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Suunto and Fossil Smart Watch Comparison
Author: Talon
Date Posted:15/12/2004 15:26.28
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Bottom Line:
Smart watch technology has progressed a long way. We compared Suunto’s original N3 and Fossil’s first Wristnet to the N3i and FX3005. The new watches are more functional and compact. Will your choice will come down to functionality or style?
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Conclusions
Smart watch technology has certainly progressed quite a ways from their introduction into the market at the beginning of the year. And when you compare Suunto’s original N3 and Fossil’s first Wristnet to the N3i and FX3005 that they offer now, the difference is apparent; the new watches are more functional, more comfortable, and more compact.
Even so, after examining each watch, we can see that they were meant for different customers. The N3i, with its complex timing features and shock-proof casing is ideal for those who want not only a quick and responsive smart watch, but also a sport-ready wrist top computer.
The FX3005 also contains all the benefits of smart watch technology, but with a sleek design and a variety of watch faces to boot. These features, coupled with a butterfly clasp and an integrated leather strap make for a timepiece that the style-conscious smart watch enthusiast would not want to be without.
Thus, while the two watches both deliver quality information to your wrist, each is set aside from each other by their unique styling. Both are excellent MSN Direct powered watches; the choice of style, then, is up to you.
Fossil Wristnet FX3005
Pros:
Large selection of preloaded watch faces
Leather styled strap with butterfly clasp
Shiny chrome finish
Price ($150) is half that of N3i
Cons:
Strap could use more flexibility
Only two programmable alarms
Verdict: 8.2/10
Suunto N3i
Pros:
Advanced timing functions
Quick and responsive
Sport ready (shock-proof, water resistant to 100m)
Logbook function saves records
Three programmable alarms
Cons:
Weak selection of preloaded watch faces
Watch case is wider than FX3005
Price ($299) is double that of FX3005
Verdict: 8/10
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