Altimeter/elevation? Garmin's specifications page says it does not have a barometric altimeter...so can it measure altitude/elevation?
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It does but it's a little flakey, and that's with good satellite coverage. GPS' just don't work so great when it comes to elevation. The 305 does work 'good enough' though. I do all my runs on mountains so elevation and grades are very important factors. I'm satisfied enough.
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Hi, The options for this GPS are amazing. I only use as a backup to navigate on the water and it never fails me. Topography is not something that I have ever used the Garmin Montana for. I hope my answer helped. Capt. M. Price
1975413
The base model does not. However, the model that comes with the performance bundle (heart rate sensor, bike cadence & speed sensor) includes a built in altimeter.
41220
I found a GARMIN GPS III PLUS (can be found on AMAZON usually used but sometimes someone has a new one) to be perfect on my quad. It provides features not found in combination on any GPS currently in production that I have found. I won't go thru all the features here as there are so many, but for me, it provides everything I could want in exploring remote areas of AZ except a gas gauge for the quad! Mine is clamped to the handlebars and runs off vehicle power so no battery life problems. Check one out and save yourself a lot of money while getting the capabilities a new one can't provide.
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I believe this model can show altitude but you will have to refer to the start up guide that comes with the unit to download the manual. The unit is very easy to operate. You should not have any problem learning the functions since you have owned a Garmin.
1871838
Not yet, but there is a firmware update which will be released "Spring 2014" per Garmin for it to have this ability. You can use it as is for everything but cadence currently.
866815
As far as I know, all GPSs track altitud as long as they have acquire signals from more than 3/4 satellites. I have this GPS module and I get altitude readings. Hope this helps.
2264585
It seems it has an accelerometer because in some photos on the web the screen is in one direction, in other photos, it's in the opposite direction. As for GPS, I'm not sure either but in bhphotovideo specifications list it says: GPS: None
44989
it doesn't have an altimeter. as of now, it has a pedometer, and tracks exercise such as running, walking, cycling or hiking. It needs to link to your Samsung device that has GPS for distance accuracy, especially for cycling.
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I haven't used the altimeter readings too often, but checking against the topo map of where I live, it seemed to be within 20 feet without calibration, and within 10 after calibration (for that day)
214021
Don't know, mine was defective upon arrival, so I returned it and bought a Garmin---much better! Don't waste your money on this item.
2090513
who cares, the pyle is crap. altitude is always wrong. basically i can tell you my current altitude within 500 feet without the pyle device!
2284538
I've never had trouble with the accuracy of distance. Only if you ride in a very wooded and hilly area, might that ever happen. It's never happened with me and my unit. Garmin makes very high quality product.
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Altitude is part of the position calculation, and almost all GPSs can report it. Altitude error is about twice location error, so not too accurate. An altimeter/barometer greatly improves this accuracy, by correcting for oscillations in indicated altitude. They figure out the barometric pressure, so the slow weather changes are corrected out. Plus you can predict weather from the barometric changes, if you study them carefully enough.
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The temp sensor is sold separately for 25-30 bucks. Find at Amazon as accessory for a watch, but works on compatible Garmin GPS also. I would look it up on Garmin site for compatibility. Has good reviews except for accuracy. Probably makes a difference whether you have it close to your body or out in open air
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It works with Air pressure to measure altitude gain. You set it at zero before launch and it reads the current pressure. Then it reads the pressure at maximum altitude and calculates feet. It is extremely accurate. I highly recommend this product. You may want to get a locator as well though. We did not and lost the rocket after about a dozen launches.
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Yes, in as much as the built in altimeter is accurate. This is old tech, newer companies offer better products an besides, much, much more importantly other companies may offer better support. From first hand experience, Fitbit customer service is atrocious, and that is very generous!!