Will this watch work in the mountains? I pretty much just run and climb in the back country and my cell GPS is not adequate.
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I don't know we could not get it to lock onto a satellite here in Fayetteville,AR. We ended up sending it back. It is also very large and heavy, for a watch. Hope that this answers your question.
487379
Yes it will , it takes time to locate the sattelite at first but then it's all easier to locate again in case u lose signal ... If u want something more professional for hiking and stuff , go for a more expensive one, and I preffer Garmin ;) i have this watch but Garmin are much better for GPS usage
1293714
This will work fine for mountain biking. A cell signal is not required - the GPS signal comes from satellites, not cell towers.
1075459
No, I wouldn't recommend it for that reason. Timex has an Ironman watch that is great as a regular and running watch. This watch is good for the GPS, while road running.
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Thanks a lot. It's helpful but I already bought it. I want it for trekking and have never owned a GPS of any sort before so I suspect I'm in for a lesson or two! i guess I'll return it if it doesn't measure up.
1976609
. I think it should work with any carrier around the world because its unlocked. But make sure that the watch has GSM network. Which make it work overseas.
2278343
no, it does not display any gps position on screen; the screen can only tells you the distance and current speed, you have to download it to the computer to show the route you've went through. remember to update the watch often, if it goes couple days without update it will not function properly.
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Not at all. I'm not even sure what you mean. I just put it on my wrist and change the mode to run. It will sync up with a satellite ~15 secs and then tell you to "Go." You wear it just like a normal watch.
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I LOVE mine and I haven't even completely learned all of it's features. I chose it because my running coach (who also does tri's) has it and I knew that she could help me. I believe it would be a good choice, unless the mountain areas are poor GPS locations. Other than that, I recommend it!
1658937
The only thing I can suggest is make sure you download the app that is needed to get full function of the watch. The watch I purchased was a gift.
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I have used the SkyCaddie GPS golf Watch in the U.S.(Texas) and in Mexico. It worked very well in both countries. Even in a remote golf course in Mexico and I was able to obtain the GPS signal. If you do not receive the GPS signal, there is a problem wiith your watch.
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No, the watch connects to GPS independently. However, you will need to give it some time to connect once you are outside and have a clear view of the sky.
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Yes, I think you could. It is not especially bulky and I would think it is plenty rugged, since it can be used for hiking in the mountains, etc. And it is not nearly as "ugly" looking as some regular watches I have seen in catalogs. Hope this helps and that I am not steering you wrong!
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If you need precise then you need to spend alot more money. This thing will vary over time over about 25 -100 feet. Here in colorado elevation is more important than population so most of our maps are marked very accurately. Checking it against these measurements the watch is usually off. Just so you know your looking at a no name watch that has features that most mid range watchs dont have. Maybe get a Garmin!
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Sorry, NO, the GPS cannot be used without the phone within Bluetooth distance. (I thought the question in my email was asking me if I could answer the question, not what the answer to the question was!) If you plan to go running with this watch then you will need to keep your phone with you as well.
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I'm not sure the lifetime maps are relevant for the watch...when you upload data to computer the maps via the web site itself are up to date...I do not believe it is like the garmin GPS you have in a vehicle
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Dear Jamell: If you are just interested in walking you might want to buy the one less professional GPS watch. This one does run/bicycle/swim settings. You can, however, definitely use it for walking. It shows your pace, your distance, the duration, your heart rate, your average speed. I really like it!
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Depending on where you are, it sometimes takes a really long time to get its gps feed. I don't know if that is a problem with this device or if the signals are just too weak on some places. But I have used it for bike rides, hikes, skiing, running, and mud runs. When it gets a sattelite feed it works great.