Originally Posted by
TromboneAl
Here is a flaw in the 205 and 305, is it still present in the 800?
The flaw is this: If the timer is not running, and you are moving, the entire screen should flash or otherwise let you know that the ride is not being recorded. Almost everyone, at the beginning, will forget to start the timer now and then. Also, if you hit the start/stop button by mistake, the timer may stop and you won't realize it.
Does the 800 do anything differently in this regard?
It's less of an issue with the 800 due to memory size. I use 1 Sec recording, turn it on at the beginning of the ride and off at the end. I generally don't stop it. It's hard to hit the start/stop button by mistake as it isn't used for anything else. Most functions are handled by the touch screen.
It will flash at you at the start if you happen to be staring at it. I'm not sure how long the 'ride started' message stays on.