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First Look: Garmin Edge 800

  • Main ride data can set in a vast array of configurations with up to 10 pieces of information spread over five lines.

    Main ride data can set in a vast array of configurations with up to 10 pieces of information spread over five lines.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The touchscreen is surprisingly easy to use while on the road but at least on our preproduction sample, the digits aren't quite as crisp as on Garmin's non-touchscreen displays.

    The touchscreen is surprisingly easy to use while on the road but at least on our preproduction sample, the digits aren't quite as crisp as on Garmin's non-touchscreen displays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Edge 800 (right) is notably longer and wider than the Edge 500 (left) but only just slightly wider than the Edge 305 (center) - and it offers the biggest display of all the Edge family.

    The new Edge 800 (right) is notably longer and wider than the Edge 500 (left) but only just slightly wider than the Edge 305 (center) - and it offers the biggest display of all the Edge family.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Rubber gaskets cover up the microSD card and mini-USB ports.

    Rubber gaskets cover up the microSD card and mini-USB ports.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Users can choose to either race yourself or even an unknown competitor by downloading courses.

    Users can choose to either race yourself or even an unknown competitor by downloading courses.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Edge 800 will offer either turn-by-turn directions on the road or a topographical perspective depending on what microSD card you've loaded - and you can also choose to look at the world around you in a bird's-eye view, too.

    The new Edge 800 will offer either turn-by-turn directions on the road or a topographical perspective depending on what microSD card you've loaded - and you can also choose to look at the world around you in a bird's-eye view, too.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Where would you like to go?

    Where would you like to go?

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  • The navigation features highlight Garmin's extensive experience in this area with intuitive destination entry and an impressive array of points of interest.

    The navigation features highlight Garmin's extensive experience in this area with intuitive destination entry and an impressive array of points of interest.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Edge 800 with use Garmin's latest quarter-turn mount for use on either handlebars or stems.

    The Edge 800 with use Garmin's latest quarter-turn mount for use on either handlebars or stems.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The detachable heart rate transmitter means you can now toss the fabric strap into the wash.

    The detachable heart rate transmitter means you can now toss the fabric strap into the wash.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new premium heart rate strap is heaps more comfortable to wear than traditional styles and the electrodes instantly pick up signals.

    The new premium heart rate strap is heaps more comfortable to wear than traditional styles and the electrodes instantly pick up signals.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Garmin will offer the Edge 800 as a standalone unit or in a bundled package that includes a City Navigator microSD card, a wireless speed and cadence sensor, and the company's new premium heart rate monitor strap.

    Garmin will offer the Edge 800 as a standalone unit or in a bundled package that includes a City Navigator microSD card, a wireless speed and cadence sensor, and the company's new premium heart rate monitor strap.

    Photo credit © James Huang