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Garmin Edge 705 or 305

  • 16-03-2009 9:27pm
    #1
    Traumadoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,523 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering if there is any advantage in buying a 705 over a 305 - I have never got lost cycling, so was wondering is the extra cost worth it?


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  • #2
    Drapper
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    Traumadoc wrote: »
    Just wondering if there is any advantage in buying a 705 over a 305 - I have never got lost cycling, so was wondering is the extra cost worth it?


    edge 305 is more than enough! :pac:


  • #3
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=160&compareProduct=10885&compareProduct=331&compare=compare
    hope that link works.
    The only major difference is the mapping and ability to hook a power meter up to the 705.


  • #4
    blorg
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    The 705 is great if you want to go places you have not been before, (e.g. touring) I have used it on routes around Ireland as well as Spain and France. If you are only going on routes you are familiar with the 305 does just as well. I have a 705 but most of the time around WIcklow have no need of the mapping.


  • #5
    fenris
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    Is the 305 supported by garmin connect?


  • #6
    kenmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,278 ✭✭✭kenmc


    705.
    it's more expensive than the 305, and has many more features you'll probably never use, so represents a much lesser bang for the buck, therefore it's a necessity.


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  • #7
    Ryaner
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    Longer battery life too. Very useful for those evening where you leave the screen light on.


  • #8
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    I was initially skeptical about the mapping ability of the 705, but am increasing starting to use it. Even when I know the route, having "6.7km to next turn" is quite motivating.

    Nothing I couldn't do without though, tbh.


  • #9
    chroma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭chroma


    kenmc wrote: »
    705.
    it's more expensive than the 305, and has many more features you'll probably never use, so represents a much lesser bang for the buck, therefore it's a necessity.
    +1

    tbh I've never used a 305, went straight for a 705. Can't think of anything else they could pack into the damn thing. Ambient temps maybe?


  • #10
    Ryaner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭Ryaner


    chroma wrote: »
    +1

    tbh I've never used a 305, went straight for a 705. Can't think of anything else they could pack into the damn thing. Ambient temps maybe?

    There is a temp sensor in it to help correct the altitude readings, they just don't expose the readings outside of the debug mode from what I've read.


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