Garmin has recently launched its new watch Forerunner 35. The watch is packed with very good features and is priced $299 which is roughly Rs. 15,990 in Indian currency. It is one of the cheapest watches of Garmin as compared to its other costly watches. Forerunner 35 is slim and lightweight, ideal for daily runs, training and racing. It has built-in heart rate tracker and a GPS as well which can track your distance, pace, interval etc.
All the above stats are covered by the watch so there is no need to carry your phone and chest strap. The device when paired with your smartphone, offers the facility of smart notifications on your wrist along with various connected features which makes it easier to run. You can stay connected to family and friends with the help of live tracking feature, which will let them follow your running real time. Forerunner 35 also provides automatic software updates, music controls and much more.
You can wear this watch every day due to its activity tracking features. It includes steps, calories, distance, sleep, intensity minutes and 24/7 heart rate monitoring as well. It also checks duration of inactivity and vibrates when it is time to move. Forerunner 35 automatically loads your stats and runs to Garmin Connect, the free online fitness community where you can review and share your progress.
This device has Garmin Move IQ which captures activities like walking , running etc. which can be viewed on Garmin Connect . Forerunner 35 can automatically recognize the change in your movement so there is no need to switch out your watch or start a new activity and you can go from walk to run easily. Garmin Connect allows you to join challenges, receive insights and share your progress.
Specification Table
| Physical dimensions | 1.4” x 1.6” x 0.5″ (35.5 x 40.7 x 13.3 mm) |
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| Display size, WxH | 0.93” x 0.93” (23.5 x 23.5 mm) |
| Display resolution, WxH | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Weight | 37.3 g (1.3 oz) |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | up to 9 days, watch mode; up to 13 hours in training mode |
| Watch functions | Includes date and alarm |
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| History | 7 activities |
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| Water Rating | 5 ATM |
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| Heart rate monitor | Yes (wrist-based) |
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