Could this be used while jogging or hiking to avoid totally draining the phone battery when using the phone gps?
2019858
I have not tried it, but believe it can. Works best when pointed directly at the sun though...
2019859
I wouldn't want to jog with it, but it works just fine tied to my backpack.
2019860
This should keep a phone charged without a problem, even during use. However It would be hard to secure the unit while jogging. But for hiking or walking you should be good to go. I have to suggest that you get the 10 watt or larger. My 12 watt will keep my tablet charged while playing music videos. Hope this helps you. Shawn
2019861
It's too large for that, unless maybe you wanted to use it as a head drape. But that would be clumsy.
2019862
Depends, I also use lightning USB charger its helps... Hmm some times I'm using my phone and walking up hill.. Its like it keeps it at the same level u started..(no loss or gain)
1694463
No, I wouldn't recommend that. It's secure on foot. On a moving vehicle I'm sure your phone would fly right off.
1771603
Yes. You can use the watch with or without GPS active. Keeps elapsed time and laps. Top, right button starts and stops timer. Bottom, right button starts a new lap. There are much cheaper options if that is the primary function you want though.
1199344
It can be changed to walking mode but this is really only for use in cities. I took it with me to a national park for a day hike, but an area that is not developed or is on private property will not display -- it will say something like, "traveling on unpaved road." Even on a university campus, once you're past the mapped area. There are specific recreational GPS units made for hiking/outdoors use, they are more expensive but are also more sensitive in terms of locating your position within feet instead of within several yards/meters.
529335
Yes, it works perfectly fine. I use Runkeeper and it tracks all my runs using GPS while in the case.
1300758
sue im not sure how your using your unit (in a car ) this is for hiking or walking not for driving i do believe. all i can say is when you get it go to a park and learn to use it it is not exact science it is a inexpensive gps that has worked great for me and do recommend it but learn to use it!
116012
Sometimes. It depends. I noticed that when I walk away with my smartphone from the speaker it would automatically shuts off because it's not getting the bluetooth signal from the smartphone. The smartphone has to be within 30' range to rceive the signal. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it because the battery life is good up to 48 hours.
1228065
GPS if fairly steady. Charger cord is long enough and not sure if a shorter cord can be substituted.
401615
Yes, but I don't as I don't want to risk it. GPS wont work under water so essentially a stopwatch. My bro sent me here for more info http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/garmin-forerunner-310xt-in-depth-review.html
1782462
Probably, but not to the extent that I noticed it. We had two phones plugged in and they charged in about the same time as one. The key is to keep and eye on the sun and make sure it is getting maximum exposure at the best angle possible. We strapped it to the top of our backpacks while hiking and it did fine. Toward the end of the day we made sure to tilt it to follow the sun at camp.
1007698
No. That'd drain your phones battery immensely. It's powered by whatever you plug it into, which must be a usb port.
2058310
No. It is a great running watch only. I am currently training for a marathon- and after 2-3 runs (of about 1-2 hours)n I will have to recharge the watch. I have tried turning it off to extend battery time- however, it doesn't make that much of a difference. With that said, if you don't mind charging the phone every night, you could use it during the day (minus using the GPS portion) - but that is the caveat.
397154
Yes but it can Block the cell signal making it much less then it would be without the battery on. So if your signal is low to begin with it may not be a good option
1296526
Haven't tried that. Usually my battery dies within 10 - 15 minutes during trimmimg the side-walk.
1529507
No. Not for outside runs. I think you can for treadmill runs if you need that.
310339
I could not tell anyone about running, although I will tell you it does a great job for walking and location of walks, also does a great job with sleep patterns. Sorry I couldn't help with the running.Cons, I have had problems loosing my history when my phone needed to update, was able to retrive the info with some amount of frustration.
684368
you can but the device is not waterproof... if it is sheltered it not generally a problem. If it is exposed to water or rain it could be an issue.CSH