The Yamax 
                                Digi-Walker CW-701 is part of the
                                Pedometers test program at
                                Consumer Reports.  In our lab tests, Pedometers
                                models like the Digi-Walker CW-701 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.