Garmin Virb Elite

[GlasgowFinn]

I got a Virb Elite from Santa. Initial thoughts are that the build quality is excellent, Virb edit is dreadful and you need to buy a couple of additional mounts (handlebar and helmet)

Pleased so far.

 

[Norry1]

Thanks GF.

Is there an alternative to Virb edit? Which mounts do you suggest?

Also, what are the benefits of the elite over the base model?

Ta

 

[GlasgowFinn]

Thanks GF.

Is there an alternative to Virb edit? Which mounts do you suggest?

Also, what are the benefits of the elite over the base model?

Ta

You need Virb edit to embed the gps data etc. I think I'll use that first then another package to add transitions, titles etc.

I've bought the handlebar mount and the helmet mount.

The elite model has GPS built in and other advantages. There's a full write up at http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/garmin-depth-review.html

 

[PlymSlimCyclist]

@GlasgowFinn , what information can you embed with edit?
I saw a Road.cc video and it looks pretty nifty. I'm toying with the Elite for the GPS and Ant+, buy a cadence module and the HR monitor and I believe it'd do everything I'd want (saving me buying the Garmin Edge 500 AND the Virb).

How are you finding it overall, as you've had it for a few months? Whats the battery life like etc?