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Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) |  | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $709.07
Buy New: $544.99
as of 9/3/2010 17:13 PDT details
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Seller: American Sports Equipment
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 9518
Color: One Color
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 176 x 220
Display Size: 2.2
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 2 x 4.3 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Disclaimer: This Heart Rate Monitor Watch is not a medical device, or intended for use in any medical, or patient monitoring application. This Heart Rate Monitor Watch is not intended of use in any commercial application. Always consult a physician before starting any physical activity.
MPN: Edge 705 Bundle
Model: Edge 705 Bundle
UPC: 753759075439
EAN: 0753759075439
ASIN: B000VRHPS2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | GPS-enabled cycle computer | | • | Sunlight-readable color display | | • | Features a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings | | • | Automatically measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, and climb and descent | | • | microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses, and saved rides |
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Amazon.com Product Description (9/5/2007)
Garmin has really upped the ante on the entire cycling computercategory with it's new gps-enabled navigator/computer, the 705. This is a true navigational aid with full-color maps and turn-by-turn directions in addition to advanced route-planning and saving capabilities. On top of that, the 705 adds heart rate and cadence monitors, a barometric altimeter, and wireless capability that lets you share routes and workout data with other riders instantly. Sleek and waterproof, with a 2.2-inch color screen that lets you customize what data you see and how you see it, these two devices help make the most of every ride.
The 705 comes in three different models. The basic model comes with a heart-rate monitor. You can also get models that add the speed/cadence sensor. The Edge 305 Screen (actual size)
The larger color screen (actual size) on the Edge 705 shows you your surroundings more clearly and supports real turn-by-turn navigation.
 | The Power Of Location-Based Data
Anyone who has used Garmin's original Edge 205 or 305 already understands the power that attaching location data to traditional measurements like distance, speed, time, calories burned, and heart rate can provide. Knowing exactly where you worked hardest, rode fastest (or most slowly) lets you tailor your workouts to improve to improve your riding skills for specific distances, conditions, and types of terrain. It gives a complete picture of how you interact with every portion of your ride.
Altitude is recorded using a barometric altimeter for the Edge 705. This accurate altitude data makes it much easier for cyclists to match their altitude profile with their speed, cadence, and heart rate during post-ride analysis.
A First-Rate Bike Computer
The 705 also track your heart rate, cadence, power (from optional ANT + Sport-enabled third-party power meters), climb and descent. Other nifty features include the following.
- Virtual Partner lets you race a virtual competitor over a specified distance and speed.
- Courses let you race against a previously recorded workout, so you can compare your current and past performances over the same ride.
- Auto Pause pauses the timer when you slow down or stop and resumes when you speed up again, so you can focus on your ride.
- Customizable computer screen shows up to eight different data fields. The user may customize the display for the size and placement of the data.
- Program alerts to sound if the user strays outside the range of speed, heart rate or cadence values. Alerts can also indicate when a set amount of time or distance has passed.
- Auto Lap automatically starts a new lap each time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance
- Click stick helps users navigate through the various options.
Full-Featured Navigation
No more scratch paper paper-clipped to your handlebars. In addition to their cycling computer functions, The Edge 705 provides the same robust navigation as Garmin's vehicle navigators, with turn-by-turn spoken directions (turn left in 500 yards) and a 2.2-inch (diagonal) color display that shows maps in great detail.
Both devices come pre-loaded with a built-in basemap, and a MicroSD card slot you can use to load new maps or store workout, course and ride data. Garmin has lots of street and topographic maps available for purchase and you can download courses and rides from Garmin or other riders at the Garmin Connect website.
Both feature a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings and have a click stick for easy screen navigation. Connectivity and "ANT + Sport"
One of Garmin's most ambitious decisions has been to approach fitness devices as a total platform with their "ANT + Sport" connectivity system. All of Garmin's new fitness devices, including the Edge 705, the Forerunner 50 heart rate monitor watches, will interface wirelessly with any devices that are compatible wiht the "ANT + Sport" protocol, including devices from other manufacturers. Currently, Garmin the devices will pair with power meter from SRM or Quarq to measure power – torque and cadence for each leg at the pedals – which is often cited as a true indicator of an efficient ride. It's unclear what other manufacturers will buy into the ANT + Sport platform, but this kind of open connectivity with products from other companies offers a great deal of potential flexibility.
The wireless function also makes it easy to connect one Edge unit to another to share rides, courses and workout data.
Heart Rate and Cadence Monitors
The Edge 705 heart rate monitor uses a robust wireless technology that eliminates cross-talk and interference and delivers real-time heart rate data exclusively to the user’s device. This data is stored with each track point for post-workout analysis. The Edge 705 with speed/cadence sensor incorporates a self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor that mounts to the rear chain stay of the bicycle.
Be Part of A Community
In 2007, Garmin acquired Motion-based, the largest shared repository of customer-generated gps-based routes, courses and maps. This was a significant move for Garmin to support the gps user community and bring a wealth of route options to gps users. With a simple connection to your computer, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect our new, one-stop site for data analysis an sharing.
You can also upload to optional Garmin Training Center software for further analysis. Garmin Training Center stores large quanities of workout and ride data. Some of the things you can do are
- Review your workout data, including pace/speed, distance, time, calories burned; and if available, heart rate, cadence and detailed elevation.
- View a detailed graph of your workout data, plotted over time or distance.
- View a map of your workout that shows the exact path you traveled.
- Categorize your workout history according to type of activity.
- Review previous workouts, which are saved by day and week.
- Create customized workouts with specific goals and rest intervals. Then send them to your fitness device.*
- Schedule workouts for a specific day with calendar.
- Get custom workout templates designed by the experts at TrainingPeaks.com
What's In The Box
Edge 705 gps-enabled cycling computer, heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor, City Navigator for U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico street map, bike mounts, AC charger, USB cable, Owner's manual on CD-ROM, Quick reference guide.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 27
 Awesome device August 15, 2010
Dan Goodwin (WA, USA)
I bought this GPS about 3 weeks ago. And to be honest I was afraid to buy it, because I thought it would be too big and it wouldn't catch the signal very well.
After I got it I've updated it to the latest firware turned it on and got the signal right inside my house. (I've had 60cs before) and this GPS gets the signal a lot quicker.
This GPS comes with basic maps (unless you buyg one that comes with maps preinstalled) but with Bing and a couple of other sites I was able to create custom maps and 705 can handle custom maps without problem.
Next I downloaded custom workouts created on [...] and uploaded the tcx file to the 705. Then I went for a ride. It was an awesome experience. The GPS was showing me turn-by-turn directions and showing the map with all the stats on the screen.
The screen. It has 3 screens 1 display for overall progress, 1 display for lap mode and 1 for the map view, and all of them very customizable the same way 60cs was but with more information). I bought cadence and HR sensors.
The screen is pretty reflective, not sure if it's as good as 60cs because I don't remember how good it was but in my vague memory 60cs was better, although not by much. I also have Nuvi 550 and 705's screen is a lot better even with the backlight off. It is clearer then 550 with the backlight on at 20%. Overall I has happy with the screen.
The HR strap was cumfortable and didn't slide down (I have a SUUNTO Metron with HR strap) and the 705 strap is a lot more comfortable.
HR sensor. A lot of people complain with the 305, 405 and 310XT chest sensor goes creazy when the jersey is flapping in the wind or when people are riding under the power lines, so I rode under the powerlines with my jersey flapping around (: just to test the worsed case scenario and didn't see any abnormalities after I uploaded my data to the Garmin connector.
Better life. So far I'm pretty happy with the better life. Altough, I didn't have a good change to test it yet on a multiday hike. If the only thing you do is ride your bike, run and other "in town" activities you will not be disappointed.
Bottom line. When I was thinking about buying this unit I told my friend that I don't really need it I can ride without it but my friend replied well think of this as a gadget that would encourage you to do better and push harder. So in the end no you don't need this, but if you will buy it you will not regret it.
great device July 29, 2010
Everett F. Hall IV
very happly with gps. I use it with my motorcycle and 3 bikes. tracks calories as you ride. very customizable.
 I wish there were another option May 11, 2010
Gm (Arlington, MA United States)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Garmin wins in the bike GPS category simply because there is no comparable device competing with it. I've had this device for over a year and I had a Garmin 305 before this. They have improved many bugs through firmware updates, but there are some things that you will have to suffer with:
- Non-swappable battery. You would think a GPS device would be built with the long distance rider in mind, but long distance is where this device really fails. If you do very long events (randonneur events, 24 hour rides, etc), you'll need some way to keep the battery going. The battery is built into the 705, and Garmin does not offer any external power options. There are third party products you can try out, the big problem there is that if its raining you'll need to worry about water getting into the port.
- It ships without maps. Yes, you bought a GPS unit and now you need to buy the maps for it separately.
- Very delicate components. The cadence sensors die easily, I've gone through four in the past year (hold onto your warranty info!). In Garmins defense, they are always good about honoring those warranties. The main unit itself often gets blinky when I hit rough road. A frequent problem I have is that the street names on the map turn off, and the only way to get them back is by turning the unit off and then on again. The unit itself is light weight plastic - not what I'd expect for a rugged outdoors product.
- Still buggy. Most of the major bugs have been fixed by now, but some still remain.
It's still the best bike computer available, but as I said - that's only because nobody else offers the same features in a bike computer. I would love to see this product improved with a solid or rubberized case so that I could be confident it won't burst apart if I drop or hit it. The cadence sensors need to be built to survive use outdoors, as I believe the are currently intended solely for indoor use. And the battery situation is just inexcusable - anything for the bike needs to be able to operate without ANY dependency on power outlets (sometimes on multi-day rides you just don't have that luxury).
Keeps You Wanting To Ride! April 29, 2010
Hofner Guy (Etters, PA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is so much out there on the Garmin Edge 705, that I am not going to write a huge detailed review. I just wanted to add my opinion that I love this thing! It works great, it was easy to install, and its easy to set up and use. I purchased the version with heart rate, cadence, and micro SD card based street maps. The maps were easy to install on the unit also -- just insert the SD card and the unit finds the maps! Oh, a note to say the only thing I had to scratch my head on was the micro SD card is actually inserted into a full sized SD card adapter, so it took me a min. to find that one out.
Its well made -- it should be for what it cost. For the price I paid (which was a good deal at Amazon -- hey Amazon do I get a coupon for plugging you?) I just wanted it to to work well,be easy to use, and give me the data it advertised. Its all that and I must say that my expectations were exceeded (and I had some pretty high expectations). Are you getting the point that easy is a theme here? The BEST part about this device is [..] -- what a great website! Garmin put some real effort into this website -- its easy to use and navigate through, and I love how everything is laid out. You can play back your ride and it shows you everything. Check it out! Extremely useful! It puts all the data together so you can really use it! The training center software is good too but I like the website better. The training center doesn't seem to overlay maps in any detail, where the website works with Google maps.
Have not tried importing a ride created through a site like "Ride with GPS" but I have uploaded a ride or to and its cool too, but the Garmin website keeps a calendar and reports other things and I just think its better. Unfortunately you can not plot rides with the Garmin website like "Ride with GPS" -- not sure why but would be a nice feature to add, then everything would be on stop shopping.
Battery life is great too.
 For the price..should be near perfect April 27, 2010
Gayle Belles
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I won't rehash the gripes others have expressed. This unit has software that well, it seems like they must only have a couple people on the software team. What about a programmable auto-off feature, something every bike computer has had since the dark ages. How about recognizing you're coasting when you want an average cadance. When something better comes along this thing is gone.
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