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Garmin has long been a major player in the field of navigation, recently offering a suite of GPS units for just about any specialized purpose you can imagine (dog tracking GPS, anyone?). Two years ago, the company introduced its Edge series of GPS receivers, some (relatively) low-cost units designed specifically for serious bicyclists. Now the Edge line is getting a refresh with the newly announced Edge 605 and 705 models. The units offer many more upscale conveniences, though at somewhat more upscale prices.
Both come in the same basic handlebar-friendly packaging as the old Edge models, but now include bright color screens with real-time map displays. They also offer bike-specific features, such as timing over user-defined courses, virtual competition against ghost competitors and calculation of calories burned during a ride. The 705 adds on a number of (optional) extra sensors for heart rate and cadence so you can later chart the effectiveness of your workouts on a graph.
Both the 605 and the 705 will ship this December with the former coming in at $399.99 and the latter starting at $499.99 (up to $649.99 with all the bells, whistles, and sensors). If you can do without the color screen and the map display, we might recommend you look for one of the older Edge 305 models. It’s not nearly as flashy with its monochrome screen, but we’ve found them online for under $275 including heart and cadence sensors.
From Engadget
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