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Comment on Wahoo Fitness KICKR Trainer In-Depth Review by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:46:37 +0000

Wahoo Murray commented back a few weeks on it up above: link to dcrainmaker.com

Though, no update since then. Murray?

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

Rainmaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:25 +0000

Yup, I’d agree with exactly what Eli says.

I actually took some comparative shots in my Edge 810 review (I think) showing the exact same spot on the different map-sets. I’ll try and dig up those shots today and add them to this post to see.

Comment on Garmin Edge 510 In-Depth Review by Lito

Lito — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:28:09 +0000

Base on Ray’s review and comments found here, my best solution:
Edge 800 – for GPS mapping, unlike 510 is just a cue sheet.
iPhone app – cyclemeter for live tracking
Pros: for far sighted the fonts size are ok on the 800 probably as 810 but why waste money for 810 just for bluetooth 2.0
Cons: no wireless upload /connectivity, only if you can’t wait to upload your super fast ride
Note: there is $100 rebate by garmin going on for edge 800

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

Eli — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:23:00 +0000

You can do OSM maps on the Fenix too
link to gmaptool.eu

Comment on Testing out the Pebble watch with new RunKeeper app integration by Eli

Eli — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:05:16 +0000

GPS is a known factor though that is slowly decreasing in power use:
link to wiki.openstreetmap.org

20 hours with a 620mAh battery like the 910xt gives 31mA it can use, 2/3rd of that is probably the gps so doesn’t leave much left for the CPU to do much. With more cpu speed in the same power envelope they could do more, say a full map like the Leikr watch

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 310XT In Depth Review by Brian

Brian — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:38 +0000

Completely agree. I purchased a manufactured refurbished 310XT with heart rate monitor for $139 from Buy Dig and it’s working out amazing. The one thing to note when buying a refurbished product is that you’ll need an invoice from the company (not from eBay) for Garmin’s warranty to work. Thankfully Buy Dig was nice enough to supply that so my watch has its warranty!