Tag Archives: gps

Comparing the Garmin ForeRunner 310XT and Edge 500

In July, 2009 I started using a Garmin Forerunner 310XT T to keep track of my workouts. At first I just used the running features of the device, but shortly after I started using it for my cycling workouts as well. Previously I had been using a Polar system for cycling data capture, and soon

Why is my car’s satellite navigation system so stupid?

I have two different late model (a 2006 and a 2007) GM vehicles with satellite navigation systems. Both are manufactured for GM by Denso, although they clearly have different implementations and features. The one thing they both share, however, is blatant stupidity when calculating routes. I travel quite a bit between Houston and Austin and

Review: Garmin Forerunner 310XT

I recently purchased a Garmin Forerunner 310XT training device for use while running, cycling, and hopefully swimming. The Forerunner 310XT is a new device from Garmin, and their first multi-sport device that is waterproof and can be used for swimming, and thus triathlons. For the past several years I have been using a Polar S725X

Someone finally did it…

I’ve been a GPS user since the system was first available and one thing I have always wanted was the ability for navigation software to take additional factors into account when planning a route. Most systems just offer you the ability to build routes based upon road speeds, road types (highways, toll-roads, off-road, etc.), and