Garmin 800, I may have to buy one !!!

MattC59

As it says !
I had a play with one last night, and I'm somewhat impressed !
So, which version do I go for ?
Are the free maps any good, how do they compare to Garmin's, do they work on the 800 properly, or would I just be better getting Garmin's mapping ?

Cheers............ Matt

DIESELDOG

Or learn how to read and memorise a map.

Or stop and ask for directions...

Love n hugs

DD

(or get the most expensive and pay the price I do, mwahahahah)

anto164

BTW

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/36 ... nce-bundle

ordered a 500 through them. Was with me the next day!

MattC59

DIESELDOG wrote:

Or learn how to read and memorise a map.

Or stop and ask for directions...

Love n hugs

DD

(or get the most expensive and pay the price I do, mwahahahah)

ooooh............ you're on form today !!
If you'd like to help me out with a price, you can always PM me

Which reminds me, why have your Gore Phantom jackets gone up so much ? I bought mine from you guys for £80 last year.

DIESELDOG

Matt, supply and demand hun, supply and demand.

And no, I won't help you out with a price, I keep my perky bits to myself

Love n hugs

DD

MattC59

DIESELDOG wrote:

Matt, supply and demand hun, supply and demand.

And no, I won't help you out with a price, I keep my perky bits to myself

Love n hugs

DD

Damn

chiark

I have a 705, and have tried most maps... I've ended up with the OSM-based velomaps.

Only thing that might be better is the GB-Discoverer, but that doesn't work on the 705... That map has both a bitmap graphic element, and the vector element.

But in a straght choice between the City Navigator maps and OSM, I've taken OSM.

DIESELDOG

Matt, sing along now....


It sucks to be yoooo.....

Love n hugs

DD

MountainMonster

Perky bits eh? Are they included in the popcorn/ southern comfort and lemonade party?

MattC59

MountainMonster wrote:

Perky bits eh? Are they included in the popcorn/ southern comfort and lemonade party?

Don't you start as well

Before this descends into the usual Cake Stop flirting and dating service;

I do have the whole of the uk on memory map. Am I right in assuming that this can be down loaded onto the Edge800, but are more OS type maps and won't give me all the street names ?

Apologies if this sounds daft (I know the first part does ) but I'm not overly familiar with mapping gadgets.

Cheers.......... Matt

Actually, thinking about it, would I be right in thinking that Memory map is for my pc, for plotting routes, not for loading onto the Edge ?

arthur_scrimshaw

third option - buy the enduro option (got mine from Evans for £360) with os uk discovery map heart rate monitor & cadence - does everything the of road version plus use for mtb riding as well.

MattC59

Arthur Scrimshaw wrote:

third option - buy the enduro option (got mine from Evans for £360) with os uk discovery map heart rate monitor & cadence - does everything the of road version plus use for mtb riding as well.

I did consider that, but wasn't sure whether the mapping on the Enduro version covers street road navigation aswell. Can I do turn by turn road level navigation with it ?

Cheers........... M

DIESELDOG

Matt, okay, I'll be sensible, but btw the dating service is no longer required, good old BR worked well a while ago.

Anyhooo...

The Edge 800 GPS-enabled computer with cadence, HRM, microSD-City Navigator NT

* The first truly all-purpose Garmin cycling computer combines data acquisition with greatly enhanced navigational capabilities
* Lighter and sleeker with a larger 2.6 inch screen and intuitive touch screen interface
* Compatible with a wide range of mapping, including 1:50 Discoverer Ordnance Survey, a first for the Edge series
* High sensitivity GPS receiver with Hotfix for rapid satellite location
* Full suite of ride data acquisition so you can analyse every aspect of your performance
* Plan your rides, share your routes and chart your progress as never before through Garmin Connect and Garmin Basecamp, Garmin's free of charge online community and route planning software
* Barometric altimeter ensures accurate climbing and descent data
* Rugged touch screen can be used whilst wearing gloves
* Compatible with ANT+ enabled wireless heart rate monitors, cadence sensors and power meters
* Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery offers run-times of up to 15 hours
* Can be mounted to handlebars or stem via secure quarter-turn mount
* Weight: 56.7 grams
* The Road Performance package includes white edge 800 head unit, premium heart rate monitor, cadence sensor and European City Navigator mapping

If you going to get one, get the best one. Just a thought like...

Love n hugs

DD

arthur_scrimshaw

MattC59 wrote:

Arthur Scrimshaw wrote:

third option - buy the enduro option (got mine from Evans for £360) with os uk discovery map heart rate monitor & cadence - does everything the of road version plus use for mtb riding as well.

I did consider that, but wasn't sure whether the mapping on the Enduro version covers street road navigation aswell. Can I do turn by turn road level navigation with it ?

Cheers........... M

yes you can, also has poi etc, my riding is 50/50 road offroad the only difference between the two versions is that the Enduro only covers the UK wereas the road version covers European cities as well.
The Enduro is also better value as the os map bought separately is nearly £200 but the road map can be bought for around £90

One Man And His Bike

DIESELDOG wrote:

the dating service is no longer required

:twisted:

One Man And His Bike

DIESELDOG wrote:

It sucks to be yoooo.....

OI That's MY line. :evil:

One Man And His Bike

DIESELDOG wrote:

I keep my perky bits to myself

Oh really....................

POINH :oops:

antfly

I just got an Edge 800 and I love it but it doesn't take memorymap. For riding on UK roads all you really need is UK Citynavigator, it`s only 30 quid.
I did discover this though, it`s great if you want to download bits of OS maps for free or free road maps of the whole country. I don't know what the routing is like on the free maps

http://www.justgoride.co.uk/Content/Art ... spx?id=119

DIESELDOG

One Man And His Bike wrote:

DIESELDOG wrote:

It sucks to be yoooo.....

OI That's MY line. :evil:

Get back under the stairs you, Matt asked a sensible question...

Love n hugs

DD

One Man And His Bike

But, but, but, it's your turn to be the gimp!

MattC59

One Man And His Bike wrote:

But, but, but, it's your turn to be the gimp!

Get a room.............. eeer........ oh yeah !!
Well, at least fence off the East of the country !

MattC59

DIESELDOG wrote:

One Man And His Bike wrote:

DIESELDOG wrote:

It sucks to be yoooo.....

OI That's MY line. :evil:

Get back under the stairs you, Matt asked a sensible question...

Love n hugs

DD

Makes a change doesn't it !!
:roll:

One Man And His Bike

MattC59 wrote:

One Man And His Bike wrote:

But, but, but, it's your turn to be the gimp!

Get a room.............. eeer........ oh yeah !!
Well, at least fence off the East of the country !

Headhuunter

Why does every thread I dip into seem to be an online flirt between DD, OMAHB and MattC59.... Get a room, have the 3some and get it over with....

MattC59

Headhuunter wrote:

Why does every thread I dip into seem to be an online flirt between DD, OMAHB and MattC59.... Get a room, have the 3some and get it over with....

Not me, I'm married !!

Headhuunter

MattC59 wrote:

Headhuunter wrote:

Why does every thread I dip into seem to be an online flirt between DD, OMAHB and MattC59.... Get a room, have the 3some and get it over with....

Not me, I'm married !!

Get your wife involved too then.... 4somes are the new 3somes...

MattC59

Headhuunter wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

Headhuunter wrote:

Why does every thread I dip into seem to be an online flirt between DD, OMAHB and MattC59.... Get a room, have the 3some and get it over with....

Not me, I'm married !!

Get your wife involved too then.... 4somes are the new 3somes...

eeerrm........... perhaps not !
no offence oneman

One Man And His Bike

Headhuunter wrote:

Why does every thread I dip into seem to be an online flirt between DD, OMAHB and MattC59.... Get a room, have the 3some and get it over with....

Stop stalking us then. =P

Sheesh, it's the Cake Stop, we're having a laugh, who pi55ed on your Corn Flakes today or took a dump in your Cocoa Pops?

Headhuunter

MattC59 wrote:

Headhuunter wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

Headhuunter wrote:

Why does every thread I dip into seem to be an online flirt between DD, OMAHB and MattC59.... Get a room, have the 3some and get it over with....

Not me, I'm married !!

Get your wife involved too then.... 4somes are the new 3somes...

eeerrm........... perhaps not !
no offence oneman

So you're kicking OMAHB out of bed then and having a 3some with DD and your wife?

DIESELDOG

Headhuunter wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

Headhuunter wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

Headhuunter wrote:

Why does every thread I dip into seem to be an online flirt between DD, OMAHB and MattC59.... Get a room, have the 3some and get it over with....

Not me, I'm married !!

Get your wife involved too then.... 4somes are the new 3somes...

eeerrm........... perhaps not !
no offence oneman

So you're kicking OMAHB out of bed then and having a 3some with DD and your wife?

Bugger, rumbled...

Love n hugs

DD

MattC59

Well, I bought one yesterday
Unfortunately, I've not had chance to play with it yet, but............... I'm working from home tomorrow