How My Garmin Endurance Score Skyrocketed In One Boring Ride
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/garmin-endurance-skyrocketed.htmlThis is a technical rabbit hole post, which ultimately ends up blaming not one, but all three of my young daughters for my Garmin watch woes.
Jaybird Vista 2 Earbuds In-Depth Review For Sports
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/jaybird-earbuds-review.htmlFor example, I have it paired to my iPhone, my Windows computer, and my Garmin watch, all concurrently.
Suunto Sold To New Owners (Again)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/suunto-owners-again.htmlMeanwhile, at the low-end, it’s near impossible to compete with like-priced watches from Samsung and Apple that cater better to the very casual fitness realm.
Week in Review–Sept 26th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/week-review-sept.htmlSome nice little savings on the latest Apple Watch Series 6 in here, as well as the new iPad.
TreadTracker Treadmill In-Depth Review (And a Treadmill Accuracy Rabbit Hole)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/treadtracker-treadmill-accuracy.htmlSure, I could have worn the watch and got a rough approximation, but that doesn’t often handle things like dorking with treadmill speed or drinking from a bottle (or wiping sweat) very well.
The Girl’s 2021 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/girls-2021-gear-i-use.htmlThe elastics lasted really well over time, and by the looks of the Amazon reviews, nothing has changed, still a great option. … GPS Watch: Garmin Fenix 5S – This has been hands down my favorite watch.
The Swim It In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/the-swim-it-in-depth-review.htmlWith that, watch the video carefully – and note the captions.
Photography Gear I Use (Updated 2024 List!)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/photography-video-action-cam-gear-updated-complete-list.htmlBut alas, I’m always tight on time to get reviews out, so when push comes to shove, I spend that time on giving you more detail and depth, than making a pretty shot. … I find the portrait modes on my iPhone (even the iPhone 16 Pro) to be a bit finicky for watch photography.
SRAM RED eTAP Wireless Shifting System In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/04/wireless-shifting-system.htmlBased on that I’m ready to give you the mother of all eTAP reviews. … This is also the time to place your derailleurs on the table and watch them try and crawl wirelessly.
FINIS AquaPulse In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/07/finis-aquapulse-in-depth-review.htmlThe reviews generally take 20-40 hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … For those of you who remember the Nike+ GPS Sportwatch, you’ll note the similarities here with the case-less USB design.
Garmin Shows Off New On-Device Sleep Tracking Widgets
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/garmin-tracking-widgets.htmlAlso, since I know you'll ask - that's the $14 Garmin watch charger stand.
The Power Meters Buyer’s Guide–2016 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/buyers-guide2016-edition.htmlRelevant Posts: CycleOps Joule and PowerTap Wheelset In-Depth Review, PowerTap’s new hubs, Bluetooth Smart Trainers, iPad apps, and more, A sneak peek at two new PowerTap products (including high speed data cap) – Note that I don’t really have a super-new In-Depth Review of the PowerTap G3, for no particular purpose, though you’ll find data from it in virtually every one of my power meter reviews. … Ultimately while they’ll no doubt be a player to watch in the future, I certainly wouldn’t make any purchasing decisions today or for the foreseeable future based on their product.
Tacx NEO 3M In-Depth Review: Motion and Accuracy at a Price!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/12/review-motion-accuracy.htmlTo watch the unzip (of the box, get your mind out of the gutter), see the first 30 seconds of the video linked at the beginning of this review.
Week in Review–August 17th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/week-review-august-17th.html4) Google Maps gets back on Apple Watch (and updated Carplay) support: While I’m 100% a Google Maps user, I don’t tend to use it on my Apple Watch.
A look at the new Polar Beat Bluetooth Smart app with H7 Heart Rate Strap
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/a-look-at-new-polar-beat-bluetooth.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … And more specifically, does this app serve as a replacement for their multi-hundred dollar watches.
Garmin Forerunner 165: The Complete Beginners Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/garmin-forerunner-165-complete-beginners-guide.htmlHere’s your complete Garmin Forerunner 165 Beginners Guide, which covers everything you need to know about how to use the watch day to day.
The Power Meters Buyer’s Guide–2015 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/buyers-guide2015-edition.htmlFrom a testing cycle, I gave it every opportunity to work, and ultimately, I delayed numerous other product's reviews to try and get it to work. … I think this is definitely a unit to watch going into 2016.
First look at Polar V650 GPS bike computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/first-look-polar.htmlThese are my standard In-Depth Reviews. … This marks the second major unit that Polar has announced in the last three weeks – the first being the V800 triathlon focus GPS watch.
Tacx Genius Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/genius-trainer-review.htmlBecause I want to be transparent about my reviews, once my evaluation period with the Tacx Genius + software has elapsed, I send it back to them in the Netherlands.
The Girl’s 2018 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/the-girls-2018-swim-bike-run-gear-i-use-list.htmlGPS Watch: Garmin Fenix 5S – This has been hands down my favorite watch to date.
Garmin Edge 130 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/garmin-edge-130-depth-review.htmlApparently Europeans like to watch their heart rate, and American/Canadians their cadence I guess.
Week in Review–July 27th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/reviewjuly-27th-2013.html5) Russian rocket blows up, lessens chance your GPS watch will find satellites faster: The rocket was launching a new Glonass GPS satellite, which is increasingly used for GPS units to increase accuracy.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/random-things-did-this-weekend-111.htmlEverything from updating posts/reviews with various content to answering the never-ending tide of unanswered e-mails, to cleaning and organizing both physical stuffs and digital stuffs. … For those unfamiliar, the short version is that it appears to easily take the ‘longest GPS battery life’ watch crown, no matter which mode you choose.
Weekly Mailbag–August 21st, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/weekly-mailbagaugust-21st-2010.htmlThis week’s mailbag covers the following topics: 1) Choosing iPhone or Garmin as running buddy? 2) Why no Polar Product Reviews? 3) Want Android support for ANT+? Read on… 4) Random note of the week: Looking for web designer Question #1: Choosing iPhone or Garmin as running buddy? From Ankur- “I have a basic question for you. … I have a heart monitoring watch that I got for $40 which is great.
A look at Garmin’s new Chirp and potential use in sports
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/look-at-garmins-new-chirp-and-potential.htmlWith their watch notifying them that they’re still on course…and even giving them details until the next waypoint, like above.
