GPS - Garmin Edge 205 vs 500
TheStone
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Hi,
Is this a worthwhile upgrade?
I have the 205 which is great. I'm happy following the line on the screen. The downside
are battery life and memory (can only get a couple of long rides on there). The 500 also looks much smaller.
Does the 500 hold more info. It's not clear from their specs? Would like to hold the course
for many days 10+
Is it worth doing this, or should I hold on to the 205, or even go for the 705?
Anyone else making bike GPS. The SatMap looks a bit large.
ta
Is this a worthwhile upgrade?
I have the 205 which is great. I'm happy following the line on the screen. The downside
are battery life and memory (can only get a couple of long rides on there). The 500 also looks much smaller.
Does the 500 hold more info. It's not clear from their specs? Would like to hold the course
for many days 10+
Is it worth doing this, or should I hold on to the 205, or even go for the 705?
Anyone else making bike GPS. The SatMap looks a bit large.
ta
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Just had a look and you can do a compare on the garmin website between the 205, 500 and say 705
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do? ... oduct=6400
Hmm 500:
0 waypoints
0 routes
Can do courses though, and virtual partner
No advanced workouts or intervals (i like these personally and stops me thinking of a 500)
No unit to unit transfer (not a biggy imho)
I had a 305 before I bought a 705.
Personally if you want to display power on the display, but dont want mapping or advanced workouts I would of said its fine and maybe... maybe work an upgrade to a 500 if you have money burning in your pocket
If you dont need to talk to other devices, like a power meter, HR monitor etc, I would of said there is no benefit to upgrade to the 500
I was lucky and got my 705 before the exchange rate drop and paid about 80 quid less than it is currently, can't recommend one enough!0 -
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Hopper1 - not seen the thread! as not in the buying advice often :S Used a 705, 305 (till I smashed it), powertap head units etc before and currently use it with a PowerTap wheel.
If you havn't had a resonable consise answer to get what you want, drop me a PM and would happily give you a call or email exchange. Use pretty much ever function for the 705 regularly, except actually transfering rides to other 705s via the Ant+. Have to admit I havn't used the Joule mind you, but its memory limitation amount other things has put me off. Would like the NP and TTS mind you
NapoleonD : Thats a good price, aslmot as little as I paid from Amazon Aug 2008. Should be cheaper by now really
dam exchange rate!
Do you know anyone that has bought from there? no bad feedback, as will pass the shop onto some friiends[/b]0 -
I'm only really using it for navigation, so is it possible the 705 would suit me better?
Does it still use crs/tcx files? i.e. plot a route on-line and copy it to the unit?
Are there free maps?0 -
TheStone wrote:I'm only really using it for navigation, so is it possible the 705 would suit me better?
Does it still use crs/tcx files? i.e. plot a route on-line and copy it to the unit?
Are there free maps?
If you want a mapping GPS for navigation (and recording rides) then you may want to save ~£100 and get a Garmin Etrex Legend HCx instead. They use the same maps as the 705 (free maps are available from Open Street Map, but UK coverage is incomplete) and there's a proper handlebar mount. I use one of these for navigation. The price is a bonus obviously, but then there's also the fact that the Etrex uses AA batteries that last >15 hours that can be found in just about any village in the UK.
The Etrex doesn't have the training functions (virtual partner, cadence, HR, etc.), but it sounds like that's not what you're after anyway.More problems but still living....0 -
it still uses tcx and crs files, also uses normal gps files which you can put onto the device as saved routes you want to navigate (it will reroute you back on if you miss a turn say, so not like a course that just tells you your off course)0
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Had a look at the walking ones. Look good, but put off by the size/weight and the AA
battery thing. I'd nearly have to use new batteries for every ride or two.
In the end, I've gone for the 605 at £185.0 -
TheStone wrote:Had a look at the walking ones. Look good, but put off by the size/weight and the AA
battery thing. I'd nearly have to use new batteries for every ride or two.
In the end, I've gone for the 605 at £185.
Fair enough, but most people use rechargeables - you'll be recharging your Edge more often than you'd need to recharge the AA's. The fact that they're AA is a bonus in my eyes since I can get replacement batteries just about anywhere and/or carry a spare set.
The Etrex weighs about 50g more than the Edge 605, but its actually pretty much the same size.More problems but still living....0
