Is the Instinct 2 series going to get any new features?

Why did you buy the 2x if it didn't do what you wanted when you bought it? Seems foolish to me

Wow, the point of my post really went over your head, didn't it?

No, as you say you're starting to regret buying it because of lack of new features that were never promised to it

Were they promised for other devices, though?

blas said:

I get that Instincts are a bit underpowered but I doubt that these features require that much horsepower

It is not only about the CPU, but also about the storage and the operation RAM - they are both very small at Instinct 2. And although the 2X has the storage twice the size of the basic model, it also uses more of it for additional fonts (huge Asian characters sets), languages, sports, and some other features available only on 2X (& Crossover). So, I would not expect any major new features like those you listed, at I2X, because the hardware simply does not allow it. You better look for a watch offering it already now, or wait whether the next generation offers some of the features you need.

Before new features are introduced, old bugs that were reported a long time ago should first be fixed. For example, the reference point app only works for ~ 1 minute and then hangs.

Thank you for a meaningful answer.

blas said:

I chose Instinct 2X instead of let's say FR955

blas said:

triathlon

If you do triathlon, the forerunner would have been the better choice when you bought it. Both watches are assigned to different categories

Foreerunner in the sports / fitness category and Instinct Outdoor adventure.

Nah, triathlons are a recent thing for me. I’ve picked the 2X for the battery life and ruggedness mainly. It’s a proper fitness watch and I enjoy using it, don’t get me wrong, it does everything I need it to (to some extent at least). It’s just I got that feeling of unfairness, you know what I mean?

It seems like they maxed out any new possible features that the hardware can support.  The line has been out for a few years and I'm thinking any new features they are going to put in the Instinct 3.  Also I always note that the Instinct family main feature is battery life above all else.  Thus a slow CPU to conserve battery life.  The only time I really notice the slowness is when saving an activity, compared to my Epix 2.  If that's really it, it's fine with me.