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Battery life mostly. I've used the device for 4 hours this week and the battery dipped from ~50% to ~40% (that is witout backlight and other variables which mi

by zython 8y ago

Battery life mostly. I've used the device for 4 hours this week and the battery dipped from ~50% to ~40% (that is witout backlight and other variables which might consumer more energy) I believe they are also weather proof (mine didnt mind some water splashed onto it). A Dynamo to power my phone would unnessecarily add another drag coefficient and slow me down. It is also claimed that the device is more aerodynamic than the competing devices from GARMIN and also a phone based solution. The device also has some very nice LED indicators for metrics like heart-rate (blue when resting, green in sweetspot, orange/red when burning matches and dipping into non-aerobic zone). I could go on but this list covers most of the reasons I bought the unit.

kingosticks 8y ago
All of this plus the screen is more readable, it's way, way easier to use whilst hurtling down a mountain (actual buttons) , it's considerably lighter whilst having longer battery, it never falls off the mount onto the road (where the screen promptly cracks). You could use a phone (I did for a bit) but the experience is worse in every single dimension. Until, of course, you get really lost and need Google maps... Actually, I have also found it extremely useful when navigating unmarked trail races. It's small and light enough to keep in your pocket and the mapping beats anything on a GPS watch. I use it to track my progress too, no problems with elevation for me but there isn't much of that in the UK anyway. I used a Garmin for about 5 years but I got the Bolt last Summer and I have found it considerably more reliable. The worldwide maps are great too. However, on the basis of the complete disrespect for OSS I will stop recommending it to others and I won't be buying another. Shame.

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Battery life mostly. I've used the device for 4 hours this week and the battery dipped from ~50% to ~40% (that is witout backlight and other variables which mi

by zython 8y ago

kingosticks 8y ago
All of this plus the screen is more readable, it's way, way easier to use whilst hurtling down a mountain (actual buttons) , it's considerably lighter whilst having longer battery, it never falls off the mount onto the road (where the screen promptly cracks). You could use a phone (I did for a bit) but the experience is worse in every single dimension. Until, of course, you get really lost and need Google maps... Actually, I have also found it extremely useful when navigating unmarked trail races. It's small and light enough to keep in your pocket and the mapping beats anything on a GPS watch. I use it to track my progress too, no problems with elevation for me but there isn't much of that in the UK anyway. I used a Garmin for about 5 years but I got the Bolt last Summer and I have found it considerably more reliable. The worldwide maps are great too. However, on the basis of the complete disrespect for OSS I will stop recommending it to others and I won't be buying another. Shame.