Garmin forerunner

christeb · 17-06-2009 3:43pm

^ Brilliant, I'll try this tonight. Also @KC - I am running Vista but the problem was resolved on the last night, I'l check the admin settings again though.

Thanks

Krusty_Clown · 17-06-2009 3:52pm

christeb wrote: »

^ Brilliant, I'll try this tonight. Also @KC - I am running Vista but the problem was resolved on the last night, I'l check the admin settings again though.

Thanks

Wherever the icon is located that you use to launch [Garmin Training Centre] Right-click the icon, go to [Properties], click on the [Advanced] button, and make sure [Run as Administrator] is enabled.

gizmo73 · 08-07-2009 6:58pm

hey folks, new here. Im looking to get a gps watch, mainly for H.R. and essentially for distance track is what i want. I`ve been looking up forerunner 405`s, seem to be the most popular around. Anyone agree-disagree. im not interested in something with a footpod.

Sub430 · 08-07-2009 9:33pm

Got a 405CX (the newer model) last week and love it, there were apparent problems with the previous 405 in that the bezel was affected by sweat and rain too easily. I have ran in the pouring rain with the 405CX without locking the bezel and everything was fine. Maybe they have toned down the sensitivity.
If you can afford it and will use it then it's a no brainer in my opinion.
No more time wasted planning a run on mapmyrun, it's simply up and out now.
I got mine on ebay for around E230 including delivery (and including the HRM which counts calories accurately if that is of interest to you).

gizmo73 · 08-07-2009 10:02pm

did you buy through a company on e bay? that sounds like great price

Sub430 · 08-07-2009 10:18pm

Bought from this guy, I had mine posted to the States and collected it there when visiting. No other connection just a satisfied customer.

$340 including delivery to Ireland so around €245.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Garmin-Forerunner-405-CX-Brand-New-never-opened_W0QQitemZ300328470333QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ecf8c73d&_trksid=p4634.m332.l1262

Otherwise try elara.ie or handtec.co.uk

osnola ibax · 08-07-2009 10:23pm

I got my 405cx from handtec, 265 incl delivery

BeepBeep67 · 09-07-2009 12:02am

I'm still debating in my head on the 310 for the extra battery life - undecided still, no hurry, I'll get by with my Timex.

Krusty_Clown · 09-07-2009 9:19am

Sub430 wrote: »

Bought from this guy, I had mine posted to the States and collected it there when visiting. No other connection just a satisfied customer.

That is great value. Around 172 for a green 405 without HRM. 250 euro for the 310XT, and 204 euro for the 405xt with HRM (if you can get it delivered to the US and collected from there).

garlad · 09-07-2009 11:02am

osnola ivax wrote: »

I got my 405cx from handtec, 265 incl delivery

That a £ price, right?

BeepBeep67 · 09-07-2009 11:19am

Sub430 wrote: »

Bought from this guy, I had mine posted to the States and collected it there when visiting. No other connection just a satisfied customer.

No issues I assume with the US mapping system in Europe?

osnola ibax · 09-07-2009 11:20am

garlad wrote: »

That a £ price, right?

Wrong

Sub430 · 09-07-2009 11:23am

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

No issues I assume with the US mapping system in Europe?

Nope, works worldwide.

garlad · 09-07-2009 12:07pm

osnola ivax wrote: »

Wrong

Got a link?
I get £272 incl shipping
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/1982/garmin-forerunner-405cx--405-cx-

osnola ibax · 09-07-2009 2:33pm

garlad wrote: »

Got a link?
I get £272 incl shipping
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/1982/garmin-forerunner-405cx--405-cx-

apologies, you are right, I gots confused, mine was £279.43 incl. P & p, I'm quite tired

Krusty_Clown · 09-07-2009 4:38pm

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

No issues I assume with the US mapping system in Europe?

They provide you with the PC Basemap, which is woefully inadequate and out of date, but does give you worldwide coverage (with very little detail). I have another Garmin mapping product installed (City Navigator Europe) which you can also use in the Garmin Training Centre application, and which has great detail.

Alternatively, you can store your run/cycle data in Sportstracks, which uses Google maps online, to show you your routes, or use Garmin Connect (web-based), which also uses the same mapping.

Long story short, no problems with buying in the US.

garlad · 13-07-2009 5:09pm

Can you charge the 405 and 405cx via PC instead of plugging it into the wall?

Rusty Cogs 08 · 13-07-2009 5:15pm

Only if there's some sort of adaptor that changes a three pin plug to a usb key or your handy with a soldering iron. (goes home, checks the cable). garlad is quite right, it's a usb key connected into a 3 pin plug adaptor.

garlad · 13-07-2009 5:20pm

Thought the charging clip might have had a usb connector which plugged into a USB Mains Charger. So you had the option of plugging cable straight into PC instead.
If you know what I mean

dnjoyce · 13-07-2009 5:27pm

"Thought the charging clip might have had a usb connector which plugged into a USB Mains Charger"

my 405 does, can charge from wall or pc

garlad · 14-07-2009 9:29am

So if you buy one from the states, you could probably pick up a cheap usb universal charger?
Anyone ever buy one of these?
I have an old plug with a usb connection from an old blackberry.
I wonder would that do the job?

Highway_To_Hell · 14-07-2009 9:38am

garlad wrote: »

I have an old plug with a usb connection from an old blackberry.
I wonder would that do the job?

I didn't get my 405 in the states but I do use my Blackberry plug adapter to charge both my 405 and Blackberry when travelling. (cuts down on the number of cables I need to travel with).

BeepBeep67 · 14-07-2009 9:39am

I have a Plug in USB charger and also a 12v for the car, I don't have a Garmin, but have used both chargers for multiple devices, BB, MP3, MP4, etc.

Seres · 20-07-2009 5:06pm

friend going over to states morro , anyone know where u can get good price on garmin 305 forerunner? , lowest price i can find is $199 , i know you can get for bout $150 dollars , he will be able to get in the following places :

libertyville
vernon hills
gurnee mills
lincolnshire

all in chicago illinois

thanks

CHINTO · 12-08-2009 11:09pm

i know this was some time ago but are you still selling the forerunner

cc81 · 08-09-2012 11:25am

holdfast wrote: »

I am in kerry and i will sell for 100 euro or less if you can find online for less than that.

Hi there obviously that watch is sold , but could you tell me where I could buy 1 in kerry?Thanks

JohnDozer · 08-09-2012 11:31am

I know Landers in Tralee were starting to do them about a year ago, there is a place in Killarney on Plunkett Street that has a limited selection too, not sure of the name but its across the road from Mikes Takeaway. To be honest, their prices are well off the mark and you would be much better off reading up online and seee what suits you, and then purchase online. Bought mine off amazon at great value and no issues.

eon1208 · 15-09-2012 5:30pm

Got a replacement Garmin Forerunner 405cx and I have never had a problem before pairing with the ant stick to download data. Cant understand that the pop up box saying it has found my device is not appearing.. Am I missing something.. Needed to get something up today..