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1) I am probably the most excited about the Vivoactive. It seems like the Forerunner FR15 on crack.
2) 154,001 steps
1) Excited about connect IQ augmenting the 920xt
(… secondarily also excited about seeing the Dash actually ‘making it’)
2) 165,784 steps
1) The Fenix 3
2) 307894
I’m excited about the Garmin Fenix 3
My guess is 213.000 steps
Fenix 3 looks great. If they keep putting watches out every 6 months, my Fenix 2 will wear out around time the Fenix 16 is available.
226,354
Excited about Garmin Fenix-seems they are catching on to a nice sleek watch concept :)
139, 344 steps :)
1) Fenix 3
2)124365 steps
Vivoactive-more wearable with multistory functions
166789 syeps
#1) Fenix 3
#2) 345,394
I’m mostly looking forward to any watch based fitness tracker that can monitor heart rate etc throughout the day along with GPS shipping in the UK!
My guess is 524000 steps.
im looking forward to the Fenix 3
20,254 steps
920xt or Fenix 3 I can’t decide
235,428 steps
55555 steps
Garmin Fenix 3 for a everyday watch!
234,567
1. Polar V800 update(s)
2. 297777 steps
;)
I am excited for the Fenix 3. Just a great looking watch that can be used for exercise or worn in the office and not look out of place.
247,000 steps
4iiii Precision Power Meter because of the potential to shake up the market.
171554 steps
I’m excited about the Vivoactive and Connect IQ.
My guesstimate is 120000 steps
I am really liking the Fitbit Surge… It is quite sassy.
I am guessing 147,000 steps.
1) Polar V800 and M400 updates as I’m considering one of these as a replacement for my aging RCX5
2) 141878 steps
selling my Polar V800 with with heart rate monitor for $300 if interested.
1. Garmin Swim. Simply perfect for indoor swimming.
2. 179,228 steps
The armstrip looks great- potentially could be great for those of us that love the pool!
295,220
20,254 steps.
I’m most interested in the Amiigo fitness band/foot pod. Cool that it can track biometrics and types of exercise.
Thanks, Ray.
I have the Forerunner 910XT and love it. The 920 adds all the bells and whistles but the Fenix 3 is calling my name.
You covered exactly 112,665 steps.
J’attends avec impatience le compte rendu de la fenix 3! ;-)
Je vais dire 121546 steps, on verra bien…
1. Wahoo Kikr
2. 75,000 steps
1. Love the ambit3 for function style and HR while swimming. Also loved that heads up on Victorias Secret heart rate monitor compatible bra.
2. 149,790
FR920xt –> i simply love it!
104671 steps
1 . garmin connect iq;
2: 181554
1. I would love to try out the the Garmin Epix. Car GPS on your wrist!
2. 321641
1. 4iiii Precision.
2. guesstimation so far average at 180.303 steps, median 167.393, and a mode of 20.254 steps.
hmmm… let me formulate…
My guess: a plain 100.000.
1) FR920XT/Fenix3/Epix – so many more features than my current 310xt
2) Steps: 92613
1) No specific device, but I sure am looking forward to more watches with HRM built-in. Down with HRM straps!
2) 174999 (thanks!)
a) Garmin 920XT
b) 230.000
1) Fenix3 or Epix
2) Steps: 26873
1. Fenix 3 looks good, great features and appeals to geek in me.
2. 168,500 steps
Thanks for all the great info and updates to you and Randy both!
1) Garmin 920xt – going to be my first proper sports watch! had a rethink after the announcement of the Fenix 3 but will stick with the 920 i think
2) 185,231 steps
1.) the garmin epix looks sweet for multisport and using turn by turn directions
2.) 184321
1. Looking forward to Ambit 3 support for Android
2. 198 888
1. Fenix 3!
2. 315,200
1) Fenix 3: Everything but the kitchen sink, and looks slick too!
2) Steps: 187102
1. Before 920xt, now fenix3
2. 201674
1. F3
2. 187 934
1) I’m most excited about all the new integrated multi-sport options available where there are almost too many options to filter down to one clear personal winner.
2) 237,492 steps for the week including runs and whatnot. Not sure if your step counter adds steps for typing actions which could easily add hundreds if not thousands based upon all of your reviews and reports for the week.
1) Garmin Fenix3 obviously!!!
2) 95,470.05 steps
1. Jawbone Up3. It sounds like it has all the features I want and all the color options make me drool.
2. 193,000
1. My husband wants an Epix or a Fennix 3. I wouldn’t mind one either!
2. 258147
1. Definitely excited for the current gen of fitness trackers, be it the Fitbit Surge/Charg, MS Band or Basis Peak. Continuous HR tracking has me really excited.
2. 146,009 steps
1 – the new garmin watch
2 – 20254
Fenix 3
163544 steps
1) Fenix 3
2) 233,350
1- EPIX
2- 202, 015
1. Definitely looking forward to the Fitbit Surge and your review!
2. 167,450 steps!
4iii Precision!
90 932 steps
1: 4iiii – powermeter for the masses
2: 143.467
4iiii power meter
178,435 steps
1.) I’m excited about the smartwatch movement!
2.) 154,345 steps
1. Definitely looking forward to the AmpStrip and getting more involved with programming some Connect IQ apps
2. 184,123 steps
1.) Garmin Fenix 3
2.) 133333 steps
ConnectIQ and all the potential it has to do amazing things.
357,798
Vivoactive
169,234 steps
1. 4iii – can’t wait for the massive power price drop.
2. 163489 steps
The new forerunner 620. Because of the recovery estimate (when you’re fit for the next run).
185497 steps
Garmin 920,to replace my 910
144,444
1. Vivoactive – All that in one watch just seems to good to be true.
2. 124576
I’m looking forward to getting one of the latest Garmin watches
Guess you walked around 134 487 steps
Garming Fenix 3
32125 steps
fenix 3
187079 steps
Garmin 920XT
335,859
198,817
Fenix 3
Connect IQ. Got the 920 for Christmas.
210,453
1) I just returned the Polar M400 I got as a Christmas gift and am waiting for the Garmin VivoActive. It covers so many sports and some smartwatch alerts and I need to retire the Garmin 305.
2) I would guess 72,000 steps
1) Jawbone Up3
2) 153,451 steps
Fenix 3 because I need an good looking device for everyday use.
90000 steps
1. Fenix 3
2.138,541
1) a fenix 3 to get a better looking and most capable watch than my now outdated fenix 2
2) 42654
I enjoyed a lot of your updates, but the technology I thought was coolest was probably the Ampstrip sticker HR monitor. If they ever integrate ANT+, I’d almost certainly buy in: I love the idea of accurate activity tracking including workouts, but hate the prospect of wearing a HR strap all the time.
I’m guessing you logged 231,264 steps.
I’m most excited about Fenix 3, but also 920XT and Epix.
I’m guessing 303,892
1. Fitbit Surge HR – so my wife will stop nagging me that she needs a fitbit
2. 152,249
Garmin EPIX – the watch that does everything
124,000 steps
1) Fenix 3 is awesome!
2) 123123 steps
1. Garmin Fenix 3. Although my chicken wings that I call wrists are probably too thin to hold one up.
2. 178034
1. I would love to try the new Fenix 3 as it looks awesome
2. 141,798 steps
Fenix 3 for overall awesomeness
170,136
Bragi Dash
My guess would be about 179,427 steps
1. 920XT
2. 333023 steps.
I’m excited for the Fenix 3!
I would say 156354
1. Fenix 3, finally a multisport watch that doesn’t look like a kids watch or bigger than the epic G-Shock.
2. 87,701
1. Forerunner 920/XT and Connect IQ – lots of possibilities with the application development platform available to the public …
2. 191,412 steps
1. Looking forward to the vivoactive so i can wear one watch for all of my activites
2. 101,234
1. Fenix 3
2. 275,001
Fenix 3
141,536
vívoactive is very interesting.
27423 steps!
1. the ampstrip, it’s so different, yet it could be brilliant
2. 191,721
1. A cycling device that will seriously challenge/rival Garmin to push them to make better, more reliable, and connected Edge products and apps. Perhaps the SRM PC10?
2. 204001 steps.
1. Fenix 3
2. 141,657
1) Garmin Epix because of access to the maps & multisport option.
2) 141.778 steps
1. Most curious about the Garmin Epix. Interested in seeing how good navigation can be on a watch sized screen
2. 215,934 steps
1) Fenix 3
2) 80,000 steps
1. Fenix 3 and 4iiii Precision
2. 127685 steps!
I’m mostly interested in the new fitness products moving beyond my trusty Garmin — LG, Fitbit and others are redefining the personal activity information we have available. Awesome!
So you ran, my guess – 239,000 steps