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Garmin Edge 810 and 510 GPS cycle computers launched
Garmin have launched not one but two new GPS cycle computers, the Edge 810 and Edge 510, coinciding with the start of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA, today.
The full bells and whistles Edge 810 is the successor to the popular Edge 800, which has served as Garmin's flagship device in the GPS cycle computer world for the past two years (looks as though we'll have to wait a while longer for the Edge 900). The Edge 510 is the 810 without maps and navigation, so as much an '810 lite' as it is a successor to the Edge 500.
The two products don't feature big hardware upgrades compared to the existing units. Rather, as BikeRadar speculated recently, Garmin have incorporated changes they've made to their n�vi car satnav systems, building in bluetooth connectivity along with ANT+ which means you can link the devices with your smartphone and unlock some nice new features via an app.
These include automatic uploading of your data to Garmin Connect and sharing to social media, easy downloading of routes and courses from Garmin Connect to your device, live tracking � for races or just so your loved ones know where you are � and weather alerts on the go.
While the 810 and 510 are certainly sophisticated gadgets, Garmin want them to enhance your riding experience rather than distract from it. Hence the emphasis on usability and connectivity rather than improved hardware. After using them for several weeks, we think that the company have achieved this.
If you want our full assessments, plus a more detailed description of what each unit does, read our Garmin Edge 810 review and Garmin Edge 510 review.
