Related
This discussion has been locked.
You can no longer post new replies to this discussion. If you have a question you can start a new discussion

any insight on maybe a new 1040 or whatever release date?

Jwharton
over 3 years ago

Anybody know anything on when a new Flagship Edge is coming out?

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Sven1294
    Sven1294 said:

    It depends on your use case.  I have the Instinct Solar and it will basically maintain the charge level if you are outside in full sun and using the watch normally (notifications and heart rate/pulse OX monitoring on). I forgot to bring my charging cable on a business trip and was able to get it to charge enough to make it home by putting it in battery saver mode and leaving it in the hotel window in direct sun for a few hours.  I suppose if Garmin allows charging while the unit is turned off you could charge it while it's not being used.

    The info I have seen is it will be similar to the watches with 2 models.  A 1040 and a 1040 Solar so you can choose whether you want the added cost of solar.

    I think that the solar power for this is an interesting option to add on, but I also think for most owners, won't have much practical use. I have the Edge 1000, and I pretty much ride with all the settings maxed out, because I like the screen highly visible, which at night can be a pain to read. I still get about 9'ish hours, which is fine. On the few rides my 1000 dropped down under 20%, it took literally thirty seconds to connect it to the portable charger I literally always carry on my rides. I have  along micro-usb cable, so it goes easily from either my handlebar bag or the pack around my waist (depending on which bike I am riding) right to the Garmin, while it sits on my stem or outfront mount and I keep riding. 2 hours or so later, my Edge had a full charge.

    Now this is NOT to say that I don't appreciate more battery life. Even the 1030+ is supposed to be really good. But the 1040 with 35 hours of battery with everything maxed out? LMAO That's just insane. I would literally never need anywhere near that, as I don't see myself being away from AC power for days at a time. Forget even my portable charger. But the thing is, that is so cool, that if it's only a few dollars, I might get the solar option just for the bragging rights. But I have the feeling that it's not going to be a couple of dollars. I assume between $100.00 and $200.00 to add that one?

    Great feature for anyone who needs it, but for me, it would just be one of those cool gimmicks I would enjoy. :)

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 2 years ago in reply to TheFitnessGuru

    I saw one of the sites that mistakenly listed the 1040, 1040 solar, and 1040 bundle (prior to being taken down).  In USD the 1040 was 600 bucks and the solar was 750.   Then there was the 1040 non-solar bundle (speed, cadence, HRM) for 700. 

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to TheFitnessGuru

    Agreed it won't be for everyone, but I could see it being beneficial for ultra endurance athletes that are going day and night for multiple days, or bikepacking/touring with minimal charging opportunities.  USB-C fast charging could help there too though.  One less thing to pack and futz with when concentrating on other things.

    My biggest curiosity with the solar version is whether it will have the ability to charge while turned off.  You potentially would never have to plug it in.

    Hopefully we will know all the answers by this time tomorrow!

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to TheFitnessGuru

    You're quite right there :-) I use to get about 7 hours from my 1000 and ended up supplementing the battery from a powerbank on all  day rides BUT the beauty of the 1000 is that it's easy to change the battery unlike the later models.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to v1sionmaster

    I am very excited to see a gplama or dcrainmaker review on this.  Their reviews will go far on me deciding if it is a buy or pass.  With the improvements to the 955 I am hoping it's a buy. 

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to camdelle

    They don't tell always full story, but be sure that the review is already done, as they are receiving these kind of devices months before release

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to TheFitnessGuru
    TheFitnessGuru said:
    I think that the solar power for this is an interesting option to add on, but I also think for most owners, won't have much practical use.

    The solar option (for an extra $150?) lets Garmin get more out of people willing to pay extra. That is, it's a way of statistically raising the price.

    It would not look good if they raised the price of the base unit. So, they add options that increase the price.

    I wonder how many of the external battery packs they sold (I don't think it's many). They were expensive (especially, when compared to a $15 battery that is only a bit less convenient).

    The solar option is much more attractive option than the external battery. It's probably much less expensive to provide. And the price is the same.

    Given the apparent large increase in battery life for the new unit, solar is much more feasible (assuming the battery isn't much larger than that in the 1030+).

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    Ok, it is already the 8th for half the worlds population, sun is up where I am, first ride already finished, where is this new Garmin? (Or do we have to wait for the less advanced parts of the world to catch up?)

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    I replaced my six-year-old 1000 with a 1030+ only about a year ago, and it turns out to have quite a number of problems and inaccuracies that Garmin don't seem to give a f**k about fixing. Why would I want to give them more money? I'll run what I have until it fails, and then look around to see what is on the market.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to krazyeone

    Well I take their word for it. They sure told the whole story on the new 715 rct radar....  What a train wreck!!!!!