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Garmin Fenix 3 in BM store in Ireland ?

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    #332
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,440 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    Fenix 5 onsale on eglobal €519.99

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/garmin-fenix-5-black-sapphire-with-black-band-multisport-gps-watch-only.html


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    #333
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,525 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Fenix 3 Saphire (non-built in HRM version) Performer bundle (Silver / Leather strap) on sale on SportPursuit for €355. 'Seems' like a decent price (I wouldn't really know), but not so sure about the leather strap for regular training.


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    #334
    Tom.D.BJJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭Tom.D.BJJ


    BobbyT28 wrote: »
    Fenix 5 onsale on eglobal €519.99

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/garmin-fenix-5-black-sapphire-with-black-band-multisport-gps-watch-only.html

    Anyone used eglobal before? Are they legit and trustworthy? Just wanted to double check as they are based in Hong Kong


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    #335
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,082 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Tom.D.BJJ wrote: »
    Anyone used eglobal before? Are they legit and trustworthy? Just wanted to double check as they are based in Hong Kong

    With the further drop in GBP last week and for greater piece of mind, the current +15€ on Amazon (<3%) is worth it for piece of mind alone.


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    #336
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,130 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Anyone having Bluetooth connection issues recently?


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    #337
    Tom.D.BJJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭Tom.D.BJJ


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Anyone having Bluetooth connection issues recently?

    Yes, seems to be an issue all day today


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    #338
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,130 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Been a few days for me. Hope it sorts itself out!


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    #339
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    How would your Bluetooth issues be related? Was there a recent update that I haven't received yet?

    Edit: Yes, I see there's a recent update to the app and others have complained about the synching issue.


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    #340
    TheBazman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭TheBazman


    Hi all

    Came off the bike today and scraped the face of my Fenix 3 and a bit of the bezel. Any idea how I go about getting this repaired?

    Cheers


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    #341
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,440 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    TheBazman wrote: »
    Hi all

    Came off the bike today and scraped the face of my Fenix 3 and a bit of the bezel. Any idea how I go about getting this repaired?

    Cheers

    Be interested in this also, mine is looking worse for ware

    BobbyT28


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    #342
    vigos
    Registered Users Posts: 646 ✭✭✭vigos


    BobbyT28 wrote: »
    Be interested in this also, mine is looking worse for ware

    BobbyT28

    Have you tried dropping Garmin support an e-mail?

    https://support.garmin.com/en-GB/

    Garmin forums ( found here) might be also worth a look, a quick search threw up this

    https://forums.garmin.com/forum/on-the-trail/wrist-worn/fenix-3/140941-scratch-on-f3-glass-solution

    However I guess that solution might depend on how badly scratched the screen is.


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    #343
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,440 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    Hi folks,
    Hope it's ok to post this.

    Selling my Fenix 3 on adverts. Anyone interested.

    http://www.adverts.ie/13849361

    Thanks
    BobbyT28


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    #344
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,440 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    BobbyT28 wrote: »
    Hi folks,
    Hope it's ok to post this.

    Selling my Fenix 3 on adverts. Anyone interested.

    http://www.adverts.ie/13849361

    Thanks
    BobbyT28

    Sold


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    #345
    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 5,007 ✭✭✭opus


    Spotted the F5 available from the UK for £416 (~€470) for anyone looking for one. Personally I'd be more tempted by the 935 for £372 but think that would be overkill for me as wouldn't use most of its features.


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    #346
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,428 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Just wondering how long Fenix 3 owners have had their watch for?

    I've had mine since October 2016. Used mostly for cycling, running, swimming and hiking. Approx. 100 activities in total.
    I ask because mine seems to be having a few issues lately...
    The watch froze during an activity. I had to leave it a few hours before it responded again. Another time it couldn't resume an activity after selecting 'resume later'. It's also been having some sync issues.


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    #347
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,130 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Try a hard reset I'd say. I haven't had too many problems (bought April 2015). I had some GPS issues about a year ago but a hard reset sorted that problem out. I don't bother with the HR strap anymore as it started giving problems and I never bothered replacing it.


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    #348
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,428 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Try a hard reset I'd say. I haven't had too many problems (bought April 2015). I had some GPS issues about a year ago but a hard reset sorted that problem out. I don't bother with the HR strap anymore as it started giving problems and I never bothered replacing it.

    Cheers Adrian, I might try that if these issues persist.

    Is this the reset you are referring to?
    Setting > System > Restore Defaults


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    #349
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,130 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Yes, if that doesn't work there is a method of holding down the light button for 25 seconds.

    https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/fenix3/EN-US/GUID-626CD309-6FCC-4960-81DE-382682FFEC60.html


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    #350
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,428 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Yes, if that doesn't work there is a method of holding down the light button for 25 seconds.

    https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/fenix3/EN-US/GUID-626CD309-6FCC-4960-81DE-382682FFEC60.html

    Yeah I've done the 'soft' reset a few times (holding the light button for 25 seconds)


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    #351
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,082 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    Yeah I've done the 'soft' reset a few times (holding the light button for 25 seconds)

    Presume you are on the latest firmware 8.70?


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    #352
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,428 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    Presume you are on the latest firmware 8.70?

    Yeah I'm on 8.70


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    #353
    Kellygirl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,021 ✭✭✭Kellygirl


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    Just wondering how long Fenix 3 owners have had their watch for?

    I've had mine since October 2016. Used mostly for cycling, running, swimming and hiking. Approx. 100 activities in total.
    I ask because mine seems to be having a few issues lately...
    The watch froze during an activity. I had to leave it a few hours before it responded again. Another time it couldn't resume an activity after selecting 'resume later'. It's also been having some sync issues.

    I have a Fenix 5 since September 2017. Problems lately and Garmin have been fantastic in terms of customer service. It’s gone back now to be replaced. If out of guarantee I think they will still replace it at an additional cost - not sure if it’s the same for all watches but was €100 for mine, though I was within guarantee.

    Maybe worth a phone call?


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    #354
    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,428 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Kellygirl wrote: »
    I have a Fenix 5 since September 2017. Problems lately and Garmin have been fantastic in terms of customer service. It’s gone back now to be replaced. If out of guarantee I think they will still replace it at an additional cost - not sure if it’s the same for all watches but was €100 for mine, though I was within guarantee.

    Maybe worth a phone call?

    Thanks Kellygirl, that's good to know about their customer service. If it keeps giving me trouble then I have nothing to lose by calling them.


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    #355
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,525 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Seems like a pretty good deal on the Fenix 5s: eGlobalCentral for €397. It's typically £450-£500 sterling on Amazon.co.uk.
    Note: I've ordered from eGlobalCentral before and had no problems, but others have had delivery problems in the past, so best to pay by PayPal, if ordering from the site.


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    #356
    Shane O' Malley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭Shane O' Malley


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Seems like a pretty good deal on the Fenix 5s: eGlobalCentral for €397. It's typically £450-£500 sterling on Amazon.co.uk.
    Note: I've ordered from eGlobalCentral before and had no problems, but others have had delivery problems in the past, so best to pay by PayPal, if ordering from the site.

    Its a lot of money to pay with the chance of a customs bill and very little in the way of after sales service etc. Stuff comes from China


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    #357
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,525 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Shane O' Malley wrote: »
    Its a lot of money to pay with the chance of a customs bill and very little in the way of after sales service etc. Stuff comes from China
    Stuff comes from Europe. I did call out the caveats in my post but by all means pay the extra €150. I'm just sharing!


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    #358
    Shane O' Malley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭Shane O' Malley


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Stuff comes from Europe. I did call out the caveats in my post but by all means pay the extra €150. I'm just sharing!

    They say that but lots of posts about how it actually ships from China. Company has been under different names in different european countries the latest i believe is in Malta. Either way the postmark in many cases in from China


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    #359
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,525 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Shane O' Malley wrote: »
    They say that but lots of posts about how it actually ships from China. Company has been under different names in different european countries the latest i believe is in Malta. Either way the postmark in many cases in from China
    In my case, it was from Portugal, which was in the EU, not liable for import duties. But like I said, I called out the caveat in my original post.


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    #360
    Shane O' Malley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭Shane O' Malley


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    In my case, it was from Portugal, which was in the EU, not liable for import duties. But like I said, I called out the caveat in my original post.

    Not the import duties that they have been accused of avoiding. It is the Vat. That is still liable. The accusations seem to be that they have not being paying the vat over to the authorities.


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    #361
    zico10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭zico10


    Apologies if this has been answered already, but without setting the watch to miles, is it possible to set the Fenix 3 to auto lap every 1.61km?

    Thanks


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