Garmin Forerunner 405

dnephin

Hometown AG win.

posted: 1/4/2008 at 10:00 AM

zoom-zoom: do a search for that kilt. it's available elsewhere, too. that's just a good price.

DWARP
Marathon Madness Mob

noonan

Rock bottom

posted: 1/4/2008 at 11:42 AM

I'm holding out for the inevitable wi-fi version. Then Eric can figure out how to let us upload real time telemetry.

Enlightened minimalist forefoot rockstar

krispyrun

posted: 1/4/2008 at 1:15 PM

Spec listing from Garmin's shop website: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=142&pID=11039

zoom-zoom

I du! (+CX +Mtn.)

posted: 1/4/2008 at 1:18 PM

Quote from noonan on 1/4/2008 at 11:42 AM:

I'm holding out for the inevitable wi-fi version. Then Eric can figure out how to let us upload real time telemetry.

I've often thought that would be a neat feature under race conditions--friends could "watch" our progress on race day! Big grin

k

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 ••• '08: 1561 ••• '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike ••• '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike ••• '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike

'12 Goals:

run 750 mi

bike 3500 mi

• more off-road

• gain proficiency @ CX mounts and dismounts (ie stop leap-frogging w/people who ride slower after every obstacle -- finish further up the field)

dgb2n

Dave

posted: 1/4/2008 at 1:31 PM

Quote from noonan on 1/4/2008 at 11:42 AM:

I'm holding out for the inevitable wi-fi version. Then Eric can figure out how to let us upload real time telemetry.

Not sure it will happen at least in the next couple of years due to the power requirements. I was very interested to see the battery life on this thing (2 weeks in stand by mode, 8 hours of recording). Might not work for the ultra marathoners out there. The 305 has a couple more hours of battery life at least by the specs.

I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it.

dgb2n@yahoo.com

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 1/4/2008 at 1:33 PM

Check this out

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

Teresadfp

posted: 1/4/2008 at 1:45 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 1/4/2008 at 1:18 PM:

I've often thought that would be a neat feature under race conditions--friends could "watch" our progress on race day! k

My friend was in a sailing race from Florida to Mexico, and the race organizers set that up. Since the race lasted several days, it was really neat to follow her progress online. I could see how she was doing overall, and also just in her class. Of course, her boat came in dead last, but at least I knew she made it! She is as slow a sailor as I am a runner, lol - maybe that's why we get along so well. Teresa

greenrunning

posted: 1/4/2008 at 5:23 PM

Quote from dnephin on 1/4/2008 at 6:48 AM:

There are several makers. The camo Amerikilt was my first, but I think Utilikilt is the acknowledged leader/originator, if that matters. There are probably other makers now. As for a recommendation, my fave is the Utilikilt Survival. Was spendy -- most expensive garment I ever bought. But I wear it a lot. The side pockets can hold a sixer each, just in case, you know. And they come off for a streamlined look. I wore it to my 20th HS reunion and wear it virtually whenever I make a drive of, say, more than 2 hours (unless for work.) So comfy. Sometimes you'll see kilt guys at Irish festivals. Then you can try some on. For sporty, this can't be beat: http://www.travelcountry.com/shop/mountain-hardwear/mens-clothing-sale/mountain-hardwear-mountain-kilt-mens.html?RefId=29&RefType=Affiliate To return to the orginal thread, what does the footpod provide for the Garmin?

I guess I'm glad I didnt get a 305 for Christmas...the 405 looks promising. As for the link above, you wear what you want man, but that's a khaki skirt. I can't see myself wearing that.

pegasus3446

My Hero

posted: 1/5/2008 at 6:20 AM

Quote from va on 1/3/2008 at 7:25 PM:

I've got a 305 for sale, if anybody is interested...

I may be. My 205 is drivin me nuts. Acting weird.

Sulli42

posted: 1/5/2008 at 2:24 PM

Quote from Trent on 1/4/2008 at 1:33 PM:

Check this out

As far as I can tell the 405 doesn't have anything on the 305 other than looks. I think I'll wait for the 505. I like my big red box just fine thank you.

Sulli42

posted: 1/5/2008 at 2:33 PM

I can't believe that didn't put a barometric altimeter in the 405, I thought that was the 305's biggest weakness.

mikeymike

posted: 1/5/2008 at 2:37 PM

Quote from Sulli42 on 1/5/2008 at 2:24 PM:

As far as I can tell the 405 doesn't have anything on the 305 other than looks. I think I'll wait for the 505. I like my big red box just fine thank you.

The two week battery life in powersaver mode would be pretty sweet for traveling (and since I'm always forgetting to plug mine in) and the automatic wireless synching would be awesome since the most frustrating thing about using my 205 is trying to get it to synch when the little connectors get cruddy with sweat, etc. But really it's all about the looks. THat thing looks cool.

Sulli42

posted: 1/5/2008 at 2:53 PM

Considering the price difference, $372 for the 405, $140 for the 305. I can forego looking cool for another year or two. Besides I'll take alot more than a good looking watch to help me look cool. I'm a lost cause. Cool

dgb2n

Dave

posted: 1/5/2008 at 3:44 PM

As best I can tell, the 405 is really for those who want a workout watch they can wear all the time. I'm sticking with my 305. My wife would kill me if I didn't wear the dress watch she bought me Wink

Seriously though, no routes (not that I use them), no pace or distance alarms, smaller display screen. Wireless data stuff is interesting but you still have to plug it in to charge it right?

I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it.

dgb2n@yahoo.com

greenrunning

posted: 1/5/2008 at 4:42 PM

Quote from Sulli42 on 1/5/2008 at 2:53 PM:

Considering the price difference, $372 for the 405, $140 for the 305. I can forego looking cool for another year or two. Besides I'll take alot more than a good looking watch to help me look cool. I'm a lost cause.

Where are you guys getting the 305 for 140 ? I believe the $50 rebate related to that Powerbar.com newsletter that I read about somewhere else expired in November. Does anyone know of anywhere right now you can get it in the 140-160 range? I definitely would go for that over the 405 at $300+.

Garmin Forerunner 405 (Read 3492 times)

'12 Goals: