Originally Posted by
bikefor2
Thanks, I did see the other GPS thread, but it does not address my question. My question is not about whether or not to use a GPS or whether or not to also carry paper maps. My question is for those who know the pros and cons of a Garmin 705 (which we already own) for maps and navigation as opposed to some of the other Garmin GPS models that are used for hiking (Etrex, 60, Oregon, etc). Thanks!
You can probably figure out the major differences just by browsing the Garmin website. Newer units may have: larger screens, more memory, touch-screen controls, a built-in camera, an electronic compass, and different battery technology (read: AA). They won't have anything bike- or exercise-related: cadence, heart-rate, intervals, ANT+ support, etc. There may also be differences in the number of waypoints and trackpoints that can be saved. In general, it seems that units designed for hiking offer more waypoints and fewer track points than the Edge-series devices.
The Edge 705 isn't perfect, but I can't say that I'm tempted to upgrade to a different GPS unit...