Originally Posted by
pgjackson
This is the answer I was looking for. Already have a mounting device. I live in San Diego so waterproofing isn't an issue, not really concerned about cadence, HR or power measurements. I haven't had any isues with the iPhone map functions (haven't been lost in the car or on the bike). I think right now, investing in a Garmin would be a waste of money for me.
I can see why an iPhone might work better than a Garmin for you, but that's mainly because you're not interested in the functions that make a Garmin a Garmin.
I have an Android phone that allows me to do all kinds of cool things. Among other things, I can use it for street navigation. I often do this when traveling on business because you can just type in any business name, and it shows it to you on the map as well as how to get there.
But I never mistake my phone for a dedicated unit that does the job better even if I decide that lugging that extra gizmo sometimes isn't worth it.
Our car has a real GPS unit that has a far better antenna, doesn't require a data signal, has a bigger screen that works better for practical usage, is easier to understand because the speaker is larger, and is easier to operate. Likewise, the unit I take when skiing can be operated when it's 10°F outside with gloves on, has great battery life, doesn't require a data signal, can communicate with the HRM, and is waterproof to the point that it floats in water.