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Has it shipped yet. Has it shipped yet. Has it shipped yet.

Just like an aggravating, but anxious kid.

I was happy with my 405, then the 410, then maybe 605, 610, F2, now F3. F3 works for the most part. Its crashed on me. Its locked up on me. But I still like it. It does much more than I need, but I can live with that. the 5x does even more than I need. But I dont know if I'd like maps or not. But I do like the idea of more memory and faster processor. That spells future proof usually. I might not like mapping. Ok. so I may not use it. I might not like the OHRM, though I hope it works. If not. So be it. I really really hope it wont lock up during my next 50miler, 100k or 100miler. That really blows. It blows that I cant charge it while its on my wrist. But eh... I can hold it while charging, or faster it to my pack. Ultras are hard, holding a while during recharge. Cake. I'm excited. I'm prepping my F3 for resale, hoping to reduce the chunk the F5x is setting me back. But my preorder is in.

Peace!

0 radpagoat over 8 years ago

What do you mean by "unusable GCM"?

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

What do you mean by "unusable GCM"?

google cloud messaging

0 chong67 over 8 years ago

I almost pre-ordered, but changed my mind. IMHO, this thing is just way too expensive. Even the 5 and 5s. What a price jump.
If the mobile app would have been better (i.e. not force uploading) that might change things, but right now, the combination 5X + unusable GCM is not worth it.

You can always get the Fitbit, etc.

0 Fenix.exe over 8 years ago

What do you mean by "unusable GCM"?

Garmin Connect Mobile

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

This has to be good news:
https://www.facebook.com/gonerunninghk/posts/1389172004437225

Get the new Garmin fēnix 5 FIRST...
We've got a limited supply of the fēnix 5 Black Sapphire and fēnix 5X Slate Grey in store. Versus the older fēnix 3, the main updates are full mapping functionality (16GB) on the 5X and smaller face option for the ladies with the 5s.
Additionally the fēnix 5 series also offers better screen resolution, live Strava segments, UltraTrac mode 50->75 hours, and compatibility with Bluetooth Smart sensors.
Come in now or pre-order (other models are expected within 3 weeks) and we'll throw in your choice of Tailwind 30-serving bag, two Skint wallets, a box of At One or Journey Bars. Offer applies in-store or online but cannot be combined with other offers including Ultra membership discounts.
https://www.gonerunning.hk/…/gps-wa…/products/garmin-fenix-5

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

I almost pre-ordered, but changed my mind. IMHO, this thing is just way too expensive. Even the 5 and 5s. What a price jump.
If the mobile app would have been better (i.e. not force uploading) that might change things, but right now, the combination 5X + unusable GCM is not worth it.

I've always found the app really good, I just wish it would save .FIT files to the phone and later upload them, rather than sync directly to the server.

0 radpagoat over 8 years ago

Garmin Connect Mobile

OK. Now what does this mean for Fenix 5 functionality? How/why does it make a difference?

0 Bit over 8 years ago

Can't speak for others but the reason I can not use the app is that it uploads all the data from the watch to Connect. I just don't want that. The app used to have a switch to control auto uploading, but that has been disabled.

There are other products that do not upload to a cloud, but IMHO no-one makes better GPS + ABC + activity tracker watches than Garmin. ANT+ sensors are great, I have far too many of them. The FIT SDK to work with FIT files is pretty cool.

I know that for 99% of users uploading is just fine, so I'll shut up about it now!
Enjoy your 5X'es all and I hope you won't have to wait too long for the unpacking to begin!

0 eiwill over 8 years ago

New FW update released:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11429

I guess this is the last update before the watches hit the stores?

0 Subtleguru over 8 years ago

So we have:

Manual Released - check
Manual Translated - check
Release firmware - v 2.40 check?
IQ Store update - check

Perhaps it will ship now?