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06-13-22, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AlgarveCycling

It is to me. My training partner has the 1030. He has ordered a 1040. It is an elongated slab I don't like; that extra 14mm is wrong to my eyes on a bike. I see it every day! But hey, that's just my own subjective taste and what I want to see. The beauty of choice is that others like it and can get it.

The "I dislike its size immensely" is kind of an extreme response to a small difference. But sure, people should get whatever they want (if it's possible).

The taller aspect ratio has a purpose. For navigation, having more information about what is ahead is usually more useful than having information that is to either side of you. Also, the Garmins have two (optional) "subscreens": the elevation profile (which I don't find that useful) and the the data fields. Using these on a square screen would make the map display too squat (making the look-ahead much worse).

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