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Fr30

i see the FR30 just got announced and added to this forum. It?s apparently a cut down, cheaper FR35 for Europe. I?m wondering about getting one for my wife. What do people think, is it better value than the FR35 considering you lose a few functions?

0 tmk2 over 7 years ago

Nobody here knows how your wife is going to use it, so don't expect anyone to sensibly recommend it to you or discourage you from getting it.
Have a look at the DC Rainmaker preview. Maybe it will give you a clue.
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/hands-on-garmins-new-forerunner-30-running-gps-watch.html

0 chunkywizard over 7 years ago

I also don't know how my wife will use it! Just interested if people think losing the items below is worth saving ?50 (probably). I don't think she will care about most of it

? No multiple modes on watch: Just running, and only running. You cannot select cycling/walk/cardio/etc? (however, it will re-categorize it later properly on the app)
? No re-broadcasting of your HR via ANT+
? No support for sensors (not HR strap, nor footpod, not speed/cadence sensor)
? No interval mode
? No run/walk mode
? No Virtual Pacer mode
? No data field configuration from device (but you can tweak from the app)
? No watch-face configuration from device (but you can toggle between two faces from app)
? You can do GPS runs outdoors, or an indoor run