Originally Posted by Machoman121

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 the daylight.

Originally Posted by GuyDebord

I use my 505 in direct sunlight without any issues, I can read it perfectly, perhaps you were using polarized glasses when you saw it

Originally Posted by Mansram01

Agreed. The 505 is totally readable during the day. It can be more challenging in certain lighting & angles with polarized glasses but overall still readable.