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Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by hans

hans — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:20 +0000

Alberto,

I’m a longtime openstreetmap user and a small contributor. The accuracy of the maps depends on the region, but is getting better every day. And I confirm that for certain parts it is even more detailed, and updated a lot faster then commercial maps.

As a user the only ‘problem’ I’ve had is that not all trails are on the map. Since I love walking and trail running, I’m talking mostly about really small trails lost in a forest. Most of the normal ways and roads are on the map. at least where I used it (mostly Belgium).

But that is also easy to fix (hence the contributor part) and if you don’t want to update the maps yourself it is also possible to just upload your gps traces, or log bugs on the map so that the other contributors can update the map.

regards
hans

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 310XT In Depth Review by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:36 +0000

I’m constantly updating it – so it’s actually pretty accurate. You can check out the FR910XT review, which has more comparative information in it between the two.

There’s no new FR310XT/910XT coming this triathlon season. Hope this helps!

Enjoy!

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:46 +0000

It should be. I haven’t tried it myself unfortunately.

Comment on Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review by Tommy

Tommy — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:00 +0000

I have not had the first two issues, my settings have stuck (have you talked to their customer service, it could just be an issue with your unit) and the GPS is okay. It does take a little while to load, even at a familiar site (no more than a minute or so, which I can live with), but I have not had too many accuracy issues (I do solely trail running in the woods so I expect a little variability due to tree cover, terrain issues, etc.).

I do agree that TrainingPeaks really cannot compare to Garmin, but I discovered SportTracks, which is better than both. I was also having chafing issues with the chest strap, but I had the same thing with Garmin’s as well. I found that if I wash it well with soap and water after every use and use body glide underneath it that the irritation has gone away.

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by John

John — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:06:34 +0000

I am guessing that this process is probably valid for uploading maps to my Oregon 450. Am I correct?

Comment on Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review by John

John — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:41:12 +0000

After trying my long awaited TRT2, I’ve had real issues and will have to return it. I thought I would share them
1. Can’t remember settings, I keep getting initial setup and have to input all the settings as the watch has reset itself.
2. GPS takes ages to get a signal, and is wildly inaccurate. I had to laugh at my run, where apparently I ran at 40 kph across a lake…..really miles off the mark.
3. The website is amateur compared to garmin website
4. chest strap has cut into my chest, it’s made me too sore to use it.

Back in box and return to refund – Sorry timex , really wanted to like this product , but it’s a fail