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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

Comment on Incredible deals: Garmin FR910XT for $299, FR310XT for $169, Edge 800 for $229, Ambit for $349 by FreeAgentMike

FreeAgentMike — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:22:49 +0000

I had HR issues with my 310XT for years, despite trying all the ‘tricks.’ Then I saw a reference on this site to the Wahoo HR Strap and tried it. I haven’t had a problem since. Highly recommended!
(link to wahoofitness.com)

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

Alberto — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:07:29 +0000

Thanks very much Ray! I bet this post will become a top hit in google soon.

Question: what are the resolution (amount of details) and accuracy (difference from reality) of these maps? How are they obtained? Cartography is a tricky business, are we sure these maps are good and reliable?

Comment on Garmin Edge 810 In-Depth Review by Eli

Eli — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:27 +0000

The new blackberries can run Android apps so its really up to Garmin to put it on the blackberry store. Might be best to ask garmin support. (Even if Ray does have inside knowledge one way of the other contacting support will let Garmin know there is a demand for that functionality)

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

Openfietsmap — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:46:09 +0000

Thanks Ray for posting this nice tutorial!

Happy cycling,
Minko (designer of the openfietsmap)

Comment on Garmin Edge 810 In-Depth Review by Edward

Edward — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:20 +0000

So I’m about to take the plunge… try as I might, I am struggling to justify the additional cost of an 810 over an 800 (because I am a BlackBerry user). So far as I can see, the only difference the 810 would make to me would be the “virtual racer” feature, but that hardly justifies the extra cost!

So my question: are there any signs at all that it might be possible in the future to pair a Garmin 810 with a BlackBerry or will the Garmin only ever work with an iPhone/Android phone?

Ray – if you have any “inside info” on this, I’d really appreciate it! As a general rule, I don’t like buying “old” technology, but I’m really struggling to see what benefits the 810 would give me over the 800….