S9 is the top model

Egika

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos ok, thank you for the explanation.

SlaSh

@suzzlo beta/live apps now are at the same level, when beta should be way ahead.

Mff73

Thanks for news (in general ;)).
There had been a debate about a smaller group of beta testers, maybe can be called alpha tester in this case (as beta is widely public).
Is there à way to become alpha tester ?
Apart great debate you have all here, nothing to really test since ages

Enjoy summer guys !

Luís Pinto

@mff73 On September more things are coming. For now enjoy your actual machines and MovWeb that work like charm.

My considerations about Suunto are the same. Machines have premium quality and with a design AAA. Software can be much better. With the right top priorities choosen can reach other customers.

Good vacations for someone of you, and good work for others. Is life.

suzzlo

@slash said in S9 is the top model:

@suzzlo beta/live apps now are at the same level, when beta should be way ahead.

sure? I think they NOW are in the same point 3.37.1 Android and 1.2.0 iOS, but, sure next version with these tons of new features are going to be only in beta and not in the public

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos said in [S9 is the top model]:

For example since July 5 Facebook broke something at it’s API and latest sharing is broken.

Facebook sharing?

aldnet

@suzzlo @slash is telling that, usually, in a beta version features are more advanced than in a public version, but now both versions are coincident.

I understand with the release of Suunto 9 they are forced to release 1.2.0 iOS (and it’s equivalent of Android) to support it.

We are expecting new build as water in a desert, we have necessity of new build

aldnet

By the way, going back to Suunto 9, very happy with battery, since my full battery charge on Sunday, today it’s in 53% of battery

HawkEye6

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos well said, live in the Nordics and it’s great. Dev needs rest as well!!

Received my S9 yesterday.
First impressions are that it is an enhanced model over SSU.
Better form factor (lighter), very pretty (even though I think SS Baro is very pretty too), and of course WHR. It also, feels somewhat faster in menu navigation.
Did I need to upgrade from SSU? Not really. Every function is the same and no real reason for owning something with a 100 hours of potential battery but being unable to run due to injury.
But most people buy stuff for the satisfaction of having the newest and best version.
I am eagerly awaiting the new SA version. It’s been long since the last one.
Will the S9 follow the Spartan firmware cycle as well? Software trumps hardware every time!

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@yannis-belouris yes the spartans will follow

suzzlo

@yannis-belouris said in S9 is the top model:

I am eagerly awaiting the new SA version. It’s been long since the last one

Me too… tired of need to sync 2 times, SA (Bluetooth) and then MC (via cable + Macbook)… yes, I know, you will say me that I can use MC mobile phone, but sync with this app is a nightmare…

Also, the connection with SA seems more stable. Previously on SSU I would frequently lose connection and had to juggle through disabling bluetooth, restarting the phone, force closing the app and so on.

JorgeFD

I’m waiting for Suunto to let me buy a personalized S9! please please please

thank you @Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos for all your support. Waiting for this big update!

Luís Pinto

Fair review from dcrainmaker: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/suunto-9-multisport-gps-in-depth-review.html

I was worried about Sports Tracker and Movescount. And the lack of human ressources to accomplish so many demands.

Marius Jacobsen Eggerud

@luís-pinto Yes, I think he has pointed out what “we” are concerned about.

Luís Pinto

@Marius-Jacobsen-Eggerud In regards to Movescount i stayed with sensation that plan is to discontinue and transfer features to ST. Is a error. ST is a alien world. Not Suunto.

“At present, Sports Tracker basically feels like a rehashed version of RunKeeper from half a decade ago. It lacks most of the sport-focused analytics found in Movescount. The good news here is that you can continue using Movescount, but the bad news is that most of the newer features you might want around 24×7 tracking (i.e. steps and sleep) aren’t in Movescount, or aren’t as detailed there.”

“Suunto says over time features will get ported over from Movescount to Sports Tracker, but I suspect we’re realistically talking 12-18 months or so here. After all, I’ve been watching this transition since last December, and I wouldn’t exactly call the progress lightning fast.”

Other thing is when dc says “Suunto’s in a tough spot in terms of competition these days, and they admit it themselves. When I met with them they were clear that they’re no longer trying to compete on feature counts with Garmin. It’s simply not going to win there, Suunto just doesn’t have the resources (namely, developers) to do so. Instead, Suunto is aiming to compete on making a device they believe is more durable and attuned to what endurance athletes want: Better battery life, better GPS and altimeter tracks, and solid reliability”, dcrainmaker.

This time it seemed to me that the DC was well to praise what is right and point the finger at what is wrong.

In fact i was told before. Suunto is being directed for a market niche.
Suunto don’t have to become a Garmin. They do things at other approach. But some things they have to bring. More 6/9 months to bring elementar things people will become less receptive to brand. Not even person is a endurance athlete.

Marius Jacobsen Eggerud

@luís-pinto Agree, if they want to be directed to a market niche, I think it will be hard to make money to survive. Like it or not, but most users want features and if Suunto don`t want or cannot compete in this area they, at least, need to make sure that what they do they do better than their competitors.

Luís Pinto

@Marius-Jacobsen-Eggerud Yes, i think the same as you. Good point. As i see it:

is excelent to have a S9 and ultra for endurance athletes (probably present features are enough, robust material, gps accuracy, battery, several sports, good reading menus, true values);
For fitness they have S3 ( i don’t know if they have a good market reception). It’s a very difficult segment. There are many brands with good skills and prices;
The problem is on middle range… Suunto have good watches like Trainer, Baro and WR, but heavy). At first view these models should be directed for average athletic person. And here are the problem with lack of features (structured intervals, Vo2 in watch, predicted race times, apps missing, widgets, full support for Stryd…).
There is a way to Suunto overcome this question. Bring apps for people making and use. Taking advantage of what they did in the past and what Garmin has with Connect IQ.

In middle range is where you get money to survive as company. And to add more things.

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

I would agree with most things here but let me tranfer some other peoples opinions from Run4IQ as they are also valuable and debatable.
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Seems like DCRainmaker is more concerned with pointless bells and whistles features these days (ie Payments, Bluetooth mp3, inaccurate vo2 estimates, race predictors, and other bells/whistles beyond the core functionality of the watch).

Maybe it’s just me, but I really could care less about those features. I am more concerned about the watch’s durability, battery life, and GPS/altitude accuracy.

I thought it was a fair review. Having F5x, F5, F5s, SSU and S9 as toys to play with I pretty much agree with all he says. I absolutely prefer the S9, but the others are fine watches and if you like bells and whistles then Garmin win. I’ve lost interest in the extras, so for me the S9 wins. I really couldn’t be bothered to argue with someone who thinks otherwise though - it’s their money, they can buy what they want!

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos of course there will be opinions for and against bell and whistles.
The real million dollar question is whether the general target group cares for these features strongly enough to influence their buying decision.
I would guess that suunto thinks otherwise.
I personally feel feature anxiety from all the metrics in a garmin watch. But maybe the general population thinks otherwise.

In any case, we cannot influence suunto,s decision directly. We vote with our wallets