I need a bike computer to train with that has back lighting. Does the Garmin back lighting stay on for any lenght of time?
Garmin Edge 500
Tue, 11/23/2010 - 11:09pm
Wed, 11/24/2010 - 12:41am
#1
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Apparently, it does stay on.
I don't have this device, but here's a link to one of the most comprehensive reviews out there. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/11/garmin-edge-500-in-depth-review.html
According to the writer, "You also have a few options for how long the backlight stays on when you press the light button. You can either set a specified time to remain on when you press the button, or you can just keep it on. I prefer to simply keep it on because then I’m not fumbling around trying to turn it on over and over again. The light uses a slightly different hue backlight than the Forerunner 305, instead matching the 310XT and 405 – so it’s a cleaner light that’s easier to read. A nice improvement there. I also prefer to keep the backlight on when I’m indoors on a trainer, as then it makes the LCD screen really crystal clear to read."
Wed, 11/24/2010 - 10:41am
#2
It stays on and is rather
It stays on and is rather bright, which is great for changing light at dawn / dusk. I find it too bright at night and tend to leave it off once I get my pace set.
Thu, 11/25/2010 - 10:30am
#3
Garmin Back Light
Thanks all, I decided on the Garmin for the light feature and its other functions.
