I've had my 705 for about 3 weeks and have used it on over 400 miles of bike training.It's a great bike computer - very easy to setup, lots of data available, but only the data you decide to have on each screen.The GPS and in-unit maps are great.Installation is also easy since the sensor is wireless.The Garmin Training Center software (Windows version in my case) is okay, but appears to have only basic integration with the 705 so far.GTC is a separate, but free, download from the Garmin site.Hopefully future versions will provide more/better 705 integration.
Something to watch out for as it isn't mentioned in the 705 docs or on the Garmin site, if you buy the 705 with the map card, those detailed maps will only be available in the 705, not in GTC.If you want detailed maps in GTC, you have to buy a PC/Mac version of the very same maps you have on the 705.That's another $100-130 on top of the $600-700 you just spent on the 705.Why?Ask Garmin.
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Product Description:
Trainer. Navigator. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS-enabled cycle computer knows no limits.Edge 705 comes with a microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses and saved rides. Also included is a wireless heart rate monitor to measure your heart rate and track your heart rate zone, operating with Garmin's innovative ANT + Sport wireless technology. Edge 705 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. Connected to your computer via USB, you can then download your workout data, analyze it and store it. You can even share it wirelessly with other Edge 705 buddies without being near the computer. When it comes to the curve of workout technology, Garmin takes you to the Edge.
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