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Garmin 920XT
151459 steps
The new bluetooth headphone thingies. Guess- 167,850
1) What exites me is a daily nice looking multi gps watch with long life battery and optical HRM built-in. Fenix 3 seems a potential candidate.
2) 123 455 steps is 94 km. It is a lot to walk for 5 days I believe.
I’m most interested in Gamin Connect and anything with an optical heart rate monitor!
My guess is 103,735 steps
For me, it would have to be the Fenix 3 – great functionality from a great-looking watch. That said, the Zano drone could be a lot of fun on some of my trail runs :-)
As to steps? I’d hazard a guess around the 134,473 mark!
1) Garmin Fenix
2) 173227
1 fenix 3. Metal band, saphire screen, colour, wifi. Huge step up from my fenix 2.
2 110,253
Epix. Because finally there’s a watch that’ll be good enough for hiking, biking and running.
As for the steps? I’ll say 102,000
1. Garmin Connect IQ
2. 196788 steps
I’m most interested in the Fenix 3, closely followed by the Vivoactive.
I’ll guess 160,000 steps.
Garmin 920xt
226774 steps
Garmin Fenix 3
70000 steps
1) Really excited about sapphire Fenix 3.
2) 350,000
Garmin Fenix 3
My guess, around 101,000 steps
1 920xt
2 garmin fenix 3
I would guess 169000 steps
Im interested in the 920xt I have the 910xt and use it nearly every day I would love a upgrade
My answer is 104,302
136892. The Fenix 3 looks the best and would fit in with my other Garmin equipment and CT Kickr.
1) Suunto fan but the Fenix 3 seems to be the best at the moment! (Ambit 4 will have to be extraordinary and released soon to keep up…)
2) 168,888 steps…
fenix 3
156,019 steps
1) I’m excited about the Dash by Bragi. Awesome earbuds with lots of tech inside.
2) 210,000 steps
1. Garmin Vivoactive
2. 20245 steps
Eek, sorry! On mobile it kept coming up with an error that it hadn’t posted, switching browsers shows thru did post. Sorry. :(
1) Fenix 3
2) 165,490
I’d go with a garmin edge 810 … Then later on, add a 4ii power meter system to it.
My guess … 275 000 steps
20254 :-)
Fenix 3
20,145
1. Polar V800 new functionality
2. 194,000 steps
Pick me, pick me!
1. Fitbit charge HR
2. 183500
1. Garmin Fenix 3
2. 121.234 steps
1) 920xt, it’s all in one.
2) 20254 steps
1. I can’t wait for the Epix.
2. 6 days of CES, I guess 22k steps a day for a total of 132,000 steps.
Garmin Fenix 3
168,274
1. 920xt garmin – need an upgrade
2. 178,178 #guesstimate
garmin epix
201.432
Most excited about the Fenix 3. Looks great!
I’m guessing 153,879 steps.
1. I very happy for Edge 800. But I would like to buy the powermeter 4iiii power meter
2. 70.000 steps
Sorry, Garmin Epix solo
1) Garmin Fenix 3
2) 119, 547 steps
Epic/920/fenix 3 to see all the cool new apps that will be added
113,492
garmin epix
surely you must have walked 20254 steps.
1) Garmin Fenix 3 looks really great!
2) 123456 steps
Garmin Epix and AmpStrip and if it’s a clue 20254 steps
Go pro hero 3 or 4 and Adidas boost trainers. A pretty cool mix of technology there.
Steps: 98253
I’m most exited about the Garmin Epix; it combines an incredible triathlon watch with Connect IQ and Navigation/Hiking functionality- a major component for me.
173,062 steps
1. Garmin, forerunner series
2. I’m guessing 75000 steps :)
Ah and I’m really excited about the fenix 3!
1) Fenix 3 cause it’s so a nice looking watch
2) 232.500 steps
1. 4iiii Precision
2. You made 98547 steps
Fenix 3 Please!
171612
1. Fenix 3 – love my fenix 2, but it could use a performance boost
2. 142065 steps
I really like the Garmin Epix. Think it’s going to be the “go to” Garmin wearable device for everything.
My guess is: 135791 steps
Garmin Epix!
137,905
1. The 4iii power meter looks interesting
2. 16554 steps
Garmin Fenix 3 and Epix
121,524 steps
1. the fitbit
2. 345,000 steps
The Garmin Vivoactive looks like a replacement for my Fenix 1. I’m really excited to see what the Connect iQ platform can bring.
165 328 steps (hope you have good shoes Ray!)
1) 4iiii’s precision. why not support the small guys
2) 126,890 steps
1) The Garmin Fenix 3, it would be a great upgrade form my current FR210!
2) 118 936 steps
1. Fitbit surge and UP 3 as of now.
2. 247,500
1. Garmin Fenix3
2. 200,002 steps
35150 steps
1) Stoked about the Fenix3. Already pre-ordered and waiting for shipment.
2) 210339 steps
Fitbit surge
157,572 steps
The FitLinxx AmpStrip and Garmin Epix interest me the most.
My guess 164800 steps.
20254 – nice step Ray
Garmin- we can talk
1) power meters that are simple to install and use
2) 167239 steps
Fenix 3 bc it looks slick and had all the feTures you could want
111,231
#1 Garmin Epix: the perfect mix of a 920XT and a mini Edge? The ultimate triahtlon smart watch?
#2 123,456
1) I read your review of the new Polar M400, I liked it so much that I ordered it.
2) My guess is: 173.240 steps
Fenix3, looks good and seems like it will do what I need and a bit more.
333333 steps is my guesstimate.
The new Fenix3 looks great!
I`d have to guess something along the lines of 171,522 steps
320,000 I assume a few runs.
Bought wife the tom tom and she hates it and I would like to get her another garmin maybe 620. Actually give her my 220 and get a 620 for me
1. Fenix3
2. 183750 steps
1. 4iiii Precision
2. You made 296347 steps
1. M400 because i just got it and it is suppose to warm up this week in Wisconsin.
2. 155523
Fenix 3, 102357 steps
* Fitbit surge—> can’t wait for It
* 113.333.
Thanks Ray
fenix 3
Steps: 172,340
4iii power
117,689 steps
Fenix3 looks very nice
165,349 step!
My guess, 463,725 steps.
I’m awaiting my precision power meter to be delivered but I’m also looking forward to Stryd, looks to be game changer. Also looking at purchasing a garmin edge 1000 after reading about the software update.
Fenix3 to replace my current 910xt
191507 steps
1) Fenix 3, ticks so many boxes
2) 138,500 steps
Stages powermeter because I don’t have a powermeter and I need (want!) one before doing my first ironman.
18700 steps.
1. Fenix 3
2. 155,653 steps
Fenix3 – lest dorky looking and almost do it all
251,123
-Or if it’s guess without going over, I guess “1” – old school “The Price is Right” game TV game show strategy
1. Garmin Fenix 3 – Looks like everything i currently want in a watch in a package that i would be happy to keep on my wrist when not training.
2. 166,072 steps
In most excited about the new lower priced power meters such as the iiii.
Everyone seems to be guessing a number that sounds about right, but a factor of 10 from what it should be… So this is my guess.
202,540 steps.
-Guillermo
1. 4iiii Precision or an Edge
2. You made 540,001 steps
1) fenix 3 no doubt
2) 234 410 steps
1) Vivoactive, Fenix 3
2) 153,876 steps
Garmin Gpix and Fenix 3 (would probably take the Fenix 3 for multisport)
263,876
1. 4iii Precision Power-meter cos i cant afford any of the others
2. 190,000 steps
1) Vivoactive
2) 175,898
all the Garmin Products!
148,777
1) Fenix 3
2) 175893 steps
1. I’m most excited about the Jawbone UP3 for me and Swarovski Shine Solar for my wife.
2. I’m assuming you ran around 50 miles during the week, plus walked around 5 miles each day, which would put you around 30 miles of walking, so 80 miles total. 147,300 Total Steps.
1. Garmin Vivoactive for its potential via Connect IQ
2. 220.514 steps
1) Fenix 3 (Dream), Vivoactive (Budget)
2) 140,392
Hi
1. Garmin Vivoactive. I have a Forerunner 620 but if I won the comp I’d get the Vivoactive. love the possibilities with Connect IQ
2. 245,562
Cheers!