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Guilty as charged Dave but I'm arguing for fewer "features " but better build quality. I'm convinced that in these days of Nat like attention span, the vast majority don't set up their devices to give some semblance of accurate performance data, nor know what it means, there's just so much complexity, maybe that's why DC Rainmaker talks so quickly
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A hiking GPS does as you wish.pistonbroke wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:11 am It seems Garmin have moved so far from the original,and imo, most important principle of what a GPS should do i.e tell you where you are and where you need to go....
On the flip side, the strava-sportive-rider-type has (likely) driven the market need for better battery life, and quite likely the desire for bigger and better screens. Both of which benefit us as bikepackers.
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Built in obsolescence? I've sold GPS that still work and are literally decades old and the two I currently have are only a bit younger but probably approaching double figures each. All Garmins.
A bit idiosyncratic maybe and the menus / functions are a bit baffling at times but them increasing features and functions seems a bit of a luddite moan.
I dont get the issue about USB C, I thought this new unit had it so they're getting there (slowly )?
And as for adding workable solar charging to such a device I just think that's amazing and very customer / need focused response to a "real problem".
YMMV
Edit - all trekking type units IIRC.
A bit idiosyncratic maybe and the menus / functions are a bit baffling at times but them increasing features and functions seems a bit of a luddite moan.
I dont get the issue about USB C, I thought this new unit had it so they're getting there (slowly )?
And as for adding workable solar charging to such a device I just think that's amazing and very customer / need focused response to a "real problem".
YMMV
Edit - all trekking type units IIRC.
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7 years ago when USB C was launched, they were still using mini USB, yes the new £600 1040 has it but the charge pack doesn't nor the 530 and 830. The the 30 series is only a couple or 3 years old, a full 4 years after they could have adopted the more robust C Ports.I dont get the issue about USB C, I thought this new unit had it so they're getting there (slowly )?
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At looooong last they've binned the flimsy micro USB and use the more robust USB C connection as well as the 5 pins on the underside to connect to a Garmin Charge. Seems to work in the rain as well. If only these features were available on the Explore
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Does anyone know if there's any rear lights being made yet with usb-connections?
In other news (well, back on topic), the garmin blurb says
At looooong last they've binned the flimsy micro USB and use the more robust USB C connection as well as the 5 pins on the underside to connect to a Garmin Charge. Seems to work in the rain as well. If only these features were available on the Explore
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Does anyone know if there's any rear lights being made yet with usb-connections?
In other news (well, back on topic), the garmin blurb says
Does that mean it'll never charge faster than it depletes. I wonder. Looks tempting...Ride farther, charge less. With solar charging, get up to 45 hours of battery life in demanding use cases and up to 100 hours in battery saver mode1.
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What GPS is that, would be very handy, particularly if it featured a 'where you can go without being interrupted' featureBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:27 am
Agree with Dave in that the market for gps (like most things) is driven by the consumer and it would appear that many people can no longer go for a slash without knowing how many steps it required, what their max HR was before, during and after and when they might need another.
*cough* Garmin Etrex?
I keep thinking of getting a USB chargeable GPS but I think I'll stick to my collection of second hand Dakotas for now (currently on number 2 but it's a bit flaky, number ones screen failing (after 7 years use and abuse) but got high hopes for number 3. Hopefully after that one croaks I'll be able to buy something that plugs into my head.
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That'll be your brain Phil - old tech but still works well enough if used appropriatelyHopefully after that one croaks I'll be able to buy something that plugs into my head.
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Aaahhh, gotcha. Cheers for expanding.pistonbroke wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:20 am7 years ago when USB C was launched, they were still using mini USB, yes the new £600 1040 has it but the charge pack doesn't nor the 530 and 830. The the 30 series is only a couple or 3 years old, a full 4 years after they could have adopted the more robust C Ports.I dont get the issue about USB C, I thought this new unit had it so they're getting there (slowly )?
Still, Apple have also only just started so they're not unique in their reticence
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There's a Beers Earned widget for Garmin.
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That is true of so many things, everyone want all singing, all dancing, latest tech but wants it for peanuts and wants it to last for ever even though they will be moving on to the next latest edition as soon as it's available whether they need it or not.Dave Barter wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:20 am I also think our lust for low price consumer electronics comes back to bite us. The engineering in these devices is astonishing when you look at it in detail. A tiny device that connects to satellites in seconds and performs complex mathematics on the fly… Yet we want to pay around about 2 tanks of petrol for it. Compromise has to be made.
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Dunno about that, recently I've been thinking I need a 'hard reboot' (or a kick in the head) given the erratic-ness of my memory and general thought processes of lateBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:03 amThat'll be your brain Phil - old tech but still works well enough if used appropriatelyHopefully after that one croaks I'll be able to buy something that plugs into my head.
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Phil, try switching it off and back on again
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