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The editors liked
Comfortable
Plenty of options
Open platform support for services like RunKeeper
Good enough battery life
As a watch it's great
The inrun performance monitoring is really nice
As is the feedback to help keep your pace right.
Comfortable on the wrist
QuickGPSFix is accurate
Good battery life
TomTom’s latest foray into wearable hardware is an impressive one
The TomTom Runner is easy on the eye
Just 11.5mm thick
Comfortable to wear and even waterproof up to a depth of 10 metres. While TomTom’s claim that you use just one button to control is a tad disingenuous - it’s effectively a directional pad
Like you’d find on any console gamepad - it is easy to control
Even while you’re legg
Simple to use
Rapid to set up
Tougher
More durable design
Accurate heart rate monitor
Great heart rate zones feature
Impressive QuickGPSFix technology
Light
Comfortable watch design
Motivational graphical virtual trainer
The editors didn't like
Need a computer (no app connection)
Need to connect every three days
No real control over historical activities
Doesn't use screen real-estate to the fullest
Needs a docking station to charge and connect
TomTom MySports is poor
Limitations to Race m
It doesn't look that great
The GPS takes an age before you can begin and some of the features need refining
GPS syncing can be slow
No built
In USB charging
TomTom MySports still very basic
TomTom may have worked with Nike+ in the past
But if you’re still a fan of the latter
We’ve got bad news for you
The TomTom Runner isn't compatible with the little tracker tucked into the sole of your shoe
Or the Nike+ cloud service. That feels like an oversight
Especially since TomTom’s own included MySports service is so barebones
And is a legitimate reason to consider the Nike+ Sportswat
New strap with removable face
No micro USB charging
More expensive
Larger and bulkier than before
Very basic TomTom MySports web tool
Watch doesn't fit securely inside strap when not worn
Published: 2014-07-17, Author: Fred , review by: about.com
Abstract: TomTom has long been a leader in dedicated car GPS devices and software, and like other GPS-focused firms, has been branching out into wearable GPS and other accessories. The $169 TomTom Runner GPS Watch is the company's second iteration of a GPS sport wa...
Abstract: Although there are many pedometers on the market that can help with monitoring the amount of steps that are taken, (we've been told to try for 10,000 steps daily), not all are easy to operate. Also, for the all around athlete or just someone who wants to ...
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Published: 2013-08-15, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Comfortable to wea, Easy to read while you ru, Intuitive control, Good battery life
Can't sync workout data via Bluetoot, Doesn't record split times
While TomTom's technology also powers the older Nike+ SportsWatch, the GPS maker is looking to make a name for itself in the fitness category. The TomTom Runner GPS watch is a strong first effort, combining a light and water-resistant design with an in...
Abstract: Over the last six weeks I've been using the units pretty extensively, and by now have a pretty solid grasp on how they work. Because I want to be transparent about my reviews, once my evaluation period with the TomTom units has elapsed, I send it back to ...
At $249, it's more expensive than the Garmin Forerunner 10 (which is TomTom's closest competitor), and the Garmin is definitely easier to read, and has a faster, more accurate GPS. However, the Garmin doesn't support use of a heart rate monitor, which we...
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Published: 2014-04-03, Author: Mike , review by: techsmart.co.za
Easy to use, A good companion for 10 or 21 km runs, Not too big
Body pops out too easily out of wristband, Too little info on display in run history
Published: 2014-03-24, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: If I reviewed the TomTom Runner GPS watch based only on how fast it made me run, it would score top marks. With this sports watch strapped to my wrist one afternoon, I ran like no tomorrow, clocking a speed I had not seen in years.Now, six minutes a kilom...
Abstract: My usual running companion is a Nike+ SportWatch GPS, which is powered by TomTom. So, I was keen to see how well TomTom's own GPS watch fared.TomTom's Runner consists of a watch module and a strap. The watch module is just 11.5mm thick and can be easil...
Légèreté (50 grammes) et compacité (11,5 mm d'épaisseur), Fix GPS en quelques secondes seulement, Parfaite lisibilité de l'écran et ergonomie bien conçue, Autonomie en mode GPS (à confirmer)
Le look des bracelets proposés, Plateforme TomTom MySports non utilisable lors de nos essais
Après son partenariat avec Nike pour la montre Nike+ SportWatch GPS lancée en 2011, TomTom entre en son nom propre sur un marché, qui, pour lui, n'est donc pas nouveau. Fort de ses premières expériences, le leader européen du GPS livre une montre d'appare...
