Tracks speed & distance & calories while running
Compatible with TomTom MySports
Wireless syncing via Bluetooth
GPS-enabled
Top comments
fireman1
13 Jan 1614#10
why don't you just take your laptop with you. Then you can listen to music, watch a few movies and sort your emails whilst you run.
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sparx1981
13 Jan 162#1
Seems good but doesnt microsoft band do this for less if you can grab it when its in stock.
Also cant i just hold my phone and have the same result for free? Plus i can play music too
teh arn to sparx1981
13 Jan 16#9
You can also pick the Bands up for around £45 (£36 if you buy vouchers @ 80% from here) in Cex if they're near you.
My Band from the Microsoft store should be arriving today, managed to use a £20 voucher that Microsoft sent me for messing up some orders, so picked it up for £29 delivered.
basergorkobal to sparx1981
13 Jan 162#13
Try holding your phone through a half marathon. Good luck.
But yes if you're jogging rather than running sticking to a smartphone is a sensible option.
MS band is a rubbish for running. Poor battery life and GPS reception.
Muig1972 to sparx1981
13 Jan 161#41
I tried running with my phone in an armband with the "Runkeeper" app installed for a little while.
I gave up on it because you can't easily glance at the screen when it's on your arm, and also waterproof armbands are hard to come by. I didn't like the thought of my phone getting rained on.
I ended up getting a used Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch for £30 off eBay instead.
Nice watch. Have the multisport version for cycling and running.
This is a decent price for the running only version. Not as good as entry-level Garmin watches, but cheaper if you want heart rate monitoring feature (and you do if you're running rather than jogging).
Specs on Currys site state IOs compatible but no mention of Android?
ngac
13 Jan 16#8
Sports Direct have these for 49.99 in select colours but I think the straps you can change.
mercuri to ngac
13 Jan 162#25
Yoda
fireman1
13 Jan 1614#10
why don't you just take your laptop with you. Then you can listen to music, watch a few movies and sort your emails whilst you run.
Moncymru
13 Jan 161#11
Seems like a decent price. I use a Garmin Forerunner 210 when I'm out and it's suits me. So if this Tomtom does the same thing then happy days...
teh arn
13 Jan 161#12
Laptop doesn't have GPRS or a heart rate monitor......
rockmoon
13 Jan 16#15
I like the idea that you can wear it even when you're not running.
Rickardo to rockmoon
13 Jan 16#50
No, you're not allowed. This is only for running, it says so. The multi sport one is for cycling and swimming, but I don't think they do one for not running- you have to take it off. Health and safety, rules and all that...
mastahpeo
13 Jan 16#16
Do MS often get this back in stock as they're discontinued products? None in stock atm but really want one an for the money nothing is close to these! Tried other places too but no joy :disappointed:
teh arn
13 Jan 161#17
Yea it pops back into stock every couple of days; It's worth checking every day or so.
If you're not fussed about getting a new one you can get one from Cex for less.
teh arn
13 Jan 16#18
Battery life with GPRS on is about 5hours; It's ok for running too.
Obviously if you're going running for more than 5 hours you're going to be pretty serious (or slow) so should probably get something more dedicated to sports/running.
DB2k
13 Jan 16#19
I've done a couple of half marathons with my phone in an arm band? I don't know why that's an issue?
I have one of these use it everyday , if you keep it synced each time you use it it picks up a signal almost straight away
teh arn
13 Jan 16#22
Had my phone in a back pocket of some running tights for a few half marathons and marathons, it was ok but I wouldn't want to risk it with my new phone.
kevinyork
13 Jan 16#23
Got the version with the HRM built in on Black Friday from Amazon. Replaced a Garmin Forerunner 110 which while simple to use it was awful at picking up the Satellites at the start of a run plus had to be synced to a PC using a cable. This one picks up the Satellites within a few seconds and automatically syncs to my phone using bluetooth.
emiliaserv to kevinyork
13 Jan 16#27
Totally agree about the Forerunner 110, took ages to lock on to the satellites and on certain days the signal would also drop during the run even multiple times or be lost completely. I recently bought a RunSense SF 810 and am fairly happy so far especially as regards the GPS that is quicker and far more reliable.
roydonaldson
13 Jan 16#24
Anyone know how to get a MS Band v1 Medium new ? Been looking for one and can't seem to see anyone with stock left.
ngac
13 Jan 16#28
This is slow getting the GPS signal.
Its a great watch but you click go and have to wait and wait and wait until you can set off!
Citrix20 to ngac
13 Jan 16#29
Simply not the case, you either have a duff unit or are not synching the 'Quick GPS' satellite information.
kevinyork to ngac
13 Jan 16#51
Nope not for me it isnt. I'm in the country and it picks up a signal in seconds and stays locked on. Make sure you have the Quick GPS updated.
ngac
13 Jan 16#30
Mine and a friends can take a minute or so to sync.
Not sure what you mean re quick gps.
I am on the latest update with the defaults so assume this is already working.
Doubt its a duff unit if both of ours do the same.
figurine to ngac
13 Jan 16#32
Read here, TomTom GPS watches are noted for being the quickest to pick up GPS so you must be doing something wrong
halap3n0
13 Jan 16#31
This is not a great price for the 1st version, has been around £70 on Amazon for a while. Get the runner2 over this for 99.
95 quid with Heart Rate Monitor, not a bad price considering that they are normally 50 quid for just the HRM so effectively making it 45 quid for the watch.
robertoegg
13 Jan 16#34
I guess it's just better designed as a running aid. I'm sure there are features such as splits / laps / maybe even mile timers and the like. Also, I'm as gung-ho as the next person about slinging my phone around but it's an absolute pain in the proverbial if / when you drop it so a simple wrist-watch type affair that you sling on when you go for a quick run is surely preferable? And it can be used in half marathons! :smiley:
BrianM
13 Jan 16#35
GPRS is (low speed) mobile data....I think everyone means GPS in this context
basergorkobal
13 Jan 16#36
Good for you:) If you don't need a gps watch, don't buy one.
But just because you don't see a need for one, doesn't mean others wont. Market for such devices seems to be expanding with the growing popularity of running.
I used to run with a phone, and didn't like having to unlock the screen, or relying on audio cues to give me the metrics.
ngac
13 Jan 16#37
anyone used the HRM with this?
ngac
13 Jan 16#38
Thanks ill have a look at that.
basergorkobal
13 Jan 16#39
That's correct. Only the "cardio" model has an optical hrm sensor built in.
This model relies on an external sensor band (bluetooth), which is not bundled in. But you can get one cheap off fleebay. The basic Garmin models don't even have that option of adding external sensors.
basergorkobal
13 Jan 16#40
From my experience, the watch can be very quick picking up GPS signal. The key is to sync it with your phone or PC every 3 days. During sync it downloads the satellite locations off the internet and uses that info to speed up the locking process.
Another point is that the watch assumes you will be in the same location you last finished your exercise. So if that's tru, getting a gps lock can take as little as 10 seconds.
But a cold lock can be quite slow, up to 2 minutes at times.
kramer2088
13 Jan 16#42
my phone does everything this does, and if I fall down a hole I can call somebody ! I cannot see the point of these unless they have an integrated hrm ( I can Bluetooth strap to phone also )
glennhoward007 to kramer2088
13 Jan 16#45
Oh yes - a regular occurrence falling down a hole whilst out running and needing to call someone
BrianM to kramer2088
13 Jan 161#46
I also use a phone - but it isn't something I can just glance at - it needs woken up and then unlocked!!!
If these watches and bands can give the facts a lot quicker I, for one, can see a need for them! :stuck_out_tongue:
SpamJavelin to kramer2088
13 Jan 162#49
Is your phone water proof and does it fit snugly on your wrist? Does it allow you to race against previous runs and give you feedback on pace metrics instantly? No it doesn't you clot.
I used to run with a phone GPS then I got fed up with the bulk and inconvenience. I have the multisport one which also works for cycling and swimming (handy if you forget how many lengths you have done)
teh arn to kramer2088
14 Jan 16#57
Lots of people that probably aren't too serious about running in this thread.
nathb
13 Jan 16#43
I have one of these with the HRM strap, it's fantastic! Much easier than trying to read the data off my phone, I still take my phone out with me for music though. I particularly like the race feature where you can race against a previous run, distance goal which gives a nice clear percentage complete and the interval training feature where you can edit your own.
I usually stop my runs at the park and walk home to cool down, so my watch can take 60+ seconds to lock on, but I just start it on the way to the park or while putting my trainers on.
yimpster
13 Jan 16#44
Hope i'm not breaking any rules to say that I will be adding a nearly new one of these boxed with the HR monitor in the for sale section today/tomorrow
BrianM
13 Jan 16#47
Phone = music when running?
SpamJavelin
13 Jan 16#48
Over £20 cheaper at Sweatshop - why is this hot?
daimonic
13 Jan 16#52
No idea why this hot, £45 new at sweatshop?
Muig1972 to daimonic
13 Jan 16#53
The turquoise one is £49.99 plus £5 delivery at Sweatshop (aka Sports Direct), whereas the other colours are £69.99.
daimonic
13 Jan 16#55
Go instore they all same price. At least I saw they were at Stratford store
rodman
13 Jan 16#56
oos
DB2k
14 Jan 16#58
Keep knickers on.. it was an honest question. I run with a phone and a watch. Go me.
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Opening post
Tracks speed & distance & calories while running
Compatible with TomTom MySports
Wireless syncing via Bluetooth
GPS-enabled
Top comments
why don't you just take your laptop with you. Then you can listen to music, watch a few movies and sort your emails whilst you run.
All comments (58)
Also cant i just hold my phone and have the same result for free? Plus i can play music too
My Band from the Microsoft store should be arriving today, managed to use a £20 voucher that Microsoft sent me for messing up some orders, so picked it up for £29 delivered.
But yes if you're jogging rather than running sticking to a smartphone is a sensible option.
MS band is a rubbish for running. Poor battery life and GPS reception.
I gave up on it because you can't easily glance at the screen when it's on your arm, and also waterproof armbands are hard to come by. I didn't like the thought of my phone getting rained on.
I ended up getting a used Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch for £30 off eBay instead.
£49.99 and free P &P
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HUKD
This is a decent price for the running only version. Not as good as entry-level Garmin watches, but cheaper if you want heart rate monitoring feature (and you do if you're running rather than jogging).
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JD4TGB8?ref_=gbps_img_s-3_3127_77c9cde6&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
why don't you just take your laptop with you. Then you can listen to music, watch a few movies and sort your emails whilst you run.
If you're not fussed about getting a new one you can get one from Cex for less.
Obviously if you're going running for more than 5 hours you're going to be pretty serious (or slow) so should probably get something more dedicated to sports/running.
£44.98 delivered from Sweatshop
Its a great watch but you click go and have to wait and wait and wait until you can set off!
Not sure what you mean re quick gps.
I am on the latest update with the defaults so assume this is already working.
Doubt its a duff unit if both of ours do the same.
95 quid with Heart Rate Monitor, not a bad price considering that they are normally 50 quid for just the HRM so effectively making it 45 quid for the watch.
But just because you don't see a need for one, doesn't mean others wont. Market for such devices seems to be expanding with the growing popularity of running.
I used to run with a phone, and didn't like having to unlock the screen, or relying on audio cues to give me the metrics.
This model relies on an external sensor band (bluetooth), which is not bundled in. But you can get one cheap off fleebay. The basic Garmin models don't even have that option of adding external sensors.
Another point is that the watch assumes you will be in the same location you last finished your exercise. So if that's tru, getting a gps lock can take as little as 10 seconds.
But a cold lock can be quite slow, up to 2 minutes at times.
If these watches and bands can give the facts a lot quicker I, for one, can see a need for them! :stuck_out_tongue:
I used to run with a phone GPS then I got fed up with the bulk and inconvenience. I have the multisport one which also works for cycling and swimming (handy if you forget how many lengths you have done)
I usually stop my runs at the park and walk home to cool down, so my watch can take 60+ seconds to lock on, but I just start it on the way to the park or while putting my trainers on.