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. Fenix 3 – looks like the right next step for my trail running game
2. 267,438 steps
1. Vivoactive
2. 191,001
The technology I’m most interested in is the Pizzaazz Pizza Oven.
If we’re talking CES, I’m really interested to see where the 4iiii Power Meter drives the rest of the competition. Stages has got to be making ridiculous amounts of money right now. If being selfish, I am interested in the Fenix 3.
I’m guessing 234,567 steps. If 11.37 was ‘nothing’ compared to the rest of the days, I’ll bump it up to 19 miles per day. Add in the running power meter test at UNLV and presto……$500!
1 – I am stoked about the Fenix 3, sounds like the perfect watch for me.
2 – guess is 123456 steps, cause why not?
Thanks Ray
1. The Garmin Vivoactive. My old school Garmin died during a 1/2 marathon and have been looking for a replacement. Might wear it when my family goes on vacation in Paris this summer. Any suggestion on a place for sweets near the ile saint louis?
2. 172,000
I’m most excited for the vioactive.
138,212
4i power meter – sounds wonderful
273,000
99874 steps
I am most excited about Whirlpool’s Smart washer and dryer. I recently got a smart dishwasher and am now obsessed with Smart appliances.
1) Probably the Garmin Epix, even though I’d likely get a 920XT if I’d buy something right now.
2) 124,951 steps.
1) I want the Fitbit Surge because it is one of the few watches in its price range that tracks change in elevation.
2) 214,743
1) garmin epix looks great and I want one
2) Steps = 251,313.
:I)
I am thinking the Gamin vivoactive sounds interesting.,
215,567 steps
Fenix 3 definitely looks awesome.
Steps = 138,843
multisport watch Fenix3
#132,000
1) garmn vivoactive swap for the old 910!
2) 162345
1) the Garmin Epix
2) 211, 826 steps
1. 4iiii Precision power meter
2. 178392 steps
1) Fenix 3. I loved my F2 but really want an upgrade now
2) 123034
1) Fenix 3
2) 186,521 Steps
1. Lower cost power meters
2. 166,749 steps
Waiting for this Surge.
My guesstimate is 167980.
I’m most looking forward to the ampbit.
192,368
1) Garmin Vivosmart
2) 165,214 Steps
4i
152,158
I am most excited for the 4iiii precision power meter!!!
I am guessing 285,357 steps!
1. Wahoo Kickr – not exactly breaking news, but I would love nothing more than a smart trainer.
2. 204,742
FitBit Surge Seems Right up my Alley
155, 155
1) The new, reasonably-priced cycling power meters.
2) 200,001 steps
1) The Fenix3 looks incredible. I am still using a Timex Global Trainer and really looking forward to grater functionality in a smaller better looking package (w/ wireless uploads!).
2) 127,576
Hope your having fun… 154321 steps
164,333 steps and really considering the Fenix 3
Thanks for all your reviews!
Garmin Fenix! Oh yeah!
255,555 steps! Bam!
Garmin fenix 3
165123
Forerunner 920xt.
99999 Steps
1-Garmin Vivoactive GPS smartwatch
2 – 136,540
Fenix3 looks really nice for a sports watch.
137,124 steps.
1. Excited for the new Fenix 3 and Epix watches!
2. 176,018
I’m really excited for the fenix 3, as i see a replacement for my current watch coming soon, and this is def in the running now.
step count: 220,000
1) Garmin Vector Pedals for me! I need more P-O-W-E-R!!!!!
2) 192,734 steps (you’ve gotta be absolutely exhausted!)
Fenix3 seems awesome!
Steps: 172400
1.) The Garmin Vivoactive and ConnectIQ.
2.) 179,413 steps
1. Garmin fenix 3 looks awesome
2. 146,743
1) Garmin Vivoactive
2) 133053 steps
1) Love the Garmin Epix!
2) 187,479 steps
Garmin 920xt
198000 steps
Fenix 3
127300
1) Most excited about the Fenix3 as I know have a decision to make on my next watch (920xt vs. F3).
2) 108,318 steps
The Fenix 3 looks interesting – the only downside I could see with the 920 was the looks.
232,049
I really like Garmin Fenix 3. It is the most good looking triathlon watch out there!
My guess is 121 524
Most exited aboat the edge 1000 unit this year
Guessing you did 45.000 steps
1) Garmin Fenix 3
2)103334
1) Fenix3 — good looking and the navigation
2) 327,000
1) As for the products itself it would be the Fenix 3 mainly for what it looks like – not like a sports-watch as many others on the market, but like a modern one.
Future updates available for M400 have to be mentioned too. As i’ve bought one some time ago it is always nice to read that the company is implementing new features into it.
2) 99125
ConnectIQ for sure, want to see how others can expand the usage of the technology
I’ll guess 155,783
1) Fenix3 and other Garmin watches with both GPS and activity tracking!
2) 138,000
Garmin Fenix 3!
272,160 steps
The 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter is interesting for me as I have no power meter and not a lot of money to buy one! :)
339453 steps
1) Garmin Epix and 4iiii Precision
2) 119,245
1) 4iii power meter or the Bragi Dash
2) 170,000
Garmin Vivoactive on my target :)
Steps: 189520
1. Fenix3
2. 209,487 steps
Updated Fenix and new garmin watches are nice.
It might be 183 267 steps
1) Garmin Fenix 3
2) 142,572 steps
action cameras since they’d be used across a bunch of different activities. that or bike GPS since I don’t love using my garmin 910xt on the bike.
126000 steps
1/ AMPstrip HR patch
2/ 999,999
4iii power meter
109 457 steps
The Garmin F3 because it looks so good…
141,750 steps
1) Garmin Epix for sure!
2) 134,567 steps
1. The AmpStrip look super cool! I can’t wait for an in-depth review on this. Mostly curious about how well it actually sticks. If it’ll stay put, that’s going to be a hell of a product.
2. 186,046 steps
Next generation garmin 510
181,000
1) 4iii, well anything power related as I’m in the market although the AmpStrip sticker fascinates me.
2) 213,457
1) I am very interested in the Garmin Epix. I can combine my training and hiking in one device!
2) My guess is 162,455 steps.
Pretty set on tech for now but I like the idea of those wireless earbuds/HR monitor/step counter/MP3 player you reviewed the other day.
212,321 steps
1-garmin epic
2-77.777
Thaks Ray
Fenix 3
135,303 steps
1 Garmin Epix – Maps on the wrist
2 163,496
1. Garmin Fenix 3
2. 222,222 steps
1. Fenix 3: with the functionality of the ugly 920XT in an aweseom looking watch
2. 159 681 steps
i like the look of the fenix 3 quite a bit.
126384 steps.
1- Fenix 3
2- 215,069
1. see activity tracker and sports watch coming closer together
2. 152.333
1. 4iii power meter – I need one soon, need to know which one I should get.
2. 177 777 steps.
1.) 4iiii precision is an affordable option for someone new to the sport
2.) 142,500 steps
1 – SmartMat, helps me with my yoga
2 – 220683
1)so much cool stuff coming out but i think the runscibe as its a new chapter of wearable data & i’m interested in how useful it will actually be.
2)124,051
1) Garmin Vivoactive
2) 122,150
1) the 4iiii Precision Power Meter because I’m looking for a cheaper power meter alternative
2) 168,654
1) Fenix 3
2) 90000
1. Garmin Fenix 3 – a trail runner’s choice, great to have some competition with Suunto and Polar devices
2. 104,500 steps
Fr920 xt..a great watch all around
294000 steps
1. Garmin Fenix 3
2. 130,500
1) very interested in the new 4iiii meter
2) 167,000 steps for the 6 days is my guess…
1) I’d want to get the garmin forerunner 920 as I’m planning on doing a first triathlon and it’d be a great way to track it! ;)
2) 342,178 steps
fenix 3
173555 steps
1. Fenix 3
2. 145000 steps
1. Cheap power meters!
2. How many steps can one person take in a day? 171072
1) Dash wireless headphones. Because they’re the future of tech, although I still believe it’s clever vaporware.
2) 8799 steps
1) Fenix 3 – overwhelming in the best possible way.
2) 139, 419 steps
1)What I’d love would be optical HR included in any of the top watches (V800, ambit, fenix…)
I’m quite interested in your review of the Surge ;-) (thanks for all of this btw ! Awesome !).
That being said the Fenix 3 looks amazing !
2) 199,867 steps ! exactly…
Regards
1. Surge HR accuracy
2. 156,999 steps