Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - 305 vs 705

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jrico1
08-18-09, 10:11 PM
Hi I just got a new 2010 trek madone 4.5 I am looking for a computer but I am not sure if I should get the 305 or the 705 there is a big differences on the price but is there that much differences between the two?


galyons
08-18-09, 10:21 PM
Yes. Some time on the Garmin site will help clarify.

Cheers,
Geary

jrico1
08-18-09, 10:28 PM
I am looking for some input from bikers that had use both computers perhaps


umd
08-18-09, 10:35 PM
The 705 has a bigger screen, color, better battery life, better control layout, can communicate with power meters, and doesn't suffer from the common auto-shutoff issue. More stuff too, but those are the biggies.