Review on Garmin Forerunner Watch Black Renewed by Bryan Fisher

I have been using the Forerunner 35 for two weeks and I am satisfied, especially after using the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ which had a number of design flaws and eventually either a mechanical or software failure which resulted in a return to Garmin after 8 months led. The Forerunner 35's large flat screen is much easier to read than the Vivosmart. It's smoother and doesn't get stuck in sleeves and pockets like the Vivosmart, offering a more ergonomic feel. The Forerunner 35 has a battery gauge on the main screen - you don't have to scroll through a few menus to see how much battery is left. remaining energy on this rechargeable device. The battery life of the Forerunner 35 is also much better, I only ran it for two weeks on a single charge while the Vivosmart HR+ barely lasted six days before it hit the charger. The Forerunner 35's traditional button controls are easy to use and much more reliable when navigating menus than the Vivosmart HR+'s touchscreen. Unfortunately, anything conductive can get onto the touchscreen, even water from the shower. Not that big a problem, but you have to go back to the home screen. No problem with the Forerunner 35's button navigation. As befits a digital watch. GPS connects quickly and accurately. The heart monitor is good and I haven't had any issues with how it tracks activities like sleep. Everything is good there too. I'm a runner so the device came in handy for training. It works well with Garmin Mobile Connect on my iPhone and saves data. To find a quick fix for the watch, they kept in touch and were helpful and accommodating. I decided to give Garmin devices another try (by buying a Forerunner 35) because they had good support. These things are important to me. I would recommend the Garmin Forerunner 35 with four stars. I will update with further observations or criticism.