Originally Posted by
dwing
And I have yet to see a critical difference in data measurement accuracy between cell apps (using GPS only) and a dedicated computer.
I don't think the GPS accuracy is much different. (Having a barometer is better for elevation gain.)
Originally Posted by
dwing
I wouldn't tell anyone NOT to buy a dedicated computer unit.. but, I would offer to try out a few of the free cell apps using GPS as a starting point. Wahoo is pretty slick with/without using sensors. Learn how to sync and upload to other apps like Strava. It'll provide a baseline for making a better decision of what features you'll want when the time comes to move up to dedicated computer.
I've said much the same thing to people.