Smart watch Today you won’t surprise anyone. They allow you to stay in touch, follow the news and receive notifications without taking your smartphone out of your pocket. The idea of ​​releasing a digital watch that will help athletes in their training has been in the air for a long time.

The world-famous Nike brand, together with GPS equipment manufacturer TomTom, presented their joint development Nike+ SportWatch GPS by TomTom. What makes these different wrist watch from everyone else? The maximum number of functions so necessary during regular training. This gadget was created for the convenience of athletes and to improve personal results from beginners to professional athletes.

What will SportWatch users enjoy?

There is a special button to start working in training mode. After pressing it, the watch begins to read the readings GPS module and save them in memory. After synchronizing with a computer via a mini-USB cable, you can download data from the watch using the Nike+ program interface (for Mac and Windows systems). Now you can work with this data.

You will get the distance traveled, speed, maximum speed, the number of calories burned. All this data will always be available on the program server, and with its accumulation it will be possible to build graphs, share results with friends online, and compete with other users.

The ability to schedule workouts will help you never forget about sports. The case is made of impact-resistant plastic and has a good color scheme, ideal for any sports suit. The mini-USB connector is combined with a strap, which increases the water resistance of the case. However, you should not try to swim with a watch.

The watch is controlled by three buttons: starting and pausing a workout, scrolling menu items up and down. The classic color combination of black background and white font on the touch display provides maximum contrast and does not distract from sports activities. For training in the dark, backlighting is provided.

The weight of the device is 63 grams, which does not hinder movement and allows for everyday wear. When the training mode is disabled, the functionality is a regular watch. When using additional heart rate sensors, it becomes possible to record and monitor your heart rate during training.

The cost of watches ranges from 60$ for Hong Kong production and more 700$ will have to pay for assembly from Australia. The only difference is the build quality, and the functions of the gadget are completely identical.

In a word, the Nike + SportWatch is an excellent gadget for people who strive for results in sports and value comfort and convenience above all else.

A year ago, at CES 2011, Nike and Tom Tom presented a joint project - sports watch SportWatch GPS. In a press release, Nike states, “They don’t just tell time!” Let's find out what else this watch does.

The name itself contains the abbreviation GPS, which means the gadget can determine the user’s location using satellites. True, the display does not display a map, but only coordinates. In the future, these coordinates can be transferred to a virtual map by connecting the watch to a computer and view your route. Convenient display, large digital dial, indicator of calories burned during training - all this is present. The watch can also remember the history of runs (distance, speed, time, fastest kilometer, etc.). Personal reports are imported via computer to Nikeplus.com. But to monitor heart rate you will have to buy a separate sensor.

The gadget can motivate the owner: if you haven’t exercised for five days, you will receive a reminder of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This is perhaps one of the features that sets the Sport Watch GPS apart from its passive counterparts - they just patiently wait for you to find time to train. This will not work with a Nike watch! The regime must not be violated! The device interface is simple and intuitive. Only three buttons are used for control. The large yellow one provides access to the menu (press and hold), and also serves as the “OK” button when selecting settings. Two black buttons provide menu navigation. At the same time, the athlete can see comprehensive information about the progress of the workout: speed, distance traveled, number of calories burned, and also check the route map.

The stylish black and green box contains more than just watches. There's also a little thing with Nike and Apple written on it. This is a sensor that you need to...put in your sneakers. Or better yet, in a sock. It is he who will collect all the information about the runs. System customizable sound signals and reminders allows you to focus as much as possible on the training process, since it does not require constant visual monitoring of parameters. To turn on the backlight or start a new lap, just touch the display.

Many people have recognized the Nike+ iPod sensor - the sensor comes with the watch

Note! A perfect fit has just one visible seam on the watch strap (bottom). Don't think that this is where the USB connector is hidden! Otherwise, you will simply rip off the electronics sewn into the belt! The USB is located on the clasp, under the Nike+ inscription.

This seam cannot be torn!

The gadget is very concise and simple. There is nothing superfluous in it. In return - high measurement accuracy, durability and reliability, wide possibilities for data analysis using the Nike Internet portal. The watch is waterproof and can withstand pressure up to five atmospheres. This is a depth of about 40 meters! The gadget weighs only 66 grams. You immediately forget that the watch is on your wrist - the material is pleasant to the touch and fits easily on your hand. The charge will last for eight hours with daily training. The device will remember the same eight hours in memory, divided by dates.

A USB port is hidden under the hinged lid.

And if you wear the watch just like... a watch, then the battery won’t run out in a week. Recharging is again via USB. Working temperature gadget from -20 to + 60 Celsius. Works with both Windows and MacOS. TomTom Nike+ SportWatch GPS is designed for people leading an active lifestyle.

NIKE+ SportsGPSwatch

The NIKE+ Sports GPS Watch is an easy-to-use device with a customizable display that shows you all the data that matters most to you.

Watch tracking:

GPS location

Pace

Time (Timer)

Calories

*Heart rate

Circles and intervals

HOW IT WORKS

Before the run

Nike+ is more than just a watch that tells the time. This is a whole fitness gadget that creates motivation for your workouts and offers unique features, such as, for example, automatic reminders to run - as if you had your own personal trainer.

During the run

The Nike+ SportWatch GPS tracks your location, running pace, distance traveled, laps and calories burned. When used with Polar WearLink+*, they also track your heart rate. The watch saves all your workout data and keeps track of your personal records.

After a run

The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is your key to nikeplus.com. Set a goal, track your progress and mistakes, and connect with other runners. View your running terrain and determine how altitude affects your pace and performance. Find best places for running and racing on the Nike + Top Route.

Receive software or updates

Download Nike+Connect

The Nike+ Connect software has been improved. This update is required for all Nike+ device users and includes the following changes:

• Displays text correctly in multiple languages
• Updated dialogue communication
• Supports updated functionality of Nike+ FuelBand and Nike+ Sport sensors
• Additional fixes

SPECIFICATIONS *

Indicators and animation:

Calories, time (12 or 24 hour format), battery status, charge, elapsed time, average pace, overall pace, stopwatch, alarm, distance, history, records, functionality, backlight, laps, intervals, end of run messages, reminders about the run, Attaboys.

*Works with heart rate monitor

Wireless

2.4 GHz receiver (proprietary)

Connection and synchronization

Connect to a computer using built-in USB or USB cable(included in package)

Working with mobile devices:

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