tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887682799303794945.comments2011-11-02T09:34:45.461-07:00Are You Going To Run, Daddy?Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10293287384228116216noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887682799303794945.post-43642309489953674932011-11-02T09:34:45.461-07:002011-11-02T09:34:45.461-07:00Ahahaa... good plan!
Glad to hear about your pro...Ahahaa... good plan! <br /><br />Glad to hear about your progress - I'll tell you, injuries are such a de-motivator! But it's what we do afterwards that makes all the difference. I wish I could get my act together!<br /><br />Stay tuned for a MotoACTV review (maybe!)...Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293287384228116216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887682799303794945.post-5267848134880240322011-11-02T09:09:12.370-07:002011-11-02T09:09:12.370-07:00Well, Christmas is coming... but I'm not sure ...Well, Christmas is coming... but I'm not sure if I run enough to warrant such a pricey sports watch. <br /><br />Hmmm....I tried running a few miles yesterday for the first time in several weeks. My toe felt pretty good, and no pain afterwards. So we'll see how it goes. If it looks like I can actually keep doing the half marathons then maybe I'll get the Moto thing. ;-) <br /><br />Maybe by the time I decide, you'll have purchased it and can tell me whether I should buy it or not. (That's my real plan...)jchenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939986315717022634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887682799303794945.post-994097959829217342011-10-31T11:10:49.697-07:002011-10-31T11:10:49.697-07:00I must admit that I'm seriously looking at pic...I must admit that I'm seriously looking at picking up a MotoACTV when it's released... I'm such a gear junkie! <br /><br />Yes, it'll keep your pace in real time as the MotoACTV GPS sync is set for every other second - even though that's a strain on the life of the battery, it makes for a very accurate measurement. For example, on some GPS trackers, the satellite sync is set for every 3 to 5 seconds, meaning that if you take a turn (like a 90 degree right or left), the timing of the sync may occur between the two shortest distances, the tangent may be shorter in measurement, thereby giving a misleading distance and pace. It's really not that much of an issue unless one is running an ultra distance, then it adds up.<br /><br />The battery life is estimated (by Motorola) to be 5 hours (the same as the Nike+ TomTom GPS Sportswatch using the GPS mode) - as opposed to my Nike+ with the Sports Kit, I'll easily get 8 hours with the receiver attachment actively picking up the sensor. But I think the longest I've ever put it to the test was during a 45K walk/run - and that was just over 5 hours! I don't think I'll be doing that again any time soon!<br /><br />I really like how it plays iTunes music files, just like how my Motorola Droid plays them (2010 downloads and up). Such a big plus and the main pull on my curiosity.<br /><br />All this awesomeness is going to cost plenty - like the Nike+ TomTom and the iPod Nano with Sports Kit, they're all in a price fixed market, so it'll be hard to find any significant discount... here's the breakdown:<br /><br />MotoACTV $249.95 (8 gig) and $299.95 (16 gig) - they come with a set of headphones/mic and a belt clip. If you wish to add a wrist strap or an armband, that's $29.95 for either one.<br /><br />With the Nike+ TomTom GPS Sports Watch, that's $199.00 - but no music player. (Seriously now... c'mon!)<br /><br />And of course, with Apples' trimming of the price tag on the iPod Nano, that does help a little - $129 (8 gig) and $149 (16 gig), and if one wants to use the Nike+ Running site, it's another $29.00 for the Sports Kit. But, you can still have your walks AND runs tracked with just the iPod Nano's built-in accelerometer as long as it's worn at waist level. <br /><br />Decisions, decisions!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293287384228116216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887682799303794945.post-29832363137070101522011-10-31T10:37:16.226-07:002011-10-31T10:37:16.226-07:00Now, I'm really at a loss as to what to get. ...Now, I'm really at a loss as to what to get. I was planning on getting the nano and Nike app, but that MotoACTV looks great. Wonder how much that greatness is going to cost...<br /><br />The MotoACTV will tell me my pace in real time, right? That's the main feature I want.<br /><br />Well, thanks for doing all the research!<br /><br />Joyjchenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939986315717022634noreply@blogger.com