Garmin launches two Forerunner watches with new racing features
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The Forerunner 255 family adds a host of new racing features and multi-band GPS. | Image: Garmin Just in time for Global Running Day, Garmin is introducing two new running watches to its Forerunner lineup: the $349.99 Forerunner 255 and the $499.99 Forerunner 955. Both GPS watches sport multi-band GPS and new racing features, including a race widget. The Forerunner 955 will also come in a Solar version, which, as the name suggests, adds solar charging for even longer battery life.
The Forerunner 255 is a lightweight, midrange running watch that builds on the Forerunner 245. It'll come in two sizes. The standard Forerunner 255 will measure 46mm and weigh 49 grams, while the smaller 255S will measure 41mm and weigh 32 grams. There'll also be a Forerunner 255 Music and 255S Music variants, which will be able to store up to 500 songs on...