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If you want to follow a pre-plotted course, then the cheaper 520 is fine for that. Not had any issues following courses so far, and it's how I explore new areas.
Replace the base map on the 520 by following these instructions
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.htmlIf you want ad-hoc navigation then it's the 810/1000, although read Hippy's posts regarding Garmin's ad-hoc navigation.
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If you want to follow a pre-plotted course, then the cheaper 520 is fine for that. Not had any issues following courses so far, and it's how I explore new areas. Replace the base map on the 520 by following these instructions. If you want ad-hoc navigation then it's the 810/1000, although read Hippy's posts regarding Garmin's ad-hoc navigation.
Thanks for info, appreciate your help.
520 and 810 were the two I was comparing. Lack of memory on the 520 sounds like an issue to a lot of people? and Garmin website says 520 'not able to add maps'. I take it you can then? After comparing some videos of the nav on both, the 810 seems much more effective at actually navigating you, with audio cues for turns etc, 520 more just up to you to follow the route?
Also I'm not really after any of the phone connectivity / strava live segments features and feel like i'm paying for those with the 520...
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'my first garmin' post...
About to bite the bullet and go for one, mostly for nav/mapping purposes on longer rides. Don't know the neighbouring countryside of East London well enough to navigate out and back in stress free. Looking at Edge 810 - anyone got any serious issues with it / strong reasons why another model would be better? £219 on Amazon seems reasonable.
Thanks