IceCreamMan Posted July 9 Posted July 9 Seems the launch date is end of August/beginning of September. Further rumour has it that the Epix range will be discontinued as the Fenix will have an Amoled screen with one model the Fenix e being mips. pricing looks to start around 1000 dollars for amoled versions and 700 for the mips version. Caveat: all the above is to be confirmed at this point, but with the sales on the current Fenix and epix range indicates launch is imminent. Chumi 1
Hilton. Posted July 9 Posted July 9 What extra features do you think it will get? LTE / cellular? I don't think so, but that would be amazing. Leave the phone at home, and still be able to receive emergency texts and broadcast location. Unlikely though. More smartphone capabilities probably, to close the gap to Apple watches etc on that front. Though I don't think most hardcore sportspeople need much more than it currently offers. Dexter-morgan and Hamstring 2
mecheng89 Posted July 9 Posted July 9 These damn watches are becoming like smart phones. Every year there is something bigger and "better", you simply cannot keep up. I have a FR955, which means I'm already a model behind (They appared within a year of one another. Reviews of the 965 states don't bother upgrading unles syou need the AMOLED screen). So I anticipate the arrival of the 975, which means I'll be 2 models behind. My FR955 is working well. I see the battery life, however, is starting to shortened already. Chumi 1
Dexter-morgan Posted July 9 Posted July 9 I must agree with you, the amount of info these gadgets give is just mind boggling, in Feb I purchased a FR965 and its overwhelming with all the information (Do I really need all that? I know not on the level that I am, I don't) Now my watch tells me when I had a bad night's rest when I wake-up like a bear with a sore tooth.
IceCreamMan Posted July 9 Author Posted July 9 38 minutes ago, Hilton. said: What extra features do you think it will get? LTE / cellular? I don't think so, but that would be amazing. Leave the phone at home, and still be able to receive emergency texts and broadcast location. Unlikely though. More smartphone capabilities probably, to close the gap to Apple watches etc on that front. Though I don't think most hardcore sportspeople need much more than it currently offers. I would like to see LTE, working ECG (UK) and usb c charging, ( hate carrying different cables) , similar battery range to the current Fenix but with amoled screen. Even then I would be hard pressed to take out my wallet. I currently have the 7 which I bought in Feb of 2022. It’s an incredible device. Can’t fault it and works flawlessly , even the battery has shown no discernible degradation.
reteid Posted July 9 Posted July 9 I guess I am a few models behind. Still using my red and white 920 xt and it tells me everything I need and battery still gets me through IM. I realy realy hope it does not die anytime soon. IceCreamMan 1
shaper Posted July 9 Posted July 9 There also a Fenix E as well as the Fenix 8, https://www.notebookcheck.net/Garmin-Fenix-7-successors-leak-as-Fenix-E-and-Fenix-8-with-higher-than-expected-launch-pricing.856256.0.html
Sandro Posted July 9 Posted July 9 Still using my my Fenix 3 and can't find a need to upgrade at these prices. Gnarly, IceCreamMan and mecheng89 3
MrJacques Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Take this with a grain of salt... Leak: Here's the First look at Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 - Chinese Smartwatches
Spinnekop Posted August 16 Posted August 16 (edited) Loads of rumors of its launch in August. Edited August 16 by Spinnekop
ct_rider Posted August 16 Posted August 16 I'm still using my Fenix 3HR since 2015, has all the information I need, battery still excellent and has maps, which I always use on my trail runs 🙂 Chumi, IceCreamMan, Sandro and 1 other 4
Hamstring Posted August 16 Posted August 16 On 7/9/2024 at 12:37 PM, Hilton. said: What extra features do you think it will get? LTE / cellular? I don't think so, but that would be amazing. Leave the phone at home, and still be able to receive emergency texts and broadcast location. Unlikely though. More smartphone capabilities probably, to close the gap to Apple watches etc on that front. Though I don't think most hardcore sportspeople need much more than it currently offers. you are still going to need a phone, you must have that photo on every ride its a must.😉 Jaco Steyn and Hilton. 2
lechatnoir Posted August 27 Posted August 27 12 hours ago, IceCreamMan said: appears Fenix 8 will launch tomorrow. It will launch when DCRainmaker says it will launch Duane_Bosch, Kom, NicholasT and 3 others 6
IceCreamMan Posted August 27 Author Posted August 27 (edited) DC must have authorised the launch as it’s currently live. 😂 Edited August 27 by IceCreamMan
Pieterlab1 Posted August 27 Posted August 27 https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-in-depth-review.html
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