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Garmin Fenix 3 in BM store in Ireland ?

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    #242
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,834 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    They're the ones I bought back in December, from the same company. I'm looking at my order confirmation and there is no P&P charge, and they were only £1.99 at the time.


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    #243
    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    Blacks currently have the optical HR version for 405. Presume if you know/are a student you could get another 10% off this.

    https://m.blacks.co.uk/product/garmin-fenix-3-sapphire-hr-watch/215015


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    #244
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,834 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    A new version of the Fenix being replaced, sure it's only pocket change starting at $900, up to $1,500.

    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/garmin-fenix-chronos-details.html

    Garmin-Fenix-Chronos-Lineup-5_thumb.jpg


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    #245
    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    I ordered mine off the net without trying it on and didn't realise it was a plastic case (the fact it said 316 stainless on the back made me assume it was steel) so was disappointed when it arrived. The new model addresses that, but I'm not sure the price premium would justify it.


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    #246
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,079 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    BobbyT28 wrote: »
    Anyone buy screen protectors for the Fenix 3?
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Membrane-Screen-Protectors-Garmin-Fenix/dp/B00WU7OM1Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469000123&sr=8-3&keywords=fenix+3+screen+protector

    Was looking at the above but they are not fulfilled by amazon so extra delivery cost.

    Anyone know of a place in IReland (Dublin/Kildare) where I could buy some screen protectors??

    Thanks,
    BObbyT28

    I did get these before but then found I didn't really need them, have been using the watch daily for more than a year with no issue.
    There's also a prime option for the ones you've listed above.


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    #247
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,495 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    I did get these before but then found I didn't really need them, have been using the watch daily for more than a year with no issue.
    There's also a prime option for the ones you've listed above.
    Mine has convered nearly 6,000 miles, and apart from some minor wear on the pointy part of the bezel, there are no signs of wear and tear.

    So... Has anyone uploaded a photo to their watch? I do kind of like the irony of this one. Must have another browse of the Connect IQ apps at some stage to see if there's anything useful yet.


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    #248
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,834 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    I added one just to see how it looks. Obviously there's limits with the resolution but if you've a simple enough pic it's adequate, it's not like you'll be looking at it all the time anyway.


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    #249
    Bugsy2000
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Bugsy2000


    So is everyone ready to ditch their watches & upgrade to the Fenix Chronos?

    Only $1500 for the top model!


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    #250
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,438 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    Bugsy2000 wrote: »
    So is everyone ready to ditch their watches & upgrade to the Fenix Chronos?

    Only $1500 for the top model!

    Haha no chance. Apart from the cost I just can't imagine going for a 10k run with that on my arm!


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    #251
    Major Dad
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭Major Dad


    My Fenix 3 won't sync with Garmin Connect, and it's driving me nuts. I use the USB cable to connect it to my home PC, and then open Garmin Express. That side all works fine - my activities all appear, but I keep getting this message that says "Error syncing with Garmin Connect". It all worked fine until about a month ago, and then last week I somehow managed to reset the watch to factory settings, so now I have no apps or decent watch faces. Where am I going wrong ? Cheers.


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    #252
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,079 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Major Dad wrote: »
    My Fenix 3 won't sync with Garmin Connect, and it's driving me nuts. I use the USB cable to connect it to my home PC, and then open Garmin Express. That side all works fine - my activities all appear, but I keep getting this message that says "Error syncing with Garmin Connect". It all worked fine until about a month ago, and then last week I somehow managed to reset the watch to factory settings, so now I have no apps or decent watch faces. Where am I going wrong ? Cheers.

    It you reset it you quite possibly need to repair it to Garmin Express or you might have a suspect file.
    Use the Garmin Connect website to manually upload your activities, then delete them all, see if that makes any difference.
    Then delete the device from Garmin Express and go through the set up process again.


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    #253
    Peterx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭Peterx


    Got one of these recently, not the optical HR, just the standard Fenix 3.
    It's an amazing device.
    I haven't dipped into newer technology for a while (had a 405 for years - it finally stopped uploading the data points of where the runs went) and this device is (to me) absolutely outstandingly amazing.
    I am too competitive though, even with myself. I found myself walking around the local park there at 10pm the other evening just to get my steps for the day up.
    The sleep monitor is like black magic.
    The amount of data you can sift through with the run dynamics is also mind-blowing. I am mindblown.

    It's not cheap but it's just amazing. And you can use it as a watch.
    I turned off the notifications thing, that was just a bit much.


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    #254
    shotgunmcos
    Registered Users Posts: 8,208 ✭✭✭shotgunmcos


    Peterx wrote: »
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    I turned off the notifications thing, that was just a bit much.


    I had it connected to my work email and nearly had tendonitis by the end of the day!


    Its an awesome watch by any standards


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    #255
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,304 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    The postman brought me a fenix 3 today (not the optical HR, just the standard watch). Woohoo! :)


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    #256
    Djoucer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Djoucer


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    The postman brought me a fenix 3 today (not the optical HR, just the standard watch). Woohoo! :)

    Where did you get it? Good deal?


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    #257
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,304 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Djoucer wrote: »
    Where did you get it? Good deal?

    Firstly I should state that I bought it online and not in a bricks & mortar store... apologies, considering the original topic of this thread!

    Anyway, I got the fenix 3 'grey' version with the black rubber strap and HRM-Run heart rate chest strap from Rose Bikes for €359.10.

    Here's the link, but I notice that the price has increased to €399 now.

    Shipping was €8.95, but I was buying a few other things, so I was okay with paying that much for shipping.

    There is a good deal on Amazon at the moment in which the version with the red strap is £309.10 (so approx. €351.69) with free UK shipping.


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    #258
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,079 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    Firstly I should state that I bought it online and not in a bricks & mortar store... apologies, considering the original topic of this thread!

    Anyway, I got the fenix 3 'grey' version with the black rubber strap and HRM-Run heart rate chest strap from Rose Bikes for €359.10.

    Here's the link, but I notice that the price has increased to €399 now.

    Shipping was €8.95, but I was buying a few other things, so I was okay with paying that much for shipping.

    There is a good deal on Amazon at the moment in which the version with the red strap is £309.10 (so approx. €351.69) with free UK shipping.

    £286 direct


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    #259
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    seriously considering a fenix 3, but not sure whether to get the wrist hrm version or the standard version with hrm run strap. Is the wrist version worth the extra?
    edit, i run and bike, and like the looks of the fenix as an everyday watch as well as an activity watch.


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    #260
    pats22b
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭pats22b


    Good value in the metal band sapphire hrm bundle version in ultimate outdoors.co.uk
    370 stg delivered http://m.ultimateoutdoors.com/product/no-colour-garmin-fenix-3-watch-sapphire-performer-bundle/226765/


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    #261
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    pats22b wrote: »
    Good value in the metal band sapphire hrm bundle version in ultimate outdoors.co.uk
    370 stg delivered http://m.ultimateoutdoors.com/product/no-colour-garmin-fenix-3-watch-sapphire-performer-bundle/226765/

    thanks!
    dont think i need the sapphire version - looking at the performance bundle for £290...

    http://www.ultimateoutdoors.com/equipment/180081-gar-fenix-3-perform-grey.html


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    #262
    Shane O' Malley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭Shane O' Malley


    Got to say i would have been disappointed if i had not got the HM version. It is becoming a standard feature and while i use the heart rate strap for running/ workouts due to the better accuracy and extra information the built in HR makes it a top quality all day activity tracker.


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    #263
    PaulieC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,185 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    Shane O' Malley wrote: »
    Got to say i would have been disappointed if i had not got the HM version. It is becoming a standard feature and while i use the heart rate strap for running/ workouts due to the better accuracy and extra information the built in HR makes it a top quality all day activity tracker.

    I am tempted for that reason. I have the HRM strap but it rarely leaves the drawer, but on the other hand, I do find that the watch is really too big to be worn as an everyday watch (despite the fashion of hugely oversized timepieces)


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    #264
    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,963 ✭✭✭opus


    One of the people at work wears one as their normal watch and it's always looked fairly big to me. Amazing device by all account going by what he tells me about it.

    Btw the leaks are starting on the Fenix 4 for early next year.


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    #265
    Peterx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭Peterx


    If you are interested in the running metrics some of them need the chest strap to read.
    I have the older one, the one with the strap, and it's fine. Actually it's nearly more than fine, I only put on the HR strap when training and racing and it's a good mental cue that now we are ON and it's time to focus. Like putting on your race shoes. Once again, only if you think like that..

    For the all day activity tracking aspect of the device though you would get the optical HR for sure, that wasn't important to me.


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    #266
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,304 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    lennymc wrote: »
    seriously considering a fenix 3, but not sure whether to get the wrist hrm version or the standard version with hrm run strap. Is the wrist version worth the extra?
    edit, i run and bike, and like the looks of the fenix as an everyday watch as well as an activity watch.

    You might have done so already lenny, but here is the review from DC Rainmaker of the Fenix 3 with the optical heart rate (HR) sensor in it.


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    pats22b
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭pats22b


    Had my first run with mine this morning. Seriously impressed so far. World away from my old polar watch. Loved the auto dumping to the connect app on the phone and all the running metrics just sitting there waiting for you. Just have to figure it all out now !!


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    #268
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Thanks for all the info guys - I had a good think about this, and read all of the reviews and I really don't need one, so I bought one (as you do). Went for the HR version at here.

    Looking forward to getting it and trying it out.

    (I hadnt seen the HR review dastardly - thanks for that)


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    #269
    vigos
    Registered Users Posts: 640 ✭✭✭vigos


    Didn't think the fenix HR came in silver as its not shown on the garmin website, looks great!


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    #270
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    watch turned up this evening, too late to go for a run tho. Feels really nice on the wrist and isnt as big as I thought it might be. First impressions are good. I will have to wait until lunchtime tomorrow. Any recommended apps/widgets etc?

    Thanks


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    #271
    gobgoo
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭gobgoo


    Only 265 including delivery on Amazon.de for fenix 3 hr


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