GPS device euphoria (Page 2)

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » GPS device euphoria Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
 
 
of 2
 
 
2006-07-19 2:50 PM
in reply to: #486621

User image

Member
121
100
, Hawaii
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria
Good luck on your race. I have a race myself this Saturday and I'll be carrying the Edge 305 with me. I'm sure it'll be fun and interesting to analyze all the race vitals post race. :-)

2006-07-19 4:59 PM
in reply to: #486305

Expert
1113
1000100
Las Vegas
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria

I currently go running/cycling with the Garmin Etrex Vista, and I have to question the data on the runs.  Is there any issues that you guys have seen with the Edge and running?  I know it is a Cycling computer first, but how does it do with the distance on running? 

 

2006-07-19 7:03 PM
in reply to: #487519

User image

Veteran
300
100100100
Peoria AZ
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria

Being that it's a GPS device, it's either picks up or it doesn't.  I would say that there is no issues for running/swimming/biking/driving/walking/skipping/hiking/flying (yes I've seen a log for a guy who flew from San Fran CA to CO)...it's does it all without any problems as long as it is picking up a signal from the satalites.  The edge has a barometric altimeter built in which can be a little picky on elevation +/- but only if you have it recording for every second (which garmin doesn't advise).

It is deffinately money spent worth while!

2006-07-19 9:43 PM
in reply to: #486305

User image

, Texas
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria
If the Edge had the same software (ie multisport) as the Forerunner, I would have bought it instead. Heck, if they offer it in a firmware upgrade, I'd sell my Forerunner and buy one. I really use the separate running and cycling HR zones in the Forerunner and the "speed" is not smoothed at all on the Edge and is quite jumpy.

2006-07-19 10:08 PM
in reply to: #486305

User image

Elite
4344
2000200010010010025
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria

I have the Edge 305.  It is a great toy.  It takes a minute or so to lock onto satellites when you turn it on.  Other than that it is great.  I have carried mine running a few times.  It seems to work just fine.  I would buy a wrist band that mounts the main unit securely on my arm if one were available.   Some people have issues with battery life on very long rides. 

TW

2006-07-20 10:56 AM
in reply to: #487519

User image

Member
121
100
, Hawaii
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria
ryanlc - 2006-07-19 5:59 PM

I currently go running/cycling with the Garmin Etrex Vista, and I have to question the data on the runs.  Is there any issues that you guys have seen with the Edge and running?  I know it is a Cycling computer first, but how does it do with the distance on running? 

 



I carried the Edge 305 on a recent run. It lost signal on my way to Central Park. I also put it in my pocket on the way to the park, but I'm not sure if that's what caused it because once I was in the park, I put it in my pocket for half the time and it seems to have tracked fine. My route has a lot of tall buildings on the way to Central Park, then there are the trees to deal with once I'm in the park.

You can see the data here:

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/episode/view.mb?episodePk.pkValu...

You'll see how it cuts through blocks when it dropped the signal. You're right that it's a cycling device first, but for me, it seems to work just as well for running. The only thing I wonder about is the calories burned when I take it for a run. I would like to know if it uses a generic formula for calculating calories burned, or if the forerunner and edge 305's have different formulas.



Edited by agaliza 2006-07-20 11:07 AM

2007-09-07 10:48 AM
in reply to: #486305


6

Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria
I just got the Forerunner 305 for an early b-day present from DH. I took it on my first brick this morning and am in love with it. I have so much to learn about the stats and functionality, but it will definitely take my training up a notch!!!

Wooo Hoo!!!!
2007-09-07 11:40 AM
in reply to: #486348

User image

Regular
142
10025
Fort Collins, CO
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria
oipolloi - 2006-07-18 3:31 PM

I'm seconds away from pushing the button as well.

Anyone have any insights into WHO has it the cheapest?

I'm researching the web as we speak. Amazon: $296 for the Forerunner 305. I don't think I'm interested in the Edge model.

Does anyone know if the Forerunner 305 has the same "uploadable" capabilities to Motionbased.com? Yes it does.



The Forerunner 305 is priced at $218 on buy.com here.

Take another $10 for starting a new Google Checkout account.

Also, sign up for PowerBar's newsletter (Here) and get a $50 mail-in rebate (or $75 for the Edge 305).

Total cost after Mail-In Rebate: $158.

Edited by PsionicSwallow 2007-09-07 11:43 AM
2007-09-07 12:30 PM
in reply to: #487783

User image

Expert
1330
100010010010025
Arizona
Subject: RE: GPS device euphoria
You can also use the X05 indoors now. They make a foot pod accessory now. I haven't used it (because I don't particularly like (ok hate) treadmill running) but I suspect like the other accessories it works well.

Footpod page on garmin.com

-Jot
New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » GPS device euphoria Rss Feed  
 
 
of 2