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First Garmin Dual ANT+ and Bluetooth Heart Rate Strap

February 11, 2019 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin HRM-Dual

HRM-Dual is the latest Garmin heart rate strap in their line up. Unlike previous models, the new HRM-Dual can connected via Bluetooth too. All the previous models relied solely on ANT+, which was fine. Garmin watches are using ANT+, so…

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How to upload a GPX course to Fenix 3 (Fenix 3 HR, Fenix 5)

June 10, 2017 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin Fenix 3 GPX Navigation

Garmin Fenix 3, Fenix 3 HR and Fenix 5 GPS watches have excellent functionality for navigation. It is possible to save a current location and navigate to it or navigate a recorded past activity like hiking, running, biking. Manually entering…

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Garmin announced three new GPS running watches: FR230, FR235 and FR630

October 27, 2015 Nick 1 Comment
Garmin Forerunner 630

Garmin announced three new mid-range and upper-end Forerunner watches. The updated products replace the existing FR220 and FR620 with all-day tracking, smart alerts, bigger screens and bigger battery life. Forerunner 230/235 The Forerunner 230 and Forerunner  235 are essentially the…

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Garmin announces the entry-level Forerunner 25

August 5, 2015 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin Forerunner 25

Garmin announces the Forerunner 25, a compact and easy-to-use GPS running watch with connected features. This Forerunner replaces the Forerunner 15 and is essentially Garmin’s entry-level sports watch. Garmin added Bluetooth Smart connectivity for smartphones which enables smart watch notifications…

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Garmin introduced underwater heart rate monitors: HRM-Swim and HRM-Tri

July 22, 2015 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin Underwater Heart-Rate Monitor

Garmin introduced its first ever underwater heart rate monitors HRM-Swim and HRM-Tri. This move puts them on par with offerings from major competitors like Suunto and Polar. Storing up to 20 hours of heart rate data during swims, both ANT+…

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Garmin Forerunner 225 is FR 220 plus optical heart rate monitoring and activity tracker

May 12, 2015 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin Forerunner 225

Forerunner 225 is Garmin’s first GPS running watch to measure heart rate at the wrist using Mio Heart Rate Technology. Forerunner 225 uses an optical sensor that shines light into your skin and then measures the amount of light returned.…

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Garmin announced new VIRB X and VIRB XE cameras with GPS and G-Metrix

April 13, 2015 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin VIRB

Garmin announced the next generation of HD action cameras, VIRB X and VIRB XE. Compact and capable of shooting rich, high-definition, wide-angle footage, VIRB X and XE boast an all-new form factor allowing for more mounting options. Waterproof to 50…

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Reviews

Garmin Vivofit 2 Hands On Review

March 16, 2015 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin Vivofit 2

Currently Vivofit is one of the best-selling fitness trackers on the market. The tracker already has great features and pleasant design but at CES 2015 Garmin announced a slightly updated version. I had the opportunity to test the new Vivofit…

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Nike+ Running expands parthership with Garmin, TomTom and others

March 6, 2015 Nick 0 Comments
Nike Garmin TomTom

After months of collaboration, Nike will launch partnerships with Garmin, TomTom, Wahoo Fitness and Netpulse, allowing more runners to connect their favorite devices to enjoy all of the benefits of being a Nike+ community member. Users will see a “Partners”…

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Vivoactive – GPS Smartwatch from Garmin

January 6, 2015 Nick 0 Comments
Garmin Vivoactive

Vivoactive is a new watch from Garmin that combines GPS and smart notifications, it is first Garmin true smartwatch. Helping users develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle, Vivoactive captures more of their activities with GPS-enabled running, cycling, golfing, swimming and…

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