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Accurate Men’s Running/Walking Pedometer Watch | Tech 4 O Accelerator

Steve — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:40:24 +0000

With an overwhelming variety of running watches on the market, it can be difficult for occasional runners to find an option without an excess of confusing features they may never use. The Tech 4 O Accelerator is a mid-range watch with an admirable combination of accurate readings, simplicity of use and stylish design.

The underlying technology is an advanced accelerometer sensor that automatically distinguishes between running and walking and provides highly accurate readings of your speed, distance and caloric expenditure. The simple wrist watch sensor design eliminates the need for awkward foot pods or belt clips.

With an accuracy rate of over 95%, the Accelerator is much more reliable than traditional pendulum based pedometers.

The smart scheduling feature lets you set the pedometer to automatically start/stop counting steps at a predetermined time every day, so you’ll never forget to turn it on.

Proper calibration to your individual needs is essential, but not difficult. Although this is a relatively simple running watch, acclimation to all the modes and features still requires some time and patience.

The Tech 4 O Accelerator Series fills the void between old-fashioned mechanical pedometers and the overkill and expense of GPS. The simple, yet versatile unit provides extremely accurate speed and distance data in all conditions.

Tech 4 O Accelerator Product Features

Men’s running wristwatch with built-in speed-gauging accelerometer
Extremely accurate readings of speed, distance, and calories burned
Adjustable step counter reads running style, stride, terrain, and pack weight
Built-in stopwatch and countdown timer
Chronograph records exact results to within 1/100th of a second
7-day, 10-week memory
Clock with 12/24-hour time, date, and daily alarm
1-year warranty

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Omron Walking Pocket Pedometer | Hj-113 Upgrade to Hj-112 with Belt Holder and Security Strap

Steve — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:36:42 +0000

A simple pedometer can be invaluable in the battle against becoming inactive and sedentary. The Omron Hj-113 is easy to use, cheap and effective. A simple goal of reaching 1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 steps per day can be incredibly motivating.

The Omron Hj-113 is an upgrade to the phenomenally popular Hj-112. It offers all the benefits of the earlier version with a few extras. The Hj-113 includes a full 7-day history for aerobic minutes as well as steps, miles, total minutes and calories burned, while sporting an attractive new look in a slightly smaller package…all at a lower price.

The Hj-113 features a large, easy to read display with intuitive readouts and control. The package comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap.

See the Omron Hj-720ITC for another popular Omron Pedometer that includes Health Management Software.

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Wireless Activity Monitor | LifeSource XL-20 With ActiLink USB Transceiver & PC Software

Steve — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:47:13 +0000

With the plethora of fitness monitors on the market, choosing the right device for your needs can be daunting. After the choice is made many find the higher end devices to be complicated and confusing.

The LifeSource XL-20 focuses on simplicity while providing a complete activity record of useful and motivating data. There are no buttons to press and your results automatically and wirelesly sync with the easy to use software using a USB tranceiver.

The bottlecap-sized device attaches to your shoe and measures steps, distance, activity time and calories burned, without ever monitoring or adjusting the settings.

The XL-20 is an accelorameter, not just a simple pedometer, measuring average speed of motion in addition to steps taken.

The downside to this micro design is that the battery is built into the unit and not replacable. You’ll need to purchase a new monitor when the battery is expended after about six months of regular use.

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Omron Step Counter HIP Pedometer| Track Walking Steps, Calories Burned and Distance Travelled

Steve — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:36:05 +0000

Here’s a simple but effective device priced near the entry level of the Omron spectrum of pedometers. The HJ-151 displays steps, moderate steps and aerobic steps. The latter is defined as more than 60 steps per minute after 10 minutes of continuous walking. It also measures distance traveled and calories burned.

A 7 day history feature tracks a full week of exercise and the monitor resets at midnight automatically, ready to go each morning. It comes with PC software that keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.

Unlike more advanced pedometers, the HJ-151 must be positioned correctly to provide accurate readouts. While attached to your belt or top of your waistband the pedometer should be horizontal to the ground.

The unit is powered by a replaceable lithium battery that will last approximately one year when used for walking 10,000 steps a day.

The Omron’s HJ-151 Pedometer is not bulky, is easy to setup and use and great for those who need a motivational tool to encourage physical activity.

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Omron HJ-303 GoSmart Tri-Axis Pocket Pedometer | Premium Digital Walking/Running Step Counter

Steve — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:13:51 +0000

The Omron HJ-303 GoSmart is unique to the pedometer field in that it works in any position: facing up, down, at an angle or flat. It provides continues and accurate measurements with the device in your pocket, backpack, purse or on a hip clip.

The 3D Smart Sensor measures physical activity based on the body’s inertial movements using X, Y and Z planes (tri-axis), and calculates exactly when a step is taken. By contrast, standard pendulum type pedometers are not as adept at filtering out non-walking movements that can cause inaccuracies. Omron claims the precision rate of step counting to be within +/- 5%.

In addition to steps, the HJ-303 measures distance and calories burned. It also includes seven day memory, a clock and a sleep mode.

The HJ-303 is a superior device for continuous walking or running but tends to time out relatively quickly when used by fitness enthusiasts who abruptly stop and start during workouts.

Although larger than a pedometer watch the HJ-303 is sleek and light, and hardly noticeable when using the clip.

The package includes the pedometer, holder, strap & clip, lithium battery, screwdriver and instruction manual.

Omron HJ-303 GoSmart Tri-Axis Pocket Pedometer Product Details

Tri-axis acceleration sensor counts steps when used flat, horizontally and vertically
Superior 3D Senor Techology accurately reads X,Y Z Planes
Works in pocket, bag or on clip
Counts every step quietly and accurately
Calculates calories burned
Stores 7 days of information in memory
Resets automatically at midnight so it’s ready to go each morning
Includes lithium battery that lasts 6 months with normal use

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Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer | Advanced Omron Health Management Software Included

Steve — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:28:09 +0000

We were a little skeptical about the claim that this compact device can record your activity even while resting in your pocket or purse — but it really can. The Omron HJ720ITC Pocket Pedometer is the most technologically advanced pedometer we’ve seen, a step up from the lower priced Omron HJ-112. This model includes the Omron Health Management Software that allows you to monitor performance on your computer. Simply connect the pedometer using the USB cable and begin tracking your daily, weekly, monthly and yearly health statistics. The Omron HJ720ITC pedometer measures steps, aerobic steps (10 minutes or more of continuous movement), calories and distance.

Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer Product Details

Dual sensor technology — can be carried in your pocket or bag
Measures steps, aerobic steps and minutes, calories and distance
Separately displays aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously
7 day history lets you review a full week of exercise
Resets at midnight automatically so it’s ready to go every morning
Large easy-to-read LCD display
Detachable belt holder and security strap

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Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer | Digitally Count Steps, Calories and Distance

Steve — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:57:42 +0000

This advanced pedometer features unique dual sensor technology that accurately measures your steps (including aerobic steps), minutes, calorie consumption and distance traveled. A seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise.

The Omron HJ-112 is a slick high-tech, compact pedometer that can be carried in your pocket or bag. It can also be attached to a belt like a traditional pedometer. It has the flexibility to count steps at all positions perpendicular to the ground. The device measures approximately 2.8—2.1 x .6 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 1.1 ounces.

Omron is a solid brand with many products to help you monitor progress in achieving a healthier, more active lifestyle.

The Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer Product Details

Large LCD Display
Unique Dual Sensor Technology
Counts Steps, Aerobic steps, Calories and Distance
7 day history
Clock
Security strap

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Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometers on eBay

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