Polar Announces Deep Platform Integration With New Sennheiser Earbuds
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/announces-integration-sennheiser.htmlEssentially, if it was a feature on a Polar watch, other companies could likely license it.
Peloton Tread In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/peloton-tread-review.htmlThis wasn’t too hard for us, though as runners and cyclists we probably weren’t the most graceful pair to watch.
TomTom Bandit Action Camera In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/tomtom-bandit-review.htmlI write these reviews because I’m inherently a curious person with a technology background, and thus I try and be as complete as I can. … Sorta like how a watch might have a HR strap bundled with it.
Watching the Tour de France live from 35,000 feet
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/watching-tour-de-france-live-from-35000.htmlWhile I’ve never flown JetBlue before, I’m keenly aware of their use of DirectTV onboard, thus the ability to watch live TV during your flight.
Gadget or Gimmick: CamelBak Flow Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/07/gadget-or-gimmick-camelbak-flow-meter.htmlHowever, with the reviews heavily mixed I was curious to see if it would do what it was designed to do, or it it would be nothing more than just a gimmick. … The drink and watch system would continue for the rest of the run.
Garmin Rally Power Meter In-Depth Review (SPD/SPD-SL/LOOK KEO)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/garmin-rally-review.htmlYou can watch my full quick guide to converting your pedals here, and soon also a dedicated post on it.
First Look at Garmin’s ECG Functionality, and Clinical Trials Details
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/03/feature-demonstration-clinical.htmlGarmin appears to have included ECG functionality within their recently released Venu 2 Plus smartwatch, albeit without acknowledging its existence or including the feature at launch.
PowerTap C1 Chainring Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/powertap-chainring-review.htmlI always show this first in my reviews, merely to point out how impossible it is to get anything from 1-second smoothed data at this level. … a watch on their wrist, a coaches computer, etc…).
Profile Design Aero HC Aerobottle + Bike Computer Mount Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/profile-aerobottle-computer.htmlBecause I want to be transparent about my reviews, once I finish up with the system (here after clicking publish on this review), I send it back to them in the Long Beach.
PowerPod In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/powerpod-depth-review.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … But it’ll work with any ANT+ head unit (Garmin, CycleOps, Mio, Wahoo, Recon Jet, older Suunto watches, and numerous others).
The 2023 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/11/2023-dcrainmaker-gear-use-list-swim-bike-run.htmlAt least for watches and bike computers; for trainers and power meters, it’s less of an issue.
The Zeal HD2 Snow Goggles with Built-In HD Camera In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/goggles-camera-review.htmlI write these reviews because I’m inherently a curious person with a technology background, and thus I try and be as complete as I can.
The Safer Swimmer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/safer-swimmer-review.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … And a secondary reason of making you visible to others watching.
In Depth CompuTrainer Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/02/in-depth-computrainer-review.htmlHope this helps! As with all my reviews, if you have questions – feel free to post below or e-mail me. … The coaching software is ideal for cases where you want to ride a given HR/wattage/etc and also want to watch a movie.
Checking out the EZ-Trainer iPad ANT+ App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/checking-out-ez-trainer-ipad-ant-app.htmlThis way you can both watch that movie you downloaded and have your training data overlaid directly on the screen.
Hands on with Wahoo Fitness TICKR, TICKR RUN, and TICKR X
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/wahoo-fitness-tickr.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … This means that the unit will transmit just fine to ANT+ devices (like a Garmin watch), while at the same time transmitting to Bluetooth Smart phones and apps on those devices (or even the new Polar V800 or TomTom watches).
A 360° Action Cam Roundup: Nikon, 360Fly, Giroptic…and GoPro
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/360-action-cams.htmlSo here’s a quick look on a few notable 360° cameras; a couple of which have been covered here in previous DCR CES reviews, and one totally new player. … Now do keep in mind that you don't need a VR headset to watch 360° action cam footage.
Behind the scenes: The DCRainmaker Gadget Cave
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/01/behind-scenes-dcrainmaker-gadget-cave.htmlAs you saw in my post on ‘Behind the scenes in product reviews’, it was overflowing at the time. … there are two Nike+ GPS watches there, one of them is shattered).
Hands-on: Garmin Vivosmart 4, now with Pulse Ox and Body Battery
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/garmin-vivosmart-battery.htmlPreviously that was only seen on their highest end and most expensive watch, the Fenix 5X Plus which came out back in June.
A much better USB ANT+ stick for your Garmin Forerunner…by Suunto
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/much-better-usb-ant-stick-for-your.htmlBut, you may be asking how is it that a Suunto branded stick works with Garmin watches? See, when it comes to ANT+ USB sticks, there are basically two flavors – ANT1 (USB1) and ANT2 (USB2).
Fitbit Announces New Charge 6: What’s New and Different?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/fitbit-announces-different.html- New heart rate sensor: Fitbit says this is the “most accurate sensor yet in a Fitbit tracker” (though, not including either Pixel or Fitbit smart watches).
So you just got a GPS fitness device for Christmas? Start here: 2012 Edition.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/so-you-just-got-a-gps-fitness-device-for-christmas-start-here-2012-edition.htmlIt probably won’t surprise many of you, but the most frequent thing I hear is that many folks actually use my reviews as their manual. … Congrats! So you’ve just unboxed a new GPS watch/device? Good deal, here’s how you can get started in understanding how best to take advantage of your newfound toy.
Polar A360 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/polar-a360-depth-review.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … It is NOT a GPS watch.
Quad Lock Cycling Phone Mount In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/cycling-phone-review.htmlActually, to be fair – I do know why I didn’t buy it earlier: I was annoyed with the company and how much they spammed my existing reviews years ago with various links. … In fact, you can watch the entire video here of the return back up out of the canyon.
Garmin ANT+ Foot Pods: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/garmin-ant-foot-pods-everything-you.htmlMany of you from the ‘way-back’ era of...well...2000-ish, probably remember foot pods as the defacto way that sports watches could measure distance and speed – this being well before GPS fitness devices.
