Garmin

[Scott H]

Geocaching is fun, good way to get to know an area.

I installed the ANT on a new computer, boo booed adn put the AN in too early, finally found the wrong driver that was installed, and fixed it up, I hate computers, so if ya accidently hook up the ANT before you get to teh Garmin site there is a fix, I will save ya a few hours LOL

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey Kate, Mine is doing well. I have learned to lock the bezel and only turn on GPS when doing a walk, this has saved greatly on the battery charging. The heart monitor is working great.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

David, I looked at the Polar at one of the events and was intrigued by it. I just wasn't sure b/c it is a pedometer and just didn't think it would work unless I was running instead of the walking/wogging I usually do.

I've also played with Nike+ and feel that it does not do justice to my walking/wogging or whatever it is I am doing.

Still loving my Garmin, interested in most of the other gadgets too though.

 

[mkymsehi]

I checked on Craigslist, and ran across an add for a Garmin 405 charger, antenna USBus stick, and heartrate monitor & strap. $20.

The guy worked just down the street from my office. He said he lost his 405 during a recent move, and no longer needed the accessories.

What a steal! LOL.

 

[mkymsehi]

http://dealnews.com/Garmin-Forerunner-405-GPS-Heart-Rate-Monitor-for-184-after-rebate-free-shipping/295395.html

 

[mkymsehi]

I'm on the brink of sending my Garmin 405 back. I've had it almost 2 years, but the battery is crapping out on me. I called them, and they said upgrade the new software that was released today 6/24/09. And if it still gives me problems, to ship it back.

Connect your Ant stick to your computer, and then go to this link.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downloadsAgree.jsp?product=010-00658-10&cID=142&pID=11039

 

[mkymsehi]

Attention Garmin 405 users. There is a software problem with the latest upgrade for the ANT+ stick. If you haven't already upgraded, don't.

It caused my 405 to not be able to upload workouts to Garmin Connect website. Also causing battery drain problems.

So I contacted Garmin, and they responded with telling me to delete the software I have now, and re-install a previous version. They sent me the file by email. So if anyone needs it, shoot me a email.

 

[mkymsehi]

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3743