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There are undoubtedly some downsides to getting an older watch like the Forerunner 945.

It doesnt have an AMOLED display, dual-band GPS or the latest version of Garmins optical heart rate monitor.

Garmin Forerunner 945

Its also not getting regular software updates from Garmin, and is unlikely to get them in the future.

It is, in short, an awful lot of watch to get for just $289.

Garmin Forerunner 945

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