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1 out of 5 stars   Garmin Forerunner 405 Gps-Enabled Sports Watch
November 29, 2016
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
Pros: I have nothing good to say about this watch. The dial did not show a display when I received it or after charging.
Cons: I should have done my home work in researching this watch before I purchased it, if I had I would have never ordered it. The watch had a blank face (no display) when I received it, and after I charged it for 24 hours. I found a lot of people in forums complaining about the same problem of a blank face, with no good fix from Garmin or any other outlets. This watch is junk!! And what makes it even worse is BUYDIG sent me a defective watch that probably sat on their shelves for a year or two. I can't find a good phone number to call them about it. I have returned the watch for a refund, but still waiting on that! Also, now that I have ordered from BUYDIG my email has been blowing up with unsolicited advertising! I ordered a refurbished Runtastic watch with heart monitor. It works great! NOT HAPPY with Garmin or BUYDIG, never buying hear again !
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4 out of 5 stars   Looks good
November 15, 2016
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
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Other Comments: Looks great but I haven't tried it yet.
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3 out of 5 stars   Works fine but GPS locating is nowhere near accurate
By B.A. Turner on October 28, 2016
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
Pros: Gets tracking, lots of features, nice touch bezel.
Cons: a touch not comfortable on the wrist. GPS hasn't been accurate; 5 mile runs with lots of turns, it would be at least a quarter mile short of actual distance mapped manually. Two previous Forerunners I've had, if off, would only be less than a tenth, which is no big deal. Someone using this watch to train seriously can be very misled during their workout...maybe this a setback from being refurbished...
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3 out of 5 stars   Does the job
October 17, 2016
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
Pros: GPS capability Pace capability
Cons: 2011 technology (no Bluetooth, limited connectivity)
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1 out of 5 stars   Did not work.
By bob on October 17, 2016
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
Pros: Looked Good
Cons: Would not respond to a bezel touch.
Other Comments: Products should tested before shipping.
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5 out of 5 stars   Sports watch is just what we ordered
October 16, 2016
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I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Great for hiking.
By buicklee on October 14, 2016
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
Pros: A very comfortable unit with amazing and diverse capabilities.
Cons: So many options it is a bit difficult to initially set up. Elevation data is inconsistent.
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I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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3 out of 5 stars   Mislabeled advertising. No Heart Rate Monitor.
October 03, 2016
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
Pros: Great watch. Lightweight and more comfortable in comparison to it's predecessors. Toggle navigation system needs to be learned, like all Garmin gear.
Cons: The advertisement said it came with a heart rate monitor. It didn't. Not as good of a deal at $50, but still pretty good.
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I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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1 out of 5 stars   Died after 2 weeks of use
By JW on May 24, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch w/ Heart Rate Monitor - Factory Refurb. (GRFR405GRB)
Pros: Great Until It Died
Cons: Died After 2 Weeks Of Use
Other Comments: Loved it until it died after only 2 weeks of use (probably 7 uses). Going to try and get a replacement through Garmin. I wouldn't recommend buying a refurb model.
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5 out of 5 stars   Great GPS watch
By zac on May 20, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
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Other Comments: Great GPS unit. I love the Garmin Connect feature that allows me to track my workouts on my computer.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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2 out of 5 stars   First watch was broken, second worked
By Dan on May 17, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
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Other Comments: I had to buy this item twice as the first one was defective. When I buy a refurbished unit I usually feel comfortable knowing that a knowledgeable person took the time to fix it and test it to make sure it works. In this case, I felt like the company must get a lot of returns and instead of actually fixing them, they just send them out a second time to see if they're returned again... must be cheaper than actually having someone take the time to test it. I do like the watch, but I'm pretty unhappy that I and others have gotten non functional units (if you read some forums on deal sites others report the same thing)
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Great Product, Mediocre Web Site, Spam
By neogodless on May 17, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch w/ Heart Rate Monitor - Factory Refurb. (GRFR405GRB)
Pros: Versatile, Uniquely Green, Light
Cons: Garmincom Account Issues, Touch Bezel Confusion, Unfashionable Chest Strap
Other Comments: I've only used the watch a couple times. I was able to sync my information online, but there are some issues with the web site. I had an existing Garmin account from updating my GPS, and in theory you can re-use that on "Connect" but instead my account got locked out and I ended up creating a new one with a different e-mail address. The map functions only seem to function in Chrome some of the time. Some pages do not work at all and you may be forced to use a different web browser.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Great buy
By Little_A on May 16, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch w/ Heart Rate Monitor - Factory Refurb. (GRFR405GRB)
Pros: Great watch, Lots Of Tracking Measures, Easy to use
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Other Comments: Great for tracking your runs and specifically each mile within it. In a 13-20 mile race you can really see your weaker points and train to address them.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   SWEET Great DEAL
By Mark on April 16, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
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Other Comments: Everything works as noted. Great Watch for the price. Just wish the battery while GPS is on would last longer
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Super buy for a great product
By RMiller on April 10, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
Pros: Great price, High Qaulity, Easy to use, Fast Shipping
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Other Comments: Great price, fast shipping ang the watch arrived in great condition and works perfect. I would order from this company again.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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1 out of 5 stars   Poorly designed touch control
By Pod Runner on April 10, 2013
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch - Refurbished (GRFR405KRB)
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Other Comments: The watch is good if you don't sweat or run in the winter. Touch control go crazy with high moisture. Should have listened to other reviews. I'm going back to the 305.
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4 out of 5 stars   Great watch
By Larry the Zombie Re-killer on June 03, 2012
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Enabled Sports Watch w/ USB ANT Stick & HRM (Green) (GRFR405HRMG)
Pros: Quick Navigation, Intuitive Menu, Quick Signal, Extensive Base Map, Reliable Reception, Simple Controls, Large Screen
Cons: Color
Other Comments: I use this gps watch to help improvement my running. There are a lot of features and it's easy to learn the basics and a bit beyond. After a couple weeks, I'm finally learning how to use the Virtual Partner to its full (I hope) potential. I'm going to guess that GPS accuracy is 10 to 15 feet. Pretty good but of course I'd like something closer 1 foot.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   LOVE this product! Highly recommend!
By Michele on April 19, 2012
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Enabled Sports Watch w/ USB ANT Stick & HRM (Green) (GRFR405HRMG)
Pros: Quick Navigation, Quick Signal, Accurate, Reliable Reception, Large Screen
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Other Comments: I love my new Garmin watch! It has already helped me to shave time off my 5k and 10k runs! I would recommend it to anyone. A little tricky learning to use the bezel but other than that it is great!!
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Excellent for running and weight loss
By RMT on December 31, 2011
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Enabled Sports Watch w/ USB ANT Stick (GRFR405CX)
Pros: Versatile, Accurate, Compact Design
Cons: Uncomfortable
Other Comments: Like it! Very accurate satellite positioning
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   A great tool for training
By Jesusfreak on December 29, 2011
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Review submitted for Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Enabled Sports Watch w/ USB ANT Stick (GRFR405CX)
Pros: Compact Design, Gives A Quick Reading, Accurate, Versatile
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Other Comments: Very compact, Cons, can't use with gloves.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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