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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-14, 04:06 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

I wasn't using any sunglasses. Took it out of the...

I wasn't using any sunglasses. Took it out of the box and walked outside with it. I have also read in the mio dedicated forums of a few others who agreed that the unit is unreadable at zero back...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-14, 06:05 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

What is the Edge 1000 like with the back light...

What is the Edge 1000 like with the back light completely off in daylight? I want to be able to maximize the battery life. I have seen the Magellan 505 with the back light off and it was unuseable in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-21-14, 03:49 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

Have you tried Dual Eyewear? Google it - it's the...

Have you tried Dual Eyewear? Google it - it's the solution for us oldie eyes.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-13-14, 05:12 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

I'm nearly settled on the Oregon 600. It's a...

I'm nearly settled on the Oregon 600. It's a touch heavier, doesn't have some of the other connectivity functions but it should be more reliable over the long run with the AA batteries. I'm a slow...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-14, 06:29 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

An external battery charger would be too much of...

An external battery charger would be too much of a real hassle. What if it rains? the usb interface would be exposed to the moisture and water would also ingress into the unit shortly......you'll...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-14, 07:14 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

I agree with you in regards to the map. I do like...

I agree with you in regards to the map. I do like using Garmin's Basecamp and have the freedom to use either Garmin's Citynavigator maps (excellent for normal roads) and OSM (mostly better for off...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-21-14, 11:06 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

It's weird that the Garmin Edge 1000 has bad TBT...

It's weird that the Garmin Edge 1000 has bad TBT as u say......surely it's not that bad - i've got the Gpsmap 62s and the Nuvi and their TBT are just like any other GPS. Not that I'm doubting you.
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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

this is definitely the best review of Cyclo 505...

this is definitely the best review of Cyclo 505 available. Thanks Raqball!!

I'm still sitting on the fence.....while magellan touts that they use OSM maps i think it's a bit misleading as users...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-16-14, 03:03 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

Thanks again for the very detail review - u...

Thanks again for the very detail review - u should consider writing reviews professionally?.......let us know of any further opinions. I like how u said the unit was able to warn of impending...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-15-14, 02:29 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

i checked it out at a bike shop and found that...

i checked it out at a bike shop and found that with the backlight off the unit is pretty much unreadable. Maybe it was late in the day and the setting sun was quite low? I did angle it towards the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

Great review. U mention that the screen is very...

Great review. U mention that the screen is very readable in the bright daylight - does the backlight have to be enabled? What power settings has the backlight have to be on for it to be readable -...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-14, 04:20 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,332
Posted By Machoman121

i'm very interested to find out how readable is...

i'm very interested to find out how readable is the cyclo 505 in daylight. I don't think the screen is sunlight readable like the Garmin 62s (handheld). So it will require that the backlight to be...
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