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Garmin’s Forerunner 405 GPS-enabled fitness device shares most features with the Forerunner 305 however, with its smaller size and circular display it can truly be called a GPS-enabled sports watch. As Dan Bartel of Garmin has said, Runners no longer have to choose between fashion and function. In line with its fashionable look, the Forerunner 405 comes in a choice of either black or green. There are also versions with or without a heart monitor and for the North American, European and the Pacific regions.

Garmin have managed to keep minimize the number of buttons on the Forerunner 405 by introducing a touch sensitive bezel (ring around the watch face). Most functions can be accessed by tapping, holding or running a finger along the bezel even if you are wearing gloves. To get an idea of how the bezel works have a look at the video by Garmin.

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Getting the best out of your fitness training depends on planning and feedback. Training can be planned to improve fitness, lose weight or build stamina.

Feedback provides knowledge with which to refine training to the individual.
The GPS enabled Timex Ironman Bodylink Trail Runner can help with training planning and feedback. It’s a 3 piece unit which combines a sports watch, heart monitor and GPS technology. The watch is small in size compared to others on the market.
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Garmin’s Forerunner 301, 201 and 101 are compact wristband GPS personal training devices sharing mostly identical features. While not as attractive as the more wristwatch like form factor Garmin Forerunner 305 and 205, those serious about their training will appreciate the larger display screen which makes it easier to pick up displayed statistics while running or cycling. The units are still reasonably light despite the larger size. While particularly useful for runners the Forerunner units are also applicable cycling, hiking, and other training activities where monitoring/logging your distance, speed and heart are important.

All three 01 model Forerunners have a SiRF III GPS receiver which has high sensitivity for locking and holding onto GPS satellite signals in weak reception areas under foliage and in built-up areas. To maximize signal reception Garmin have wrapped the antenna around part of the wrist band.
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Garmin’s Forerunner 305 and 205 are wristwatch GPS personal trainers having almost identical specifications. Both units are attractive yet with a “sports like” look.

Both Forerunners have a SiRF III GPS receiver which has high sensitivity for locking and holding onto GPS satellite signals in weak reception areas under foliage and in built-up areas. To maximize signal reception Garmin have wrapped the antenna around part of the wrist band.
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