http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/ Engadget Comments for Timex Ironman Global Trainer review http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Am I the only one that HATED Jar jar Binks?]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/That is easily the most bizarre comment I've read outside of 4chan. ]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Me too. And for that, I would like to dispatch the person who wrote it. I feel like my mind has just been violated.]]>Aug 17th 2010 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 5:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/JarJar - RTFA - DC Rainmaker says no GPS below 30cm of water.
No swim for you!]]>Aug 17th 2010 9:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
lmao, I've tried to stop encouraging these Star Wars commenters but I can't, I just lol IRL...]]>Aug 17th 2010 11:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
I've always wanted to like these watches but despise wearing the chest strap heart rate monitor.]]>Aug 17th 2010 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/That's what she said.]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
And why not SirfPrima or a newer chipset at least?

Frankly these devices all seem to suffer from a lack of execution that is shameful. The interfaces suck, and I can only hope that Apple's entry into the sports market continues to improve to something that can be used seriously.

Also,a bit more about features would be nice, since this "review" is pretty thin: Can I ghost-race myself? Can I do it in segments of my run? Can I set up Tabata intervals or other types of custom interval sequences? How well will it handle sprints and short runs - will the software just let me start the watch, line-up in blocks, and then let me see my 100 meter time or 400 meter time without me having to fumble for buttons?]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 11:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
I will say that I don't like how close the start and split buttons are to each other. Also, you don't mention how many possible data fields are available compared to the Garmin. ]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Isn't that the same thing they put on people on house arrest?

]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/i still havent found a decent one for swimming]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Polar is the only HRM that works in water. ]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
I have the RS800 and the WIND transmitter does NOT work under water...it loses it for some reason. So for swimming I'm HRM-less...unless I'm wearing my wetsuit in a race...but then again, I'm in Houston and how often does that happen?!]]>Aug 17th 2010 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Nope, my Timex works underwater.]]>Aug 17th 2010 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
I'm glad there is competition in this area - I may look at this in a few years if I need a watch/HRM for swimming. ]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
The Garmin 310 is water capable...it even has a new open water swim function which tries to figure out the distance swam (even though GPS does not work underwater).]]>Aug 17th 2010 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/After reading the very thourough review over at DCRainmaker.com I decided to get the Garmin 310xt. He has reviews of both watches. I was able to get the 310xt with HR monitor for less than the Timex and I have a much more mature product. I'll be racing with it in a Sprint triathlon this weekend. It's a good training utility with quite a lot of features.]]>Aug 17th 2010 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/

I don't work for them but am a very happy customer and a new version is coming soon too, just thought I would chime in and let anyone here know that's interested.

This Ironman watch looks good, I own a Garmin 405 and the bezel is a nightmare to use. I personally think the 310XT is probably the best on the market right now.]]>Aug 17th 2010 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Wait till you get sweaty or it rains, then it's a real pain to change screens.]]>Aug 17th 2010 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 18th 2010 11:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Garmin 4life]]>Aug 17th 2010 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/
Re the iphone comment its not the same at all, the iphone / driod is grabbing data every 5 seconds, these are working every second, I get several k/h disparity between a phone and a garmin, not to mention the differents in splits etc - it isnt really worth comparing them though I agree a phone does a good enough job if you are just mildly interested - used sportypal for months before getting the real thing]]>Aug 17th 2010 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/timex-ironman-global-trainer-review/Aug 17th 2010 6:04PM