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) I am most excited about affordable power meters like the 4iiii Precision Power Meter
2) 121,214 steps
1) Really excited about the Garmin VivoActive
2) 160,812 steps
a) Activity trackers / connection with smart phones
b) 145700 steps
1) Jawbone up3
2) 111,888 steps
1. Mio Fuse
2. Hmmm lets say 222,222 steps
1) Garmin fenix 3
2) 123’330
Impressed by the Fenix3.
206,412 steps
1. Fenix 3
2. 176661 steps
1) Garmin Fenix 3
2) 206578.
1. 4iii Power meter – power meters are getting cheaper!
2. 187,473 steps
1) fenix 3
2) 152458
1. The Epix, maps finally on the wrist :-)
2. 384,640
I am unsure specifically but would love a power meter and bike computer
Steps
109,785
fenix 3
175,487
Most excited about the Fenix 3 ,
and my bet would be 232,323 steps.
1) 4iiii power meter
2) 104,000
1) Garmin Fenix 3 (I would like to replace my old RS400 and AXN500…)
2) 24,754 steps
1) Garmin fenix3. Combines every functionality plus good aesthetics.
2)210234 steps
1. Optical HR accuracy on the FitCharge HR and Surge. If optical HR isn’t what everyone thought it could be, what’s coming down the chute that could be a better answer?!
2. 177,777 (In the Spirit of Vegas!)
1) I would absolutely love to have a Garmin fenix 3 to replace an ancient Garmin FR205 that finally bit the dust last week.
2) 162623 steps
1) Fenix3. All of the features of a 920, with a much improved look.
2) 183142
I really want that 4iiii power meter. As for steps, I’m going to guess 180,777.
1) Fenix 3 because it looks attractive enough to wear all day.
2) 123,321 steps
1) Garmin Fenix, for the broad feature set, cool form factor and IQ possibilities
2) 127901 steps
1. Garmin fenix 3 – I could use it for both Track&Road/Trail running. Nice design, high technology!
2. 151,151
Fitbit Surge L black – want display &secure band
279,000
tech: Definitely the Epix with its outdoorsy features and triathlon heart
steps: 95,555
Fenix 3 – love the 2
201476
1) Garmin VivoXXX lineup as I really need to add an activity tracker and want the Garmin connection to go with my 220
2) 215,975
Fenix 3. Looks cool and very capable!
308,287
844,000
242000 steps.
As a multisport athlete the Fenix3 looks fantastic. I have the original Fenix and love it.
My guess on the steps is 18,144
1) A bundle of Garmin ConnectIQ products.
2) 85000
I was surprise with the Garmin Fenix 3 and Epix
234567 steps
920xt garmin
Steps: 450,000
1. Fenix 3 rocks!
2. my guess: 182.403 steps
fingers crossed :)
1. Garmin 920
2. 179345
1. I was surprise with the Garmin Fenix 3, too many inovations exceeded my expectations at the moment!
2. 234.535 steps
1) Not sure which device I’m most excited about! A good multisport watch would be wonderful! Do those exist yet!?
2) 29,512 steps
1. The Fenix 3 made a great first impression.
2. My guess is 175,000 steps.
Ambit 3. Have 1 and 2 edition. Would love to have a 3rd one :(
77864 steps
Felix 3!
178,965
1. Polar M400
2. 121,123 steps.
1) Garmin Smart watch detail review
2) 176,543 Steps
1. Fenix 3 – I’ve always wanted the FR910xt before i bought my FR410 but price was the deciding factor at the time and Fenix is an awesome watch for ultras. Now with a watch that has both functionality, its a winner hands down.
2. 220254 steps
Optical heart rate
181337
garmin 920XT and the Apple watch
165,001 steps
1. Garmin fénix 3
2. 251943
A fitness tracker
154,348 steps
920xt for triathlons and looooong distance running. I love how much smaller it is.
222,224
1) I am most excited for the fitbit surge! I can’t wait to read your review
2) Steps: 185,123
1 fénix 3
2. 176497
1) The Garmin Fenix 3
2)Around 97,000 steps
I was disappointed with the fenix 2 but looking forward to the improvement in the fenix 3!
144,100 steps
4iiii power meter
168,487
24,351
1. Cheaper power meter
2. 466,897
garmin Fenix 3
512345 steps
23,400
1.all smart watch technology. They just get better and better.
2. 155434
1. Fenix 3 – totally jaw dropped !!
2. 20254 steps #guestimation
The Fenix 3, as a triathlete and ultra runner it’s a great option.
167,454
garmin 620
232,424 steps
Garmin Forerunner 920XT
126366 steps
1. Fenix 3, combines all the features I need into one package.
2. 193756 steps
1. Garmin Fenix 3 and Garmin Epix
2. 153200
excited abt the fitbit surge!
419,555 steps
1.) 4iiii precision power meter quite affordable
2.) i would guess 141778 steps
1. Garmin vivosmart
2. 300,000
170,054 steep forerunner 920xt
excited about garmin vivoactive
423,488 steps
Fenix 3 is better then fenix 2 :)
128202 stepst
1 – The Garmin 920XT. Like the update from my present 310XT and the fact it can have ‘plugins’
2 – 69091
Gatmin 920xt. It has both GPS for swimming, biking, and running, and it does daily activity tracking.
192,000 steps
Garmin 920
17336
Would go for the 920xt
129,001
1. Fenix 3
2. 111111 steps
I am most excited about 4iii precision because of the pricing downward pressure on this market and the new Fenix 3.
220673 steps
Thank you for all the great product reviews and interesting blog entries Ray. Have a safe trip!
Most excited about the Fenix 3
242,321 steps
fitbit surge is in transit!
104,437
105,123
Just got a 920 which hasn’t arrived yet. I would use it to upgrade to the Fenix 3.
Vivofit 2 because I want to see if they have incorporated many of the features I want in my original fit
262,000
fenix3 looks good
162400 steps
Fenix 3
135,435 steps
1) Fenix 3 because of its triathlon functionality, ability to recharge during ultra runs, and general sexiness.
2) 188,736
I’m most excited about cheap power meters like the 4iiii Precision. For $400 or so, I can start racing based on my power. I don’t need accuracy since I just need to know I’m within the suitable zone. Unfortunately I still have to wait a while more for 4iiii to complete their testing on carbon cranks. Can’t wait!
20,254 steps!
1) AmpStrip. It’s a great-looking (invisible) and probably precise (ECG) 24/7 activity tracker built on open standards!
2) 227,344 steps.
1.as a ultra trail runner I’m really excited about Garmin Fenix3
2. 108 000 steps
1) Zwift Online Cycling
2) 111,000 Steps total
Garmin 920xt
129648 steps
1) Fenix 3
2) 114,999
1) Fitbit surge bc of heart rate on wrist
2). 116,000 steps
1.) I’m very interested in the Garmin Fenix3 – although Connect IQ is very disappointing so far…
2.) 111.111 steps
1. Good all round activity watch that is also a daily watch
2. 200,001 steps
Activite Pop because it looks good. 17,222 steps.
Garmin Fenix 3, as it the ultimate sport tracker
#89,862 steps
232,678
Fenix 3 – better looking than the 920
131,399
Fenix 3 – it upgrades the Fenix 2 limitations (screen, gps accuracy)
Steps: 145,729