Suunto 3 Fitness Thoughts

suzzlo · 11 Jan 2018, 14:38

@jouko-from-suunto I understand that new product will be launched with a stable version of the Suunto App. So I presume that in spring will be a Stable version of Suunto App. I will love the option of two branches, stable app and beta app for user like us

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos · 11 Jan 2018, 14:52

@suzzlo I hope this is going to be the way. I would almost bet on that.

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos · 11 Jan 2018, 17:06

@suzzlo To be more speciifc, it makes no sense to have no beta.
We can here be a bit ahead in time and test all the new goodies!

TheRunningDaddy · 12 Jan 2018, 09:28

As always few words from hands-on by Ray Maker
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/suunto-3-fitness-lightweight.html

Enjoy!

Luís Pinto · 12 Jan 2018, 10:02

@therunningdaddy Seems that OS core is the same of Spartan.

TheRunningDaddy · 1 Dec 2018, 10:36

@luís-pinto yep, looks like it. Starting with Spartan Suunto is developing the new OS. That is why we don’t have functionalities transferred 1:1 from Ambit series.
So all that we miss from Ambit is NOT on Spartan because Suunto decided to not include those functionalities - It’s because those functionalities have to be completely rebuild and adapted to new OS. At least it seems like that is the case. Long way to go but we’re gonna get there. #2018updateiscomming

Luís Pinto · 12 Jan 2018, 10:37

@therunningdaddy This has always been my conviction. The Spartan OS was written from scratch when it was released.

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos · 12 Jan 2018, 10:41

Yep as @TheRunningDaddy Said.
However, keep in mind that like all os/platforms they have sw and hw limitations.
You cannot fit all the stuff in all the iPhones for example and the same goes for Android etc.

Welcome to modern world development.

Alberto Yoldi · 12 Jan 2018, 10:56

Not interested on the new watch itself. But some of the software features look interesting, looking forward to come to the spartan line.

Luís Pinto · 12 Jan 2018, 10:58

@alberto-yoldi I have the same opinion as you.

TheRunningDaddy · 12 Jan 2018, 11:15

@alberto-yoldi the same here. In terms of design it’s descent looking, elegant yet to fragile for me (apart from formal meetings/suit & tie clothing occasions). Still pretty excited that it brings new functionalities that I’d love to see on Spartan (mainly wrist based HR series).

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos · 12 Jan 2018, 11:22

@alberto-yoldi However, my girlfriend already asks me to preorder

Luís Pinto · 12 Jan 2018, 11:23

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos Yes, girls love Suunto’s style!

Luís Pinto · 15 Jan 2018, 09:48

I see this product for people who make indoor activities such as treadmill, spinning fitness, cardio, gym, etc and also want a beautiful daily watch.

Luís Pinto · 15 Jan 2018, 09:56

@brad_olwin I’m convinced that Suunto 3 will have support for footpods like Stryd, Milestone or Runscribe and any that have bluetooth 4.x. And will permit that you can save the route having it paired with the smartphone. It will make sense for occasional activities.

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos · 15 Jan 2018, 10:15

@luís-pinto looks like it. From what I read around.

Mi_chael · 15 Jan 2018, 10:26

Yes, it will be great if it’s compatible to footpod.
Or, it can use the gps of the phone like the Polar A370.

Luís Pinto · 20 Mar 2018, 16:01

@brad_olwin Suunto 3 Fitness will be launch at April 4th and will include NFC payments later: http://www.suunto.com/News/bpay-and-suunto-partner-to-meet-growing-demand-for-contactless-payment-timepieces/

NicolasP · 20 Mar 2018, 17:59

@luís-pinto and as usual Suunto partners with a strong actor of the market

jthomi · 20 Mar 2018, 18:12

Those pics you can see on the DCRainmaker page from the software, is this a complete new one? Only available right now on the coming S3F? So, when S3F is launched, there may be a firmware update for Spartan similar to this?