Mysterio
I am looking for something with a strong satellite connection as I am in Florida and it can be quite cloudy.
Answer
I think as long as you get a new model the receiver components are all about the same.
However, I think Garmin is rated a little bit higher than others.
I have a old garmin 305. (by the way you can still get a good deal on the 305 from Overstock.com)
and i know that speed-wise it takes a while do get a good connection. I have used a couple of tricks to speed that up and they might help you too. turn the watch on as soon as you get outside. if you're driving someplace, put it on your dashboard. Once it makes the initial connection it usually stays connected.
For good reviews of GPS gear, check out DCRainmaker.com
I think as long as you get a new model the receiver components are all about the same.
However, I think Garmin is rated a little bit higher than others.
I have a old garmin 305. (by the way you can still get a good deal on the 305 from Overstock.com)
and i know that speed-wise it takes a while do get a good connection. I have used a couple of tricks to speed that up and they might help you too. turn the watch on as soon as you get outside. if you're driving someplace, put it on your dashboard. Once it makes the initial connection it usually stays connected.
For good reviews of GPS gear, check out DCRainmaker.com
Running watch opinions/ suggestions?
Problemati
I've recently gotten into running, and my birthday is coming up, so I'm researching some watches.. I want something affordable (around $100, no more than $150) because I'm just getting into it, and who knows if I'll still be into running in a year or so? I've been looking at the Soleus GPS Fit 1.0, which retails for $89.99.
What I want from the watch is to show me the time, like a normal watch, show distance ran, average pace and calories burned, which, from my understanding, the GPS Fit does.
So, is the Soleus a good watch? Is there something better I should look into? If I keep running I'll probably upgrade at some point, but for now I want something affordable, so keep that in mind.
*Also, I'm really into long distance biking, so if the watch could be incorporated into that activity as well that'd be great!*
Thanks!
Answer
Your best bet is to check out the reviews for the product on websites that sell it. Amazon tends to have a pretty active community of customers. Read both the good and bad reviews for the different watches you end up considering. I recommend checking out the Garmin products, though I don't know how the prices will compare.
You don't need a watch that counts calories, since it doesn't actually. It uses your weight, and distance ran, and plugs it into an approximate formula. You can get that information from any online calculator, and neither source is any more accurate than the other. So if you find yourself looking at 2 watches of different prices, don't let that feature be a deciding factor.
Pay attention to statements about durability when you read reviews. Remember, thsi thing will be on your wrist nearly every day, getting soaked in your sweat. Can it be easily washed? What is the band made of? Are there complaints about broken bands?
Any GPS watch made for running should also work for biking, the principles involved are the same.
Your best bet is to check out the reviews for the product on websites that sell it. Amazon tends to have a pretty active community of customers. Read both the good and bad reviews for the different watches you end up considering. I recommend checking out the Garmin products, though I don't know how the prices will compare.
You don't need a watch that counts calories, since it doesn't actually. It uses your weight, and distance ran, and plugs it into an approximate formula. You can get that information from any online calculator, and neither source is any more accurate than the other. So if you find yourself looking at 2 watches of different prices, don't let that feature be a deciding factor.
Pay attention to statements about durability when you read reviews. Remember, thsi thing will be on your wrist nearly every day, getting soaked in your sweat. Can it be easily washed? What is the band made of? Are there complaints about broken bands?
Any GPS watch made for running should also work for biking, the principles involved are the same.
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