof trainer that tracks bike and run data and sends it wirelessly to your computer. This multi-sport device has up to 20 hours of battery life, tracks distance, pace and heart rate, and goes from wrist to bike in seconds.
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 "Excellent tool for runner/marathoner" 2010-03-14
By GoTheDistance (Orange County, CA, USA)
I normally keep gadgets and gear to a minimum when I run but this has been a must have tool. When training long distance, such as for a marathon, I tend to stick to the same seen-before paths since the distance is known. This tool frees me to explore new paths as it keeps fairly accurate distance for maintaining training mileage. It's great to be able to display not only average pace but also real time pace and to be able to upload and map out the run on Garmin with all the stats. The stand out features of this particular model is the large easy-to-read display and the great battery performance. As long as I turn it off inbetween runs I can usually go for a week or two on a charge.

 "310XT for cycling and running!" 2010-03-14
By Chen Chee Kong
A great product from Garmin! I use it for running and cycling (with cadence/speed sensor). It doesn't fail me at all! I particularly like the ANT+ agent which able to transfer data easily to my computer and garmin connect!



I wish it could also function as normal watch so I don't have to wear another watch.... anyway, it's still the best sport computer that I ever use!

 "Don't ever drop it..." 2010-03-07
By T. Marek (Texas, USA)
As a rugged sports/gps watch, Garmin missed the mark. The screen is made of glass! If you drop it, the screen will crack. The first time this happened (during my first week with the watch), the watch fell out of my hand on to the pavement and the glass shattered. There was no force behind the fall other than me losing my grip on stuff I was carrying. Drop height was maybe 2.5 feet. Garmin repaired the watch after charging me almost $100 plus a $50 expedite fee because I wanted it for a key event.



After months of carefully guarding my Garmin, the watch fell out of my workout bag on to the bathroom tile floor. Screen shattered again so I have to shell out another $100 plus shipping if I want to continue using this expensive piece of equipment.



Garmin needs to change the material used for the face of the 310 XT to a material that will not crack when the device is dropped from a few feet. It is a good looking device that functions well but it is too fragile for all but the most careful and vigilant of users. I would rather have a scratched plastic screen that will take a normal wear-and-tear fall than worry about cracked glass and expensive replacement.



Of the three other 310 XT owners in my running/triathlon group, all three had cracked screens and expensive repairs within the first month of ownership. If you are considering the purchase of this watch be forewarned, it is not a question of if you will experience a cracked screen, it is a matter of when.



Hope this helps.

 "This "rugged" watch actually quite fragile!" 2010-03-01
By M. Hagler (Los Angeles, CA United States)
This watch is supposedly designed for multi-sport use, and is marketed by Garmin as being "rugged". So I was very surprised, and disappointed when the faceplate cracked just from dropping a couple feet onto the floor. A search found many other people who have had this happen to them too. Garmin is saying it is damage caused by owner and not covered under warranty. It seems to be a bad design flaw that the face of the watch has no protection. Runners and Triathletes like myself will spread the word and steer people away from this product unless Garmin starts to stand by their "rugged" watch and fixes the design.

 "Satisfies expectations ...to date." 2010-02-20
By G. SALLES (New Jerse, United States)
First of all I need to make clear that I will use this device for running (90% of the time) and biking. No swimming. I've read many posts on how poorly it performs under water and I am not surprised.



I've had the 310XT for a month now, after my 305 finally died because of rusty contacts inside (there went the water resistant claim).

I am hoping that this one will really be water resistant and be able to handle the sweat and occasional rain. And I had a 201 before that. All in all I've had a Garmin running watch for about five years and I have seen the progression of this technology and how much it has improved, and I LOVE IT.



I like the design and color combinations in the 310XT, the wrist band is also nicer (not that I ever had any trouble with the 305's wrist band).



The 310XT catches satellites faster, and it seems to be able to cling on to low GPS signals better than the 305. Really nice in order to give you very accurate reads on your workout parameters (distance, pace/speed, etc.) Part of my runs are in narrow streets lined by high rises, and mapped runs look really fine.

This is the main reason for any owner of a watch like this, so it better deliver, and it does.



I like the refreshed display interface which seems to have even more options than before, very customizable. The main numbers are still big and clear, even for someone like me that needs glasses to read the finer print (I should note that I still navigate the watch by memory because I can't read the descriptions and prompts).



The vibrate alert is new, nice addition, which you can set according to distance, time, laps, etc., also highly customizable.

Training partner is still there if you need an extra kick to reach a desired pace, same as with the 305.



Another new feature that I noticed is that it also self-adjusts the time according to where you are. I don't know how it does this but I recently traveled from the US to Argentina and the correct time was set after I turned it on down south. Neat.



What I don't like is the new wireless interface, why did Garmin have to move away from the 100% reliable hardwired connection? Garmin's ANT Agent installed correctly on my Vista PC, and eventually I can get the workouts out of the 310XT, but I have to try 2 or 3 different USB ports every time, and when all else fails, I have to reboot the PC and start over. The cable in the 305 worked everytime, I had the base on my desk to pop-in the old 305 after each workout.



As for the HR monitor, not much to add about its functionality, it paired fine the first time and it works same as the old one. The design looks a bit sleeker, but there was nothing wrong with the old HR monitor. As a matter of fact, the design of the old strap made it very easy to change the elastic band (which in time stretches, unavoidable) without haveing to deal with the electrodes.



All in all a great GPS watch for runners and bikers. Not sure if you are a swimmer, read other posts for that.


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Golf Buddy Tour GPS Range Finder

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Technical Details

- Golf rangefinder with true GPS capabilities and automatic course and hole recognition
- Comes preloaded with course information from throughout the world
- Provides the exact distance to greens, bunkers, lakes, lay-up points, and hazards
- Large, easy-to-read screen; stores up to 20,000 courses and 1,000 scores
- Measures 2.25 x 4.25 x 1 inches (W x H x D); weighs 4.23 ounces; 90-day warranty

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Yardage remaining displays are provided throughout the course, from greens, bunkers, and more, or customize your own target. Includes built-in score tracking. Unique automatic course and hole recognition so you don't have to fiddle with buttons as you play. Rechargeable battery included. Full-color display, impact resistant, ultra-light, water-resistant.
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 "Extremely helpful" 2010-03-09
By Paula Schrader
I purchased this product for my husband. I was a little hesitant at first because he is far sighted and I wasn't sure if he would be able to see the numbers on the display. To my surprise you can adjust the brightness and tweak the settings and he can see them just fine. He said it is absolutely helpful in showing him the distance to the pin for him to choose the right club without second guessing. He carries it with him all the time when we play, no matter which course we are playing. I would definitely recommend this product!

 "This item is worthless" 2010-03-07
By Desert Lizard (Arizona)
I bought a Golf Buddy Tour and used it for three days. The first day the distances seemed to be inaccurate. The second day I measured from known spots on the course and got reading from 25 yards too high to 20 yards too low. I then called Golf Buddy and through the internet we "updated" the software and the targets the Golf Buddy used. I then used the Golf Buddy for the third day. The errors on each hole were different but were still averageing about 10 to 15 yards off (either high or low) and the worst error was 25 yards. I think the targets that Golf Buddy uses are wrong. The unit is simply not usable and I sent it back. Fortunatly Amazon is giving me my money back.

 "Great Gift" 2010-03-02
By weekettle (Monterey County, CA.)
I bought this as a gift for my husband. He love's it and says it is really easy to use. We're very pleased.

 "Buddy Golf Pro GPS" 2010-01-30
By Irene Chidester (Melbourne Beach, FL)
The Range Finder is accurate, but it is troublesome to get a new target or change holes. Occasionally it gets off track. I like that it finds your course quickly.

 "Works as advertised, and knows its stuff!" 2010-01-04
By Mark A. Wilson
I gave one to my wife for Christmas - she had been _very_ good that year - and we took it along down to Florida. It knew the smaller of two courses at a golf community, and also knows our executive course locally in Maryland. It had no problem finding the course information, and the only confusion came when two tee boxes were right next to each other. Moving a few feet closer to the proper tee box solved that; it gave us yardages to all sorts of hazards; all in all, it did exactly what it said it would, with no muss or fuss.



The only bad mark goes not against the unit, but the web site; perhaps it was overwhelmed on Christmas morning, but the registration process would not complete. We'll try again and see how it goes then...



Terrific unit, glad I bought it! (And so is the missus...)


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uPro Golf GPS by Callaway Golf

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Technical Details

- Golf GPS system with sleek and unobtrusive design that fits in a pocket or belt holder
- Provides golfer with aerial and satellite photographs of your favorite golf courses
- Built-in GPS technology clearly locates the golf course hazards and flagsticks
- Connects to www.uprogps.com for golf course downloads; 2.2-inch high-resolution color screen
- Includes battery, wall adapter, USB cable, and free course download; 6-month warranty

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The uPro is a revolutionary golf GPS device that is visually and technologically superior to all other golf rangefinders. It was designed to help improve your game by proving superior functionality, yet maintaining ease of use. The uPro delivers information to you, the golfer, in an unprecedented fashion, allowing you to quickly get precise distances while also enabling you to see the actual layout of the hole. You’ll see the game and course from a whole new perspective.
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 "Very Disappointed" 2010-02-27
By R. Vanderheiden (Iowa)
The unit generally functions as advertised on properly identified courses. My home course is mislabeled in the database and reflects the mapping from an entirely different course. My two attempts over a six month period to resolve this problem have resulted in "we're working on it" responses. The unit sits at home unless I'm headed out of town to play. There are better choices out there.

 "Save Your Money! Wait for a Version with Better Battery Life" 2010-02-11
By steve nameth (FL)
At a price of $327 plus the $100 off coupon, how could you not buy it, so I did. My advice now... save your money unless you really don't need $225.



A few glitches getting it up, connected, and synched with the web site, but not too bad. Downloaded my 2 home courses and I was impressed with the flyover feature in pro mode. Took it to the course the next day, turned it on and got a messgae "NO Courses Found", so I was now out of luck for the day. Where the course downloads went, I don't know and it was especially surpising since you can't delete a course directly from the upro unit.



After redownloading the courses, it took it out the next day. The course downloads were there but the screen kept going blank as it went into power saver mode. The screen will go blank after 25, 45 or 90 seconds depending on how you set it. You can override this and leave the screen on permanently, but it is not recommended and I doubt you could play a full round before the battery goes dead.



What's the problem with the power saver mode. Well, you need to physically pick up the unit and push a button for it come back on. Therefore you can't leave the unit on in the cart and just glance at the yardage. Picking it 40+ times a round is a first class pain. Once you do pick it and bring it back to life it needs a few seconds to update the yardage (as the yardage does not get updated when in power saver mode). If you're like me and use it for the yardage on my approach shot to the green, you won't use the upro again until you've hit your next drive and are hitting your second shot on the next hole. After you wake up the upro it takes a few seconds for it to realize you've changed holes (since it doesn't update in power saver mode). You need to manually tell it you changed holes and then wait to it to change holes and then update the yardage.



Bottom line...2 or 3 times a round I'm in a location where I stuggle with yardage and the upro is really helpful. But in general, it's much easier to look for yardage markers than to be pushing buttons on this thing for 4 hours. It's an expensive toy that doesn't have the battery life necessary to make it really useful.

 "You have to pay to get your golf course!!" 2009-12-27
By Thomas P. Davis
These are cool toys, but why would you pay for free information. If you buy this brand, you will be paying to download a course. Golf Guru (basic) is still free--I'm sending this one back.

 "U PRO Golf GPS" 2009-12-26
By J. Jenkins (Temecula ,CA)
Does what It's supposed to do, I am a "new" golfer, so every course is new to me The Flyovers are help full to me to, so that when I step up to tee off at least I know where I need to hit the ball, so, I'll have a good position for my second shot. Some times however in some of the flyovers it's difficult to distinguish between fairway and waterhazard they look the same color. On bright days I need to shade the screen to see flyovers, No problem with battery life. or downloading courses, Overall very helpful to me as am very poor at estimating distances, and it helps me choose the right club. Now if it could only help me find my lost balls it would be the perfect tool.



Jim

 "Junk" 2009-11-09
By Ed Mauldin (Reno, NV)
This item is advertised as Mac compatible, but it was not compatible with my Leopard 10.5.8 Operating System. After downloading files a Customer Service Representative sent, I was able to initialize the uPro and download 4 courses after paying $120 for 50 courses. I took the device out to play the next day, but turned it off after a couple of holes because it didn't offer any information that I didn't already have on the Cart's GPS Screen. As I was leaving the course, I tried to turn it back on to show a friend. It was dead. So, I immediately returned it to Amazon. However, uPro is refusing to refund the 4 courses that I downloaded, so I am in a Credit Card Dispute with them, which I will easily win since the information was never used and I returned the device. Advice - don't buy this piece of junk.


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

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Technical Details

- Round 4-Level Gray Fstn, 124 X 95 Pixel Display
- Accurately Tracks Distance, Pace & Calories, & Displays On Easy-To-Read Screen
- Ant+Sport(Tm) Wireless Technology Automatically Transfers Workout Data To & From
- Computer When Device Is Within Range
- Heart Rate Monitor

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With the Forerunner 405, Garmin has finally put thepower 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.

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

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.

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
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
Forerunner 405, USB ANT stick, Heart Rate Monitor, AC adapter, Charging clip, Owner's manual, Quick reference guide

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 "Incredibly Versatile" 2010-03-06
By M. McClure (67205)
I bought this gps watch for my wife for Christmas. She's into running quite a bit. She just finished up her first half-marathon 5 months ago and we are headed to another one next week. I've seen her use this to collect and view all sorts of data related to her running. Although the model we bought did not come with the heart rate monitor, we did go out and purchase it shortly after.



Pros:

Lots of data collected to allow you to view tons of different stats about your run.

Transfers data from the watch to the computer and up to your Garmin account quickly and easily (transfers from watch to computer without having to plug anything in).

Graphs and charts on Garmin's site to display all the data is easy to read and very informative.

Works well indoors and outdoors

Setup one time and then you're good to go



Cons:

The initial set-up of the watch was a bit of a task. My wife is not the most technologically inclined person, but with a little help from running friends and some manual readying, she was able to set it up pretty well.

The cost (a little pricey, but well worth it in the long run)



Overall:

An excellent watch for runners who are serious about tracking their pace, paths, heart rate, etc.

 "Fantastic watch but bad manufacturing quality" 2010-03-01
By C. M. Alvarez (Washington, DC)
I have had the Garmin 405 with heart monitor for a year and a half now. I use it quite intensively for both biking and running.



The first watch I received had a defective GPS reception and I got a replacement which works flawlessly (thanks Amazon for the great post sale service).



I have had no issues with rain (I just block the bezel and have the watch cycle automatically through the needed information), ease of use, GPS reception, thickness, etc. I recently ran a marathon and the watch calculated 42.4 km which is only 0.2 km (0.5%) above the official distance. Given that we need to do some lateral movements to pass other runners, get drinks, etc. I think this is a great result.



I agree with many reviewers who find the PC software package underwhelming; however I get by by using a free third party log program (RunningAHEAD which, among other things, does a great job at importing all the GPS data).



I really miss the 'sleep' feature available in the Polar watch. It would be great to be able to have the Garmin hibernate while not in use so that, when needed, the watch has a good battery level.



However, my main issues are about the poor craftsmanship of the watch.

- The heart rate strap stopped working a few month after the purchase. I got a new one and I am having issues with it. Some times, it works fine but more often than not, I get very low heart rates measurements, especially when the training intensity increases. I am now using the HR monitor less and less.

- The paint job on the watch has peeled in many places. The Garmin looks really ugly now and is no longer wearable anytime else than during a sport activity.

- The rubber watch band is just plain junk. Through wear, it is now severely peeled, has a bad cut in it (fortunately, it is still usable), and the band gives up when exposed to vibrations from some dirt road downhill rides in the mountain bike .



I still like my gadget a lot but I will likely not buy it again if it stops working. Maybe the 305 because it costs just half as much.

 "Nice watch" 2010-02-26
By Tom Smith
I am very happy with this watch. It picks up a satelite signal very quickly.

 "Excellent product, bad Amazon service" 2010-02-21
By F. Rocha
The Garmin 405 is really fantastic but Amazon delivered the wrong product. As you can read in the name of the product it should have included a heart monitor but it was not part of the product delivered. The same product without heart monitor costs 70 dollars less. The problem is that the product was exported to Chile. I tried to contact Amazon in order to get a reimbursement for the 70 dollars but I just couldn't find an option in their web page to request it.

 "broken upon receipt" 2010-02-19
By E. Neebes (NE ohio)
The seller, Loco Running sent the watch with a broken USB device, making the functionality of the watch incomplete. The seller is unwilling to accept a return of the watch for refund.


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