Garmin 910XT
Did my first run with the 910 yesterday. The only real issue is the pace jumps all over the place. It ultimately provides the correct results but real time pace is unusable right now. Plenty of talk about this issue at ST. One moment I'm running 8:00, then it's 11:30, then it's 7:45, then it's 10:40, then it's 9:20, etc.
The good:
- Smaller and lower profile than the 310.
- More comfortable.
- More adjustment options with the new strap design.
- Syncs with satellites much faster.
- The strap seems more secure than the shitty strap that came with the 310. How many 310's are now resting at the bottom of lakes and oceans around the world?
The bad:
- The pace issue. How that got through their testing is beyond me. It's useless as is. It's an easy firmware fix so I'm not going to sweat it too much.
- The new bike power metrics aren't there yet.
The pace issue can be somewhat mitigated by using lap pace and shorter laps (like .25 or .50 mile auto laps instead of 1 mile).
Comments
I'd give it the green light now with the caveat of the pace issue. Garmin has already addressed the pace issue and said a fix is coming soon. I would assume the bike metrics are coming soon as well. Whatever coming soon means. That stated, Garmin has done a decent job with firmware updates in the past.
It's just a better produced product than the 310. Smaller, lighter, way more comfortable and the swim metrics are definitely a nice feature.
Seriously, thanks to you all for being our "beta testers"
When I get mine I'll post how my experience is with it in all aspects (swim, bike, and run) so others will know if smart to jump.
I think wheelbuilder gives you 10% off being EN member. At least they did me.
The addition of Coggin power metrics has been nice though, I've been enjoying having NP on my Edge 800 but have been slightly less obsessed about TSS compared to my previous seasons.
I am really stoked on this watch. I am still using the 305, so this is a cool upgrade for me. I use the 705 on the bike, but since it will not be getting the power metric firmware update, the 910xt will fill a couple gaps for me.
In honor of my gadget hero, the DC Rainmaker, behold! The unboxing:
Once I take it for a splash and a little trot, I will let you know how goes....
I haven't went to swim with it yet but this is what I think is the big difference with this over the 310 (and the power stuff coming for bike) So it'll be interesting to see numbers from a swim and when at the pool not have to always worry about "Oh crap I keep forgetting to count strokes to see how my golf score is doing". It it works maybe this will help me finally get a somewhat proper swim going.
I have a great S.O.!! 910xt for Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine's Day to all of you Lovahs out there!!!!
Maybe time for a reset or tech support....
@ Dino: Or you will start having to eat like Michael Phelps
Hey folks,
PLEASE go through me if you're thinking of buying anything through Wheelbuilder. I don't want to put Rich and crew into the position of having to say no to a 10% discount applied to a $xxxx item because someone called them up and tossed the EN name around. Not saying it's being taken advantage of, but he sells high ticket stuff and these are the terms of his deal with us. Thanks!
That said, I'm happy to work with you and him to organize a group buy on Garmin units, if you're interested. Y'all sure seem to like your electonic gizmos, he said, armed with his trusty 305...
Greetings Fellow Gadget Geeks!
Thanks for the fabulous reviews!
I just used my 910XT for the first time in the pool today. One thing that I think would be pretty simple is to add two fields:
1 - A field that is the amount of time since the start of last interval.
2 - A field that represents the time since end of last interval.
These two fields would allow swimmers to do sets "on the 5:00" or sets "with 0:30 rest between".
Any idea if this is on Garmin's radar or how to GET it on their radar?
Again, thanks so much, I use your reviews like a bible! :-)
That's actually a really good idea. While you could sorta rig it by just including a 'elapsed time' counter on there, I think your request is pretty valid - and as someone who does large sets of 50's and 100's on a given time (or with a given rest interval), I like that.
Passing it on...
I felt kind of silly with this schwanky new watch still straining to see the deck clock to hit my sets. I’m sure a lot of swimmers will agree. BTW: I did try the “elapsed time” trick but honestly I got myself more spun around trying to keep track digitally of what “on the 2:20” meant vs. just looking at the ginormous big dial with the rest of my lanemates.
Thanks again
Keep the updates coming guys.
Sawiris and I can match that 10% off. If you want in, email me at rich@endurancenation.us with Garmin Geek in the subject line. Rich has/is placing a large order and I'll reserve as many of these as I can.
* Improved calculation of instantaneous pace.
* Fixed occasional watch freeze issue during pool swim.
* Fixed potential dropout of speed/cadence data when using speed/cadence sensor and particular power meters when GPS off.
* Fixed occasional problem of multisport activities containing pool swim not uploading to Garmin Connect.
* Made improvement to reduce elevation spikes at beginning of activities.
Have power metrics made an appearance in a firmware update for the 910xt yet?
*sigh*
Ok, thanks for letting us know, I appreciate that. I guess that means my money can keep me company a little while longer.