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Daniel
I started a running routine and I wanted to keep track of it using a gps watch. I was thinking about getting the Nike+ Sportwatch and the Garmin 610. Which would be better for my preferences? I want to be able to see my distance, the time, the pace per mile, calories burned and is water resistant so I can swim in it. I'm thinking the Garmin because it can tell all plus more but it costs much more than the Nike.
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I have a free app for my iPhone called RunKeeperPro and It does all that. It even traces your route so you can see where you ran. If you dont have a smart phone, you could spend the money on that instead of a silly GPS thing. =p
My bother has the Nike+ and he really likes it though. All preference I guess.
Good for you though, alot of unhealthy people these days,
Correction: They now charge $10 for the app. What a rip off... Still cheaper though.
I have a free app for my iPhone called RunKeeperPro and It does all that. It even traces your route so you can see where you ran. If you dont have a smart phone, you could spend the money on that instead of a silly GPS thing. =p
My bother has the Nike+ and he really likes it though. All preference I guess.
Good for you though, alot of unhealthy people these days,
Correction: They now charge $10 for the app. What a rip off... Still cheaper though.
most accurate gps watch?
rick
i need a gps watch that can measure distance and instantaneous pace very accurately. i have been looking at the Nike+ and the garmin 610, and even just the iPhone Nike app, but they all have mixed reviews. p.s. The running wil be don completely on the road, with not really any trees and no bridges.
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The reason you are going to get mixed reviews is because that is as far as GPS technology has advanced, you won't get instantaneous pace or distance. To get instantaneous pace or distance the watch would have to be connected directly to the satellite. As things stand now and intermittent signal is sent out which can be impacted by weather, other signals or structures and objects between the watch and the satellite. The only difference between watches if there is one (I haven't researched it) is how often the signal is sent out. I can't imagine one watch having any great advantage over another because the same technology is available to all manufacturers.
The reason you are going to get mixed reviews is because that is as far as GPS technology has advanced, you won't get instantaneous pace or distance. To get instantaneous pace or distance the watch would have to be connected directly to the satellite. As things stand now and intermittent signal is sent out which can be impacted by weather, other signals or structures and objects between the watch and the satellite. The only difference between watches if there is one (I haven't researched it) is how often the signal is sent out. I can't imagine one watch having any great advantage over another because the same technology is available to all manufacturers.
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