Garmin is always trying something different; thus when the market is filled with in-car GPS systems Garmin came out with a device meant for cyclists; the Garmin Edge 605 Satellite Navigator which with its advance functionality has become a favourite amongst the athletes.
Garmin Edge 605 Cyclist’ Satellite Navigator has a height of 10.9cm, a width of 5.1 cm and a depth of 2.5 cm. The weight of this device is 104 grams. It has display dimensions of 1.37 x 1.71 inches (2.2-inches) with a display resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. It is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery with a battery life of 15 hours.
Garmin Edge 605 Satellite Navigator comes with base-maps as well as an option of storing up-to 100 waypoints or favourites. It can automatically start a new lap and can also store up-to 1000 laps in its history. Users have the two workout options; one is a simple workout programme which is created by inputting the time and distance and the second is a customised and goal oriented workout programme. It also offers Courses feature wherein users can compete against their previous workouts. This sat nav has the capability of setting up exercise and rest intervals; it also activates an alarm on reaching the goal or when the time is up. The in-built timers can automatically pause and resume by using their auto-pause and auto-resume feature.
Garmin Edge 605 Waterproof Satellite Navigator is compatible with the Garmin Training Centre software that acts as a personalised trainer; providing users with information on their speed, distance, climb, heart rate against various terrains and elevations. This satellite navigator brings along a Virtual Partner; a digital person against whom users can train and practise.
This Garmin Edge 605 Satellite Navigator which is a complete guide and personal trainer brings along with it an AC charger, a bike mount, a Garmin Training Centre CD, a USB cable and a user friendly start-up guide.
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