New Garmin Edge 500 Firmware Released
I know there are a few people using the edge 500 and a few more currently considering it.
Version 2.2 was released yesterday... I upgraded and have not had an issue yet. I'll report back when/if I find a new issue with it 
The two big difference is I can see is it can now do workouts like the 705 or the Joule and the power meter calibaration now returns an actual value. The edge 500 might not do everything the Joule and 705 can do, but I think it is the best value as you can find them for $225 or less if you look around.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:
- Workouts have been added.
- Improved smart recording algorithms. This will improve track point dropping during turns.
- Added %FTP Power, 30s Average Vertical Speed, and Maximum Speed as new Data Fields.
- Increased detection radius for Elevation Points and added a detection message.
- Improved Course processing and error handling.
- Removed limitations on the displayed Power Calibration Value.
- Added notification messages for Courses, Workouts, and Metabolic Profiles.
- Added the ability to import .NLF New Leaf files.
- Fixed some issues with setting files not being saved properly.
- Improved Vertical Speed values.
- The Bike Profile page should now show an invalid value if the wheel calibration is set to Auto and not yet calibrated.
Here are the full details: http://www8.garmin.com/support/down...sp?id=4715
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Matt..... I picked up a Garmin 500 yesterday. I've been using the 310xt and i has been fine, but want something bigger so I could see it better on the bike. It works great but I can't figure out how to upload my workouts to WKO 3.0. I uploaded to GaminConnect, but get an error when I try to direct upload into WKO 3.0. I'm on a mac using parallels. How are you uploading to WKO?
Mark, I have jsut been using the TP Device Agent and it is downloading direct to WKO with no issue for me. TP just released a new version of WKO 3.0 and a new device agent last week.
I upgraded to the new firmware and did my first workout today. All was well until the unit locked up on me. I got it restarted and now the workout will not download into Garmin Training Center. Hopefully it's a one time glitch but i'll report back if it continues.
Got the data into WKO+ through the device agent. Whew!!!
I'm pretty technically inclined, but for some reason I can't seem to figure out how to update the firmware. Any tips???
If you create an account on the garmin site, then plug the 500 into your computer, the software should examind your device for any software updates. Worked for me.
Yep that's the way to do it. Go to Garmin Connect and under settings/training zones you can enter power zones then click "send to device".
Yeah it does, and it is a pain that you have to reconfigure the zones as well, but it only takes a few minutes. The positive side to it si that when you get new firmware updates all you have to do is log in again and push the settings out to the edge...you don't have to recreate the zones.
My pet peave is that each firmware update so far I have had to reconfigure the data screens...but for a $200+ saving I can handle it.
I have gone through the Garmin Internet software but dont see where we can keep track and measure normalized power, FTP, IF and TSS?
Is this only with WKO+ software? How do I get that?
Correct - the Garmin 500 doesn't display NP, IF, TSS, but will display % of FTP/zones once you've set it up in Garmin Connect.
You can purchase WKO+ directly at www.trainingpeaks.com or, I believe, through R n P here in the haus. Sorry - didn't look up the link before posting this reply.
Last thing - Garmin just recently released firmware version 2.4
Thanks Mike!
Have you used 2.4 yet or has anyone else to confirm the issues are actually fixed?
Here are the notes, I highlighted two features that may be of interest to some folks in the haus.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:
Hey Matt,
I have to admit that I've only had the 500 for a couple of weeks and hadn't had any problems with it to date, so not sure if it's fixed anything.
Others have complained on the forms about both of the two issues I marked in bold so I thought it might help them, but like you, since I'm not having the issue I'm going to wait to update mine.