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Strange defect in Garmin Instinct 3 Solar — crooked smaller display on 4 out of 6 watches

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Andrii Rusanov

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Strange defect in Garmin Instinct 3 Solar — crooked smaller display on 4 out of 6 watches

The new Garmin Instinct 3 Solar smartwatch has an unpleasant defect that doesn’t interfere with its operation, but can ruin the mood of perfectionists.

Reddit users report about the unpleasant Garmin watch defect — a distorted image on a smaller circular area, as in the photo. It is preliminarily known that most Instinct 3 Solar watches are affected.

The relatively affordable Garmin Instinct model offers an original screen design with a larger area and a smaller one in the upper-right corner. For example, the main part of the screen can display text, and the smaller one can display a symbol at the same time. The small circle on some watches seems to be stretched to the lower right.

Дивний дефект Garmin Instinct 3 Solar — кривий менший дисплей на 4 з 6 годинниках
Distorted image on a Garmin watch / Reddit

The defect is not immediately noticeable and does not interfere with the use of the gadget, but it is extremely unpleasant for people who like a neat design. The degree of distortion varies from watch to watch, with many having no distortion at all. One report said that 4 out of 6 smartwatches in the assortment of a retail store were affected.

According to unverified information from a user, Garmin has acknowledged the defect in some cases, but the company is unable to offer a solution at this time. However Garmin Instinct 3 Solar watch is new and many owners who have just purchased them may ask for a refund.

Source: Notebookcheck



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