Garmin Edge 500 v. 705

[Aggie_Ama]

I can program specific workouts (intervals, etc.) through Garmin Training center and download them to the 500 to run. I can do this with courses too. I think this is what you mean, right?

You can also program in courses (ie: maps, but without the actual road names). I'll map a route using Bikeroutetoaster.com and upload to the 500. It beeps when I need to turn and tells me which direction to go. There's no actual map, but I've never gotten lost using the 500 this way.

Catrin- That is what I am basing my opinion on. I can think of times the full map would have bailed me out of a sticky situation but probably 99% it would be overkill.