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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I love the look of the new Fenix 3, and my guess is 171, 422. Loved the reporting from the show!
1. Epix and Fenix 3
2. 178,501
1) The Garmin 920XT-the perfect watch for Triathlon
2)117,123
1) From the items you’ve previewed, I think the Garmin Vivoactive – intriguing product that I hope gets a foothold.
2) Is this price is right rules?? Either way, I’ll go with 130,111.
99,999 steps. I’m interested in cameras for recording bike rides front and back.
1. 4iiii power meter! Finally a truly affordable power option
2. 187,642 steps
1. I am eager to get my hands on the Fenix3; the fenix2 is great but the new one is waay better. Kudos to Garmin
2. 148,329 steps
The Fenix 3 would be perfect for trail running!
And 82,828 steps!
1) The Epic Epix can’t wait for the review, hope it looks a bit prettier in the flesh!
2) 243,048
Ampstrip – It is a neat new take on heart rate metrics
254,793 steps
Polar V800, because I just love having it all in one beautiful watch :-)
175,175 steps
1. Like many folks, the F3.
2. 224,121
1) The Garmin Fenix 3 – because I just bought a Virb Elite and I can’t wait to use this in conjunction with the Fenix 3 for my Skiing holiday in the first week of March!
2) 134,064 steps
1) Garmin Epix. Looks like incredible product for cycling, hiking and other outdoor activies…
2) 270 000 steps
I’m very interested in the Fitbit Surge, since it combines everything I’m on the market for on a smartwatch: integrated HR measuring without strap, GPS, notifications, good looks (could be better, though).
My step estimation is 151223 :) Good luck everyone!
The Garmin Vivoactive looks very exciting, but it really needs optical HR. The Dash and the Garmin Epix look very promising as well…
For the steps, I’m guessing 120 000. I’m just wondering how you are going to write all the numbers down in order to find the winner; are you going to read every single comment or do you have some system that checks for you???
1) The Fēnix 3 looks great – both as a day-to-day watch and for it’s obvious use. Snowboarding would also be cool with it.
2) 180,566 steps
1. All the alternative HR technologies.
2. 200,000 steps
1) Fenix 3
2) 109,912
Fenix 3
210,500 steps
1) The 4iiiis power meter because it’s pretty much in the price range where even a terrible biker like me can justify the purchase.
2) 226800
I would say 323 000 steps
1) “Unvisible” BTLE HR sensor
2) 56.000 steps
Garmin Epix as a Dakota 20 replacement for wilderness backpacking — plus the ANT+ features for the bike. “One watch to rule them all…”
192575 steps.
I like that Fenix 3.
Total steps – 196,754
1) The VivoActive seems like a cool combination if they can get all the bugs worked out quickly for the early adopters
2) 123,456
1) Epix or Fenix 3. Can’t decide which I want :)
2) 81,000 steps taken. Probably way too low.
1- the Garmin Fenix 3 looks very cool this year, I might look into that for my next watch.
2- 94,000 steps
1) Looking forward to the Fenix 3 also like a bunch of others!
2) 231,452 steps
Fenix 3 all the way.
Total steps – 203,543
Anxiously awaiting your surge review
201325 steps
1) Garmin Fenix3 has my interest to replace my TomTom MultiSport.
2) 142,422 steps
Dash – it is so small and does so much
94,312
Any device with an Optical HR sensor
201,372 steps
Fenix 3 baby!
198, 019
Garmin Vivoactive – first time a true athletic watch hasn’t been painfully ugly.
192,008 steps
If I won I’d probably get the Fenix 3. A purchase with my own money? I’ll take a long look at the Vivoactive when it comes out.
Steps: 145,600
1) 4iiii’s Precision, because power is next on my list (ahead of electronic shifting)
2) 171123 steps
I’d love the Fenix 3. Seems great for a triathlete and for an everyday watch.
I’m guessing 195,839 steps.
1) I like the Fenix, but the yoga mat you reviewed looked exciting to me.
2) I’m going to go with 99,189 steps.
1) I’m excited about a reasonably prices power meter that sends via Bluetooth. Maybe a $400 PowerTap.
2) 172,739 steps.
Fenix3 and the 4iiii Powermeter
182,726
1. Garmin Vivoactive/ Fitbit Surge – I like the idea of an all-day activity monitor with GPS but still can’t decide between the two. I really want the optical HR.
2. 193,423
1) Probably most excited about the Fenix 3 or the Dash or something to record HR during swims that works well… that and the 4iiii powermeter (hoping it’s accurate and consistent and that it brings the prices of other PMs on the market down)
2) I estimated your runs at 24,433 steps and added that to what I estimated you walked on average each day for a GRAND TOTAL of 158,761.7 steps… so 158,762 steps, unless you actually did a skip/hop for 0.7 steps.
Fenix 3. I like all the functionality and usage scenarios.
182,476 steps
1. Fenix 3
2. 142,079 steps.
garmin connectiq because the ability to build my personalized apps for my garmin is awesome!
139752 steps
1. Fenix 3 Saphir
2. 180181 steps
I am most excited about the Fenix 3 and having a few regrets at purchasing the Fenix 2 a few months ago :(
My guess is 222,222
multisport items
163 145 steps
The Dash — I’ve been wanting something like that for ages.
206,371 steps
1) Excited about the Garmin Vivoactive and the Dash.
2) 179215 steps
1. I like the Activite Pop coming down into my price range.
2. Let’s go with 144,720 steps.
Thanks!
1) The Garmin Fenix 3. It looks absolutely amazing, and if I were to add technology it would be the Garmin IQ-connect. Customizing apps is something i’ve been looking forward too for a while.
2) It’s a pretty wild guess, but I think you’ve almost passed around 350000 steps, or perhaps maybe more.
Fenix3 because will be able to replace my 910
285,001 steps.
1) The FitBit Surge unless another Ambit is announced
2) 141,141
1) The garmin vivoactive
2) 137,861 steps
Garmin 920XT, very interested in the running metrics.
266,123 steps
Can’t wait for my Dash, from Bragi!
245,100
I think the idea of the AmpStrip is pretty darn cool… hopefully they can incorporate ANT+ in a new iteration in the future.
134,274
Wahoo Kickr to make my indoor training nicer.
You must have taken at least 260.000 steps.
1. Its got to be the AMPstrip and garmin vivoactive for me!
2. I reckon 177,398 steps is as good a guess as any
1) Fitbit Surge
2) 202,100
1. Garmin Vivoactive – GPS, ConnectIQ! And if that wasn’t a dream in itself, interchangeable bands!
2. 186, 013 steps
Fenix 3 – It is a semi-attractive looking triathlon watch!
165,000
1) Cheap(er) power meters, they finally start to be in my budget’s range and seem accurate enough
2) 154 142
No clue, but going to go with 756,312 steps.
1) 4iiii & New Garmin Line up
2) 122760 steps
1. Fenix 3: looks like a perfect upgrade to my 910xt – simply can’t wait!!
2. 212,342 steps
Hoping to see some technology trickle down from the new Garmin watches.
242000 steps
1) The 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter
2) 237000
1) The Fenix 3 for sure !
2) 80500 steps
1) I’m lusting after the 4iiii precision. I hope they figure out the carbon crank issue.
2) 156,823 steps.
1. Looking forward to seeing the performance and potential functionality of the Ampstrip in greater detail.
2. 92,640 steps
1) Fenix 3 Sapphire because it looks so awesome and people will stop mocking me for wearing such a watch with a suit
2) 52,400 steps (or 26.2mi x 2,000 steps per mile)
1. Fenix 3 – nice look with all the best tech for a multisport athlete.
2.153,241
1. Dash earbuds, not because I’ll necessarily buy those (though I’d consider it!), but all those rad sensors in a small package is encouraging for the future
2. 97,897 steps
Excited about the new and cheap power meters
Guessing 166859 steps
1. Fenix 3
2. 189,245
1 – 4iiii Precision Power Meter, driving down the price and more players in the game
2 – 220456
Most excited for the Suunto Ambit4! It has to exist at some point, right?
233224 steps
Fenix 3
196,662 steps
Fenix 3, Vivoactive and connect IQ
273,00 steps
1. The Fenix 3 looks pretty sweet. Too bad I already have a Fenix 2.
2. 91,000 steps
1) Nevo activity watch. Bought one, now just waiting for it to arrive.
2) 162312
1) Fenix 3.
2) 218500 steps
1) Garmin Epix because it looks Epic.
2) 99999 steps
1. 4iii Precision
2. 232,150
1. A combination of Microsoft Band (Windows Phone owner here!) functionality and looks with Fitbit’s reliability and smarts. Until then, I am wainting (im)patiently for the Charge HR to surface in the Tangerine color.
2. 319000 steps
Garmin 920XT or 4iii PM
237,114
1) Fenix 3 looks like an awesome upgrade.
2) 212,345 steps
Most excited about the Fenix 3 can be an everyday watch plus great workout watch
163,467 steps
1) That Internet of things yoga mat. Yeah, no. I’m pretty keen on the Vivoactive, IF Garmin has figured out to keep the charging contacts protected from sweat/corrosion. Otherwise, I’ll stick with my Tomtom Runner, thank you very much. And HUGE thanks to Ray and the folks at Clever Training for all the great work — and awesome giveaways!
2) 223,549 steps.
1. 4iiii powermeter obviously
2. 192658 steps
1. For me, it is the refined looks of the Fenix 3 with the 920xt capabilities+
2. 142,559
1. Garmin Fenix 3 – great looking multisport watch
2. 110,904 steps
1) Fenix 3, Fitbit Surge
2)178,319
I’m looking forward to receiving my Fenix 3 that I’ll be returning my 920XT for.
188,205 steps.
Fenix 3, Vivoactive and Polar V800.
156,260 steps
1. I’m interested in learning about all of the latest activity trackers and finding the one that suits my needs best.
2. I’m going to take a wild guess with 145,948