Mid-Week Tidbits: Canyon supports trainer riding and Suunto clarifies platform future
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/mid-week-tidbits-canyon-supports-trainer-riding-and-suunto-clarifies-platform-future.htmlSuunto Ambit & Traverse Finally Get Love: If you’ve got an older Suunto Ambit or Traverse watch that doesn’t have Bluetooth sync capabilities, by next Summer (that’s 10 months from now) they’ll roll out a new desktop app that connects to the Sports Tracker backend, which is what the new Suunto App (iOS/Android) is connected to. … Suunto Movescount App Dies: On December 18th, 2019 the Movescount smartphone app will be removed from the iOS & Android app stores.
A short behind the scenes visit to Suunto and Omegawave
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/visit-suunto-omegawave.htmlThe orders coming off the printer, for example, were “1 Suunto Ambit2 Black, 1 Suunto Quest Yellow”, shipped straight to a small retailer in the US. … So rather than spend that time hanging out in the Helsinki airport (which, is actually quite nice), I got a brief tour of Suunto’s headquarters and manufacturing facility, as well as a bit of time for a brief chat.
Suunto Movescount Begins Final Shutdown on Tuesday
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/01/suunto-movescount-begins-final-shutdown-on-tuesday.htmlThere are few sports tech stories that have longer plot lines than a Netflix series – but the turndown of Suunto’s once flagship online platform is giving Game of Thrones a run for its money. … In addition, for Ambit3 and Traverse users, the Movescount app closes off too.
Suunto Announces Slew of Spartan Firmware Updates, New Custom Watch Builder
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/suunto-announces-slew-of-spartan-firmware-updates-new-custom-watch-builder.htmlJust under a month ago, when Suunto announced the new barometric altimeter equipped Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR Baro (yes, that’s really the name), it also hinted at some upcoming firmware updates. … These fall into the camp of bringing things back from the Ambit series, all of which were present previously either natively or with apps on that platform (since Spartan doesn’t have apps).
Suunto announces new Ambit3 Run, colored HR straps, workout creator and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/suunto-ambit3-run.htmlAndroid support: This is still on target for ‘April 2015’, which will see the release of the Android app to support the Suunto Ambit3 family and syncing of that data similar to what’s available on the iOS platform. … Suunto has announced their latest watch onto the market, the Ambit3 Run.
A much better USB ANT+ stick for your Garmin Forerunner…by Suunto
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/much-better-usb-ant-stick-for-your.htmlAnd, while I’m at it – since I know a few of you have asked about the new Suunto Ambit GPS integrated watch – yes, I will definitely be reviewing it and should have a unit in my hands as we get into the first week of March. … But, you may be asking how is it that a Suunto branded stick works with Garmin watches? See, when it comes to ANT+ USB sticks, there are basically two flavors – ANT1 (USB1) and ANT2 (USB2).
Suunto rolls out direct integration with Strava, a brief overview
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/integration-strava-overview.htmlThis week Suunto became arguably the first major GPS watch maker to integrate directly with Strava. … The service will transfer to Suunto heart rate data as well as cadence data (I haven’t yet tried a power meter enabled file), and with the recent update for the Ambit 2/2S that includes cadence data from the wrist as well as a footpod (like the Ambit 2R introduced a couple months ago).
Sunday Tidbits: Polar’s new Vantage V Titan + Roadmap Updates, Suunto Updates, and Xert iOS App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/vantage-v-titan-suunto-roadmap-xert-ios.htmlNext, continuing the Finnish based updates, Suunto has made some minor clarifications around their plans as well. … Ambit 1/2), those watches would effectively become paperweights.
Incredible deals: Garmin FR910XT for $299, FR310XT for $169, Edge 800 for $229, Ambit for $349
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/incredible-fr910xt-fr310xt.htmlWith the new Suunto Ambit2 and Ambit2S out, Suunto has removed the pricing restrictions on these products until May 31st. … First up is the Suunto original Ambit (hiking/running watch).
Giveaway Extravaganza: Suunto Ambit3 Peak Multisport Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/giveaway-extravaganza-ambit3-multisport.htmlThe Suunto Ambit 3 Peak has something for everyone; well actually this one only has everything for just the one person whose entry is drawn for this giveaway. … In-Depth Review: Suunto Ambit 3 In-Depth Review
Garmin, Suunto and Polar want your feedback (directly)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/04/garmin-suunto-and-polar-want-your.htmlRecently both Garmin and Suunto added direct channels for customer feedback to their respective development teams. … Suunto On the Suunto side, they’ve got the route of a super simple e-mail address (ambit@suunto.com) for feedback on the Ambit lineup.
Garmin Fenix In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/garmin-fenix-in-depth-review.htmlSome even called it a Suunto Ambit killer. … In the ring we have (from left to right): Garmin FR910XT, Magellan Switch Up, Garmin Fenix, Suunto Ambit, Timex Global Trainer.
Garmin Tactix In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/garmin-tactix-review.htmlAnd on the Suunto Side you’ve got the Suunto Ambit (aka Ambit 1), Suunto Ambit 2, and then the Suunto Ambit 2 Sapphire. … There are really only a handful of downloadable units that compete in this segment (GPS + Altimeter/Barometer/Compass), and all of them are made by either Garmin or Suunto.
The New Polar Vantage Series: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/the-new-polar-vantage-series-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know.htmlThat’s an awesome deal, though it’s also on-par price-wise with the Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR. … In some ways this reminds me of what Suunto did moving from the Ambit series to the Spartan series.
Garmin Fenix2 Multisport Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/garmin-fenix2-multisport.htmlBelow, from left to right: Adidas Smart Run GPS, Suunto Ambit 2, Polar V800, Garmin Fenix2, Suunto Ambit 2R. … I used a Garmin FR910XT, Suunto Ambit 2, and then the Fenix2.
Polar Vantage V Multisport GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/polar-vantage-v-multisport-review.htmlUltimately, it’s clear the Vantage V is no V800 in terms of GPS accuracy – which was generally regarded as one of the most accurate GPS units ever made (alongside the Suunto Ambit 3 series). … While the Vantage M focuses on the mid-range, and carves out a bit of a new segment for Polar, it is meant to compete with Suunto’s Spartan Trainer Wrist HR, as well as undercut Garmin a bit in the multisport game.
My Winter 2016-2017 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/winter-sports-recommendations.htmlNow if you’re looking for a budget watch, the Suunto Ambit’s when on sale tend to be great alternatives. … Do keep in mind that this category is semi-heavy Garmin at the higher end, because quite frankly – neither Polar nor Suunto have released much at the high-end recently.
The 2015 Holiday Deals for Sports Technology
www.dcrainmaker.com/holidays2015Suunto Ambit 3 Run - Starting at $199 (normally $299): Available on Clever Training. … Suunto Ambit 3 Run with HRM - Starting at $229 (normally $350): Available on Clever Training.
Garmin Fenix adds footpod & indoor training support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/garmin-fenix-adds-footpod-indoor.htmlAdditionally, at the end I’ll talk about how this matches up with the Suunto Ambit.The New Features Overview:First, they’ve added a new mode – Indoor – which shuts off the GPS and allows you to record activities while inside.That new mode comes with a new data field and pages configuration set. … Cadence is fine however.Garmin Fenix vs Suunto Ambit: Round 2Obviously these changes are aimed at being more competitive with the Suunto Ambit.
Winter 2017-2018 Sports Technology Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/winter-technology-recommendations.htmlI think the best accuracy in the trees probably tends to still come from the Suunto Ambit 3 Peak, but it’s an aging watch now and is harder to recommend at this point. … These include the Suunto Spartan lineup as well as even the Garmin FR935.
First look at Polar’s new V800 GPS triathlon watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/polar-v800-triathlon.htmlFor the sake of simplicity, I’ve just selected the Polar V800, Polar RCX5, Garmin FR910XT and Suunto Ambit 2s in the chart below. … From a competition standpoint, Suunto has all of these functions in the Ambit 1/Ambit 2 (plus a whole lot more).
Tech Tidbits: Polar Vantage Updates, Strava sorta removes ads, PowerTap P2 pedals
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/tidbits-vantage-powertap.htmlI pointed out that years ago with the Suunto Spartan series when that company found themselves in a similar predicament, that they ended up putting together an entire site dedicated to how their Spartan series was going to get a series of updates. … In fact, they did the same things many years ago with the Ambit series too, well before Spartan.
My 2013 Sports Gadgets Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/sports-gadgets-recommendations.htmlReally, you’ve got two and a half options: The Suunto Ambit 2 or the Garmin Fenix/Tactix. … While Suunto has done great work with the Ambit 2/2s, and they come in a close second place there, the lack of proper 3rd party compatibility as well as the lack of structured workout functionality is what pulls it back a bit (and lack of advanced power meter metrics).
Garmin Forerunner 920XT In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/garmin-forerunner-920xt-depth-review.htmlMost of secondary files from the Suunto Ambit3, Garmin Edge, or Bia Watch along with it to compare against. … If you compare to to the Suunto Ambit3 on the same route, the Ambit3 nailed the starting position straight up, and then only exhibited minimal drift that would be expected due to shifting weather, also ending in the same spot.
Huge Sale: 20% off all new trainers, Fenix3 HR, and boatloads more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/trainers-fenix3-boatloads.htmlSuunto Ambit3 Series: Suunto virtually always puts the previous edition of their Ambit lineup on sale at Black Friday each year. … The second is the start of manufacturer sales, including Garmin and Suunto (TomTom kicked off this past weekend).
