Locosys have announced that the GW-60 will replace the GW-52.
They say this about it:
"Technically, the GPS module (chipset/firmware) and the antenna of GW60/GW52 are the same one.
GW-60 has same good GPS performance and almost 99% similarly UI as GW-52.
For the big change, we replace a new housing with better waterproofing resistance.
Also, now the GW-60 is able to support USB mass storage class (USB flash driver) for non-Windows user."
All that is good news indeed. A number of big things people have been asking for have been addressed:
- Waterproofing - 50M/5 atmospheres pressure should hold up to most water use and crashes
- It appears that they have replaced the touchscreen functions with buttons
- Mac and Linux users will have direct download now
- It can be worn on the wrist (but I will probably still put mine on my helmet. )
It remains to be seen how much wearing it on the wrist will affect reception and reliability of speed accuracy. but performance with good sky view should be virtually identical. They tell me they may have test units for me as early as the end of November. I am guessing it might be a little while longer before they reach the market.
All that stressing about losing a gps for nothing ay. New one looks more practical and WAY more user friendly!!
Sounds like its going to be approved as they say its the same "Technically, the GPS module (chipset/firmware) and the antenna of GW60/GW52 are the same one. ?
2 of those and you should be good !!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sport-Watch-Band-Extender-For-larger-sized-wrists-suits-bands-20mm-wide-/172344256256
any idea where the antenna is located ?
Just received a reply re battery life of the GW-60 when running at the full 5Hz.
"For the question” Will recording at 5Hz significantly reduce battery life time?”
No. The power consumption of flash memory access is smaller when comparing to the GPS module.
We estimated that would be less than 5% power consumption is increased in 5hz log."
I hope it has a very secure strap. I have lost count of the watches I have lost. That is one reason I was always happy with a Pacqua
But very relevant, my ordinary watch is really battling to fit over full winter gear, it's normally under something. I suspect the spray jacket will have similar qualities to the paqua though. As soon as I get a watch, I'll do some tests with it under the spray jacket, but on top of wetsuit.
So far I have done over 40 downloads with 920XT on my wrist and the GW52 on the upper arm continues to be a faster product. Yets hope we can use the GW60 on our wrist also. It may also give faster results wearing on upper arm.
I was initially concerned that the waterproof specs for the GW-60 at 5 Atmospheres would not be good enough. However it is the same as the waterproof spec for the 920XT.
John it is 10 atmospheres. So far I have only been about 1m under water. The push buttons are great for the watch.
Ian, The following is a copy from the specs for the Forerunner 920xt from the Garmin website!
Physical & Performance
Physical dimensions: 1.9” x 2.2” x 0.5” (48.0 x 55.0 x 12.7 mm)
Display size, WxH: 1.1" x 0.8" (29.0 x 21.0 mm)
Display resolution, WxH: 205 x 148 pixels
Color display
Weight: 2.1 oz (61 g)
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: Up to 40 hours in UltraTrac mode; up to 24 hours in training mode; up to 4 months in watch mode
Water rating: 5 ATM
GPS-enabled
GLONASS
High-sensitivity receiver
Barometric altimeter
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone)
Vibration alert
VIRB® control?
Watch functions?Time of day (12/24h), calendar (day/date), daily alarm