When it comes to walking, I have no week at any point during the year where I tally up a greater number of steps than that of CES. And this year was definitely no different. It’s been a crazy packed week (with more still to come), and I’ve done more walking than ever before.
Given all those steps, I figured it might actually make for a fun giveaway. No, I wouldn’t be giving away my steps (I have no idea how I’d do that anyway). Instead, I’d let you guess my steps. This would be different from the past giveaways which are always pretty random. This one instead involves a bit of smarts, a touch of stalking, and then a solid jar of luck. It’s like those jelly bean counting jars. Except I hated those contests, I never won.
In this case, here’s the parameters for your guesstimating:
Time frame: Sunday through Friday – I arrived into Vegas for CES late Saturday night just before midnight, and CES will keep me occupied until mid-day Friday when I leave Vegas. But, for the purposes of keeping things simple – it’ll be the sum total of all days Sunday through Friday.
What we’re counting: Steps. Duh. Not miles, not calories, nor stairs. Just plain old steps.
The device of record: The data will be whatever my Fitbit Surge says for each day, all added up.
Now, I’ve left some hints along the way since Sunday. It’s up to you to find them. Also note that because I wore the Fitbit Surge during all of my running, that’s taken into account as well. I wore it 24×7 minus a few minutes here and there for charging, but I was virtually all seated when that happened.
Those who win will get a $500 credit to CleverTraining.com, my most excellent partner in this giveaway crime. By supporting the site through Clever Training you also can save 10% on basically anything they sell. If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 to the Mio Fuse to a random pair of socks to the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter. Whatever floats your boat.
How to enter:
Leave a comment below with BOTH of these two pieces:
1) A short description of what technology or product you’re most excited about, and why.
2) Your step # guesstimate.
The reason you need both is that if you don’t put a bit of text in there, you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters. And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM. Got all that?
Oh, and yes, for those curious – I’ll have an in-depth review on the Surge out shortly. Currently planned for roughly January 19th-20th.
Thanks for reading!
The giveaway entry period will run through Monday, January 12th, 2015 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time. Winner will be selected based on either hitting the exact number of steps, or being closest to it. If more than one person gets it exactly, I’ll select randomly between those individuals. One entry per person. The product will then be ordered immediately and shipped immediately assuming in stock.
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Welcome to CES 2015! Don’t forget to check out all my CES 2015 coverage, as well as my continual updates throughout the day on Twitter. It’s gonna be a crazy busy week!
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1) FItbit Surge. It seems to do everything I want it to do, but I want to know how well it does it.
2) 185,352 steps
Garmin Vivoactive – looks purty
183,624
4iiiis power meter
196431 steps
Garmin need a mid level Dual watch. 220 with better alerts and the Swim metrics from the 920 / Fenix 3; open water and laps.
I know I’m not the only one who trains with a 220 / 620 running and the 510 / 810 cycling.
My guess
397870
1. Garmin Epix – because I just have to upgrade now from my FR910 – regardless of the fact that I’ll only be using about 1% of it’s functionality (not as Tech savy as you Ray)
2. 161,237
Fenix 3, liking the combination of looks and features.
179,950 steps!
Altra Halo these guys know running and have a competent sister company in IFit
81000 steps
1) The Fenix 3. I stopped by the Garmin booth to check out the 920XT and didn’t even see the F3 because I was in a rush. I’m a F2 user and would like a more reliable GPS (and easier to read display) but otherwise LOVE the F2.
2) 112,590 steps
A: Really looking forward to the release of the 4iii Precision. That is going to be a game changer for affordable power meters.
B: 174,780 steps
My guess is 132165 steps
121,524 steps .Most interested in the Garmin Epix. I can do all my triathlon training with it and have mapping capabilities for multi mile stand up paddle board workouts and windsurfing tracking.
1.) Most interested in seeing Polar try to catch up with their modern technology, finally.
2.) 240,000 steps
Power meters and the ever increasing number of choices!
My guess: 135790 lollies in the jar
Definitely the Garmin Fenix 3, It looks great and would be a major upgrade over my forerunner 220 for Nordic ski training and racing. I’m excited to see what can be done with Garmin IQ.
I’ll guess 123,456 steps
1) Garmin Epix – Mapping on a watch is very dick tracy
2) 78443
1- Garmin 920XT, has every feature I want except optical heart rate
2- 125,567 steps
1. Any item that does continuous HR monitoring!
2. 201,156 steps
99,864
1) Garmin Fenix 3. Nice combination of looks and features.
2) 295200 steps
I am most excited about the Garmin EPIX which looks EPIC!! :)
I am guessing 169,500 steps!
1) Fenix 3, cuz it looks smart with a suit
2) 250000 steps
1) vivo active or fenix 3
2) 334,265
Fenix3 and Epix, and also the stick on HRM.
180180 steps.
Some running shoes. I have enuff gadgets.
Number of step-equivalent-movements: 144,000 steps
Garmin 920 – such a complete tri watch.
Steps – 260,009
Fenix 3!!!
196,897 Steps
FENIX 3!!! NEED ONE!
165,432
1) Fenix 3. I bought a F2 5 days before the F3 was announced. I returned the F2 and will be waiting for the F3.
2) 345,001 steps
Garmin 920xt.
Looks like they finally got the size under control & the right features
345,452 steps
Looking to check out garmin vivoactive.my guess for steps 131602.Thank you Ray for all your reviews and insights.
I like the new Garmin watches and Connect IQ.
195544 steps.
I fancy the yoga mat!
69403
I like the 4iii Power Meter
I guess 169678 steps
1) I am most interested in the inbody band and the fitbit surge
2) Steps: 165231
1.) 4iii Power Meter
2.) 167421
Love all the info, keep it coming!!!
1) Fenix 3 and Epix
2) 225383
A Garmin GPS or a power meter. 110,000 steps
1) Fenix 3 – perfect to track my running and cycling, soon swimming too. or Garmin Edge 810.
2) 180,000 steps
Like the Stages power meter.
131072 steps
The new Garmin devices are super interesting. The VivoActive seems like a winner and I’m ready to ditch my perfectly functioning FR 305.
Steps? 144,005
126,000 steps.
1) I am interested in the Fenix 3
2) 212888
1. the fitbit surge!
2. 318,224 steps!
1) Fenix 3 … looking to replace my Fenix 1 soon.
2) 121,000 steps
1) Optical heart rate on a first rate multi-sport watch.
2) 72,312
1)I like the new fenix3 look
2) 243,499 steps
Fenix3 because of the combination outdoor and trisports aspects.
148,321
1. Withings Activite Pop – Most excited about this because it’s final something I might consider wearing everyday. 2. 242,324 steps
Smart yoga mat looked kinda weird but interesting. My son would love 360 degree cam.
252,788 steps.
I think a lot. So i guess 925.500
254,444 steps total for the week.
The Fenix 3 looks amazing and very classy. I’d buy one in a second with that voucher. I probably will without the voucher.
1. 4iiii power meter meter. Cheap and reliable? I hope.
2. 165,697
1) vivoactive. I think it’ll fit the running and biking I do. Maybe I could even try getting pitch and putt on it if lucky.
2) 456,789 steps total
Excited about the garmin fenix 3! 28595 steps is my guess!
Fenix 3 please!!!!!!
My guess is 312876 steps.
1) Garmin Epix – Navigation on your wrist!
2) 239,157 steps
1) New Garmin watches- so many more options than just the 910xt
2) 241,329
Pretty excited by the Fenix 3.
As for steps = 109,879
1 vivoactive and fenix 3
2 143,200
I am most interested in the Fenix 3
Call me crazy but I am going for 364,892
1. Garmin Epix
2. 155,520
1. Fenix 3
2. 216,000
Garmin Epix
194000 steps
Definitely the Fenix 3 – nice to have a sports watch I can wear to work.
Am guessing 148,337 but possibly way more!
1 – Fitbit Charge HR I hope its all around accurate with HR and Pedometer
2 – 125,524
Fenix3 so I can train and wear the watch as a daily activity tracker and to work.
I’m guessing 546,000 Steps!
Garmin Fenix 3 !!!!
about 135,732 ish
1. Wahoo tickr x… Just got one for Christmas!
2. 34,589
1. FitBit Surge
2. 179,179 steps….
1. I’m stoked for the Fenix 3.
2. 227, 691 steps.
Just picked up a RFLKT and want to see new optical HR sensors.
226,436 steps
fēnix™ 3 Sapphire because of the technology they crammed in and the sexiness of the watch that can be worn as an everyday watch.
131072 steps
1) Garmin Vivoactive!
2) 186,100
Garmin Epix, Sometimes you need a color display just because you can…
194,675 steps….
The 4iiii Precision Power meter – bring inexpensive accurate power meter to the people!
187219 steps
1. M400 updates!
2. 133425
Garmin Epix floats my boat being an ‘outdoors’ sort of person :-)
109,224 Steps is my estimate
1. Garmin Fénix 3. Almost Everything I was looking for.
2. 207,425
As always, thanks Ray.
1. Polar updates and the new Vivoactive
2. 178,642
4iii precision – power for the people!
152,222 steps
1) The Garmin Fenix 3, can double as a sport watch and a Multi-sport device for long course triathlons.
2) 212,367 steps.
Vivoactive! I use the 620 currently but a smart watch that has a built in GPS unit is very interesting.
133,221
Fenix 3!
122,250 Steps
Ambit 3.. I have The ambit 2 and would like like the smart watch feature..
Steps: 140222
135,437 and the Fenix 3 (to replace my Fenix which doesn’t do power meters).
The vivofit 2. Working in IT the naggy red bar keeps me out of my chair coma and the 2 adds the backlight that the vivofit should have come with to begin with.
108,060 Steps.
1) Connect IQ- New watch face already installed on the 920XT
2) 250,000
Fenix 3, looks beautiful!
136,987
1- Fitbit Surge or Charge HR
2- 225,294
1 – 4iiii Precision
2 – 175,751
#1 Probably the Fenix 3 (can I have an epix in that case, or at least my base maps back though?)
#2 195,111 Steps
Being an owner of Fenix 2, I am very excited about the announcement of Fenix 3. The new functions seems to be right the ones I was missing in F2. Looking forward to the review!
My step guess is 137412.
1.4iiii’s Precision Power Meter.. not just for bringing the cost of tech to the masses, but because it should bring the prices down in general for all power metres
2. 182546 steps (182,546 steps)
1. 4iiii Precision
2. 197757
1. 4iiii Precision
2. 201151
I’m most looking forward to the Fenix 3 and using it as my everyday watch.
I guess 187,332
1. Despite it not being at CES, I’m most looking fwd to the Apple Watch that should be released in the not too distant future.
2. 1 step. We’re playing by Price Is Right rules, right?
1: Vivoactive, and someone to write ConnectIQ apps that mimic the features of the FR620 for it.
2: 127,236
1. AmpStrip – like the idea of being able to accurately and seamlessly track hr.
2. 211,112
1- polar a300 for my wife
2- 150,000