Garmin’s latest running watch packs music and payments
We get it: all you wanna do this year is go for a run and leave that pricey, thousand-dollar smartphone at home. That's why almost every running watch worth its salt now comes with built-in music playback that'll push tunes to your Bluetooth headphones. Garmin's support for this cause now includes the new Forerunner 645 Music which, clue in the name, is a running watch that packs storage for up to 500 songs. As well as the music on your desktop, you can also pipe in songs from either iHeartRadio and Deezer to take on your outdoor jaunts. As well as Bluetooth music, the 645 comes packing Garmin Pay, which is ideal for that post-workout coffee (or beer, we won't judge). In addition, prospective owners should be wowed by the pretty steel bezel, the first Forerunner to get such a flashy addition. Battery life is always an issue with running watches, and the 645 will last up to seven days on a charge, or five hours on GPS. Garmins always have sturdy build quality and sh...