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I'm sure it has improved but the battery fail is enough to put me off. Also they changed the connectors to microusb so my external batteries would need another adapter to power them. Annoying.
What's better about the mapping? Bigger screen would be good. But as with everything bigger = more power use, higher cost.
Edit: And it's only a theoretical 2h less from 17 to 15. So not really much.
The 800 never lasted claimed anyway so don't believe the claims on the 1000.
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The lower battery is likely down to the addition of using GLONASS as well.
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I don't believe the claims of either.
DC rainmaker said the 1000 was noticeably faster than the 810 when shifting around on maps and general use.
I just want to try it out. I know what 800/810 are like and so if it isn't better I'll go back. But if it's nicer to use maps on then that's fine. A few hours less battery is of no concern really.
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What's better about the mapping? Bigger screen would be good. But as with everything bigger = more power use, higher cost.
Almost everything about the 1000 is better than the 800, except the battery life. Not really an issue for me as I rarely, if ever, ride for more than about four or five hours. On the basis of the few short rides I've done with mine so far I would be lucky to get more than five hours from a full charge I would guess.
I have turned GLONASS off, but the 1000 still locks onto satellites almost instantly in Central London. I usually had to ride a kilometre or so North before my 800 would get a lock at all. The screen is better, the unit is more responsive to inputs and I like not having to plug it in to my laptop to sync rides (you can do it via Bluetooth or wifi).
It was expensive, especially since I had to buy two new k-edge out front mounts, but I got Evans to price match Wiggle and they threw in a £50 voucher which softened the blow somewhat.
Overall, I'm very pleased with it so far.
edscoble
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pjay
Inferior battery but possibly better mapping.
Dynamo/battery pack either way.
Edit: And it's only a theoretical 2h less from 17 to 15. So not really much.