> The whole account/subscription tacked on for no apparent reason thing is highly irritating, and Garmin is actually better than most. I agree that the Garmin’

> The whole account/subscription tacked on for no apparent reason thing is highly irritating, and Garmin is actually better than most. I agree that the Garmin’s app/services should be more useful without an internet connection, but I think it’s fair to say that these days customers want and expect an ecosystem that syncs their data and ties in Garmin’s devices. I wouldn’t call such an essential feature tacked on.