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Is thermocompensation unique to this GPS chipset or does other Suunto GPS watches have this capacity for +/- 48 s/y?
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It's a common feature in GPS chipsets; what is not that common is that the compensated RTC is readable in a deep enough power-save mode. Since I don't know what GPS the older Suunto GPS watches use I can't check (although, this one is SIRF, so probably the older ones are too... in which case, no, it isn't readable in deep sleep). It's also not exactly 48 s/y, the accuracy specification is quite complicated... on the order of a minute a year or better, given reasonable assumptions, though.
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cheapest offer for a X10 (non Military Version) here in Austria/Germany is 372,- EUR (via amazon) >>> $ 494,-
official price for the Ambit, as mentioned above is 429,- EUR >>> $570.50 (non HRM)
I am quite sure though that within the first 2-3 weeks the prices on the net will drop and you'll be able to get the Ambit for approx. 350,- EUR for the non-HRM Version, and some 400,- EUR for the HRM version (wild guess).
but funny to see that a European Product is cheaper to buy in the US than over here in the EU...
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Okay I can tell a few things, but this is getting pretty esoteric...
SIRF is indeed the new GPS formatt that the Ambit is using, the older style was just the plain old GPS format. But looking at my old watch, an X10 and X9mi (when I tore it down) it only had one microprocessor, which probably explains the horrible Lock times and miserable battery life..
TE and EPOC will most likely NOT be on the Ambit- Suunto reserves that feature for its high end training watches... Keep in mind that Suunto makes two (well three) basic series of watches. The Outdoor line, which includes the Core, Ambit, X10, and the sailing watches etc ; the Training line, which includes the X6, the M series,of which the X6 includes the EPOC, and the Diving line which have a radically different build. Suunto tends to pigeon hole watches into one of these categories, whereas the Garmin, is a GPS watch for runners.. The Ambit is a step towards that market with the ability to communicate with the existing PODs that suunto has.
SIRF is indeed the new GPS formatt that the Ambit is using, the older style was just the plain old GPS format. But looking at my old watch, an X10 and X9mi (when I tore it down) it only had one microprocessor, which probably explains the horrible Lock times and miserable battery life..
TE and EPOC will most likely NOT be on the Ambit- Suunto reserves that feature for its high end training watches... Keep in mind that Suunto makes two (well three) basic series of watches. The Outdoor line, which includes the Core, Ambit, X10, and the sailing watches etc ; the Training line, which includes the X6, the M series,of which the X6 includes the EPOC, and the Diving line which have a radically different build. Suunto tends to pigeon hole watches into one of these categories, whereas the Garmin, is a GPS watch for runners.. The Ambit is a step towards that market with the ability to communicate with the existing PODs that suunto has.
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"Peak Training Effect" is a listed feature for the Ambit. Just renamed from TE to better reflect what it really means.
I haven't seen EPOC on the watch mentioned.
Movescount always computes that and EPOC, even when the watch can't display it, like on the original T6.
I'd expect the same for Movescount and the Ambit.
I haven't seen EPOC on the watch mentioned.
Movescount always computes that and EPOC, even when the watch can't display it, like on the original T6.
I'd expect the same for Movescount and the Ambit.
Speaking of movescount.... I didn`t realise this was about to hit the Android market - Realtime Events | NewWell
If my t6d had gps and was compatible with Firstbeat Athlete, I`d be a very happy guy as this software is my personal favourite.
If my t6d had gps and was compatible with Firstbeat Athlete, I`d be a very happy guy as this software is my personal favourite.
In the video at [
the gentlemen specifically says (at 7:23 into the video) that you'd be able to "log and look at your route" That sounds to me like a person would be able to download his route, as recorded by the GPS, to a map and see a graphical representation just as you can with the Garmin products. Is anyone able to confirm this?
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Movescount currently has the ability to show tracks (on a Google map within Movescount) from the x10. I expect that will be continue for Ambit.
Suunto also seems to saying that Movescount will be able to create waypoints and transfer them to the Ambit. On the X10 creating waypoints required standalone software on the PC (suunto trek manager), or on the watch itself.
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Movescount have been integrated with Google Maps, so you will be able to look at your routes in Google Maps. I do not know if the Ambit is compatible with Google Earth tough like the X10 was.
I just found this german video:
Suunto Ambit auf der ISPO 2012 - YouTube
There they mention the Google Maps and also there is some good shoots of the watch and also for the first time we can see the light function in action. It seems the light will be white in color and quite strong. The display changing from positive to negative is also demonstrated. I still do not know if it is LED or EL light tough...
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Ich sollte lernen Deutsch
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well, Austrian German....the guy from Suunto is Austrian
nice to see that also the "black" Ambit has the display switching function (negative/positive display)
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I'm so in for the black one when they come out! The display in the video seemed almost to float in the screen. Must part of the 3D effect for the compass. Way cool. Also the display flip for the black is a sweet feature as well. On of my favorite things is he primary display is HUGE, these tired eyes of mine will like that!
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Here's a web site with some more marketing details.
[Newatch Com] Suunto Ambit Info
Including a diagram of the FusedGPS speed concept.
And an example track vs Garmin 910xt
[Newatch Com] Suunto Ambit Info
Including a diagram of the FusedGPS speed concept.
And an example track vs Garmin 910xt
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Sorry, I don't do Facebook. :-(
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Facebook?
That is not a FB link, its a Scribd link...:think:
Interesting pictures nonetheless...
Less then a month till it is out, will be very exciting to see some live shoots and reviews soon. :-!
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It is a 3D tilt compensated compass which means that the bearing will not move due to a tilted watch. But that do not mean that the display layout of the compass will be in 3D. The 3D in this case refers to the compass ability to point north regardless of level.
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Then why do I get this when I try to download:
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I don't have a Facebook account
Hmmmmmmm........
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I saw that now, so for all of you who do not have a FB account and want to download the document I uploaded it to my Skydrive and you can download it from here:Then why do I get this when I try to download:
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Hmmmmmmm........
https://skydrive.live.com/redir.asp...750B04B133AA6E!125&parid=77750B04B133AA6E!114
Hope you can download it from there!:-!
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That sure is strange. I have no Facebook account. I just clicked on the link in the Google search results, et voila, webpage. I'm using an iOS safari browser in private mode and cookies off - maybe browser/settings make a difference.
Thank you for reposting.
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