Garmin Forerunner 245 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music and Advanced Dynamics, White
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Not without difficulty. Amazon uses third-party vendors to complete the order. There are (aqua-) (aqua-) (aqua-) (a two product IDs (music and video): 22 and - The ROW and APAC versions each have 52 pages. Amazon is _LISTING_ the NON-EXISTENTIAL NON-EXISTENTIAL NON-EX Identifier for Asian products - so you could keep ordering until you get what they said they were going to send you! br>When I realized I had an Asian one, I returned it and placed an order with REI. In the listing, you'll notice a Product ID, which is the Rest-Of-The-World Product ID. Product identifier for the entire world. The distinction that struck me was that the firmware was incompatible - I didn't care about the languages because they were both English, but I did want to install the 3. Firmware version 52 beta - This is only for the ROW.
This timepiece is absolutely stunning. It lacks an altimeter, but the GPS / Garmin connect calculates altitude from the maps (and from GPS until it looks at the maps). If you aren't counting stairs or mountain-climbing, this is fine. Bike riding necessitates the use of a barometer. Note that there are two versions; however, Amazon lists them as a single product (Aqua- 010- (Music) 02120- The ROW (rest-of-the-world) number is 22. 010- (world) and 010- (world) versions 02120- The APAC (Asian-Pacific) region is represented by the number 52. Version (Pacific) The firmware releases aren't all the same! Not to mention the languages that are currently available. The suppliers are sending the APAC version despite the fact that there is no way to predict this (in Amazon). I adore the timepiece. I did return the Amazon APAC one because I wanted to use beta firmware and order (at a higher price) from REI to get one that I know will be ROW. Most people, however, are unlikely to notice the difference because they both speak English and have similar characteristics.
This watch is available in two styles: 010- 02120- 010 and 22 02120- This is listed in the DESCRIPTION as - 22, the ROW (rest of the world) version, but you are more than likely to receive the - The APAC Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a group of countries in Asia Version for the Pacific. So, *possibly/likely*, you'll get one that supports Chinese, but *possibly/who knows*. Amazon only lists one product, despite the fact that there are two versions. It's a waste of time and money. Shoot, it's a game of chance; however, the odds are that if the price appears to be good, it came from APAC, not ROW. Cheaper prices indicate a higher likelihood of receiving an Asian-friendly version. If Amazon were paying attention and dealing with it, they'd list *two* different products from which you could choose - 22 or - (NOTE: Those are the Aqua-X product numbers. Version with music - I'm sure there's a similar division for all other colors and music (or lack thereof).
A charger is included with every Garmin device. The data/charging cable included in the package is used to connect to a computer for data syncing and charging. br>br>Blake and his Garmin
Selected User Reviews For Garmin Forerunner 245 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music and Advanced Dynamics, White
A little about myselfbr>1. I've owned the Garmin Forerunner 235, Fenix 3, and Fenix 5X (along with a few other older Garmin and non-Garmin watches)br>2. I run 25- 35 miles per week (4 times outdoors, occasionally on the treadmill) and 1 indoor bike ride 2 times per week on Zwiftbr>3 times per week on Zwift The Stryd Live footpod is what I use. br>4 I use Strava to sync all of my data. br>br>Why did I buy this watch?br>- For the past year, I've been wearing the Garmin Fenix 5X, and it's been an excellent watch. It's a large watch (perhaps too large) with a lot of useful features, some of which I used and others which I didn't. It does not, however, include music, which is an important feature for me. I don't like carrying my phone around with me when I go for a run, so the idea of a watch with that capability appealed to me.
- However, I couldn't justify spending $650 on the Fenix 5 Plus just for the music feature. I was considering the Forerunner 645 Music, but it was quite expensive, as well as the Vivoactive 3, which was reasonably priced but wasn't strictly a running watch.
- The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music, which was released in late May of this year, is one of them. br>br>Features of the 245's form factor that I likebr>- The bracelet is light and barely noticeable on my wrist. br>- Despite its smaller size, the Fenix 5X has a crisp, high-resolution (240x240) display that is easier to see than the Fenix 5X. br>- The screen is Gorilla Glass 3, which is less likely to scratch than older Forerunner models. br>br>What I like about the 245 for runningbr>- It uses the same basic interface as all Garmin running watches, so it's easy for me to use now (though it does take some getting used to for newcomers). br>- All of the running metrics from the Fenix 5X are now available (e. g. br>- (pace, heart rate, cadence, training effect, estimated VO2 max, etc. ) You can save time by loading pre-made templates. designed courses (for running directions), workouts (for interval training and other activities), and training plans (5k/10k/Half Marathon plans)br>br>What I like about the 245's music featuresbr>- It has a storage capacity of 500 songs (3. 0 GB). 6 GB of space available)br>- Spotify, Deezer, and manual MP3 or AAC file loading from your computer are all available music options. br>- Wi- What else I like about the 245br>- Fi syncing of musicbr>br>What else I like about the 245br>- It was simple to pair my Stryd footpod with my Bluetooth headphones. br>- Tracking your sleep (deep sleep, light sleep, REM, and awake)br>- New "Body Battery" feature calculates your daily energy reservebr>- The new blood oxygen sensor (Pulse Ox) will almost certainly tell me something useful (possibly?). )br>br>What I'd like to see in itbr>- I chose this watch (42mm) as a "downgrade" from the extremely large and heavy Fenix 5X (51mm). While I don't regret my choice, I do wish the Forerunners were a little smaller (perhaps 45mm).
- If you're not running ultras, the battery life on this watch is adequate (estimated at 6 hours for music GPS), but I'd be willing to trade a little weight for a larger battery to extend the time between charges.
- The barometric altimeter is a type of altimeter that measures the pressure in the atmosphere. In flat Florida, this isn't a must-have for me, but it does allow you to track elevation and the number of stairs you've climbed. Instead, GPS data is used to calculate elevation, which may be inaccurate. br>- Premium memberships ($8-$12) are required for Spotify and Deezer music services. a monthly fee of ten dollars)br>- Podcasts do not automatically sync with Spotify. Manual syncing is required (or you can pay for Runcasts, which has mixed reviews, so I haven't tried it)br>- I'm going to miss the pre-game atmosphere at some point. The Garmin Fenix 5X had preloaded elevation maps; I didn't use them very often, but they were useful on occasion. br>- At $349 retail, the price is a little steep. > Garmin can get away with it for the time being due to their strong reputation and advanced features, but I'm not sure they'll be able to do so for much longer. br>br>Other potential concernsbr>- According to what I've read, some Bluetooth headphones users experience music that cuts in and out. I didn't notice it while running, but it began to cut in and out as I walked during my cool down. When my hands are down by my sides while walking (as opposed to closer to my chest when running), the antenna on the watch is too far away from my ears, and this causes the problem. This isn a big deal for me because I will most of the time I will be running while listening to music.
- Possible remedy: According to what I've read, one solution is to position your watch on the same side of your body as your headset's antenna (usually the right side). If you're having the same problem, you might want to give it a shot. br>br>2 month update: ********************
My overall rating has not changed because I continue to enjoy this watch. When running, I've found it to be extremely accurate (as with all modern Garmin watches), and the battery life has been excellent. Despite wearing it every day since I bought it, I have yet to scratch it. Garmin recently added Amazon Music support to the watch, which is great if you're like the majority of people and have a Prime membership (a premium music subscription isn't required). br>br>I've had problems with an inaccurate heart rate reading while riding my indoor bike, but not while running. My heart rate will "plateau" at a level well below my actual heart rate and will not change much after that. Garmin appears to be aware of the problem, so I'm hoping for a quick fix. br>br>As for Bluetooth headphones, the Mpow Flame2 (also available on Amazon) has served me well. While running, they maintain a high level of connectivity. Signal is only dropped on rare occasions.
The Garmin 245 Music appears to be a capable product, with the ability to do basic activity tracking through a process that is largely based on trial and error. However, the lengthy "Owner's Manual" is a disaster. It appears to have been written as a stream of consciousness by an engineer who was already familiar with the various features and how to access them. There was no attempt to include a basic "getting started" section. There was no attempt to organize the information in a logical and easy-to-understand manner. exotic, or in some other logical order. There was no attempt to test the Manual against the requirements of a new user. As a result, the finished product is woefully inadequate. As someone who has successfully navigated hundreds of new software and hardware packages, many more complex and difficult than the Garmin 245 Music, I can speak from experience. In short if you want to use 5% of the supposed features or if you want to spend days - weeks? Experimentation is a great way to discover new features. Otherwise, you should look for another location.
A great watch, with a good feel but some flaws, great stat tracking but some flaws, worth $300, mmmm, maybe $200. It is, however, extremely good. I upgraded from a Fitbit Versa, which had some issues (for example, it stopped counting after long periods of time). br>br>Pros - It feels great, and there are a lot of small apps you can download for various activities or navigation on the watch. There are numerous options for'skinning' the watch to make it more wearable. Great stat tracking (online) and integration with other Garmin devices, such as a heart rate monitor or a bicycle cadence monitor. It's perfect for use in the shower or while submerged in water. The strap is fairly light and non-intrusive, and it allows you to turn off/on various modes, such as auto-pilot. events. br>br>Cons - If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is the place to be. The batteries could be a little longer, but I believe they do on the music version. The strap appears to 'chafe' my wrist more than the fitbit alta hr. In contrast to the Fitbit, which seemed to be a lot more lenient, this watch will stop counting paces/distance if you stop moving your arms. Some of the apps, especially those you might want to pay a few dollars for, don't work as well as they should, so they're a little more expensive than I'd like. br>br>To summarize, this device outperforms my old Fitbit in terms of stats, accuracy (especially heart rate), and functionality. Fitbit, on the other hand, might be a better deal if all you want is something to track your heart rate and not bother you on the elliptical. I had to get rid of my Fitbit because it would stop counting after long periods of time, which was extremely inconvenient.
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