Originally Posted by
mr_antares
A question for all of you current (and former) 305 owners. ...snip
I know that the 305 lacks the mapping features of the 605/705, including "turn by turn navigation". However, if I have downloaded the course, will it give me audible and visual cues of the upcoming turns?
Anyone have direct experience to share?
The preloaded course on a 305 is a graphic breadcrumb trail with your position marked by a pointer. The breadcrumb line gives you some visual cuing as to the turns of the route. If you go off course, you get an "Off Course" text box and a buzz. The arrow appears to point the direction back to the course. When you are back on course you get a "Course Found" text box, the buzz and the pointer is back on the course.
I am a relatively new user and have not ridden a course with many right or left turns. It has not been a problem when mapping my own rides. I would not want to use the 305 on an unknown course without a map and/or cue sheets.
Cheers,
Geary