New Watch Suggestion
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Off the top of my head, computer connectivity, heart rate monitors and GPS.
Brigg Thorp wrote:
Oh, and for this project, computer connectivity, heart rate monitors and GPS receivers are out of the question.
Boo! Seriously though, how can it be a sports watch without a HRM? Is it simply a watch someone would wear while playing sport? Here's my list of what I want in a sports watch (I'm a cyclist, so I'm biased here) - Watch, dual times, alarm with snooze - Date display in main window - dual times - Backlight - Altimiter (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Barometer - Compass - Inclinometer (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Cycle functions (speed (max/min/avg), cadence (+average), trip time (moving, total, average, wattage - HRM (max, min, avg, zones, log, fitness tests) - Thermometer I'm not actually fussed about a GPS but PC connectivity is a must. Most importantly, if you want it to be worn outside the gym then make it light so that it isn't annoying, not too huge so that it interferes with typing on a keyboard, and make the font clear and smooth. I love the Suunto X6 but it's too damn ugly for me. The X9 is brilliant but has no cycling features (and is a little huge). I'm currently using a Polar AXN 300 (because it was cheap and has most features I need) but as soon as I can track down a supplier I'll be getting a Ciclo HAC4 Plus. This bad boy does everything. Except look good. :sigh: cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
- Watch, dual times, alarm with snooze - Date display in main window - dual times - Backlight - Altimiter (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Barometer - Compass - Inclinometer (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Cycle functions (speed (max/min/avg), cadence (+average), trip time (moving, total, average, wattage - HRM (max, min, avg, zones, log, fitness tests) - Thermometer
Everything you mentioned (except for the cycling functions) are available in one product or another. Unfortunately, to add all of these sensors would make the size of the watch about the size of your car. :) That's why we have one product that's an HRM, and another that is an altimeter, barometer, thermometer and compass. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
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Chris Maunder wrote:
- Watch, dual times, alarm with snooze - Date display in main window - dual times - Backlight - Altimiter (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Barometer - Compass - Inclinometer (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Cycle functions (speed (max/min/avg), cadence (+average), trip time (moving, total, average, wattage - HRM (max, min, avg, zones, log, fitness tests) - Thermometer
Everything you mentioned (except for the cycling functions) are available in one product or another. Unfortunately, to add all of these sensors would make the size of the watch about the size of your car. :) That's why we have one product that's an HRM, and another that is an altimeter, barometer, thermometer and compass. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
Rubbish. Check out the HAC4 Plus[^] cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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As some of you may know, I work for Timex - the watch company. I'm currently in the process of designing the user interface for a new digital sports watch. I want to make it appealing to the younger cell phone generation - it must be something they would wear outside of the gym. My industrial design guys are handling that part. However, what would you all like to see in a digital sports watch - aside from the standard chronograph with lap storage, alarms, and timer that every sports watch has. Oh, and for this project, computer connectivity, heart rate monitors and GPS receivers are out of the question. Regards, Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
Brigg Thorp wrote:
I want to make it appealing to the younger cell phone generation
Well, obviously it should include a cell phone. SMS capability is a must, along with two-way video, as kids no longer speak or write any sensible language. It should have about 3,000 hours of MP3 storage capacity, too, and SurroundSound 5.1 playback. And for us older folks who still go to the gym, a defibrillator would be nice. Try to keep the cost under two weeks allowance, too, or about one Social Security check.;) "...a photo album is like Life, but flat and stuck to pages." - Shog9
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Put it on a jockstrap and make it change colors according to the wearer's mood, or better yet, make it vocalize the wearer's mood - call it a CrotchWatch... Oh, wait.... You said *outside* the gym... ------- sig starts "I've heard some drivers saying, 'We're going too fast here...'. If you're not here to race, go the hell home - don't come here and grumble about going too fast. Why don't you tie a kerosene rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
:-D 'nuff said... "...a photo album is like Life, but flat and stuck to pages." - Shog9
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There's also kinetic watch. You only need to shake it a bit if you haven't worn it for some time. Edbert Sydney, Australia
Just make sure you keep your hand above the table while you are "winding" it - you don't want to have to explain your vigorous wrist action. Asynes yw brassa ages kwilkynyow.
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As some of you may know, I work for Timex - the watch company. I'm currently in the process of designing the user interface for a new digital sports watch. I want to make it appealing to the younger cell phone generation - it must be something they would wear outside of the gym. My industrial design guys are handling that part. However, what would you all like to see in a digital sports watch - aside from the standard chronograph with lap storage, alarms, and timer that every sports watch has. Oh, and for this project, computer connectivity, heart rate monitors and GPS receivers are out of the question. Regards, Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
Time to pub opening? :-D The tigress is here :-D
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Rubbish. Check out the HAC4 Plus[^] cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Have you seen how big this thing is? :omg: Not to mention that this thing is about $375 US. X| The watch I'm working on is going to be around $70 US, so it obviously won't have all these features. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
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1. The analog and digital won't be in this product, but we have Dual-Tech watches with this feature 2. All of our Ironman products have stopwatches. 3. All of our Ironman products have one or more alarms. 4. All of our Ironman products are at least water resistant to 30 m. 5. Less than $30 is tough. We are obligated to pay Ironman Corporation a royalty on our watches. Also, we use better materials than the throwaway watches. As they say, they take a licking and keep on ticking. :) 6. Velcro sucks...plain and simple 7. What do you want - 20 buttons? :) We try to label our buttons so they are intuitive. Set is used to set time, alarm, etc. Start will start the chrono, timer, etc. 8. Replacement bands for Timex watches can be found at Wal-Mart. They may be able to be used on other products. 9. Noted about the flags on the display - we try to make these easy to understand. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
I've owned two Ironman watches in the past. They are good for the money. The only problem I've had with it are the wearing out of the numbers/letters on the buttons and around bezel area.
Brigg Thorp wrote:
7. What do you want - 20 buttons? We try to label our buttons so they are intuitive. Set is used to set time, alarm, etc. Start will start the chrono, timer, etc.
I've owned watches in the past that made better use of the four buttons (e.g., Ironman). My current watch is not one of those.
Brigg Thorp wrote:
8. Replacement bands for Timex watches can be found at Wal-Mart. They may be able to be used on other products.
Wal-Mart is where I purchased my current watch, but they have no replacement bands for it.
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Our FLIX system might be what you are looking for. When it's enabled, you simply flick your wrist to turn on the light for 3 seconds. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
Brigg Thorp wrote:
you simply flick your wrist to turn on the light for 3 seconds.
That sounds excellent, I must check it out, thanks. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Feed Henry! K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Chris Maunder wrote:
- Watch, dual times, alarm with snooze - Date display in main window - dual times - Backlight - Altimiter (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Barometer - Compass - Inclinometer (max, min, avg, log + graph) - Cycle functions (speed (max/min/avg), cadence (+average), trip time (moving, total, average, wattage - HRM (max, min, avg, zones, log, fitness tests) - Thermometer
Everything you mentioned (except for the cycling functions) are available in one product or another. Unfortunately, to add all of these sensors would make the size of the watch about the size of your car. :) That's why we have one product that's an HRM, and another that is an altimeter, barometer, thermometer and compass. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
Brigg Thorp wrote:
Unfortunately, to add all of these sensors would make the size of the watch about the size of your car.
That is a pity to hear. How about a two part system though? You afix a larger device to your bike and it has a mounting point for the basic watch bit which acts as the display, right where most cycle-computers sit on the handlebars. The bike-mounted bit has the more complicated bits (alti, baro, inclinometer, hrm etc.) while the watch bit is pretty basic (though if possible keep the compass bit on the watch as it is one I'd like while away from my bike.) Really I don't need all those functions while walking around, I just need a basic watch. But on my bike it is handy to have the more interesting bits. I'd say you want the memory in the wrist-watch bit too so that you can take it inside easily and link to the PC. Also as others have mentioned; a big, clear read-out of the currently selected function; some form of auto-backlight; low-profile so it doesn't snag on clothing; can handle cold weather without the LCD going wonky (my cat-eye cycle-computer went crazy the other day in the cold); rain/splash proof; scratch resistant (then sell that tech to Apple for their iPods); nice design, I don't want to look like the Aviator or like something from Futurama, keep it subtle and slick. A built-in LED light would be handy for when scrounging around too. Apologies for going off-topic but I don't even wear a watch these days (use the mobile) and would only wear one for cycling and hiking. In those activities HRM, alti, baro, temp, compass etc. are pretty much required. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Feed Henry! K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Time to pub opening? :-D The tigress is here :-D
Pubs close :| regards, Paul Watson Ireland Feed Henry! K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Brigg Thorp wrote:
Unfortunately, to add all of these sensors would make the size of the watch about the size of your car.
That is a pity to hear. How about a two part system though? You afix a larger device to your bike and it has a mounting point for the basic watch bit which acts as the display, right where most cycle-computers sit on the handlebars. The bike-mounted bit has the more complicated bits (alti, baro, inclinometer, hrm etc.) while the watch bit is pretty basic (though if possible keep the compass bit on the watch as it is one I'd like while away from my bike.) Really I don't need all those functions while walking around, I just need a basic watch. But on my bike it is handy to have the more interesting bits. I'd say you want the memory in the wrist-watch bit too so that you can take it inside easily and link to the PC. Also as others have mentioned; a big, clear read-out of the currently selected function; some form of auto-backlight; low-profile so it doesn't snag on clothing; can handle cold weather without the LCD going wonky (my cat-eye cycle-computer went crazy the other day in the cold); rain/splash proof; scratch resistant (then sell that tech to Apple for their iPods); nice design, I don't want to look like the Aviator or like something from Futurama, keep it subtle and slick. A built-in LED light would be handy for when scrounging around too. Apologies for going off-topic but I don't even wear a watch these days (use the mobile) and would only wear one for cycling and hiking. In those activities HRM, alti, baro, temp, compass etc. are pretty much required. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Feed Henry! K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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doWe do this with our BodyLink watches. They have an RF receiver in them and they receive data from either a GPS receivert or heart rate monitor (or both together). On our high end watches, this is what we want to do...move to a system where you just plug a module in and it works. GPS, HRM, bike computer, altimeter, etc. Also, we would probably have a PC connection so you can download programs to work with these devices since memory is a limitation in watches. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
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We do this with our BodyLink watches. They have an RF receiver in them and they receive data from either a GPS receivert or heart rate monitor (or both together). On our high end watches, this is what we want to do...move to a system where you just plug a module in and it works. GPS, HRM, bike computer, altimeter, etc. Also, we would probably have a PC connection so you can download programs to work with these devices since memory is a limitation in watches. Brigg Thorp Senior Software Engineer Timex Corporation
Excellent, thanks for the info Brigg. People are awfully passionate about their watches :-D regards, Paul Watson Ireland Feed Henry! K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Just make sure you keep your hand above the table while you are "winding" it - you don't want to have to explain your vigorous wrist action. Asynes yw brassa ages kwilkynyow.
