I posted a while back with the issues I was having pre-update (same as everyone else re actual pace). I said I would repost so ....
Again, wearing the FR305 and the new 910XT on the same arm I went for a run this morning. I updated the firmware on the 910XT to 2.4 a couple of days ago.
The instant pace is still not as smooth as the FR305 which, again, was more stable. I put this down to the FR305 having the smoothing options: Most / More / Less / Least. I have the FR305 set to 'More'.
The 910XT has improved considerably though. The Actual Pace might jump a little, but nowhere near the amount it did before and is at least useable. Readings on the 910 were now the same or somewhere within a range of 10 seconds either side of the 305. I assume that this much smaller range would be nailed with the option to smooth pacing. Why it is not included with the firmware update is anyones guess, I assume the number of people claiming 'much better but still needs work' will mean that they will at least look for a future upgrade and maybe they just pushed this initial fix out quickly to relieve the number of forum posts on instant pace woes.
Overall, much better, useable, but still needs the pace smoothing option for the actual pace to be as sweet as the 305.
Aside from that I am really happy with it. The swim mode is fantastic. Nailed every length and has already given me some insight into the fact that as I get tired my stroke rate goes while my speed goes down. If there was a mode to correct that as well as body position then I would be happier still.
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