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xodondum 09-21-17 08:14 AM

Watches that can do turn by turn navigation
 
Other than the Garmin Fenix watches, what other watches can you import GPX files and use it for turn by turn navigation?

Seattle Forrest 09-21-17 09:35 AM

Fenix does it really well. The Forerunner line share most of their code with the Fenix and have this function, too. Smart watches might have a similar feature, although it's anybody's guess whether they'll have enough battery life to get you to your destination. ;)

TimothyH 09-21-17 10:08 AM

[MENTION=452978]xodondum[/MENTION], you were really into your Fenix when you got it.

Has something changed or is there something you now don't like as you have gotten used to the product?


-Tim-

xodondum 09-21-17 10:58 AM

I think you have me confused with someone? I never had a Fenix. I would like a Fenix but they're too $$$


Originally Posted by TimothyH (Post 19877578)
[MENTION=452978]xodondum[/MENTION], you were really into your Fenix when you got it.

Has something changed or is there something you now don't like as you have gotten used to the product?


-Tim-


Seattle Forrest 09-21-17 11:39 AM

[MENTION=452978]xodondum[/MENTION]

The new F5 is pricey, and you can't shop around to change that.

But the older F3 and F3HR are much less expensive now. The F5 was a big update but not a giant one, the F3 series are still very capable watches, and provide turn-by-turn. You might consider this as a way to get first rate athletic features, a pretty smart watch, and TBT, without breaking the bank.

Seattle Forrest 09-21-17 11:39 AM


Originally Posted by TimothyH (Post 19877578)
@xodondum, you were really into your Fenix when you got it.

Has something changed or is there something you now don't like as you have gotten used to the product?


-Tim-

For what it's worth, I still love mine very much. :)

TimothyH 09-21-17 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by xodondum (Post 19877734)
I think you have me confused with someone? I never had a Fenix. I would like a Fenix but they're too $$$

Yes, have you confused with [MENTION=422619]chong67[/MENTION] who is also from The ATL.

Sorry about that. Hope you find what you are looking for.


-Tim-

tengtengvn 09-23-17 05:11 PM

While using Google maps on the phone, Android Wear watch also displays turn by turn navigation.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eKcbCZh1t...oid%2BWear.png

JohnJ80 09-25-17 01:27 PM

Apple Watch does the same while use the Apple navigation app.

https://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/how-t...n-apple-watch/

tengtengvn 09-25-17 04:11 PM


Originally Posted by JohnJ80 (Post 19886154)
Apple Watch does the same while use the Apple navigation app.

https://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/how-t...n-apple-watch/

Oh Apple Maps, not sure if it's trustworthy when on a bike. Their map data is very inaccurate even in my area, which is a few miles from Apple's headquarter.

riceowls 09-25-17 09:56 PM

Vivoactive has an app dwmap that does a decent job I you preload the route. It may work on other models as well.

JohnJ80 09-26-17 08:58 PM


Originally Posted by tengtengvn (Post 19886671)
Oh Apple Maps, not sure if it's trustworthy when on a bike. Their map data is very inaccurate even in my area, which is a few miles from Apple's headquarter.

It's accurate around here but google maps is slightly better. Either work acceptably.

J.


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