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Garmin 310xt...display NP?

kurshingkurshing
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 Just wanted to make sure I was correct in that the Garmins aren't equipped to show normalized power on the fly, right?  You have to upload to WKO+ to get that number, right?

 

 

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  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    Check out this thread for the details: http://members.endurancenation.us/Training/TrainingForums/tabid/101/aft/7448/Default.aspx

    But the short answer is No- the Garmin 310 does not show NP, TSS, or IF on the display. However, the new 910 will.
  • jhbinscjhbinsc

    has the 910 started shipping? anybody got one yet????

  • tuckermtuckerm
    Been a lot of chatter about the ship date of the 910. I've followed threads on Slowtwitch where people have spoken to Garmin and they claim they won't ship till February. Then I was at my local shop and the owner told me he should be getting his shipment in a week or so and his Garmin was just there a few days ago and confirmed that. So who really knows? I'm sure once someone has them, we will here.
    The reason I was hearing that they were not shipping was a firmware problem.
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    I ordered one from Garmin when they put them on sale on their site. I "assume" I'd be among the first to receive one. I'll let you all know when it comes.
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    And... the 800, 500 and 910 will all display the new power metrics.
  • scott dinhoferscott dinhofer
    per the prior thread, i think the 310XT will display all power metrics with a soon to come firmware upgrade. i am planning on that to give the 310 to the GF and get the 910 for me
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    Posted By Scott Dinhofer on 04 Dec 2011 05:54 PM

    per the prior thread, i think the 310XT will display all power metrics with a soon to come firmware upgrade. i am planning on that to give the 310 to the GF and get the 910 for me



    Garmin already stated they will not be releasing the new power metrics to the 310.

  • tuckermtuckerm
    Yes the 310 was originally supposed to get them but Garmin changed their minds. Bush move on their part.
  • akline01akline01

    I ordered the 910 from Road Runner Sports last week (btw....the 10% VIP discount applies, which saves $40) and they gave me an exact ship date of 12/27 on my invoice.  I was surprised they gave me a specific date.  I noticed on their website tonight that new orders are supposed to ship on 12/30.  I'm HOPING this means that I got in on an earlier shipment and NOT that mine is now delayed. 

  • kurshingkurshing
    @Tucker-I agree, very bush league move. That doesn't inspire people to believe you are working in their best interest at all. Very dissapointed in them unless there is a software/programming issue with the 310.

    I a, probably going to spring for an 800 for Christmas...need a dedicated bike computer.
  • Paul StonePaul Stone
    Currently the 500 doesn't give NP. Correct?
  • tgarsontgarson
    @Tucker and Stephen,

    Based on my experience as an embedded software developer and the complexity of metrics they already provide on the 310xt, there is absolutely no technical reason why they could not provide the additional power metrics on the 310xt. It's pure artificial product differentiation to drive sales of the 910 and incline people to upgrade.

    As much as like Garmin's products, they've been pulling this type of sh!t for years. Personally, I'd be more pissed but I have an Edge 800 almost specifically for this reason. When Garmin pushes new updates, they always push it to their flagship devices (re: 800) first then let everyone else wait it out until they eventually get around to it. The longer the wait to better, gives people more time to just get pissed and buy the newer unit.

    Now, rather than just complaining about it I could certainly let my wallet do the talking and take my dollars elsewhere, which I did indeed try to do. Unfortunately, I just found competitors like the first gen Joule to be lacking and eventually sold it and went back to Garmin.
  • Mark RobertsMark Roberts
    @Paul -- Yes -- Currently the 500 does not have power metrics although the release is supposed to happen, I would guess sometime before or around the introduction of the Vector pedal power system.

    Garmin 800 already has the power metrics.

    I just got a 500 and am eagerly awaiting the update. Hope they don't squash it like they did with the 310.

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