Comments on: Garmin Forerunner 405 – The Review

By: Kate HOY

Kate HOY — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:26:09 +0000

Managed to fix my 305 with a bit of DIY, a screw driver and a hairdryer. Perhaps not recommended practice but its working and I’m a happy camper! It looks a bit more rugged now, which has got to be good for my image, no? After my rain episode I would seriously consider the waterproof 310XT as my next purcase.

By: warriorwoman

warriorwoman — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:55:21 +0000

I’m going to be in the market for another GPS unit soon and I don’t think I’ll go back to the 405. I will either stick with the solid reliable 305 unit or, as the prices seem to be dropping a bit I might go for the waterproof version – the 310XT. This looks to be a very useful piece of kit.
Good luck with your marathon.

By: Kate HOY

Kate HOY — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:57:39 +0000

I’m afraid that sandwich bag story made my mind up! My beloved 305 proved not so rain-proof last friday – one week out of the guarantee period I have a marathon in two weeks time and feel lost without it. BIG question – upgrade to the 405 or stick with what I know. It looks like the 405 doesn’t have the mapping features that I use – i plot a course on mapping software, convert the file to Training Center and then upload it to my 305 and head for the hills following the arrow. Without this I’d never make it home, so its essential. Also not sure about the tricksy bevel sounds like gadgetry that is yet to be perfected.
Thanks for the great review and some really useful info.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:07:44 +0000

I found a way to use my 405 in the rain and be able to get the bezel and buttons to work quite well – does not go nuts and unresponsive.

I put fasten plastic over the bezel so rain and moisture from fog doesn’t get on it.

I cut a plastic sandwich bag open and in half. Then I wrap the plastic over the watch and strap. The I use tape on the back to hold the plastic in position. So I end up with a protective cover that allows me to touch/tap the bezel to change views. And the view stays where I want it.

Maybe Garmin can develop a better bezel rain cover.

By: Jarrad

Jarrad — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:39:10 +0000

I bought this watch as a gift for my wife. It is clearly designed for men and did not fit her, there is a lot of adjustment in the strap but the moulded body meant it was simply too large to fit on a small wrist. I’m sure its a fine watch but it doesn’t fit everyone!

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By: Bixente

Bixente — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:11:57 +0000

I love this watch but it just goes mad when it rains. Again this morning I was running a 10 miles and it just stopped suddenly after 4 miles because of the rain then it went crazy switching from one mode to another. Really annoying.

If your fingers are wet as well the bezel will go mad.

By: Warriorwoman

Warriorwoman — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:40:13 +0000

No need to worry, Garmin ship everything you require in the box.
It comes with a little USB dongle that provides the wireless link.

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:34:49 +0000

Hi there,

Forgive me if this has already been discussed.

I think I’m going to buy a 405 however I’ve heard it transfers data to your pc through wireless capabilities. What means does it use to do this. I don’t have Bluetooth technology on my P.C.

Any information would be extremely useful.

Thank you for your time.