Originally Posted by
Latitude65
Since the thing that got me in this situation was bad information from Garmin in the first place let me ask again, just to be clear. A user cannot use the 500 download and use maps from places like mapmyride or ridewithgps? Or, another way, a user can upload and share ride data through Garmin Connect but cannot either upload or download any navigation information using the 500, but can do all with the 705?
I can't help you much there except to say I'm not sure it CAN'T be done. There is a "course" feature which might do what you want except the 'net is full of reports that this function does not work well, so I have never tried to use it.
The 500 is a great piece of equipment, but if you want maps/courses go with the 705.