2/29/2012

Freestyle Men's FS84841 Shark Thresher Digital Black Polyurethane Watch Review

Freestyle Men's FS84841 Shark Thresher Digital Black Polyurethane Watch
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I purchased this and ended up returning it because it was a little too big and chunky on my wrist. However, I understand that bigger/thicker watches are in style, so many people may like it. Admittedly, my wrist isn't that big and I've always like mid-sized, low profile watches.
Other than that styling issue (personal taste), I have no complaints at all about the watch. It was very well made and definitely looks like a more expensive watch than it is. The band is nice too. The light works well, lighting the face up to a blue color. I added a couple pictures to help others decide if they'll like this watch.

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Ideal for multi-sport use, the Freestyle Men's Black Watch is designed for the avid athlete. Built around strong plastic elements, the black casing features a matching screw-on bezel with inner black ring. Situated under a rectangular mineral window, the black digital dial includes stopwatch, chronograph, dual time, two alarms, and calendar functionality. Backed by a convenient night vision backlight, this watch also boasts Japanese quartz digital movement for precise operation. The black polyurethane strap includes an adjustable buckle clasp for secure fitting. Keeping the athlete in mind, this watch delivers a water-resistant depth of 330 feet (100 meters) for rigorous performance under demanding circumstances.

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2/28/2012

New Balance Heart Fit Watch Review

New Balance Heart Fit Watch
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The heart rate monitor function does not work if you get sweaty which ironically is when you would be utilizing that function. Spend the money and get a quality heart rate monitor.

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The New Balance HRT Max Heart Rate Monitor helps you achieve your fitness goals without making you wear an uncomfortable sternum strap. Just touch your finger tips to two sensors on the watch face and the HRT Max reads your heart rate with ECG accuracy. Like all New Balance heart rate monitors, the HRT Max calculates percent of max HR, average HR, max HR during the current workout, and counts calories burned, and it alerts you if you slip out of your desired heart rate zone. The HRT Max's built-in stopwatch, lap chronograph, and countdown timer add sports watch functionality.

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2/27/2012

Energizer Watch/Electronic Batteries, 3 Volts, 2016, 2 batteries Review

Energizer Watch/Electronic Batteries, 3 Volts, 2016, 2 batteries
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These batteries do what they are supposed to, and the price is excellent. My local CVS store sells a one-pack for considerably more than this price.

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2/26/2012

Nike Triax Fury 100 Style Watch (Black/Red) Review

Nike Triax Fury 100 Style Watch (Black/Red)
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I've owned Timex watches for the past 20 years, using them mostly for running and training for races from 5K to the marathon. When my battery died on my last one I decided to try something new, especially since the battery didn't last particularly long on it (about 2 years, when it should go 4-5). I really like this watch. I've been using it for about a month now, and am impressed with its functionality.
Pros: (1) Excellent functionality -- I like how the modes are designed. (2) Power-save feature is very nice -- you can set the watch display to go off after 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12 hours. I set mine for an hour. To turn it back on, simply press any button. (3) Nice, large, visible numbers for splits while running. (4) Very stylish design. I was unsure about the colors and look when I ordered it, but I am sold now. (5) Warranty -- two full years! That's way better than Timex.
Cons: (1) The reset button is also the light function button. So, in order to reset the memory you must also trigger the light. Not a big deal, but it does eat battery power. In my mind, this is more than made up for by the power-save function. (2) I'm not sure and time will tell, but the band has a clip attachment to catch the extra amount of band not being used that seems like it could break. Perhaps it won't, but I wonder how it will hold up. (3) The light itself is not overly brilliant -- I do like the "indiglo" of Timex better. But, this is not a big deal.
Overall I recommend this product. For me, four-stars is about as much as a product can earn as I treat five-stars as meaning nearly zero cons -- very rare. Grab this one and be happy!

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Nike sport watch , Large display, Traditional Triax S shape angled face with large numbers

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2/25/2012

Tech4o Men's Accelerator Pulse - Watch Review

Tech4o Men's Accelerator Pulse - Watch
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This watch works great if you know how to use it. It has a lot of functions on it that takes a while to figure out how to use but if you read the instruction book its no problem. The heart rate strap is better on this product than most because it allows you to change the batteries in them when it dies. I know some of the polar heart rate monitors that I used in the past didn't have a place to change the battery and you had to just buy a new heart rate monitor for the watch when it died.

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2/24/2012

Polywatch Plastic Lens Scratch Remover Review

Polywatch Plastic Lens Scratch Remover
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Works great for minor scratches. I had a deeper scratch that product wouldn't remove. So, I got a sandpaper assortment (from byadolia at eBay) and used 1200 grit until scratch was removed, then sanded with all grits up to 2500. Then I applied applied the Polywatch for about 10 minutes (used an old cotton t-shirt). Watch looks like new now. The whole procedure took about an hour. So, instead of wearing out your arm and using up a whole tube on one watch, consider this alternative.

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2/23/2012

Casio Men's PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch Review

Casio Men's PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch
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I've owned a lot of great watches over my 30 years of adulthood -- from inexpensive Timexes to my beloved Movado -- but THIS ONE is SOMETHING SPECIAL! Why "special"? Because, simply, it does everything it is advertised to do; and it does well, and with a touch of class!
Casio obviously put a lot of thought into the design of this watch and its features. The digital compass is the snappiest and most accurate I have found in a watch. The altimeter is a gem....accurate to within 5 meters (or about 20 feet). The barometer is quite sensitive and the trend graph on the watch face has proven to be very useful. The thermometer works great and, if kept a short distance from the warming effects of the skin, is very accurate and sensitive. The atomic clock update works like a charm here in Virginia.....takes about 3 minutes for an accurate "fix" each night. The motion sensor that turns on the face light in dark areas when you tilt the watch towards your face is terrific....especially in a dark car when you can't take your hands off the wheel to check the time....but the watch face lights up as you tilt your arm towards your face. Now how cool is that????!!!!
A couple of lessons learned since I brought this gem home: READ the owner's manual! Yes, it's complex and will take a couple of hours to go through carefully....but it will save you endless frustration and will tailor this watch exactly to your own needs and desires. It's a VERY complex watch.....but once you get it set up (ie, power-use modes; metric or English measurements; tides set to your beach, etc....), it becomes an incredibly useful tool that you will be consulting frequently throught each day and night.
A second lesson learned: follow the instructions and CAREFULLY calibrate your "reference altitude" and the barometer. The best instructions for doing this, in tandem, and taking into account ambient temperature, is critical and is well-laid out towards the END of the instruction manual....in the "Reference" section. Accurate calibration of the altimeter and the barometer are dependent on the ambient temperature....so read those instructions....they are well-written and take you step-by-step through the short process.
This watch may look big.....but it's not as big as some other watches I have owned. It's thinner than the G-Shocks.....and sits on my very lean wrist quite nicely. The watch is designed to be worn OUTSIDE long-sleeve clothing to allow proper charging of the solar battery....and be most useful as a reference instrument! When wearing short-sleeve shirts or T-s, I put a 1" sports wristband on my wrist first....then put the watch over it. Works like a champ.....and tends to keep the thermometer, barometer, altimeter a whole lot more accurate with the slight seperation from body temperature. (I use the Under Armour 1" Performance Wristbands under the watch.....and they disappear beneath the watch...but allow the watch to sit very confortably and securely on your wrist....yet not add any significant "bulk." You can find them here at Amazon (good price!) and in sporting goods stores.)
Bottom line: if you enjoy cutting-edge technical gadgets that work REAL WELL.....AND serve a very useful purpose.....AND enjoy top-notch quality......AND great support from the folks at Casio (check out their website!).....this is the watch for you. It's gem!

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Perfect for rugged adventurers and weekend warriors, the solar-powered Casio Pathfinder men's sport watch is loaded with a digital compass and altimeter/barometer/thermometer--perfect for both mountain trekking and cave spelunking. It also includes tide and moon graphs and moon age data, and is very precise thanks to its atomic timekeeping features. The durable round watch case (measuring 50.5mm/1.98 inches wide) and bracelet are made of titanium, which is nearly 50 percent lighter than steel, but 30 percent stronger. It's also particularly resistant to salt water corrosion, as well as hypo-allergenic--perfect for those with metal allergies.
The altimeter offers 5-meter measurements from -700 to 10,000 meters, and it can store altitude, month, date and time data, provide tendency and differential graphs, track cumulative ascent/descent, and sound an alarm when you reach a specified altitude. The watch also has a digital compass with 16 points of measurement displayed on the dial face. Other environmental and timekeeping features include:
Barometer with atmospheric pressure tendency/differential graphics
Thermometer
World Time: 29 times zones (30 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
5 daily alarms
1/100 second stopwatch with 24-hour capacity and elapsed/split time modes and 1st-2nd place times
Countdown timer with 60-minute range
Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
This watch also features a ±20-second accuracy per month, Afterglow backlighting, and water resistance to water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet)--which will stand up to the rigors of recreational scuba diving. This solar-powered watch has a battery life of up to 5 months on a full charge (without further exposure to light).
This multi-band radio-controlled watch receives a time calibration signal transmitted from several locations across the globe (the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan), and it has an auto receive function (up to 6 times per day). You can choose to automatically receive this signal four times a day, or manually update the watch to the atomic clock.



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2/22/2012

Casio Women's BG5600SA-6CR Baby-G Metallic Purple Digital Sport Watch Review

Casio Women's BG5600SA-6CR Baby-G Metallic Purple Digital Sport Watch
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The contrast between the digits and background was very poor. We could only read it in bright light or in a very dark environment with the backlight. Indoors it was just about impossible to read the display. I returned it for a refund.

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When you finally drag your arse to bed, slap the G-Shock Baby G 5600 on your wrist, set the alarms for morning and pass out.Product Features
Housing Material:
Strap Material: resin
Heart Rate Monitor:
Digital Compass:
Chronograph: yes
Backlight: yes
Computer Compatible:
Water-Resistant: yes, to 100m
Alarms: 5
Weekday Indicator:
Battery Type:
Battery Life:
Face Size: 43.1 x 40.4 x 12.2mm
Weight: 37 g
Recommended Use: telling time
Manufacturer Warranty: limited


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2/21/2012

Womens Freestyle Watches Thresher Mid Watch White/Turquoise One Size Review

Womens Freestyle Watches Thresher Mid Watch White/Turquoise One Size
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Bought this watch for myself and I love it!!
Arrived just a few days after I ordered.....I was happy about that!!

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Ideal for multi-sport use, the Freestyle Women's White and Turquoise Watch is designed for the avid athlete. Built around strong plastic elements, the white casing features a screw-on bezel with inner ring. Situated under a rectangular mineral window, the white digital dial includes stopwatch, chronograph, dual time, two alarms, and calendar functionality. Backed by a convenient night vision backlight, this watch also boasts Japanese quartz movement for precise operation. The white polyurethane strap includes an adjustable buckle clasp for secure fitting. Keeping the athlete in mind, this watch delivers a water-resistant depth of 330 feet (100 meters) for rigorous performance under demanding circumstances.

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2/20/2012

Timex Ironman T5K093 Midsize Sleek Fitness Tracker Watch Review

Timex Ironman T5K093 Midsize Sleek Fitness Tracker Watch
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I bought this watch for my wife and her marathon running, she absolutely adores it! Once we set all the calculations it's a flawless piece. We did all the measuring for walk, jog & run stride lengths and steps per minute for each as well (which is a bit painstaking taking up to 15 minutes of your time...a whole 15 minutes, geez) she never has to worry about it being off ever again...and me being rather anal I even checked distances against it on my bike, car and web, perfect! I highly recommend you do this for accuracy. Like Ron says..."set it and forget it!"
Now, as to what everyone else is complaining about..."too big" I just have to say "HUH"? Have you looked at watches these days? THIS is too BIG? Something from Alice in Wonderland is too big. It does have a large face, though no bigger than my sport or designer watches, I don't know what these sporty people expect to be able to read on a smaller face while jogging & swimming. You know this is for outdoors, right, not exquisite dining at the White House?
Other complaints seem to be "user error" not the watches, I don't see your reviews as helpful for or against.
My wife and I highly recommend this watch for runners who want to concentrate on your run and not counting or checking your watch. She's had several pedometers in the past and they all died quickly or were inaccurate that I though I'd step it up a notch for her with this, boy did I ever. She now says she enjoys her "worry free runs".

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Get in shape stylishly and armed with raw data from your daily activities with this midsized Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker, which combines a comfortable sports digital watch with a wireless digital transmitter that can help you track your daily activity in order to realize your fitness ambitions. The Wireless Fitness Tracker's digital transmitter easily clips to the waist and wirelessly relays information to a fashionable, highly functional Timex Ironman Sleek wristwatch that displays calories, distance, steps and pace.
Features:
50-lap memory recall chronograph with lap, split, speed, pace, distance and total stoppage time
Lap information including time, distance and pace
Training log that stores workouts by date, with best lap, average lap, distance per lap, pace per lap, total time and total calories
Timer with countdown stop or repeat
Interval timer with 5 segments
Automatic interval repetition counter
3 alarms with daily, weekday, weekend and day-of-week options
2 time zones
INDIGLO night-light with NIGHT-MODE feature
Easily replaceable battery for watch and digital transmitter
Water resistant to 50 meters



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2/19/2012

Tech4o Women's Heartbeat w/ HRM - Watch Review

Tech4o  Women's Heartbeat w/ HRM - Watch
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I've used this for about a month now and I have almost no complaints! When you put the strap on it sits where the band of your bra goes so I almost can't even feel it. It works great and is a breeze to use. The only complaint I have is that sometimes when I raise my hands above my head the heart rate on the watch starts flashing and it has to reconnect with the strap. Other than that, wonderful product and I would buy again.

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2/18/2012

Casio Men's G7900A-4 G-Shock Rescue Red Digital Sport Watch Review

Casio Men's G7900A-4 G-Shock Rescue Red Digital Sport Watch
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When I saw the cool red color of this watch i had to buy it...everyone should have at least one watch that is unique and stands out from the dreary black/white world of normal everyday watches...these G-Shock Casios (I have a few) are so rugged, extremely well built and reliable they will probably outlive us all. The only reason this gets 4 stars from me instead of 5 is that the initial set up is somewhat complicated and time consuming...whatever you do, DO NOT LOSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL!...you will need it!

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Bright, bold color and a slick design combine to give you the Men's G-Shock Rescue Watch from reliable designer Casio. With a large digital dial that is divided into sections for locating information quickly and easily, this modern timepiece offers tide and moon data, World Time with 29 time zones, five alarms, countdown timer, stopwatch, 12- and 24-hour formats, and day, date, and month information. Contrasting black accents detail the case, and the durable red resin strap closes with a buckle clasp. An EL backlight makes viewing easy in any light conditions, and large buttons are handy for operating the wide range of functions. Able to survive the toughest environments with its shock resistant technology, water resistant depth of 660 feet (200 meters), and low temperature resistant LCD, this dynamic watch is ideal for marine or outdoor enthusiasts as well as everyday adventurers.

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2/17/2012

Casio Men's PAW5000-1 Pathfinder Solar Power Blue Dial Watch Review

Casio Men's PAW5000-1 Pathfinder Solar Power Blue Dial Watch
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I was intrigued by a new watch by Casio the Pathfinder 5000-1.
My disclaimer I used a Casio G-Shock Watch while stationed with the Army in Iraq. The watch held up to harsh conditions. My only concern was if the watch batteries die I will be without a watch. Casio has taken away that worry with what they call Tough Solar. You do not have to worry about batteries anymore.
Pathfinder 5000-1 has a analog face and along with a digital readout, It packs a lot of technology in a small package. Features such as timer, alarm, stop watch mode are standard on most watches but the Pathfinder 5000-1 has much more. It is a rugged but sharp looking watch which gets the time by Atomic Clock and has a daylight saving time override. The watch has a built in compass, attitude, and barometer. There are three buttons on the side that have those functions. I never get tired of holding the compass button down and watching the second hand point to North. The digital readout has an arrow and tell you the direction you are facing. The barometer is quite useful in seeing if the weather is going to change. The watch module is very fast and you can easily switch modes. The light button is a white light so you can see your watch face at night.
The Pathfinder 5000-1 is Casio is top of the line Pathfinder watch. It is a not a small watch but then again it is packed with a lot of features. This watch you can wear out to dinner or take out on combat mission. It is light and has a rubber watch band which will last the user a long time and is easy to clean.
It cost more than the other Pathfinder watches. But the old saying is you get watch you pay for holds true with this watch. The watch retails for $ 450.00 .
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The tough exterior of the Casio Men's Pathfinder Solar Power Watch is great for protecting the many functions of this adventurer's timepiece. The black resin case and silver-toned stainless steel bezel are great durable materials to protect this watch and complement the style as well. A blue dial displays digital time at the bottom of the dial and analog time with luminous indices at all hour positions. The skeleton hour and minute hands are luminous and accompanied by an orange seconds hand. Other features include multi-band six atomic timekeeping, triple sensor with barometer, altimeter, thermometer, and digital compass, world time, countdown timer, stop watch, daily alarms, solar power, and full auto LED. The black resin strap adjusts to fit comfortably and securely fastens with a buckle clasp. This timepiece offers reliable analog quartz movement and is protected by a durable mineral crystal. The watch is water resistant to a depth of 330 feet (100 meters).

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2/16/2012

Nike Nike+ Sport Band Review

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The Nike+ Sportband is an excellent tool to add to your running or walking routine. The device links to a sensor you place in your shoe that tracks your milage, pace, and calories burned. Do not think this is to be used as a pedometer. It is meant for measuring distance not steps. The Sportband is very simple to use once you get past the directions Nike includes. The directions included show pictures, but written directions do not accompany these. This is frustrating for people who like to use written directions and can be confusing. The directions are not clear about how to link the Sportband to the shoe sensor. You may have to google how to do this in order to assure proper function.
The Nike+ Sportband is lightweight and very comfortable for wrist wear. It is a little large for people with small wrists. I have it on the tightest setting and still have movement on the wrist. It is a great alternative to the iPod armbands which can give you that tourniquet feel.
In order to assure accurate workouts, you must make sure to calibrate the sensor and enter your correct age and weight. If you do not calibrate the sensor, your workout distance can be off as much as a quarter mile per mile. If you do not enter your data, your calories burned will not be accurate. These two things should be your first action with the Sportband or any Nike+ product.
The Sportband also has a few drawbacks. If you have used Nike+ products with the iPod, you may be used to receiving the vocal feedback that can countdown miles left if you are planning to run a certain distance. You do not get the vocal feedback during your workout with the Sportband. You do have to actually look at the Sportband to get your workout data.
Overall, the Nike+ Sportband is a great investment for people who want quick workout feedback for running or walking. It is a great alternative to Nike+ with iPod if you do not like to run with music or like to fidget with a semi-bulky item. I use mine for every workout along with my iPod shuffle for a satisfying run with feedback.

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2/15/2012

Freestyle Unisex FS84898 Mariner Digital Sailing Watch Review

Freestyle Unisex FS84898 Mariner Digital Sailing Watch
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Purchased this watch for an extended sailing trip where having a watch and knowing the time is a necessity. This watch seemed perfect for me as I was going to be working on the water an it claims to be waterproof to 100m. However, the day before my ship was to leave port I went for a quick dip in the water where the watch immediately filled with water then started oozing orange stuff. The watch was only worn for 2 days before it died, I have completely lost faith in freestyle and would never buy another one again. Another shipmates waterproof freestyle filled with water as well.

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Designed to withstand the high-intensity rider lifestyle, the Freestyle Unisex Mariner Digital Sailing Watch offers an array of helpful features. It also boasts durable construction and an aqua-blue top ring for a pop of color. This watch has a polyurethane strap with adjustable buckle for a stay-in-place fit as you ride the waves, and a night-vision backlight for easy reading in low-light conditions. To keep you on track, it also provides a timer with beep signal, repeat and count-up, chronograph, stopwatch, dual time, alarm and calendar. Water resistant to 330 feet (100 meters) and offering the precision of quartz movement, this timepiece is both rugged and accurate, making it the ideal companion both in and out of the water. For easy gifting and storage, it arrives in a gray Freestyle box.

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2/14/2012

Suunto T3c Cycling Pack (T3c Heart Rate Monitor and Road Bike POD) Review

Suunto T3c Cycling Pack (T3c Heart Rate Monitor and Road Bike POD)
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The suunto is the best HRM i've ever seen, the HR belt is confortable and accurate, the wacth is light and durable, if you pair the watch with the pods you got the perfect company for all your trainings running, in the bike or swimming.
the best of suunto is that you can change the battery and don't affect the seal.

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Sleekly and stylishly designed, the Suunto T3c Heart Rate watch-style heart rate monitor is perfect as an everyday workout partner for active trainers. This package includes the T3c monitor as well as the Suunto Universal Bike POD, which provides average speed, distance, and interval alarms while training on your bike.
The T3c can tell you how long you need to work out to reach the desired Training Effect goal at your current heart rate intensity. It also accurately measures the calories you burn in real time, records your training history in an internal logbook (up to 15 workouts), offers interference-free digital ANT transmission and coding, and provides PC compatibility to track your progress as your fitness increases. It has a water resistance rating of 30 meters (100 feet), enabling it to withstand rain and splashes of water, but not swimming.
It works in tandem with the included heart rate monitoring Comfort Belt, which has been improved by Suunto to perform and feel better during your activity. Traction strips keep the belt in place during intense workouts, plus you can unclip the heart rate module and toss the fabric strap in the wash for easy cleaning.
It also works with the included universal Bike POD (Peripheral Observation Device), which tracks and displays current and average speeds as well as distance. It easily installs onto a variety of bike forks and it transmits to the T3c via wireless interference-free transmission. The T3c is also compatible with other Suunto POD accessories for measuring running training or enabling you to view detailed performance reports on your PC.
Training Effect The Training Effect function shows the degree to which an individual workout improves your aerobic fitness. More powerful than conventional zone training features, Training Effect tells you the quantifiable results of your workout.
If your workouts are too easy, your aerobic condition won't improve. Likewise, if your workouts are too difficult, you run the risk of overtraining and hindering improvement. Between those extremes, it's difficult to gauge the effectiveness of a workout on gut-feeling alone.
The Training Effect feature takes the guesswork out of working out, giving you real-time and post-exercise information about the effectiveness of your workout. It's based on *EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) measurements during exercise, combined with information about your current fitness level and exercise history. During exercise, Training Effect shows the real-time effectiveness of your workout. And after exercise, Training Effect displays the final degree to which a workout improved your condition.
Specifications:
Cycling speed and distance: Yes (with included POD)
Stopwatch: Yes
Interval and warm-up timers: Yes
Max number of split times in memory: 50
Average and peak heart rate displays: Yes
Heart rate limit alarm: Yes
Adjustable target zones: Yes
Memory capacity: 15 logs
Workout summary: 6 months
Total calories display: Yes
Basic timing functions: Time, date, weekday, dual time
Number of daily alarms: 1
Selectable metric/imperial units: Yes
Backlighting: Yes
Button lock: Yes
User replaceable batteries (watch and belt): Yes
Low battery warning: Yes
User replaceable strap: Yes
Software: Suunto Training Manager Lite (downloadable)
Heart rate and speed profiles on PC: From laps
Running speed and distance function: Yes (with optional POD)
Cycling cadence: Yes (with optional POD)
Altimeter functions: No

About Suunto Suunto was founded in 1936 by outdoors man and a keen orienteering enthusiast, Tuomas Vohlonen, who had long been bothered by a problem: the inaccuracy of traditional dry compasses and their lack of steady needle operation. Being an engineer with an inventive turn of mind, he discovered and patented the production method for a much steadier needle, better readings, and a new level of accuracy.
By 1950 the company was exporting compasses to over 50 countries around the world, including Canada and the United States. In 1952, Helsinki was hosting the Olympic Games, and the torches carried to light the Olympic flame were Suunto products. The next step was improving the stability and accuracy of marine compasses. The first marine compass, the Suunto K-12, was launched onto the market in 1953. In 1957, Suunto started manufacturing hypsometers, which measure the height of trees.
In the 1960s, the compass range grew further and Suunto introduced its first diving compass--initiated by the divers themselves. A British sports diver attached a Suunto compass to his wrist and found that the device also worked underwater. Thanks to his feedback and initiatives, the new business category was found. Suunto's exports and business grew steadily and Suunto then focused on combining its strength in precision mechanics with new skills in electronics. Accuracy, reliability, and ruggedness have been Suunto's key values from the very beginning of the company history.
Today, Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing, and golf. True to its roots, Suunto is today the world's biggest compass manufacturer. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to nearly 60 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with the sister brands Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor, and Mavic.


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2/13/2012

Timex Women's T5K190 Ironman Pulse Calculator Resin Strap Digital Watch Review

Timex Women's T5K190 Ironman Pulse Calculator Resin Strap Digital Watch
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IMPORTANT UPDATE! In less than 6 weeks after receiving this watch the light stopped working totally. Since I'm usually in low-light conditions, this watch is totally useless for me. Takes the watch down to 1 star--would give it "0" if I could.
Review after receiving: (3 Stars) This is a nice digital display watch. It is easy to read, seems to keep time very accurately (well it is a Timex, so that is to be expected), and the indigo light button is easy to push, unlike many sports watches these days. It is a pretty soft (muted) pink and lightweight on the wrist--making a very comfortable watch to wear continually, even 24/7.
A couple of reasons, though, for me purchasing this watch are not actually what this watch is or what this watch does. First, in my own stupidity and lack of understanding the description and thinking, "Wow, Timex is keeping up with the technology" I thought this watch took your pulse--well, it does NOT. It is "suppose" to be a pulse calculator--where actually it is not even that. This watch in the pulse mode (supposedly) allows you to take your own pulse at the start button and will calculate (multiply, supposedly) your pulse rate once you count ten pulses and hit the stop button (start and stop are the same button). Not to mention the suggested way to do this is so odd--the wearer is instructed to put the watch in pulse mode, take the hand the watch is worn on, find one's carotid pulse (the one in your neck), hit the start button with the other hand, wait for the beep, then count your pulses to ten, hit stop and then you have your pulse rate calculated for you. First off, this watch has a very nice, readable second counter on its initial time display. So to do it the "old fashion" way and take your pulse by counting pulses in a ten or fifteen second time frame then multiply by 6 or 4, respectively, is not that difficult--that is if you passed 1st/2nd grade math. If you don't have the math skills then this watch isn't for you either, as after trying many, many times at various activity levels, I have never gotten an accurate or consistent reading using the pulse mode as compared to just counting and multiplying for my PRM. I generally have a resting heart rate between 54 and 60. With this watch's "pulse calculator", the stopped display will have calculations from 36 to 200+ at rest--and the watch has been cleared and reset to calculate each time--with exercise or high activity giving the same type of variations in its calculations (not that I thought it would work differently since this watch is only suppose to be multiplying your count for you) while doing the usual way counting then multiplying, I have a pulse rate that is consistent and accurate every time. So to purchase this watch to do your heart-rate/pulse calculations is totally useless.
The other reason is the preset timers. First, the description says there are twelve preset timers where there are only 10 on this model. But, you can only use the presets! If you want a timer to do any timeframe differently then these presets (1 minute up to 1 hour) this is not the watch w/timers for you as I needed and expected. You can NOT set your own time needed in the timer mode!
So, basically this is just a time display watch with alarm and stopwatch that you can possibly use as a timer if the presets always fit into your needs without any need for variables. It is useless to get your accurate pulse rate, thus costing much more than just the simple $10-$12 sports watch it actually is.

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Never lose a second with the Timex Women's Digital Ironman Pulse Calculator Resin Strap Watch. Fit for both fashion and the rigorous routine of an athlete, this timepiece features a rounded design that's slim at the strap and wide at case, made from pink resin construction with silver accents. The oval dial has a white digital display with a day-and-date calendar, Indiglo night light, and on-screen instructional prompts for setting the 24-hour stopwatch, alarm with five-minute backup, and the 12 preset timers. Powered by precise quartz movement, this Timex is water resistant to 165 feet (50 M).

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