Garmin Edge 705

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The Edge 705 is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Campmor:
"Trainer. Navigator. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS-enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn-by-turn directions, power data - the works. Even share your data with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. All wireless with a color display, this is no ordinary cycle computer. Edge 705 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation. It features a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings, and comes with a click stick for easy screen navigation. Includes MapSource City Navigator street maps for turn-by-turn directions on a sunlight-readable, color display as you pedal. Add optional topo mapping for your off-road adventures. Edge snaps easily into the included bike mount to guide you to your destination. Edge 705 includes a wireless heart rate monitor to measure your heart rate and track your heart rate zone. Also includes a speed/cadence sensor to monitor your pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride. You can even use it to train indoors because the sensor attaches to your rear wheel. store and analyze your workout. Click Here for Specifications and Features Garmin Edge 705 bundle includes: Edge 705 GPS, heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor, and data card preloaded with City Navigator for US, Canada and Puerto Rico street maps, bike mount, AC charger, USB cable, owner's manual (on disk) and quick reference guide."

From Mountain Hideaway:
"Trainer. Navigator. The Garmin Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS-enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn-by-turn directions, power data (from ANT+ -enabled third-party power meters) the works. Even share your data with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. All wireless with a color display, this is no ordinary cycle computer.Garmin Edge 705 Features:Navigate Your RideGet the Data You NeedSee Your PowerMeasure Heart Rate and CadenceSwap Rides WirelesslyShare, Store and AnalyzeGarmin Edge 705 Specifications:Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2'' x 4.3'' x 1'' (5.1 x 10.9 x 2.5 cm)Display size, WxH: 1.37'' x 1.71'' (3.48 x 4.36 cm); 2.2'' diag (5.6 cm)Display resolution, WxH: 176 x 220 pixelsWeight: 3.7 oz (104.9 g)Battery: rechargeable li-polymerBattery life: 15 hours, typicalWater resistantGPS-enabled: yesHigh-sensitivity receiverBasemapAbility to add mapsAccepts data cards: microSD card (not included)Lap history: 1000 lapsWaypoints/favorites/locations: 100Routes: Limited by memory space available Additional Features: Heart rate monitoBike speed/cadence sensor (some versions)Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)Garmin Training Center- software compatible: yesVirtual Partner- (train against a digital person)Courses (compete against previous workouts)Auto Pause- (pauses and resumes timer based on speed)Auto Lap- (automatically starts a new lap): yesAdvanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts)Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals)Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace)Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)Customizable screen(s)Barometric altimeterUnit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units)Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+ -enabled power meters)Additional: Operating temperature: -15 C to +50 C"

From EMS:
"Garmin Edge 705, GPS-enabled cycle computer that knows no limits. Get heart-rate, turn-by-turn directions, even share your data wirelessly with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. The color display puts this Garmin 705 cycle computer in a league of it's own. Built-in basemap lets you find your way home on a sunlight-readable, color display. microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses and saved rides. Purchase MapSource City Navigator street maps or Topo 2008 on preloaded data cards and get turn-by-turn directions or off-road mapping data. Automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. A barometric altimeter pinpoints changes in elevation for accurate climbing and descent data. High-sensitivity receiver holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings. Click stick for easy screen navigation even with gloves. Heart-rate monitor collects heart rate data through error free ANT wireless transmission."

User Reviews

Edge 705
Reviewed by Leo Le Couteur, May 14, 2008

"Had to return the unit after one month of use as the unit's map window froze up and had to be reset. Shortly after, the speed readings became erratic varying from 0 to 35 kph. About a week later, same thing, speed readings were erratic for the whole 2 hour ride."

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