I am looking for a pedometer that is flat. The one I have now (Omron) is a bit bulky.
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I bought the Omron Hj-112 for my wife who requested a simple, reliable, small pedometer. After web research this one was my choice. It is almost as slim as my old Motorola Razor flip phone. My wife loves it. I did well!!
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The Omron is quite accurate, small, flat, light weight. It fits into a pocket and clips on to it won't fall out. I've had mine about a year and love it.
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I searched and searched for one for several months at the store. I have this one. I don't think it's bulky, but I've never had another one. I have really enjoyed it.
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It's big, awkward and top heavy (it fell off twice in the first hour of wearing it). I don't even use it anymore because it's such a pain. That's the reason it comes with a leash!
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How flat? I have the Omron Hj-112. It's about a half-inch thick, two-and-a-half inches long and one inch and three-quarters wide. I think it is flat. I think it is lite too. When I want to use it during a walk/hike, I slip it into a pocket and go and I don't even know it is there.
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I've been using the original for a little over two years now. This is actually my second one (the first got accidentally put in the washing machine). I'm definitely looking at upgrading to the Ultra real soon and also getting one for my wife. I've also pre-ordered the Fitbit Aria Smart Scale that is due out in April. Check that item out on their website.
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Tina, My understanding is that it doesn't matter how slow you walk, but the steps you take. One needs to "set" their walking pace (and the instructions should explain how to do that) and then the pedometer measures your steps, calories burned, steps taken, and aerobic steps taken. I believe that one has to walk so many steps before the aerobic measurement kicks in.I have had several Omron pedometers and I wouldn't used another brand!I hope this helps!! Kelly
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I don't believe so and I haven't tried to use it that way. I know the Nike Fuel Band is designed for that. There is no pedometer feature with the watch but it would tell you the distance that you moved around.
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I've used the first generation Nike SDM unit(which is an accelerometer) with much success over streets, trails, and races. Over a marathon it was within 10 feet over the entire distance. So I plan to check this out, first without purchasing the shoes and just strapping the accelerometer to my shoe. Once calibrated, I expect it to behave the same as my SDM. Once you have a nano it is a pretty inexpensive running tool. I picked up a 1gb nano brand new on craigslist (sf) for $100. I will purchase one tomorrow and try it out over the weekend.
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I have had several of the older model of this one over about 10 years. I purchased a Garmin Vivofit last fall. It doesn't count steps when you are pushing a grocery cart, etc. Bummer. Because my last Omron drowned in the washer when I forgot to take it out of my pocket, I bought this updated one. A little different than the originals but still tracks better than the Vivofit and more discreet in my pocket than on my wrist. It is definitely worth the money...a third less than the Vivofits, Fit Bits, etc. and does just as good a job.
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I'm guessing you mean the pedometer? I think it works as well as pedometers in general work. I've never owned a pedometer that was 100% accurate. I bought the watch for my dad so I haven't used it myself. He hasn't complained that it doesn't work but he feels like I do, not many pedometers are accurate.
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Don't buy it, it only tracks forward movement if it is attached 6 a shoe, parallel to the ground. I bought it, I sent it right back. Look into Fit Bit, Google the best tracker for what you want to do. Research, pays off.
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My daughter and I have the fitbit one and love it. It's small and has a convenient holder (or you can keep it in a pocket) so it's not obvious that you're carrying it. My husband had a flex (another brand). It didn't seem as convenient, was much more utilitarian looking, and he stopped using it. I love my fitbi one
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It's definitely not this one. I've had to resort to "guesstimating" distance by number of steps taken using known distances to give me a target number of steps. Haven't been happy with this pedometer, but the price was good and accuracy isn't really a detractor for me as I just need approximate distances. Calorie counts? Forgedda about it!
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Depends on how you set the pedometer up. The one's we set up are for steps only. If you set it up for aerobic it will probably do both. Great pedometer. I ordered at least 50 for our senior group, who are in a little step/walking competition.
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I don't use the pedometer very much but I think you can set it to run all the time until you "erase" and return to zero. Suggest you contact Pixnor and ask.
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I concur. I found that it under-counted by 25-35% during aerobic activity and by even more for casual steps (40-50%). I have had good success with Omron pedometers in the $7-$10 price range.
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I imagine it depends where you clip the device, but I haven't had any trouble with it. Unlike pedometers, it doesn't seem to pick up movement from driving or when I'm restless at work.
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If you take it off...mine doesn't count much if any while travelling in a car and I'm disappointed sometimes it doesn't count enough for riding my bike. ;-) I am unhappy mostly with customer service and it doesn't keep the time on the same screen as my last Omron pedometer did. I'm also unhappy it doesn't upload steps to facebook as its advertisements lead you to believe. You can upload to your private page and get a graph, but I could do that with my old one. You can post "badges" (I don't need badges, thank you, I want to share my stinking steps and miles!!!)I had my last pedometer for 5 years and zero complaints so the fact that I am unhappy with this one is an indicator. Try the triangle one, I think it is the J-321. Purple and grey. Old style but the battery lasts longer (6 mos versus 2.5 to 3 mos), you can still upload but with a cable...to me, the USB is not enough of a draw over cable since the pedometer itself...in a word...sucks in comparison. This was NOT an upgraded model. It was a sucker draw, and I was the sucker. I can't get any resolution out of customer service...they want to appear to upgrade, not truly upgrade. They did do a "customer service" call to verify that my complaints were accurate. (I complained about the time stamp and she called to say that "yes, the model you have does not tell the time on the same face.) I repeated what the gal said and asked her if that sounded like she answered a question and she giddily said, "yes, thank you. I'm glad we could satisfy you." and hung up...no longer an Omron fan to say the least. Happy Hiking though! Again, I DO like the old style if you can get it.
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Like Mimi's Books said, it has a thin nylon loop, made to go into a small eyelet on the pedometer. But my FitbitOne only has a rigid hook, so I slide the ribbon of the leash thru the rigid hook. Have not had any problems with it sliding off in the 6 months I have been doing it.
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My Fitbit One counted steps in the car too! Did you end up buying the Omron?