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* If you're prepared to pay more, you can get other versions of the Ambit2 that provide extra functions.
** There's also a Sapphire version that uses "sapphire glass" which is far tougher, but given the extra cost it's only worth considering if you're really tough on your watches.
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* Like any complex device, the Ambit2 can occasionally need a reboot. Sadly, while you can shut down the Ambit2 from the menu, the only way of waking it up again is to plug it into a USB power source. This should be a very rare issue, but if it happens to you on or just before a race, you're screwed. (To shut down, press the "Back/Lap" and "Start/Stop" buttons pressed to enter the service menu.)
* While the Ambit2 can display a map of a route, or give you a map for going back to the start, there is not a simple display of your current route.
=Suunto Ambit3=
Suunto has announced the Ambit3, but that's only worth considering if you are intending to buy the more expensive Ambit2 or Ambit2 S. The Ambit2 still offers far better value for money. The main changes for the Ambit3 are some activity monitoring functionality, smartphone uploads, and a swap from Ant+ to Bluetooth sensors. Currently the Bluetooth sensors are not as widely available as Ant+, and there are reports of compatibility problems with the Ambit3 and a number of sensors.
=Comparison Table=
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