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    • CommentAuthorNWlondoner
    • CommentTimeJan 20th 2008
     
    NWlondoner
    I am thinking about getting a GPS unit. Ideally i want it to be able to plan a route before hand on my iMac (using this site) then upload it to the GPS unit. Of course the data being displayed must be clear and easy to read. Are these units good for that? I am tempted by the 705 as it has a base map so i can see where i am if I get lost, but am thinking that just carrying a pocket AZ would be a cheaper/easier option. My main concern is that it MUST work with my intel iMac.
    • CommentAuthorgillott
    • CommentTimeJan 22nd 2008
     
    gillott

    When you get lost on an Edge 305 with a course pre loaded all you do is zoom out till you see where the course is and head that way or backtrack.  The 305 is more than adaquete if you can pre plan your routes.  I have used mine all over the world with no problems.  If you get a 705 you will have to buy expensive base maps for each location if you want maps. 

     

    The Edge 305 is so good you can almost ride down the black line on the GPS and it corresponds to the road you are riding.  

     

    • CommentAuthorCWSFan
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2008
     
    CWSFan
    I bought the Edge 205 since I didnt need the HR monitor or cadence sensor and it is fantastic. For navigation purposes  it is best if you plan the route ahead of time with a site like mapmyride then download it to your device. I plan out my routes each week and I have never gotten lost even in unfamilar neighbourhoods. The device does require some advance planning for it to be a good navigation device but as long as you are ok with that then you are set. The 705 with its basemap would be nice but I cant justify spending the extra $$ right now. I figured I would use the 205 for a few years and by the time it is time to buy a new one the 705 or its counterpart will be much more economical. Once you get a GPS system you will never go back!
    • CommentAuthorgreenjbhsd
    • CommentTimeJan 30th 2008
     
    greenjbhsd
    I would not go beyond the 305 as I personally don't feel the 705 is adding anything valuable enough to warrant the price. The other thing is I highly recommend that you get it from REI so you can return it if you encounter issues. I know that the battery design stinks as internally it appears that the connection to the battery is not "fixed" so rough roads can vibrate it loose and once it is loose the unit will randomly turn off. I am on my second 305 in 2 years of owning one. Love the unit, hate the way the battery appears to be connected.
    • CommentAuthorvespa
    • CommentTimeFeb 3rd 2008
     
    vespa
    I think it's worth getting the 305 as it has a barometric altimeter. I find navigating with it to be easy and I use it with my intel Macs.
    • CommentAuthorwms04
    • CommentTimeApr 7th 2008
     
    wms04

    Can anyone provide me with some screen shots of a downloaded map on the Edge 305.  I'm considering the Edge 305 but I would like to see what the maps look like.  The Edge 705 with its basemap would be great but too expensive.

    If you have a map loaded from mapmyride, how far can you go off your planned course and still see the map?  If there is a detour on your planned route due to an accident or something and your are forced to take an alternate route, will the map display the detour route that you traveling on?  How about side road along the route being traveled?

    Thanks

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    harlgr8dane

    I just had the same question and really didn't see the benefit of buying the 705...when i looked at the features of the side by side of the 305 to the 705...i just felt the 705 really wasnt worth all that extra cash...

     i got my 305 last week and so far love it...:)

    havent uploaded rides yet, just been using to track routes/speed/hr etc. and still have yet to figure out the virtual partner and repeat routes etc. but just did get it last week... 

    • CommentAuthorNWlondoner
    • CommentTimeApr 13th 2008
     
    NWlondoner
    I have the 305 and have the 605 on it's way. Yes the 305 if great if you follow your pre-planned route but venture off it and it is useless. Also if using it Central London it can be confusing if you have several turns within a very short section of road. i.e mayfair. The ability to see the actual roads,names etc. have made me upgrade. Especially as i want to venture outside of London and NOT knowing those areas i need a full A-Z map that i can follow. Got a great deal the 605 plus city navigator europe SD card for £250 from wiggle.
    • CommentAuthoradriandav
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008
     
    adriandav

    i upgraded from the 205 to the 705. i ride in new york. i download rides from this website to the 705. before the 705 i was doing my routines (central park loops, nyack, etc.).

    using the 705 in combination with mapamyride.com led me to see much more of the city. i would not have been able to do so without the 705.

    in essence the 705 allowed me to do more scenic and interesting routes and therefore keeps me on the road for many more hours than before. i consider anything that gives me more enjoyable hours on the road a good investment.

    • CommentAuthorrpbeard
    • CommentTimeJul 17th 2008
     
    rpbeard
    Hi, I have a question about the 705 and can't seem to find an answer. I want to make maps on mapmyride.com and google earth, and put them on the 705 so I can complete the rides without getting lost. Do I need to get the 705 package with CityNav, or can I just load the maps I make onto a blank SD card? Thanks for your help
    • CommentAuthorgoofy
    • CommentTimeJul 18th 2008
     
    goofy
    You don't need a SD card to download routes from mapmyride to the 705. The routes are stored in the 705's internal memory. After you create a route in mapmyride, save it as a garmin route to your desktop. From there import it to the garmin training center program. Then connect the 705 and select "Send to Device". I don't think you need the CityNav maps on SD for it to work. The citynav maps only provide more detail than the base map that comes with the 705. Try it and see if it works.
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    whiteboytrash

    One more question which I can't seem to find on this website.

    How do I download a route from this site and upload it to my Garmin705 ? Do I need to convert it to a crs file ? I was able download it as a tcx file from mymapride then import into the training center (it wouldn't recognize crs files). When I attached my 705 it would only load as a course under the training menu on the unit. I wanted turn by turn directions but it didn't seem to give these to me. I think it thought I new where to go which it didn't so I got lost !

     I want to be able to get the directions as I want to try new routes or is this not possible ?

    help..... Yell

    • CommentAuthorgoofy
    • CommentTimeJul 24th 2008
     
    goofy

    Why do you want turn by turn directions when you have the GPS course map?

    All you have to do is load the course from the training menu and select "do course". Use the mode button to go to the map page and the course route will be highlighted in pink with a little triangle representing your current position. Press the start button and then just ride. The triangle on the map will show you where are and when to turn. If you miss a turn the triangle will go off the highlighted route and a message will popup that your off course. Since I got my 705, I've created dozens of new routes on mapmyride, downloaded them to my 705 and never gotten lost. I find it so much easier to follow the highlighted route on the map then using turn by turn directions. Hope this helps. Enjoy your rides.

    • CommentAuthorRidinghard
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2008
     
    Ridinghard
    I have a similar question.  I can download the course as a TCX file but not a CRS file which is what my 305 is looking for when importing a GPS course map.  How do I download the CRS file?  When I selected between TCX and CRS, it only downloads the TCX....help
    • CommentAuthorRidinghard
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2008
     
    Ridinghard
    Never mind..I updated the Garmin Training Center software and it now accepts the TCX file.
    • CommentAuthorrpbeard
    • CommentTimeAug 2nd 2008
     
    rpbeard
    Thanks for the help, goofy.
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    everton125

    I've had my 305 for over two years now. Does everything that you would want.

    The 705 is the next generation device and as has been previously mentioned i don't think that it warrants the extra ££/$$ if you already have the 205/305.

    If you have neither then try and find someone who has both and have a look at them before you part with your cash.

    I've never had any reliability problems with the 305 and used properly with Mapmyride.com it does everything that the 705 does.

    You pays your cash and takes your choice!

     

    • CommentAuthorBLSayer
    • CommentTime1 day ago
     
    BLSayer
    Can anyone comment on the difference in the battery type?  The 305 uses the Lithium Ion, while the 605/705 uses something called Lithium Poly.  I've read some comments that battery life on the 305 is not any where close to the reported life time.
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    richijenkin

    Just purchased the 705 and its amazing!! The main reason for me choosing a cycle sat nav was just being able to plot route points, stabing anywhere on the map and not have to think where I was going. The only down side is the basic map, they might aswell have not included one as it doesnt include the country roads. You dont really need the topo maps, but it would be handy to display b-roads and poi's.

    I find mapmyride very slow though and was wondering if anyone knows of a software package like it, that can be installed locally?

     Cheers

    Rig

    www.justgiving.com/250miles

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