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Forerunner 955 software issues

Hi.

i want to purchase Fr955 today at rebel sports shop. i have watched alot of vidoes on youtube regarding Fr955 issues as list below. Please, could you confirm if these issues have been resloved.

-Improvements to data screen drawing
- Improvements to Audio Dialect selection
- Addressed issues with Cycling VO2 Max values
- Addressed issues with After Sunset backlight setting
- Various other bug fixes and improvements

  • 1. Be aware that Garmin watches doesn't have a specific "soccer" app. You will have to choose something else you consider adequate or just "other". You can rename it to soccer or whatever.

    2. Optical heart rate sensors are more accurate for activities with constant intensity. This applies for any watch brand. They are slow to react to quick changes like in a soccer game when you can stand still than sprint run than walk etc. If you want better accuracy and responsiveness you might want to buy an accessory heart rate chest strap sensor.

  • Depends, i find the non solar quite a bit uglier due to the bezel so that helps. But agreed, objectively not really worth 100 extra (unless you live in a sunny country). For me looks was quite important too though

  • Ok. Thanks. At rest will get accurate hr?

  • Looks are also more important to me as I will be using this as my regular watch. Do have solar?

  • Yes, optical sensors are fine for resting hr. 

    The difference in solar look is minimal and relative to personal preference. 

    Non solar screen has less reflexes and noise.