Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GRMN), today announced the Forerunner® 645 Music, a GPS running
watch with integrated music that gives athletes the freedom to
enjoy their favorite tunes on a run or during a workout without
having to take a phone along. Additionally, when in need of a
bottle of water or a quick bite to eat, Garmin Pay™ contactless
payment solution1 lets users pay for purchases with their watch and
keep on moving.
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Introducing the Garmin Forerunner 645 and
645 Music. (Photo: Business Wire)
Whether out for a run with friends or gearing up for race day,
the Forerunner 645 Music makes it easier for runners to get the
data they need. In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring2, it
includes advanced running dynamics3, performance monitoring tools,
connected features and thousands of ways to customize with free
watch faces, widgets, data fields and apps through the Garmin
Connect IQ™ store. With the introduction of the Forerunner 645
Music, the sporty style of the Forerunner line is getting a
sophisticated makeover; the metal bezel, chemically strengthened
glass and interchangeable bands make it easy to wear all day, every
day.
“Listening to music helps most of us keep our momentum going
during those long or particularly difficult runs,” said Dan Bartel,
Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “Now, with the addition
of integrated music and Garmin Pay, the Forerunner 645 Music will
help give athletes the independence they’ve been looking for while
still providing them with the quality and accuracy of our other
running products that they have come to rely on.”
Featuring similar high-end fitness, wellness and smart
connectivity features as on previous Forerunner devices, the
Forerunner 645 Music gives users an extra pep in their step with
on-device music storage, up to 500 songs. Download offline
playlists4 from select music streaming services, including
iHeartRadio, Deezer and more, or transfer music from a computer
directly to the watch. Once the playlist is loaded, pair the
Forerunner 645 Music with a set of compatible
Bluetooth® headphones (sold separately) and go.
Garmin Pay, a contactless payment solution, means athletes can
leave their cash and credit cards at home and still stop for a bite
to eat along their route. Utilizing their Garmin Pay wallet, users
have the same rewards and benefits of the physical cards, with the
convenience of having them right on the wrist for contactless
payment.
Athletes can better prepare for a race or training cycle with
the help of training features provided by Firstbeat. Training
status automatically evaluates previous exercise and fitness levels
to let athletes know if they are training productively, peaking or
overreaching. Measuring exercise volume from the last seven days,
training load helps users determine if they are training in the
right zone and whether their sessions are too easy or hard.
Additionally, the anaerobic training effect metric will tell
athletes how their hard work and training is improving their
ability to push the limits.
The Forerunner 645 Music allows athletes to go even further with
their running data. Clipping the Running Dynamics Pod to the
waistband allows users to see all six running dynamics, including
cadence, ground contact time, stride length and more on their watch
without the need for a chest strap. Built-in GPS and GLONASS let
athletes track how far, how fast and where they run – no phone
connection required. Go for a ride, swim, walk and more to take
advantage of even more features available on the Forerunner 645
Music. Furthermore, users can view and follow downloaded courses on
their wrist, race a previous activity and train with simple
intervals or follow complex workouts. In the pool, the Forerunner
645 Music will track distance, pace, stroke, personal records and
more.
With an array of connected features, the Forerunner 645 Music
lets users stay in touch with the rest of the world, even while on
the move. When paired with a compatible smartphone, it
automatically uploads to Garmin Connect™, an online fitness
community where users can track workouts, sleep patterns, join
online challenges to compete against friends and earn virtual
badges. Directly from the wrist, users will be able to receive and
respond to text messages5, invite friends to follow their runs in
real time with LiveTrack, and view social media updates, emails and
more.
Easily customizable through the Connect IQ store, Forerunner 645
Music users can download free data fields, watch faces, widgets and
apps including UBER ETA, SmartThings, AccuWeather MinuteCast and
more.
The Forerunner 645 Music features up to 7 days of battery life
in smartwatch mode and up to 5 hours in GPS mode with music.
Weighing roughly 42 grams, this is the first Forerunner to feature
a stainless-steel metal bezel and always-on Garmin Chroma Display™
that is easy to read — even in direct sunlight — and is housed
under chemically strengthened glass. It is available with a black
or cerise band and has a suggested retail price of $449.99. An
option without integrated music capabilities – the Forerunner 645 –
is available with a black or sandstone band with a suggested retail
price of $399.99.
The Forerunner 645 and Forerunner 645 Music are the latest
innovations from the ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment that
develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active
lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers,
multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout
the day, there is a product that can help them reach their health
and fitness goals.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.
1 Available for supported cards from participating banks. Only
available at NFC-enabled terminals. View current supported country,
payment network and issuing bank information2 Activity tracking
accuracy3 When used with Running Dynamics Pod, HRM-Run™ or HRM-Tri™
monitor (sold separately)4 May require premium subscription with a
third-party music provider5 Responding capability available for
Android™ customers only
About Garmin International, Inc.: Garmin International,
Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is
incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are
located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin
and Forerunner are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect, Garmin
Pay, Connect IQ, Garmin Chroma Display, HRM-Run and HRM-Tri are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands,
product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the
properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Garmin is under license.
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results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown
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limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed by Garmin with the
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