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T his time I am reviewing a GPS device made for the serious cyclist; the Garmin Edge 705 HR. The many possibilities of this advanced bike computer specifically target this group. Navigation software can also be used, however; that is not the core value...
A GPS device means navigation for most people. However, this is only a nice bi-product and not the core application of the Edge. The unit can be loaded with more than one microSD card, yet be aware of the fact that the navigation software can only be...
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On the face of it, Garmin's Edge 705 looks a bit of a niche product. It's aimed squarely at cyclists and comes with a handlebar/stem mount, plus cadence and wheel sensors for super-accurate speed readouts and a heart rate chest belt. But it's more vers...
A fantastic fitness GPS intended for cyclists, but it's versatile enough for hiking as well...
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Garmin sells plenty of superb GPS devices under $400, but the Edge series is the ultimate do-it-all cycling computer. While basic speed and distance computers are available for under a tenner, no device combines sat-nav and performance measurement bett...
Buy an Edge and you won’t need to strap another gadget to your bike...
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On the face of it, Garmin’s Edge 705 looks a bit of a niche product. It’s aimed squarely at cyclists and comes with a handlebar/stem mount, plus cadence and wheel sensors for super-accurate speed readouts and a heart rate chest belt. But it’s more vers...
A fantastic fitness GPS intended for cyclists, but it’s versatile enough for bushwalking as well...
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Garmin's nifty wee Edge 705 can be used on or off the road, and not only does it track your pedalling progress, it'll monitor your heart rate and keep count of the calories you're burning. Combining the functions of portable GPS and complete cycling compu...
GARMIN EDGE 705 GPS/CYCLING COMPUTER$599Display: 3.48 x 4.36 cm (5.6 cm diag); 176 x 220 pixelsBattery: rechargeable Li-polymerQuoted battery life: 15 hours, typicalWater resistant: yes, IPX7Dimensions: 5.1 x 10.9 x 2.5cmWeight: 104.9gPositiveFull GPS fun...
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Garmin sells plenty of superb GPS devices under £100, but the Edge series is the ultimate do-it-all cycling computer. While basic speed and distance computers are available for under a tenner, no device combines sat-nav and performance measurement bett...
Plenty of features. The Edge 705 features a colour screen...
Price. Lesser models’ mapping facilities not up to par...
Buy an Edge and you won’t need to strap another gadget to your bike...
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wired.com Updated:
2011-07-31 07:00:59
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Type-A training tweakers, metrics maniacs, peripatetic two-wheeled geo-cachers and the geographically challenged now have something to collectively rally around: the Garmin Edge 705. This latest fitness offering from the GPS giant has more than a littl...
Detailed maps and directions are spoton. GPS reception is excellent even in heavily wooded areas. Software and web app integration are a boon to digit crunchers.
Needs capability for more than three bikes. CDROM user manual needs more detail. Should come with a glarefree screen skin. Must run the battery all the way down before the first charge or youll only get about three hours of use.
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gpsblah.com Updated:
2011-07-31 07:01:01
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Garmin upgrades its cycling-specific GPS line in 2008 with the introduction of new Edge 605 and Edge 705 models. The Edge 605, reviewed here, features a color screen with moving map display, an accurate, high-sensitivity satellite signal receiver, and...
Pros:Sharp color moving map display. Numerous GPS features to help you find your way. Keep a detailed training log without writing a thing. Wireless.Cons:Does not include heart rate monitor (move up to the Edge 705 for that).No barometric altimeter (b...
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Garmin sells plenty of superb GPS devices under £100, but the Edge series is the ultimate do-it-all cycling computer. While basic speed and distance computers are available for under a tenner, no device combines sat-nav and performance measurement bett...
Plenty of features. The Edge 705 features a colour screen...
Price. Lesser models’ mapping facilities not up to par...
Buy an Edge and you won’t need to strap another gadget to your bike...
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gpsmagazine.com Updated:
2011-07-31 07:01:04
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Its still in pre-production, but GPSmagazine already got its hands on a Garmin Edge 705 and has the first hands-on preview walkthrough available. Trainer, Navigator, GPS-enabled cycle computer: Garmins Edge 705 has high ambitions, and promises to de...
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When searching for a bike GPS we recommend selecting a product that will meet all of your needs. For us, the Garmin Edge 705 met all of the requirements we were searching for. This bike GPS combines the data of a cycle computer with the brilliance of a...
The Garmin Edge 705 offers a beautiful color display and more features than any other bike GPS device...
It doesn’t have a touchscreen or the ability to read temperature like many other Garmin cycle computers.
Our top choice for bicycle GPS units, the Edge 705 is intuitive, well designed and has key features no serious biker would go without...
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