Garmin Forerunner 405 sports touch bezel interface

Garmin Forerunner 405 sports touch bezel interface

Garmin is also announcing a Forerunner 405 with a 'touch bezel interface.' Simply by tapping, holding or running a finger along the bezel, runners
can begin a new workout, access their training history or challenge a
Virtual Partner(TM). Way cool; check out this video of it...

The Forerunner 405 uses ANT+Sport technology to send workout data to the user's computer via automatic wireless data transfer. There's no need to take off the watch or bother with cables as the computer automatically syncs with the Forerunner 405 as soon as the user enters the room. And the data transfer is a two-way street. Runners, joggers, cyclists and hikers can send courses, goals and workouts to their Forerunner 405 before they begin, and then the data gets sent back to the user's computer when the workout is over. Athletes can log their workouts, track their totals, set goals, share workouts with coaches, friends and family and participate in an online fitness community at Garmin Connect(TM) -- Garmin's online training site (connect.garmin.com) previously known as MotionBased. Users can also share courses and workout data from one Forerunner 405 to another through wireless data transfer.

When a heart-rate monitor is used, the Forerunner 405 helps athletes train in their optimal range of effort. An optional speed/cadence bike sensor helps cyclists monitor their pedaling cadence and wheel speed. At only 60 grams and available in two colors -- black and sage green -- the Forerunner 405 fits in at the gym, the office or out on the town.

Suggested pricing for the Forerunner 405 begins at $299. No word on availability dates yet though.' Like the rest of today's announcements, I'll update this post as more info becomes available.

(Via GPS Tracklog.)