Gps Watch: December 2011

Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS

Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS Review

Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS Feature

Lightweight GPS-based cycling computer tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high-sensitivity GPS
Barometric altimeter pinpoints changes in elevation for extra-precise climb and descent data
Work with third-party ANT+-enabled power meters to display your power output in watts as you ride
Use with optional heart rate monitor to hit your targets, track calories burned, and more
Join a worldwide network of cyclists through Garmin Connect, a one-stop site for data analysis and sharing

Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500, a lightweight GPS-based cycling computer for performance-driven cyclists. Loaded with data, Edge 500 tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high sensitivity GPS. Add an ANT+ compatible heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor or compatible power meter for a finely-tuned analysis of your ride.

Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500.

A barometric altimeter provides extra-precise climb and descent data.

A high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction calculates your position faster.

Jumpstart Your Training
The Edge 500 attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with its low-profile bike mount. The Edge attaches easily to the mount with a simple quarter-turn. When you're ready to ride, just power on your Edge, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 500 features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction to calculate your position faster.

Get the Data You Need
During your ride, Edge 500 measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 500 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation.

All Edge 500 versions work with third-party ANT+-enabled power meters to display your power output in watts as you ride. This valuable data shows you how hard you're working, regardless of conditions affecting your ride, so you can train smarter. Some versions also ship with a digital heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor.

Other helpful training features include a Courses feature, which helps you compare successive rides over the same route, as well as Auto Pause, Auto Lap and temperature readings. Edge also alerts you if you're moving, but the timer is not running.

Track Your Heart Rate
When paired with a Garmin heart rate monitor, Edge 500 tracks heart beats per minute and uses your heart rate for advanced calorie computation, so you know how many calories you're burning. Train in a certain heart-rate zone to improve your fitness level or compare your pace and heart rate to past performance over the same ride.

Analyze Your Ride
Once your ride's done, connect Edge 500 to your computer with the included USB cable to analyze your performance. With a simple click, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect, a one-stop site for data analysis and sharing.

What's in the Box
Edge 500, Bike Mount, AC Charger, USB Cable, Owner's Manual on Disk, Quick Start Manual

Timex Global Trainer Speed and Distance GPS Watch

Timex Global Trainer Speed and Distance GPS Watch Review

Timex Global Trainer Speed and Distance GPS Watch Feature

GPS-enabled speed and distance watch for training harder and smarter
SiRFstar III GPS technology measures speed, distance, pace, and more
Built-in altimeter measures altitude, ascent rate, and descent rate
20-workout memory; records up to 1,000 laps of information
ANT+ compatible; supports data downloads to TrainingPeaks.com

It's no longer enough to train hard; you also have to train smart if you want an edge. Enter the Timex Ironman Global Trainer speed and distance watch, which gives elite athletes the performance tools they need to succeed. The Global Trainer is equipped with a SiRFstar III GPS chip, which records your performance across several dimensions and displays the data on a customizable screen. With the Global Trainer, you can easily monitor your pace, speed, distance, elapsed time, and calories burned, helping you determine how much you've improved during your training period. The watch also includes a 20-workout memory with dated summaries. As a result, athletes can record up to 1,000 laps of information and then download the data to TrainingPeaks.com, a free online training log site. Or you can challenge yourself the old-fashioned way using the integrated count-up and countdown timers, which help you measure your interval performance. The watch even includes a Performance Pacer to help you meet your finish-time goals.

The Global Trainer is more than just a pace tracker, however. Thanks to the GPS technology--which requires no calibration--climbers can use the watch to measure their altitude, along with their ascent and descent distances and rates. If navigation is your thing, the Global Trainer records up to 100 location waypoints, and offers the ability to track back old routes and create new ones. And cyclists will love the Global Trainer's ANT+ compatibility, which coordinates with third-party bike power meters and sensors to measure a bike's cadence and speed/distance. Other features include a Multisport Event Mode that records several activities and transitions in a single sequence; a customizable screen display that shows up to four windows of information; a hands-free option that automatically stars and stops data capture functions; and a rechargeable battery.

Features and Specifications:

Modes: 6
OS requirements: Windows XP or newer, or Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or newer
Battery charging options: USB or AC outlet
Heart rate sensor compatibility: Timex digital 2.4 heart rate sensors using ANT+
Bike power compatibility: 3rd-party sensors using ANT+
Language support: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Italian
Night light: Indiglo, with night mode
Case: Lightweight resin
Strap: Resin
Water-resistant: Yes, to 50 meters
Warranty: 1 year limited (U.S. only)

Timex Bodylink Speed, Pace, Distance and Navigation Functions in a Single Wrist Instrument. Customizable Display with upto 4 Screen views. Performance and Multisport Modes for Training and Event use. Built for Ironman Competition. Downloadable / Recha

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black)

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black) Review

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black) Feature

GPS-enabled trainer watch accurately records your distance, time and pace
High-sensitivity GPS receiver stays locked on satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover
Rechargeable battery provides 8 hours life in training mode, 3 weeks in power save mode
Upload data to Garmin Connect site to view workout summaries, create goals and more
Add ANT+ heart rate monitor for heart rate-based calorie computation

Garmin's Forerunner 110 is the easiest way to track your training. It's GPS-enabled so it knows how far and how fast--with no extra bells and whistles. There's virtually no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it.

Garmin's Forerunner 110 is the easiest way to track your training.

Add a heart rate monitor to hit your targets, track calories burned, and more.

Whether you're training to complete your first 5k or you want to get faster and fitter, having accurate workout data is the key.

Train Smarter, Not Harder
Whether you're training to complete your first 5k or you want to get faster and fitter, having accurate workout data is the key. Forerunner 110 uses GPS to accurately record your distance, time and pace. Data from each run is stored in the unit, so you can go back and review how you did last week or last month. Or, upload to our Garmin Connect website for more detailed analysis.

Easy to Use
Now there's nothing standing in the way of you and your run. Forerunner 110 is our simplest training device yet. Out of the box, you'll charge it, take it outside to find GPS satellites and answer a few setup questions. Then just press start and take off. Once you're done, press stop. It really is that easy.

Follow Your Heart
Some versions of the Forerunner 110 (men's black/red and women's gray/pink) come with a heart rate monitor to display your heart rate in beats per minute. It also provides heart rate-based calorie computations so you can accurately track your calories burned. If you purchase the black/gray Forerunner 110 without heart rate, you can buy a Garmin heart rate monitor separately or use with an ANT+ heart rate monitor you already own.

Store, Analyze and Share
Beginning and advanced runners know that reviewing data from your run can be motivating and provide meaningful feedback for improvement. Tracking your data is simple with Garmin Connect, our website for free data analysis and sharing. Just upload to Garmin Connect from your PC or Mac, then see the route you traveled on a map, view a summary of your workout data, create goals and more.

Fast and Accurate
Forerunner 110 features HotFix satellite prediction, which means it locks onto satellites quickly so you can be out the door and on with your run in no time. It also has a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to stay locked onto satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover.

What's in the Box
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black), AC Charger, Owner's Manual

This GPS-enabled watch will tell how far and how fast athletes are going in real-time. From a loop around the block to the next race, just press start and the Garmin Forerunner 110 will do the rest.

Audiovox ECCO Personal Pocket GPS Locator

Audiovox ECCO Personal Pocket GPS Locator Review

Audiovox ECCO Personal Pocket GPS Locator Feature

Keychain style handheld navigator takes you back to a specific starting point--your car, campsite, hotel, trail, dock, house, etc.
Ultra-sensitive GPS searches up to 32 satellites within 60 seconds and triangulates the three best to lock in the starting point
Displays distance and direction, with a simple arrow to guide user in real time--a press of a button gives you latitude and longitude
Charges in 1.5 hours via USB, and provides about 10 hours of typical use or 16 full days on standby
Store and instantly recall up to three locations, with a distance of up to 9,999 miles

The ECCO from Audiovox is a handy little keychain GPS that easily helps you find your way back to your car or other spots. Store up to three locked locations and you'll be guided by a simple interface to where you need to be.

Find your way back to three stored locations at the press of a button.

Brilliant blue LCD display with simple, intuitive interface.

View a feature diagram. Click to enlarge.

Easy to Use
ECCO, the Personal GPS Locator is simple to use. Push the "lock" button to store your location and be on your way. When you are ready to return, push the "return" button and ECCO will guide you back to your saved location from as far away as 9,999 miles.

Brilliant Blue LCD Display
The blue LCD features an ultra-intuitive user interface, displaying an arrow and direction along with count down distance to your saved location.

LED Feedback
Colored LEDs provide additional visual feedback, with green indicating an active GPS signal and red indicating movement in a wrong direction. The red LED also indicates if you've lost sattelite connections due to tall obstructions.

Store Three Locations
ECCO can store up to three separate locations at the press of a button. Your stored locations remain in memory until replaced with a new locked position.

Speedy GPS Reception
The sensitive GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improved tracking capabilities, and is able to track up to 32 satellites within 60 seconds. Provides a tracking distance up to 9,999 miles.

Long Battery Life
The ECCO provides about 10 hours of typical use during active tracking, with 16 full days of power on standby. Charging the battery takes about 1.5 hours.

What's in the Box
ECCO Personal Navigation Device, User's Manual, AC Charging Adapter, USB Cable

Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod

Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod Review

Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS-Enabled Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod Feature

Easy-to-use, button operated.
Records position, speed/pace, distance and calorie data.
Water resistant up to 1m.

Forerunner 210 gives you the freedom to train indoors or out, while tracking every minute and every mile. This GPS-enabled sport watch accurately records how far, how fast and how hard you worked.

Easy to Use

We made the Forerunner 210 simple to use so you can focus on your workout. Out of the box, you’ll charge it, take it outside to find GPS satellites and answer a few setup questions. Then just press start and take off. Once you’re done, press stop. It really is that easy.

Take it Further

For runners who want more training capabilities, Forerunner 210 lets you create customized interval sessions and see your pace for each interval. If you’re using the 210 with the foot pod, you will later be able to see your cadence, or steps per minute, when you upload your data to Garmin Connect.

Follow Your Heart

Some versions of the Forerunner 210 come bundled with our premium soft strap heart rate monitor to display your heart rate in beats per minute. It has five heart rate zones, which you can customize based on your exact zones. You can also set up heart rate alerts to notify you when you are above or below your targets. Forerunner 210 provides heart rate-based calorie computations so you can more accurately track your calories burned.

Outdoors or In

We took the easy-to-use operations of the Forerunner 110 and added indoor capabilities, making the 210 the perfect sport watch for those who like options. For outdoor runs, Forerunner 210 uses GPS to accurately record your time, pace and distance. To track that same data at the gym, snap the foot pod¹ onto your shoe and you’re good to go. Using advanced accelerometer technology, the foot pod collects and sends precise data about your movements, gathering distance and speed data that is 98 percent accurate for most users, right out of the box.

For even more options, Forerunner 210 also works with certain indoor fitness equipment so you can track and store data from a treadmill run or an indoor cycling workout. This capability helps you bridge the gap between your indoor and outdoor fitness activities so you can continually track your progress.

Store, Analyze and Share

Whether you’re training for a race or launching a healthier lifestyle, you’ll love the motivation that comes from reviewing your workouts online. Tracking your data is simple with Garmin Connect™, our website for free data analysis and sharing. Just upload to Garmin Connect from your PC or Mac, then see the route you traveled on a map, view a summary of your workout data, create goals and more. For indoor activities when the GPS isn’t in use, you won’t see mapping in Garmin Connect, but you’ll still have a record of your workout data.

Monitor Your Health

You also can track weight, body fat, body water and six other measurements when using the Forerunner 210 with the Tanita BC-1000 body composition scale. The readings are stored on Forerunner 210, then automatically sent to Garmin Connect when in range of your computer.

Fast and Accurate

Forerunner 210 features HotFix® satellite prediction, which means it locks onto satellites quickly so you can be out the door and on with your run in no time. It also has a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to stay locked onto satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover.

¹Included with some models, sold separately on others.

What's in the Box:

Forerunner 210
Premium (soft strap) heart rate monitor
SDM4 Foot Pod
AC charger
Charging/Data clip
Manuals

Garmin Approach G5 Touchscreen Golf GPS (Old Version)

Garmin Approach G5 Touchscreen Golf GPS (Old Version) Review

Garmin Approach G5 Touchscreen Golf GPS (Old Version) Feature

Rugged, waterproof golf GPS unit with 3-inch sunlight-readable touschreen display
Preloaded U.S. course maps, including fairways, hazards, and greens
No annual fee; new maps available for download from Garmin.com
Measure shot distance with highly sensitive readings to eliminate guesswork from your game
Digital scorecard for up to four players; save and review the scores on your computer at home

Give your golf game a boost of confidence with the Approach G5.



*Eliminate guesswork from your game by keeping score digitally, getting accurate yardage readings, and more. (Click images to enlarge.)*

Built for Golfers
Weighing in at just 6.8 ounces with batteries and boasting a transflective color 3-inch touchscreen, the Approach is your featherweight fairway guide regardless of the lighting conditions. IPX7 waterproofing means that the device can withstand accidental immersion as well--but thankfully, you'll be avoiding water hazards, of course.

Eliminate the Guesswork
The Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States. Click to see Garmin's current Approach G5 course listing. Approach's highly sensitive GPS receiver pinpoints your position and removes guesswork from your game. And as you move, Approach automatically updates your position, so you'll always know your yardage. There's no subscription or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules.

Touch Your Target
Need to measure distances for your next shot? Touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and Approach shows the precise distance to that exact spot--fairway; hazard; landing area; or the front, middle, and back of the green.

Get on the Green
Zero in on the pin with Approach's Green View. Just tap the flag on the map to zoom in on the green--then you can drag the flag to position it where you see it, giving you more accurate yardage.

Keep Score Digitally
Approach doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome. After the game, you can save and review the scores on your computer at home.

Add More Courses
Garmin is constantly adding more courses to their map data, as well as updating and improving their course maps for Approach G5. Download the latest courses from Garmin.com.

What's in the Box
Approach G5, belt clip, USB cable, quick start manual

NOTE: You can now update your Approach G5 with new stat tracking software that records putts per round, fairways hit and greens in regulation. It also tracks club distance averages and is still incredibly easy to use. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to receive this free software update for your Approach G5.

Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor (Teal)

Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor (Teal) Review

Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor (Teal) Feature

Easy-to-use, button operated
Records position, speed/pace, distance and calorie data
Automatic Time zone

Forerunner 210 gives you the freedom to train indoors or out, while tracking every minute and every mile. This GPS-enabled sport watch accurately records how far, how fast and how hard you worked. Available in a sleek black model or dark gray with teal accents.