Garmin 705 Firmware 2.8 avail
06-21-09, 10:18 AM
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Hi, just did my upgrade and the TCX files are indeed in the history folder.
06-28-09, 07:53 AM
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Well, since few have mentioned the problem with 2.8 for those with power meters, it registers massive spikes in watts when starting again from a complete stop. Why can't Quark release a computer? 
06-28-09, 12:32 PM
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What PM's are team Garmin using?
I have a PT and am not seeing the startup spikes. I do on occasion have massive mid ride spikes. I can see these in the TCX file. When it happens the Edge will not show max power anymore.
I have a PT and am not seeing the startup spikes. I do on occasion have massive mid ride spikes. I can see these in the TCX file. When it happens the Edge will not show max power anymore.
06-28-09, 05:31 PM
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And, today, i also noticed that the cadence readings give massive spikes as well! An avg cadence of 230 rpm? I don't think so.
God I am starting to hate this computer.
God I am starting to hate this computer.
06-29-09, 12:00 AM
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Has everyone that updated to 2.8 re-scanned for additional updates. There have been chipset updates that you only get after you run the firmware check. These may help with some of the other issues that folks have.
06-29-09, 07:03 AM
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I'll try that. If not, I am just going to stick with 2.6 until I see LOTS of glowing reports of whatever firmware update Garmin finally gets right.
06-29-09, 07:05 AM
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I'm still on 2.7. I see 2.8 as more of a "fix" than added features. And my unit ain't broken, so I'm not fixing it.
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06-29-09, 07:41 AM
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06-29-09, 10:03 AM
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2.8 is working fine for me.
2.7 corrupted the FAT filesystem on the internal "drive". Oddly, it didn't affect how the unit functioned (no corrupted data files) but that was probably just a matter of time.
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2.7 corrupted the FAT filesystem on the internal "drive". Oddly, it didn't affect how the unit functioned (no corrupted data files) but that was probably just a matter of time.
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06-29-09, 11:02 AM
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06-29-09, 12:53 PM
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I have a Quarq and upgraded to 2.8 last week. I haven't seen any of the issues that you guys are talking about. It has been working great for me, including sprint workouts!
06-29-09, 03:31 PM
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And you don't have a powermeter, right?
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06-29-09, 05:41 PM
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I never had file corruption issues either. :shrug:
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