GPS Training Podcast – number 84

GPS Training Podcast

All new Garmin watches (Epix Pro (Gen 2) and Fenix 7 PRO), getting our hands on the Motorola Defy and Coros watches In this month’s podcast – Garmin Epix Pro (gen 2) and Fenix 7 pro launched yesterday Garmin GPSMAP 67 and eTrex SE - what have we learnt to date? Motorola Defy - Satellite link Coros watches Andy’s top tips Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) and Fenix 7 PRO – launched yesterday Epix Pro (Gen 2) is now x 3 sizes – 42 mm (same as Fenix S version) – 10 days battery life 47 mm (same as current version) – 16 days battery life 51 mm (same as Fenix X version) – 31 days battery life New 5th generation Heart rate monitor Flashlight built in to all models £30.00 price increase – (42mm an 47mm) - £929.99 £999.99 for the 51mm version Fenix 7 pro – Still – s, normal and x (same sizes as above) Flashlight built in to all models 100% charging now comes from ring around Bezel – was 10% from behind screen – Therefore better screen clarity To find more about the Garmin EPIX Pro (Gen2) and Fenix 7 Pro please go to our website > GPSTraining.co.uk > GPS Store > GPS watches Garmin GPSMAP 67 and eTrex SE - what have we learnt to date? Garmin GPSMAP 67/ 67i Battery Life, new wifi download / update of topo active Europe plus other regions now avail, i version now multiband dual frequency Garmin eTrex SE Walk and talk on the Garmin eTrex SE To find more about the Garmin GPSMAP 67/ 67i and eTrex SE please go to our website > GPSTraining.co.uk > GPS Store > Handheld GPS Units An update on the Motorola Defy, the ‘budget’ satellite communicator Last week I walked in Yorkshire with Antony and Aman from Bullitt, the company who has created the Motorola Defy – Satellite Link Walk and Talk went live yesterday for the Motorola Defy - Satellite Link – Wednesday 31st May 2023 00:00 – An introduction to the walk and talk with the Motorola Defy Satellite Link and the key features, as described by Antony, from the Bullitt Group 07:16 – Amon joins us from the sales team from Bullitt 10:50 – How the Motorola Defy Satellite Link works and what buttons are on the device 11:00 – A look at the app that works alongside the Motorola Defy Satellite Link 14:00 – How to send and receive messages from the Motorola Defy Satellite Link 15:50 – The durability of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link 16:25 – What happens when you press the SOS button on the Motorola Defy Satellite Link 19:32 – The key features of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link Coros watches Just started to stock Models – Apex 2 £349 Apex 2 pro £449 Compare Fenix 7 Standard £559, GPS 57hrs, all 40hrs, weight 79g , not sapphire glass Benefits, compared to Garmin Price – with quality materials sapphire titanium – light pro 53g, standard 42g Battery compared to cheaper watches Apex 2 pro 75hrs GPS-Qzss – 45hrs 5 x Satellites – 26hrs 5 x + dual frequency Apex 2 45hrs GPS-Qzss – 30hrs 5 x Satellites App has very easy to use planning – waypoints adding for ahead points Scroll wheel still allows scroll through data screens with lock to stop accidental pause only Less features but enough easier to use ?? The next thing on this month’s GPS Training Podcast is Andy’s top tips GPSMap67 – great battery – keep eye with iq widget battery widget with automatic charge detection With unit on tap power button once and right keypad arrow move to widget eTrex SE – pair with Explore app – download maps offline to app, when tracking app uses SE gps location and shows your moving or navigating Route on app Coros Apex 2 watches – When recording activity and navigating – hold button in unlock – scroll to map press scroll wheel + & - displays use scroll wheel to zoom in out remember to press back button once before screen locks 5 seconds, if back button pressed when on map after zoom in will zoom out ...