Can it beep every mile? I need a watch that does... Does anyone know?
758574
yes, you can set it to auto-lap every mile. It beeps audibly (I can hear it over headphones) and displays the mile time.
1952797
I don't know of any beeping functions. I think the fitbit does that. This doesn't count steps per day. It does allow you to setup weekly training sessions for different goals and is a great heart rate monitor.
556986
Good question; but, unfortunately no. It keeps beeping but stops at that. You have to turn off the alarm. Then the face shows original set time and you have to clear that. Sorry.
2095246
No. I beeps at the end of the time only. BTW, I discovered that it also can act as a stopwatch (i.e., counting up). I don't think there's any alarm in that mode, although I haven't let it go to 99+ minutes to see. (grin)
1212419
I have set a count down date, but have not reached that date yet, so I do not know if it will beep or not. I do not believe that it will keep a total accumulated time either. It is mostly just a count down timer.
2192986
Yes it does. I actually used this feature last night. It will 'beep' when the interval changes.
1671304
So far I haven't used the Garmin while cycling with any specific alerts. It vibrates to alert me I've gone a mile. Then when I switch to running it still vibrates to alert me I've gone a mile. Is that what you mean?
523026
You place your forefinger on the side of the watch and wait till it beeps. It has never worked that well for me though
1465523
This watch would be great for a race walker - if it worked all the time - as I said in my updated review - it only works about 20% of the time. Most of the time you lose your workout data - I don't know if it is because you lose the satelite link or what.
1083367
Ken, There are multiple options for what is displayed on the watch face for each of the different functions. I have mine set to show elapsed time, distance and pace per mile. But there are other options for what you will see that can be programmed during the set up process. Hope this helps.
458298
I ran for 14 miles with it.. Never encountered a limit... I imagine the on-screen timer will loop back to 0 eventually, but the information uploaded should remain accurate. If you want something that runs all day, consider an armband instead of a chest band, as the latter requires you to keep your chest moist. Ew. Re: battery life, I estimate 60 hours (of exercising) or more per watch battery. Ditto, chest strap. HTH.
1671305
This watch has no cycling mode, so while you can theoretically bike with it, there's a lot of draw-backs. For example, if you set the pace alerts for a pace appropriate to cycling, then those same alerts will likely be useless while you are running. You have to manually change those alert ranges for running. Similarly, if you go for a ride, the watch will starting telling you that you've set all sorts of personal records (2-minute fast mile!, longest run ever!, etc). I biked with this watch only a few times before deciding I wanted a dedicated bike computer.
225884
It depends on the terrain...on a flat surface I have picked up KA band about 1 mile away. Generally speaking, you'll usually start to hear slight beeps at about a mile and steadier beeps as you get closer. I am pleased about this detector...good value for money. Good luck...
1805589
i needed my computer to charge it. is anyone else having an issue with there watch not tracking miles? the speedometer works but not the miles.... very important for running.
469261
Yes I believe it will beep even if it is flat in a wallet. I have had my unit working on a remote for the tv for over 3 months now, and even if someone is sitting on it under the couch cover we hear it!!!!. No complaints so far. Car keys don't go missing either. A real time saver.
2284565
You can set your HR low and high zones. I have not added them in personally, so I am not sure if it beeps or notifies you.
1887548
Yes you can but from what I can tell, you are unable to view your stats at the same time. You'd be much better off to just set your lap distance to 1 mile (the default), then enable auto-lap. The watch will beep at the end of every mile and you would know to switch to a run/walk.