RunningAHEAD - Topic: Anyone got the new Forerunner 405?

bach13

posted: 8/7/2008 at 11:43 PM

I just got one today, and I'm still learning how to use it. I have never had a running watch. One thing I do not like is Garmin's lack of direction in terms of how to set up the wireless sync software. They tell you to go online, but they don't tell you what you need to download. The 405 is not even listed in the device drivers section. I finally ended up looking in their support section and seem to have found the software needed. I was relieved to find it but soon further frustrated when the install program failed with the error "Out of Memory." I am thoroughly confused because my pc had 3 GB of RAM...looks like despite the delays in releasing this product, they still didn't get things right in terms of software. Has anyone else been successful in getting the 405 up and running? Any tips?

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perfesserr

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posted: 8/8/2008 at 8:19 AM

I just got one. I haven't had trouble installing the software as you described but I've had other problems like workouts disappearing after I'd downloaded them and other glitches. I do think that Garmin software in general is pretty poor. I have had quick response from their support so you might want to try that. Otherwise I would say use some other software. I use ascent (for Mac) but others on RA seem to like motionbased and some others.

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marcus_g

posted: 8/9/2008 at 1:17 PM

Quote from perfesserr on 8/8/2008 at 8:19 AM:

I've had other problems like workouts disappearing after I'd downloaded them and other glitches.

Ditto.. I think by leaving the Garmin USB on all the time, the 405 tries to download the workouts as soon as I come in the door and reception might not be great. I'm experimenting with only plugging the fob in when I'm near the computer.

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Chenille

posted: 8/9/2008 at 1:26 PM

Quote from perfesserr on 8/8/2008 at 8:19 AM:

I just got one. I haven't had trouble installing the software as you described but I've had other problems like workouts disappearing after I'd downloaded them and other glitches. I do think that Garmin software in general is pretty poor. I have had quick response from their support so you might want to try that. Otherwise I would say use some other software. I use ascent (for Mac) but others on RA seem to like motionbased and some others.

I've started saving my workouts to a separate folder - if you right click on your workout - click export - you can easily save the file.

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paavoman

posted: 8/10/2008 at 12:17 AM

A little off topic, but I know that Eric has been working on a GPS program for RA; any chance that it'll be able to do the 405 wireless thing also?

perfesserr

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posted: 8/11/2008 at 12:25 PM
modified: 8/11/2008 at 12:28 PM

Quote from Chenille on 8/9/2008 at 1:26 PM:

I've started saving my workouts to a separate folder - if you right click on your workout - click export - you can easily save the file.

I've been doing that, exporting the file, then importing into Ascent. Works like a charm and even when the data is obviously AFU (which is most of the time) in GTC and Garmin Connect it appears fine in Ascent. Just look at this run in Garmin Connect: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/540285 Look at the pace chart (click on "performance->timing"). What is that all about? I guarantee my pace is not THAT steady! It looks just fine in Ascent. MTA comments

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bach13

posted: 8/11/2008 at 3:08 PM

Quote from perfesserr on 8/11/2008 at 12:25 PM:

Look at the pace chart (click on "performance->timing"). What is that all about? I guarantee my pace is not THAT steady! It looks just fine in Ascent.

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kcam

posted: 8/11/2008 at 5:28 PM

Anyone have the 405 that has also used the 205/305? My 205 is done for and I need another - not sure if I should drop the extra coin for the 405 or just buy another 205. Comments?

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posted: 8/14/2008 at 9:04 AM

There's a group for Forerunner 405 owners: http://runningahead.com/groups/forerunner405/

Daddyo

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posted: 8/14/2008 at 9:46 AM

yes, and it is really helpful?!?!? Confused

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