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The watch is absolutely perfect when used in this manner. I was fortunate to have a 405 provided to me due to my current job so while the bezel is absolutely frustrating I do not mind since I did not pay $399. I have used the 205 for two years and have enjoyed all the functions but it lacked the HR function. For the people complaining about the pace jumping around, remember it is a watch receiving GPS input so it will not update as quickly as a vehicle gps. If I am running, I set up my screen to show HR, Avg Pace, and distance. I push start, take off running and then push stop at the end. I stopped using that function and set up Avg Pace per distance (1 mile), this works much better and does not jump around.I workout based off HR so I have no need or desire to cycle through screens while running or cycling. Bottom line, it is a great tool if you are a start/stop runner/cyclist but if you want to move through screens while exercising it is not the watch for you due to bezel issues with sweat.
The signal is strong and reliable. For it's size, the Garmin 405 do the job with honor. The GPS is precise and the internet service integrated with Google Maps is perfect. Heart monitor also works great, with a little delay to get the right pulse. If you wet the sensor it will be much faster.
I very much enjoyed having acquired my garmin monitor the site amazon. The delivery of the product, the time was excellent. Congratulations Amazon.
Not only does it switch and freeze, but it begins to beep continuously. Summer humidity is in full swing here on the East Coast and my Garmin Forerunner 405 is proving to me that all the bad reviews I've read about it are indeed accurate. This can be somewhat embarassing and its without a doubt frustrating. Without fail, the watch switches screens on me about 15 to 20 minutes into a run. Not only does it switch screens but it freezes on this random screen, usually a compass reading. The WORST aspect of the 405 is that, once it has frozen, I cannot stop the timer until it has dried. Therefore I can't use it to time my finish in races (unless I stop to dry it off for 5 minutes before crossing the line).Unless you live in a desert or don't sweat under strenuous exertion.leave the 405 on the shelf.
Well, not everything seems to go according to plan.Pros:1) Fast signal acquisition. 3) Land navigation. It's good for recording where you are and where you're going - providing you input the stuff beforehand - but you can't bring up a latitude/longitude on the watch, or have it function as a compass. Well, I thought wrong. He's my friend when I ride, although I don't have a name for him yet. The tracking and accuracy was pretty good.2) The size.
It looks like a normal watch and doesn't stand out like the Garmin Forerunner 305 does. 3) The virtual partner. I love GPS devices, and when I heard about the 405 coming out, I figured that it was worth a try to replace my Edge 305 when it came to jogging and cycling. I'm ambivalent towards it. It takes more work than necessary to get my watch to force a connection to my PC. I thought, hey, GPS watch - maybe I could make this be a geotracking toy. Part of me wishes I would have saved money to get the Forerunner 305 instead (ugly, but it worked).
I like the idea of finger swipes to change from menu to menu, but it sucks when you're on a run or ride.2) The ANT stick. I didn't have a problem getting a signal, even in the middle of downtown Chicago (sure, it took a bit longer, but it got there). If it could do these things, it would totally kill the Suunto X10.4) The watch strap could be a bit bigger (this will barely fit on big guys).I was never able to get it working with my Garmin Cadence meter for my bike (I couldn't get it working on my Edge 305 either, so it's a wash). It's a good way to duke it out with someone while on a solo ride when you're bored.Cons:1) The UI. Sure, it's cool to sync wirelessly when you walk in a room, but why not just a generic USB cable. It worked just fine with the heart rate monitor, and it was cool to see the metronome at work.Overall the watch gets an "eeeh" from me. But this watch could be so much more, provided Garmin wanted to expand upon this watch.
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