Watches that can do turn by turn navigation
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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?
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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.
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[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?
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Has something changed or is there something you now don't like as you have gotten used to the product?
-Tim-
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I think you have me confused with someone? I never had a Fenix. I would like a Fenix but they're too $$$
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[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.
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.
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Apple Watch does the same while use the Apple navigation app.
https://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/how-t...n-apple-watch/
https://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/how-t...n-apple-watch/
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Apple Watch does the same while use the Apple navigation app.
https://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/how-t...n-apple-watch/
https://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/how-t...n-apple-watch/
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Vivoactive has an app dwmap that does a decent job I you preload the route. It may work on other models as well.
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