Garmin Edge 705 Reviews
Product Type: Garmin in GPS Navigation
Description:Model ID 901682 /
Newest Review: ... I have one for the racer and one for the mountain bike. ****GPS and mapping features**** The key features of the Edge 705 ... more
... for bike riders include:
1) the ability to plan, upload and follow a route.
2) the ability to record a route and download it to a computer.
3) the ability to set a destination and get directions as you ride.
The Edge 705 comes with a really basic map that is not at all detailed. In order to get more accurate maps you need to purchase additional maps, which can be bought with the Edge as a bundle or can be bought at a later date.
I would always recommend buying a separate map since they can be sourced from many site...more
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Customer Garmin Edge 705 Reviews (1)
by - written on 28/11/08 (Very useful, 1197 readings)
Rating:
****Overall**** The Garmin Edge 705 is more than a bike computer. It is a full satellite navigation system for a bicycle. It does not have the ability to "tell" you where to go by voice but it does show you what turnings to take on a small map. At first glance the Edge 705 looks really stylish and impressive. It is larger than the previous models, the 205 and 305, but this is to be expected since it has a large 44mm x 35mm colour screen. The backlit display is clear and bright and can clearly be seen in any conditions be it dull and over cast, bright sunshine or anything in between. The Edge 705 has eight buttons and joystick ... Read the complete review
Technical Details for Garmin Edge 705
| Product Description | Garmin Edge 705 - GPS receiver |
| Product Type | GPS receiver |
| Recommended Use | Cycle |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.1 cm x 2.5 cm x 10.9 cm |
| Weight | 110 g |
| Included GPS Software | Garmin Training Center |
| Compatible GPS Software | MapSource City Navigator |
| Connectivity | USB |
| GPS Functions / Services | Distance, elevation, time/date, altimeter |
| Waypoints | 100 |
| Routes | 50 |
| Built-in Display | LCD - 176 x 220 - colour |
| Slots | MicroSD |
| Waterproof | Yes |
