While my preference is to use Garmin’s SatIQ (AutoSelect setting), I’ve had no issues the past few weeks using GPS-Only. It just doesn’t bother me to be in that mode, mainly because Garmin’s improved so much there compared to just a few years ago. It’s rather astonishing, ...
The Garmin Fenix 8 also has dual-band GPS, for boosted signal in tough areas like hugely built-up cities. And as usual, there’s an Auto mode to switch up to that top mode when necessary. You don’t want to use dual-band all the time, as it is an additional battery sap. ...
My GPSMAP 67 have been connected to PC from time to time to load data etc. I have never connected them to power because the battery was getting too low. I have not performed any dedicated battery testing yet. I am not paid or employed by Garmin. Expand Ahh. So you have no idea...
GPS and heart rate data is tracked and then we evaluate the accuracy against proven GPS sports watches. Sleep and activity tracking: Sleep tracking has improved with smartwatches over time and we evaluate and compare them to smart rings and other watches. Nighttime is also a good time to ...
I was just using my iPhone to run my routes. That’s fine for everyday use. No complaints there. But I decided that since I was going to be doing a tremendous amount of driving I would get a dedicated GPS. Yes, most of the big players in GPS are gone. But I still would have ...
2. In October 2009, Garmin added a new feature to the Colorado/Oregon/Dakota/62/78 series called “Custom Maps”. You can take a scanned map or aerial photograph, calibrate it in Google Earth, then export it as a KMZ file for viewing on your GPS unit; here’s an example: ...
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Garmin says HRV data is then combined with stress. This is derived from the HRV data, but it’s possible to see how the two metrics interact in the screenshots (above). Broadly, more stress = a rapidly draining battery, as you would expect. ...
Also new from Garmin this month is the fēnix 7 Pro Series premium multisport GPS smartwatches with solar charging and improvements to training functionality and mapping. The watches also come with built-in LED flashlights and will run for up to 37 days in smartwatch mode and up to 139 day...
Garmin says "If golf is your world, this is your watch" and they describe the Approach S70 as "the premium GPS golf watch with the tools and insights you’ll need to improve your game both on and off the course." In my almost 24 hours of use, I can say this seems to be accurate...