Garmin Vector S introduction

Garmin just announced it's new Vector, called Vector S. After Stages and Rotor they also try to reach more customers by lowering their pricepoint. US price is at 899 dollar which makes 675 euro (direct conversion). I have not seen the euro price yet, but won't be surprised that it will be 699 euro. (Addendum: I have seen the price will be 849 euro! from dollar to euro on an most 1-1 conversion.....) This puts them in the pricerange of most expensive Stages, but below Rotor LT (I have seen the price of that one at 995 euro).

Of course this "downgrade" from their existing Vector system (left and right measurement) does not come without cost on the powerdata side. Basically you'll have the same disadvantages Stages and Rotor LT. That is inaccurate total powerdata when there is an imbalance between left and right leg (for most of us) and that this imbalance changes overtime of your ride (and even overtime not specifically in a ride) and at different power outputs.

But then again. Lowering price barriers to attract new customers is the way to go for most powermeter manufacturers. As long as people know the limitations of those systems and accept those limitations. It gives a choice, a trade-off between price and data quality. 

There will always be a market for more expensive powermeters. After more lower pricepoint entries upgrading those customers will be the next game.....

Whose next? Look/Polar to introduce their one-side pods.....what do you think?