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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Garmin Fenix 3
I bet you walked/ran some 164.443 steps
– Fenix3 and Connect IQ
– 117046 steps
Garmin Fenix 3
I’d say 92,045
1) Fenix 3 – great design and features
2) 266 280 steps
Garmin Epix
203135 steps
Garmin Fenix3 is my product of choice. Looks are finally there.
212304
1. Garmin fenix 3 – looks great, awesome features.
2. 173,471
1) fenix 3
2) 143143
1, Garmin Fenix 3 because it looks amazing!
2, Let’s say: 478 520
1. 4iiii power
2. 130,500 steps
1) Probably the Vivoactive, advanced functionality in a sleek form factor.
2) 209,919 steps.
1) Fitbit Surge. Fitness band with HR and GPS… makes it an all-in-one wearable.
2) 167,238 Steps is my guess.
1) The Fenix 3, expected, but not so fast. The followup of my SD800
2) 173265 steps
The fenix 3: finally a full-featured watch that looks good/can be worn on a daily basis
189981 steps
I just got my V800 and I am realy happy about it. And not enough with that I just read your post about the smartphone notification for the V800. Can’t wait.
I guess you did 237.745 steps at the CES. I know these day. You’re walking all day and then also go for a run in the evening. So please make me happy ;)
Cheers!
1) Garmin Fenix 3
2) 189,564 steps
The Garmin Connect IQ certainly sounds very promising. Cant wait to see the apps start rolling out!
Guesstimate: 289266 steps
I like the new garmin smart watch to replace my echo
204840
1) Fenix 3 – looks like it might hit the sweetspot.
2) 142,590 steps
1. Fitbit Surge
2. 195500
1. Probably the Withings Pop – it will, most likely, be my first activity tracker!
2. 98432
The Amp Strip for me, if only it was ANT+ compatible, love the idea of 24*7 HR monitoring to see recovery/resting HR and how your body responds to increased training workloads,
Steps 222,111
Great week of blogs thanks Ray
1 fit bit surge.
#2. 278,350
*Fenix 3 – if it works, it could be a dream come true for trailrunners
*156743 steps
1) vivoactive I hit a rough patch in my life and stopped taking care of ,yself I want t get in shape for me and my kids. the more I read but vivoactive the more I feel like it will help me get to where I need to be.
2) my guess is 257,755!
The Fenix 3 looks amazing!
132,491
Fenix 3 and Epix. 158,123
1. Fenix 3….
2. 187,499 steps
1) I’m excited about Garmin IQ, IMHO it’s much better platform then Android/IOS from a fitness device POV, Fenix 3 is also something I’d wear 24/7, sporty but has the looks.
2) 208561 steps. (Stalking you is really hard :P)
1) Fenix 3 because it’s just cool
2) 137,077 steps
1. The Vivoactive looks mighty sweet.
2. 177,444 steps
1. Fenix 3 -> useable as a Day to Day watch
2. 181818 steps
Wahoo tikr x looks awesome
114,385 steps for the week
1. 199,763 steps
2. Fenix 3 or Tickr
1. Fenix 3 – looks like the perfect replacement for my aging FR610 – cool tech, looks great and Garmin IQ.
2. 163 254 steps
1. Fenix 3 looks to have everything you could want in a watch
2. 212,042 steps
Garmin vivosmart
146746
1. 179547 steps
2. As I have used Garmin FR610 and 910xt, Fenix2 and edge800, and also a vivofit. I was very curious and also excited about seeing all of their new watches and activity trackers but most excited about the Epix and Vivoactive.
1. Footpod support for the Polar M400, since I just picked one up before Christmas.
2. 123,900
1. That amp always-on HRM was cool, but I’m a sucker for the watches so the Fenix 3
2. 147,389
1. Fenix 3
2. 201,369
Fenix 3. Seems awesome
Steps. 185,967
1) gamin fenix 3: best everyda-triathlon watch?
2) 227831
1) 4iiii Precision power meter. Power to the people!
2) 157,000
1) Ampstrip. Seems like it gets rid of a lot of other activity tracker.
2) 191537
1) garmin vivoactive
2) 190.000
1) 4iiii PM
2) 227,227
Interested in the running and optical heart rate devices that will eventually replace my FR15 and Rhythm+ in one watch.
207,756
1. Connect IQ, because that will be the tipping point for upgrading to newer devices.
2. 276389 steps
1. I just picked up a forerunner 610 and a Withings scale based on your reviews. I think a powermeter like the 4iiii is next on the list.
2. 240,013
1. Fenix 3 for my husband!!
2. 302,543 steps
1) very curious to find out how the connect iq apps will work on my garmin 920xt
2) 139.973 steps
1) The Fenix 3 looks very cool.
2) 193,045 steps
1. Fenix 3
2. 89,222
1. The Fenix 3 or the Epix, I can’t really decide which is cooler.
2. 153,442.
1. Powermeters
2. 137,823 Stela
Fenix 3 (I know that’s a bit boring), but really that is the ultimate bit of fitness tech that can be worn every day too; like my Fenix 2 but with all the extra features I wished that had.
93524 steps
Excited about Dash and Fenix 3
201,704 steps
1) 4iiii power meter due to price
2) 219,375 steps
1) Garmin Fenix3
2) 209,000
The Fenix 3 and Vivofit sound pretty sweet!
105,462 steps is my guess.
Fenix 3
It finally left the nest of the on-the-trail workgroup and emerged looking damn fine, with tons of new features to boot.
174,998.5
I am excited for both the 4i power meter and fenix 3, cause the 4i should drop the prices of the power meter market, and because the fenix 3 is my perfect watch considering my hobbies.
119,225 steps
1) 4iii Precision – if its reliable
2) 118,754
1. Felix 3 with connect iq. Great technology for in a great form factor
2. 135,700
I am excited about fit bit. I like their products ease of use and style.
My guess is 215,200
1.V800 smartphone notifications
2. 187,398 steps
1:vector, the only data I miss is power
2: 145736
fenix3 looks like a real watch and 920 features
206783
153,958 steps. Most excited for about Garnin IQ…like the App Store begins all over again!
1) 4iii power meter maybe?
2) 177,300
Connect IQ!
250000
Garmin Epix
304735
4iiiis Precision Power Meter. Affordable Power!
205142 Steps
Connect IQ – more functionality
connect IQ
132318
I’m really interested in the fenix 3
I’m going with 275280
Really love the Parrot Zik Sport!
My guess: 120240
1) FitBit Surge & Garmin Epix
2) 215484 steps
1. Fenix 3 Sapphire
2. 198,456
The dash! To listen to music while swimming!
123,456
1. Garmin Fenix 3 – it has everything I could want in a single device
2. 150001
Garmin 920! For triathlons!
118,230
Can’t wait for the Surge review.
225,159 steps
I would love any device but the Fenix 3 would be my choice because it can travel with me everywhere.
142,424
Most excited about Garmin Vivoactive
268,967
1. Garmin Vivoactive looks awesome
2. 153,429 steps
1. 4iiii Precision Power Meter
2. 195,000
1. Garmin Vivoactive
2. 381.257
Connect IQ – beginning of the future
259,752
1. Connect IQ and AmpStrip
2. 170548 steps # guesstimate
1) Garmin 920xt just because I dream about it :)
2) 257143 steps
1. I like the Garmin Epix because of the maps, but the watch could have a nicer look and support wifi
2. I guess 122708
1. The Fenix 3. A sport tracking watch that actually looks good
2. 289347 steps
1. Garmin Edge 1000: I’m sure it would look splendid on my new bike.
2. 137428 steps
I’d love to take the gps accuracy of the FR610 and put it in my 620. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. Also stoked to try out the ampstrip
175,363
a) Fenix 3 – looks good !
b) 193.000
1) The Garmin Vivoactive seems like the perfect watch for a gadget head like that likes to run and bike.
2) 201,804 steps.
Fitbit charge HR
And
208,165 steps
1. Cheap power meters
3. 169,211