Garmin Forerunner 405 review

UPDATE: Check out a newer model in my Garmin Forerunner 405CX review

The Garmin Forerunner 405 is a relatively new 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.

Compare prices on the Garmin Forerunner 405

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.

More Garmin Forerunner 405 reviews

• Consumers have posted quite a few Garmin Forerunner 405 reviews at Amazon (link goes to search results page due to both colors being reviewed, with and without HRM)
• Consumer-authored Forerunner 405 reviews are also being posted at GPSNow.
• Becoming Triathlete has a great pros and cons list in their Garmin Forerunner 405 review; here’s an update
• Dukes of Flatbush has posted a positive review of the Garmin Forerunner 405
• Running Thru Diabetes has posted a brief review of the Forerunner 405; here is part two
• RunnerPlus posts a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• DVICE has also posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• Timed Run has posted a nice Garmin Forerunner 405 review too
• About.com gives a 4 out of 5 star rating in their Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• RunColo has also posted a review of the Garmin Forerunner 405
• A very brief review of the Forerunner 405 from Runner’s World UK
• A consumer posts their Garmin Forerunner 405 experience at the SportTracks forum
• RedRock Running Company has posted a brief review of the Forerunner 405 HRM
• Run 100 Miles takes the Garmin Forerunner 405 out on the Applacachian Trail
• RunColo.com reviews the Forerunner 405
• WarriorWomen review the Garmin Forerunner 405
• Shoes and Gear has also posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• Sweet Victory reviews the Forerunner 405 as well
• Melissa Frank reviews the Forerunner 405
• FootZoneBlog posts a brief Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• Leave the Great Indoors reviews the Forerunner 405
• An Ultra Runner’s Blog goes over 10 things to know before you buy a Forerunner 405
• Amelia Burton has posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• Beginner Triathlete has a thread on the Forerunner 405
• A South African reviews the Forerunner 405
• Gaj-It.com has also posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• A Forerunner 405 review on Desert-Sharks.com
• Run Like a Girl reviews the Forerunner 405
• Marathon Mama has also posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• DC Rainmaker has posted an in-depth review of the Forerunner 405
• WatchReport has posted their own Forerunner 405 review
• A Running Green Girl reviews the Forerunner 405
• Pocket GPS World compares the Forerunner 405 with the Globalsat GH-625
• A brief Forerunner 405 review
• i2Runner reviews the Garmin 405
• The Fitness Motivator has posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• All the World’s a Stage gets into the act with their own Forerunner 405 review
• Urban Tick has also posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• Running Pinoy posits his review of the Forerunner 405
• The Jogging Stoller has posted a brief Forerunner 405 review
• A nice review of the Forerunner 405 from Ariel Seidman
• GearJunkie.com has posted a Foreruunner 405 review
• This Garmin Forerunner 405 review has a pros and cons list
• Grin and Frog It has posted their own Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• Brillianter has posted a brief Forerunner 405 review
• Dena Harris seems overwhelmed by her Forerunner
• Austin Metronome has posted a brief Garmin 405 review
• Fun with Gravity reviews the Forerunner 405
• Daily Adventures has also posted a Garmin Forerunner 405 review
• Sir Jog A Lot gets into the mix with his own Forerunner 405 review
• Another review of the Forerunner 405, this time from Clean Snipe
• Another Forerunner 405 review has been posted at A Mama’s Blog
• Racing Stripes reviews the Forerunner 405 fitness watch
• Dave Writes a short review of this runner’s favorite
• Comparing the Forerunner 405 to the Polar RS800
• Here’s a very informative video review of the Forerunner 405, also from Becoming Triathlete:

I’ll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some…

Other Garmin Forerunner 405 resources

• The Garmin Forerunner 405 owners manual, in the language of you choice
• See how the Forerunner 405 compares to other Forerunner models
• There is a Forerunner 405 forum at MotionBased and another Garmin Forerunner discussion group at Yahoo
• And there is now an official Forerunner 405 forum at Garmin.com
• Beginner Triathlete has a thread discussing the Forerunner 405
• Here are Garmin’s own video “how to” Forerunner 405 demos
• Creating courses for your Forerunner
• How to transfer race plans and workouts to your Forerunner
• Training indoors with the Forerunner 405
• A Garmin Forerunner 405 FAQ
• Want to see how the Forerunner 405 stacks up against other models? Check out this Garmin fitness GPS comparison tool
• The official Garmin Forerunner 405 web page
• Using the newest Google Earth track feature with the 405

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

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• Check the current Garmin Forerunner 405 price, with or without heart rate monitor, at Amazon.
• Get the Garmin Forerunner 405 Black GPS-Enabled Sports Watch with USB ANT Stick (other models available) at TigerGPS, where you get free shipping on orders above $250.
• Check out the deal on the Garmin Forerunner 405 HRM – Green at REI.com, where satisfaction is guaranteed and members get 10% back on eligible purchases.
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