Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
For around the same price, why are you considering the 820 over the 1000? I'm asking out of curiosity. I just went through the same decision and went the other way. I'm curious what pulls you toward the 820?
Same question back at ya... I'm curious.
The 820 has a $100 cheaper list price and seems like the least expensive route to get structured workouts which the V650 does not do.
I like the smaller form factor and incident/emergency detection is mildly interesting.
Simplified interface appeals to me. I work with technology all day have have little tolerance for highly complex menu systems and such things. I tend to set these types of devices once and never change the settings. I'm not saying that the 1000 interface is complex, just that given the choice, I'd go for the simpler interface over the more complex one.
Another question for you guys; does the Edge 820 pair with a phone for text/call notification? I understand it uses the phone for audio prompts for directions but my Edge 25 would light up when my daughter texts me or work calls. I'm often on call for work - it is very lucrative for me and I need to be able to see when someone calls me. That would be a nice feature.
-tim-