• Once you've logged the miles, innovative ANT+ wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when Forerunner is in range.
• Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training.

The Forerunner and heart rate chest strap transmits information to the watch and can monitor where your are, how fast you're going and how ...

Jun 16, 2010 by Taylor S | Posted in Other - Sports

The only difference I know of is that the 405CX has heart-rate based calorie computation (how much more accurate is this than the 405?). Are there any other differences? Can I track my swim with either of these watches? Would you recommend either of these

Hey Taylor,

The major difference between the two devices is the 405CX has a heart rate based calorie calculator. The Garmin 405 doesn't use heart rate data when trying to calculate calories. Also, especially for female athletes with smaller

Jul 20, 2011 by Marilyn | Posted in Running

which one is better? I want to see heart rate, distance, calories, and I want to transfer it to my computer. (both of them can do that).
what I like about the Forerunner is the Training Buddy,
in the Polar I like the Running Index feature..

The Garmin unit has a GPS that will plot where you run on a map when you connect to the computer. However, the GPS doesn't work indoors while the Polar footpod will. You can of course always buy a footpod for the Garmin but at an extra cost.
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Looking for a sports watch? Then, Garmin's your answer its predecessor 405CX. This stylish watch is the GPS functionality, and track your distance, speed, heart rate and calorie calculation.

It constantly records your time, distance, speed, calories burned and heart rate. As each stored in a memory exercise, you can compare your performance with the past to see how much you have progressed.Race against a virtual partner to make your time better, or you can choose interval training, rather than around the track.

Watch with a wireless heart rate monitor continuously monitors your heart rate to calculate how many calories you have, burning, or you can use it to determine the previous exercise, at the same speed and time. Use this feature to determine optimal heart rate zone and their training to improve your fitness level....

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Forerunner 's Virtual Partner to heighten you're running, you can set up hill repeats, pace work, even download your own courses and compete against your previous workouts. To use the watch just touch the touch bezel to change screens without fumbling for a button.

You are also able to take your training inside with some elective wireless accessories, such as the elective foot pod to track your speed, distance, and your running cadence. It facilely turns on when you begin your workout. Other option is to sync it with your elective speed and cadence bike sensor to track the speed and the Len gth of your bike workouts.

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• Heart Beats Per Minute Wirelessly Transmitted to the Forerunner 50
• Effectively Tracks and Records your Heart Rate While you Workout