Garmin Fenix 7 / Epix 2

[_David_]

1 hour ago, Hotdegree said:

When do you think this will be available in South Africa? i am a Apple watch user and since doing a lot more riding now, i feel this may be a good time to get a fenix.

Hopefully soon, I'm looking at upgrading as well.

[Hotdegree]

1 minute ago, _David_ said:

Hopefully soon, I'm looking at upgrading as well.

Upgrading from what may i ask? Apple as well

[_David_]

6 minutes ago, Hotdegree said:

Upgrading from what may i ask? Apple as well

Garmin instinct

[Underachiever]

3 hours ago, _David_ said:

Garmin instinct

Get the Solar, great watch!!!

[Matu]

https://youtu.be/YGXNYjL1t00

 

Reviews are coming out fast

 

[BikeisLife]

7x Solar + Sapphire will apparently retail at R19 499. 

[Craai]

8 hours ago, _David_ said:

LOl....

 

"Virtually every aspect of the Fenix 7 is better than the Fenix 6 in my testing. Both the tangible things like GPS, barometric altimeter, and heart rate accuracy – but also much of the day-to-day bits around user interface design is more polished."

"But as good as the Fenix 7 may be, it’s not what I’d buy for myself. I’d buy Epix: Any day, every day."

One thing to keep in mind with the AMOLED screens is the issue of screen burn, I know some users reported issues with it on the Venu. https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu/260040/venu-screen-burn-in

For me, I’d much rather have the longer F7 battery life (and torch!) than a prettier screen on the Epix

[Fisan]

7 hours ago, Craai said:

One thing to keep in mind with the AMOLED screens is the issue of screen burn, I know some users reported issues with it on the Venu. https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu/260040/venu-screen-burn-in

For me, I’d much rather have the longer F7 battery life (and torch!) than a prettier screen on the Epix

This. Especially for a watch that costs R20k you'll want it to last. There are mitigations for to prevent or reduce screen burn in but only time will tell.

[Rocket-Boy]

Seems Garmin are now in the same uncomfortable spot as Apple and co, the new device just cant have enough new features to warrant upgrading from the previous one. The one thing that will still drive sales is people who want to always have the latest.

Personally I cant see a reason to upgrade from my 5X Plus.

[Furbz]

19 hours ago, dave303e said:

I have to disagree. When you wet, in gloves, cold, over sweating etc a touch screen is a pain. Give me the standard buttons any day.

 

I am still super happy with my 6x pro, battery life, metrics etc, it ticks all boxes for me.

 

Glad there is such a push for battery life. Because if it has 60 hours now, maybe in 3-4 years it will still be good for 20 hours, which was my previous watch on day 1.

Keep in mind the buttons are still there and you can set to have the touch screen disable in activities.

so for day to day activities = touch screen awesomeness

for riding in rain = disable touch and revert back to the usual buttons

its the best of both worlds

[Furbz]

18 hours ago, Hotdegree said:

When do you think this will be available in South Africa? i am a Apple watch user and since doing a lot more riding now, i feel this may be a good time to get a fenix.

i've heard rumour - end Jan 

[pedal menace]

5 hours ago, Furbz said:

i've heard rumour - end Jan 

I mailed Garmin hoping for some info - just got the generic response that they are not able to provide dates or prices a yet. We need to be patient. The Epix really appeals to me but if it will nudge the R20k barrier I am not so sure! Same path as fancy cell phones - ridiculously expensive

[The Ouzo]

9 hours ago, Fisan said:

This. Especially for a watch that costs R20k you'll want it to last. There are mitigations for to prevent or reduce screen burn in but only time will tell.

I see what you did there

[Pieterlab1]

1 hour ago, pedal menace said:

I mailed Garmin hoping for some info - just got the generic response that they are not able to provide dates or prices a yet. We need to be patient. The Epix really appeals to me but if it will nudge the R20k barrier I am not so sure! Same path as fancy cell phones - ridiculously expensive

I was set on the Fenix, but after reading the reviews, the Epix is the one that I'm going for. But R20k is stiff.

[Fisan]

Pre-orders available:
https://www.garmin.com/en-ZA/c/wearables-smartwatches/

About R1500 - R2000 more than in the states. 

[DIPSLICK]

On 1/18/2022 at 9:35 PM, BikeisLife said:

7x Solar + Sapphire will apparently retail at R19 499. 

if anyone on the hub is getting in stock please hit me a PM i want