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Oregon Scientific Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980

Approximate retail price:

$30.20

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Type: Step-count pedometers

About - Oregon Scientific Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980
The Oregon Scientific Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980 is part of the pedometer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, pedometers models like the Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Accuracy: Accuracy for conventional pedometers and cell phone apps was measured against a manual step counter; for GPS watches, it was measured against a professional-grade measuring wheel that gauges distance Ease of use: Ease of use includes clarity of instructions and how easy it was to operate the devices as judged by four sensory panelists. Features: Features include calories, memory, backlight, multiple mode display, dual positioning (for conventional pedometers), water resistance, and speed.

About - Oregon Scientific Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980

The Oregon Scientific Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980 is part of the pedometer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, pedometers models like the Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Accuracy:: Accuracy for conventional pedometers and cell phone apps was measured against a manual step counter; for GPS watches, it was measured against a professional-grade measuring wheel that gauges distance
Ease of use:: Ease of use includes clarity of instructions and how easy it was to operate the devices as judged by four sensory panelists.
Features:: Features include calories, memory, backlight, multiple mode display, dual positioning (for conventional pedometers), water resistance, and speed.

Features & Specs - Oregon Scientific Gaiam Calorie Coach G1 PE980
Stopwatch Model includes a stopwatch function. Stopwatch	No
Calculates speed Indicates the model can determine speed. Calculates speed	No
Backlight Indicates that the model has a backlight. Backlight	No
Memory function Memory function allows you to review past days. Memory function	Yes
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By califwalker

from california

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great pedometer..easy ti use

4/15/2012

Pros

Easy to use

Reasonably accurate

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

small lightweight and works in any position (just put in pocket and go...big numbers are easy to see...elapsed time is useful and alarm is loud enough to be useful...7 days (resets at midnight) memory...can be found on [@] for as little as [$]! get a couple to encourage friends to start walking

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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