Next S9 generation without map feature

[markytarky]

Honestly, guys, I’m not sure why the obsession with the maps. I had Fenix 6x and never used it properly. I think the basic is to have correctly working route navigation with turns and WP or both, good pop-ups, good alert vibration or tone, etc. Then you don’t need the map, it’s too small anyway to see something.

[Prenj]

I agree that maps are generally unusable in such small screens, but, some basic map features could be included in the display, for example roads, trails, rivers etc. That could be helpful.

[Dimitrios Kanellopoulos]

@prenj maps can be usable if they are like the s7 + heatmaps.

Zoom with pinch etc.

[Aleksander H]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos said in Next S9 generation without map feature:

@prenj maps can be usable if they are like the s7 + heatmaps.

Zoom with pinch etc.

I’ve used it quite a bit in the forrest near me when trying to explore trails I haven’t tried before. It’s a nice and simple way of figuring out if I’m still on said trail as most of them are on the map.

[Fenr1r]

@zhang965 Not to mention the triskaidekaphobia in some markets that precludes “13th” floors in buildings.

[Dimitrios Kanellopoulos]

@fenr1r Τρεις-και-δεκαφοβία you mean right ?

[Fenr1r]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos said in Next S9 generation without map feature:

@fenr1r Τρεις-και-δεκαφοβία you mean right ?

That’s the bunny.

(Is it even a thing in Greece? Or Someone Else’s Problem?)

[Dimitrios Kanellopoulos]

@fenr1r nah no prob with that in Greece. ITs a western civil thing. right ?

[Fenr1r]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos

ITs a western civil thing. right ?

So I gather (and Βικιπαίδεια “confirms”).

[isazi]

I guess it will be Suunto 888 for the Chinese speaking countries

[Prenj]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos said in Next S9 generation without map feature:

@prenj maps can be usable if they are like the s7 + heatmaps.

Zoom with pinch etc.

For hiking in the mountains I’d still prefer paper map in most cases to get an overview. Of course I wouldn’t object to having them in the watch

[Aleksander H]

@prenj said in Next S9 generation without map feature:

For hiking in the mountains I’d still prefer paper map in most cases to get an overview.

Map and compass should be considered essential regardless of the watches capabilities (depending on how well you know the area obviously).

[zhang965]

@fenr1r said in Next S9 generation without map feature:

@zhang965 Not to mention the triskaidekaphobia in some markets that precludes “13th” floors in buildings.

I think we should avoid 9 in German right?

“Would you suggest my a Suunto watch?”
“9”
“Why don’t you?”

[Dimitrios Kanellopoulos]

@zhang965 Suunto nein

[Dimitrios Kanellopoulos]

@zhang965 also Brooklyn nein nein

[DMytro]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos first few seasons were fun

[Brad_Olwin]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos said in Next S9 generation without map feature:

@zhang965 also Brooklyn nein nein

That is such a funny show!

[Dimitrios Kanellopoulos]

@дима-мельниченко yeah at s5 I am starting to get a little picky

[DMytro]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos I guess it’s hard to have new fresh ideas after some time, and 100 episodes is quite a bit.

[A Former User]

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos said in Next S9 generation without map feature:

To my understanding it’s ok if the next s9 does not have maps. It’s the next S9 not an S11 or S13 or S7. When the time comes we can ask the same question.

I do use GPX tracks and SA App to build a route for S9 navigation very often, which is perfect for me.
If there are questions about maps sometimes, I always prefer my phone with bigger screen.
Which is in reach within 1 second in my trail vest…
So I think I would not use maps on watch…