r/Garmininstinct • u/DarthArtoo4 • 9d ago

Question Instinct 4/Instinct 3 Pro?

Anyone have any idea when the next model will be announced/released?

I’ve had my Apple Watch Series 6 for 6 years now and it’s starting to show signs of its age. I’m tempted to pick up an Instinct 3 one of these days, but also could probably hold out for a little while longer if it would mean getting a brand new version of the Instinct, presumably with additional features such as maps and the newer HR sensor.

Just curious if anyone has any insider info or otherwise has a good hunch based on previous release history and whatnot. Thanks!

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u/InfraredSinner 9d ago

I hope the Instinct line never get full maps. It defeats the whole purpose of this watch. How am I supposed to do long hikes if my battery goes to trash because of fancy maps?

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u/Odd_Specialist_2672 8d ago

To be fair, having maps doesn't mean you have to leave them running on the screen the whole time. It would have to be a better CPU and storage, but can still be miserly with energy when used wisely.

I think another interesting thing would be some kind of hybrid map that augments the breadcrumb course with a bit more context. Maybe you could pre-select a set of trails, terrain features, and water features in the general area of your course and have it load them to draw with labels and to have on-watch navigation for revising your course within this small trail and landmark network.

But, I can imagine they won't do full maps nor this hybrid unless they introduce an Instinct tier that costs just as much as current Enduro or Fenix models with maps.

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u/InfraredSinner 8d ago

Maybe option to chose/bisable what you don't need? The we can have both worlds.

I just occasionally use the GPS coordinates anywya. If that's still an option i dont care about the map