Originally Posted by
gregf83
I have a Garmin 800 and will receive a 520 next week. Space for up to 50-100MB worth of maps so not enough to cover the country but enough for local riding or travelling if you know where your going. Believe the screen may be a little easier to read than the 800. Bought it from Performance Bike for 20% off.
How did you get the 20% off? I see the current deal of 20% off, but it is not showing up for the 520 model (it is for the 500 and others). Was this a previous deal, or is this the Team performance store credit cash back?
Originally Posted by
volosong
Concur. I have, but no longer use, an Edge 500. Worked well enough, but since I'm a geographer and a techogeek, I usually have to have the latest and greatest gadget around. When the 800 came out, I jumped on it and have been more than satisfied with it. I can construct a route with RIDEWITHGPS, uplaod the ride to the 800, and get turn-by-turn directions. Don't do that for most rides, just new ones and in areas of which I am not familiar.
When the 810 came out, I didn't see any new features that I just had to have. Same with the 1000. The 800 is that good! If you can find one, you will be very happy.
Thanks, that is helpful to know. Do you think if someone took relatively good care of the unit (which I assume most cyclists would, it would be safe to get it used? It seems to have a long life and people are happy with it.
I am thinking the 800 model used, or wait for a deal on the 520.