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Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch

By on Friday, December 9th, 2011 | No Comments

 

US$399.99 – (please check as price may fluctuate)

The Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch with heart rate monitor has customized vibration alerts for heart rate, calories, time and distance and the GPS positioning will guide you back to your starting point.Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch

The 610 touchscreen is also faster and easier to swipe and scroll even with gloves on, but will not be compromised on its rugged functionality with sweat and rain.

It is fast responding and accurate – giving you all the vital information you need on a good run : heart rate, calories and distance. The advanced  GPS positioning  also means you can safely explore new tracks knowing it will guide you back to your starting point.

 

Garmin Forerunner 610

Touchscreen GPS Watch

 

Advanced Features

Training tools like the new Virtual Racer can turn any workout into a virtual matchup. This feature lets you race your previous bests or challenge any activities uploaded to our Garmin Connect site. Virtual Racer accounts for varying speeds and real-time conditions, so it’s truly you vs. your opponent.

Or, use the Virtual Partner function and see how you measure up to a static pace you set. Forerunner 610 also offers vibration alerts, which you can customize for time, distance, calories, heart rate or cadence. So, when you reach your targets, you’ll feel a gentle vibration.

Training Effect from Firstbeat

This is the first Forerunner watch to have the Training Effect functionality. Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness, which essentially helps you train more efficiently.

Your Training Effect is calculated based on your user profile, your heart rate and the difficulty of the activity. The 610 also offers customizable heart rate zones, alerts and heart-rate based calorie computations.

Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch

Product Features

  • Weather-resistant, GPS-enabled training watch supports customizable data screens and advanced training plans
  • Touchscreen interface for quickly and easily toggling data fields, adjusting settings, reviewing run history, and more
  • Virtual Partner and Virtual Racer help you plan workouts and reach goals; Training Effect measures impact on aerobic fitness
  • Customizable vibration alerts for time, distance, calories, heart rate, or cadence; heart rate zone training with included monitor
  • USB stick for wireless uploading of run data to Garmin Connect–map your activity, view lap splits, and explore activities from other users

Technical Details

  • Display Size: 1.0 inches
  • Battery Average Life: 8.0 Hours

 

(Garmin) has blown the competition out of the water with the 610. Granted I have only done a few runs and about 25 miles with it, but my initial reaction is WOW. The touch screen works PERFECTLY on runs. Very easy to read and tap through screens. I love the vibrating alert feature (great for us audiophiles), which also can be set to back light. I run often in the darkness of the early morning so the that alert (set at 1 mile auto lap) reminds me to look down and check my split.  - Kevin J. Taylor “kjtay” (Syracuse, IN)-  

 

I read some reviews before i received this watch and I was a bit concerned with how the GPS would work. Well my watch came and I took it on my usual run through my neighborhood and on to a running path that is covered with trees. The GPS worked perfectly and was right on with the miles. I also ended up taking it up to the canyon to our Ranch and I used my watch while on a ranger ride to see if the miles would end up being the same, they were right on. I LOVE this watch, it is an amazing tool.  – J. Ellison –  

 

The Forerunner 610 GPS watch does take a little setting up. There have also been some comments about the accuracy of the device – it is not 100% accurate but not far off. You may also run into some issues with the Garmin Connect if you are a MAC user.

This is what you will get : Forerunner 610, Premium Heart Rate Monitor, AC Charger, Charging Cradle, USB ANT Stick, Quick Start Manual and Owner’s Manual on Disk.

Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Pack

Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch

 

Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch

By on Monday, November 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Was $369.99   Now $209.99  (please check as price may fluctuate)

The Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor is a light weight and small watch loaded with training functions that will work well both indoors and outdoors.

Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport WatchThe wireless ANT technology will automatically transfer data rather than rely on a cradle and will work in sync with your foot pod seamlessly (which needs to be purchased separately).

The automatic power safe mode saves your battery from draining when you have forgotten to turn it off and you can turn off the GPS function if you are running indoors.

Many customers have also reported that the bevel and touch screen mode is easier to use than buttons on some other models although sweating can be an issue in its functionality.

However, a quick rinse in clear water after each workout will keep it in tip top condition and in many cases, the sweating is a minor issue as it can resolved with a quick wipe during workouts.

The battery life of the Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch is also very long lasting at 8 hours – if you remember to turn the GPS function off when you do it need it, it will also ensure lasting power of this watch.

 

Here are some technical specifications:

 

Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate MonitorProduct Features

  • Loaded with serious training features, Forerunner 405CX continuously records your time, distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate.
  • Advanced training features will challenge you to step up your pace and race against Forerunner’s Virtual Partner.
  • Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training.
  • Share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users.
  • Once you’ve logged the miles, innovative ANT+ wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when Forerunner is in range.

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Garmin
  • Model: 010-00658-30
  • Display Size: 1.5
  • Battery Average Life: 8.0 Hours

 

I have now been using this watch for 1 3/4 years and still believe that for the current price on Amazon you cannot get a better value for your running.  -Stephen M. Charme (central New Jersey)-
I’m here to tell you – Don’t Worry! I’ve had an opportunity to put this thing through its paces on both ends of the climate spectrum, and it performed flawlessly. – B. Jeffrey Dekonty “JDK” (Philadelphia PA) -

 

Some customers have complained about battery life, the touch bezel being hard to use and that it can be unreliable. The Garmin forerunner 405CX has had 178 4 and 5 star ratings and 66 2 and 1 star ratings as of this post.

 

Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch

 

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