Originally Posted by
JohnJ80
I was pretty disappointed as I've been looking at this Edge 1000 I have at home as I compare it to the iPhone/Rflkt+/Cyclemeter combo. With the exception of lack of mapping support on the RFLKT+, I think the UI and the ability to customize the display as well as it's small size are just really big advantages for the personal network/smartphone approach.
The 1000 is mostly overkill for features other than maps.
Originally Posted by
JohnJ80
They are also going to need to find a way to not need the phone for connectivity or something.
The only option is to make the unit into a cell phone. With a separate monthly fee for data (no thanks!). (The newer units can use WiFi or BT for connectivity, but that's very short range.)