I have more than 300 miles using this now since last weekend, figured I'd give an update.
First, I had around 5.5 hours on one charge with it constantly standing by, and giving me instructions from my gps. I also listened to music for about 1.5 hours of the 5.5, in addition to having it synched to the gps. I wish I could have pushed it further to see how the long the charge would have lasted, but I was riding home today, and didn't want to chance losing it on the way.
As for what I originally said I wanted it for, as long as it doesn't die a premature death, it is worth more than I spent on it. My wife and I took a weekend trip, and it worked flawlessly with google maps, synched to my Samsung Galaxy S6. There are a couple minor annoyances, hardly worth mentioning. There is a slight crackle in the left earpiece when the gps is up to full volume. I have never noticed it while playing music. It is hardly worth mentioning, esp because I never use it at full volume. Which brings me to the second. When powered on, the unit boots up to the highest setting for volume. The (+) and (-) buttons on the top change track when listening to music, and adjust the volume using long presses. The gps isn't really audible long enough at any one time to allow volume adjustment. I suppose I could put music onto adjust the volume, then kill the music. But, I just gave the (-) a long press for about 2 - 3 seconds after turning it on, and that put the volume at a usable level for the gps.
I may occasionally use this for music, and may even receive a call or 2. This unit performs very well for the reason I purchased it, which is gps. I am still debating whether I am going to purchase a 2nd for my wife's helmet.
First, I had around 5.5 hours on one charge with it constantly standing by, and giving me instructions from my gps. I also listened to music for about 1.5 hours of the 5.5, in addition to having it synched to the gps. I wish I could have pushed it further to see how the long the charge would have lasted, but I was riding home today, and didn't want to chance losing it on the way.
As for what I originally said I wanted it for, as long as it doesn't die a premature death, it is worth more than I spent on it. My wife and I took a weekend trip, and it worked flawlessly with google maps, synched to my Samsung Galaxy S6. There are a couple minor annoyances, hardly worth mentioning. There is a slight crackle in the left earpiece when the gps is up to full volume. I have never noticed it while playing music. It is hardly worth mentioning, esp because I never use it at full volume. Which brings me to the second. When powered on, the unit boots up to the highest setting for volume. The (+) and (-) buttons on the top change track when listening to music, and adjust the volume using long presses. The gps isn't really audible long enough at any one time to allow volume adjustment. I suppose I could put music onto adjust the volume, then kill the music. But, I just gave the (-) a long press for about 2 - 3 seconds after turning it on, and that put the volume at a usable level for the gps.
I may occasionally use this for music, and may even receive a call or 2. This unit performs very well for the reason I purchased it, which is gps. I am still debating whether I am going to purchase a 2nd for my wife's helmet.
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