Garmin F?nix 2 adds multisport options

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Garmin F?nix 2 adds multisport options

par redplanet » Lun Mars 17, 2014 7:21 am

Garmin's new Fēnix 2 combines the outdoor navigation and tracking features of the original Fēnix with a host of new cycling, running, swimming and other sport elements along with boosted smartphone connectivity.

When on the bike, Fēnix 2 offers metrics on things like speed, power (if a meter is present), heart rate and more. While running, users can get many of the high-end features from the Garmin Forerunner 620 watch when using the Run heart-rate strap, including cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time. Also, the watch plus the Run HR strap calculates a VO2 max estimation and a suggested recovery time after a workout, plus gives recovery checks during and after intense workouts. As with the 620, users can set time, distance or speed goals, then compete against a Virtual Partner.

With Bluetooth Smart, Fēnix 2 users can send their live or post-event data to Garmin Connect via their smartphone. Also, users can pair their iPhone (4S or later) with the watch to get email, call and text notifications on the watch. 

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Recovery time is estimated based on workout intensity

Besides sport categories like cycling and running, the Fenix 2 has activity profiles for Ski-Board, XC Ski and Swim. Ski-Board measures and records skiing or snowboarding activities, pausing the time and distance tracking when standing still or, Garmin claims, when going up a ski lift. This mode can also detect individual runs for separate analysis. The watch comes with a strap extender for wearing over the sleeve of a jacket. In Swim mode, the Fēnix 2 can record stroke count, interval distance, pace and time. When in the pool, it can count lengths and give a SWOLF efficiency score.

The core functionality of the Fēnix 2 is navigation, and the GPS receiver is complemented by a barometric altimeter and a three-axis compass. Users can create routes, record waypoints and make GPS breadcrumb trails. Garmin's 'TracBack', as it sounds, leads users back to their starting point.

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The watch has distinct modes for a number of sports

With a steel-reinforced body and a mineral-glass lens, Garmin hopes the watch will work as a daily watch as well as sports equipment. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 50 hours in GPS mode or up to five weeks as a watch, Garmin claims.

Finally, the Fēnix 2 control Garmin's Virb and Virb Elite video cameras with start/stop recording and photo stills.

The Fēnix 2 is available this month for £359/US$399 and will also be sold as a 'Performer Bundle' with the Run HR strap for £389/US$449.
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