![]() I currently use a Garmin 620 for most of my training (still need to review it), and though the touch screen is more user-friendly than that on the 610, it’s nothing like the screen of a smart phone or even the MotoActv. Some have been really well done (Motorola MotoActv), some less so ( Garmin 610). Touch Screen – I’ve used several touch-screen GPS watches. and Canadian subscribersAnd here is a video overview of the device:ġ. One year of data connectivity by AT&T included for U.S.Always-on, sunlight-readable, high-resolution touch display.Built-in MP3 component with 4 GB of memory to play music via a Bluetooth headset.Water resistance up to 50 meters, an essential feature for water exposure, training in the rain or swimming.Ability to track speed, distance and pace in real-time and instantaneously share performance metrics through your favorite social media and online fitness platforms.Custom-built “Find Me Mode” safety solution, which allows users to send an alert with exact location in case of an emergency.Tracking capabilities that communicate the user’s location to friends and family anytime, anywhere with no phone needed. ![]() Stand-alone wireless connectivity without a phone via AT&T 3G.Here is a list of what Timex describes as the “game-changing” features (their phrase) of the One GPS+: I have not seen the One GPS+ in person, but I’ll provide an overview of the major features and some thoughts (I’m hoping to get a loaner unit to try out when they are available). The Ironman One GPS+ looks to be a big step beyond what the Run Trainer offered, and in some ways reminds me of the MotoActv. However, I have tried a few Timex devices, and was impressed by the Timex Run Trainer 2.0. I’ve largely been a Garmin user when it comes to personal use for running (205->610->620 is my progression over the past 5 or so years). It looks like an interesting device, so I thought I’d share (I’m a sucker for fitness electronic devices!). Yesterday I received two separate emails from Timex announcing a new GPS watch, the Timex Ironman One GPS+. For example, on Tuesday I wrote about 5 new shoe models released by Hoka. OR is a trade shoe where companies in the outdoor sports niche show off their new products (I wish I was there!), and it’s a week when I often get a bunch of press releases announcing new shoes, gear, and gadgets. This week the Outdoor Retailer show is being held in Utah. It was close to being a game-changer, but ultimately fell short (and this was two years ago!). I was also frustrated by the steps required to export data to third-party services. The headphone jack on my unit ceased functioning within a few months of use, and I also had issues with the watch randomly initiating workouts throughout the day. Unfortunately the MotoActv had some fatal flaws, namely poor battery life and ineffective waterproofing, particularly around the headphone jack. One of the most impressive was the Motorola MotoActv – it had a beautiful touch-screen, could play music via Bluetooth, and was solid on the tracking side. I’ve reviewed a number of GPS fitness watches over the past few years.
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