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For a runner it was not worth the hassle. Just outside the 1 year warranty period the damn thing just stopped working, or rather it worked but then would just quit at random intervals during my training runs. This damn thing just quit working in the middle of my runs. Very frustrating.
(I run a set course, and the watch will record the distance in a range of 5.5 - 5.95 miles - even though I'm running the exact same route). It has a bad rap for not holding a GPS signal, but I haven't lost a signal yet (having run over 60 miles last month with it).If your'e looking for something with uncanny accuracy, this might not be the best watch for you. Also, the auto pause feature can be a bit tricky as it will keep timing after you have stopped or not start right away after you start running again.Overall, though, I'm glad I've got it, and it's helping me get faster. This is a great watch for stepping up your training regimen. It can sometimes be a little off in calculating pace and distance - but not that much.
I still haven't fully utilized the watch. Especially like the 'custom' screen I can select w/ any 3 functions, ie distance, current pace, avg pace (my favorite) but could be any 3 I choose. For the price difference I like the recharger, better than buying/disposing batteries. Entry level watch but it does all I want and alot more. Owner's manual easy to read, easy to find numerous functions available.
My wife used it in a marathon and loved it. It's great for monitoring running or biking endeavors. I gave my wife one of these a few years back. We found I was borrowing it so much that we ordered a second one.
Would've expected more longevity but not a bad product for someone trying a GPS for the first time. Worked well in wide open spaces but easily lost GPS signal if running on trails or in city. Also, battery stopped charging after 11 months.
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