by Anura Guruge
on June 2, 2023
I am shocked, impressed, DELIGHTED & grateful.
WOW. And I to think I had become cynical of ‘Garmin‘ — though I have been a very loyal & GOOD Garmin customer, non-stop, for 6-years. I also used to be a Garmin shareholder, but sold all of my shares a few years ago {at a fairly decent gain both in terms of options & price appreciation}.
From what I see these NEW PRO features will be available via a FUTURE software update post-August 2023. I can wait. None of these features are major. Fairly good chance that I will NEVER use them — or even check them out! Though I like having the capability, I, rarely if ever, use MAPS on my watch anymore. I invariably have my phone handy when I need maps & the phone gives me a larger, more detailed picture.
But, I am glad & grateful that Garmin, for a rare change, is looking after their existing base.
I had & still have NO plans to get a Epix PRO.
There were really NO compelling features. I don’t want a bigger watch. The current one is Goldilocks. PLUS, I JUST HATE the hassle of setting up new Garmin watches, especially because I use CUSTOMIZED activity screens with customized data fields.
This scenario is perfect for I. I get the few features that intrigued I without having to get a new watch. Life is GOOD. Thank YOU, Garmin.
