Suunto X9i GPS watch - Big Gadget, Small Package

Today's athlete has nearly the same amount of technical equipment as a space shuttle pilot. The stuff takes away from my running and cycling experience, but I know that others swear by them, the stop watches, splits, heart rate monitors, gps, altimeters, iPods built into every imaginable piece of clothing, they want and need it all. I only run with a watch if I need to be somewhere on time after my run.

I have to admit, though, that I would like to try out the Suunto X9i GPS watch. The name itself sounds cool.
Suunto X9i - The world's smallest outdoor watch with GPS

Suunto X9i logoSuunto X9i is equipped with GPS, a compass, chronograph, altimeter, and barometer providing everything you need for a successful journey. Whether you are hiking or skiing in the backcountry, moutaineering, kayaking or fishing, Suunto X9i will get you there and back safely. It records and stores your data for later anaylsis in the Suunto software.

SUUNTO X9i is the ultimate tool for any cross sports enthusiast who wants to plan their journey carefully, know exactly where they are at all times, ensure safety.

Suunto X9i records and stores your data for later analysis in the Suunto Trek Manager software. The sophisticated features of the wristop computer, combined with the software developed to give more graphical representation of your performance, make Suunto X9i the device of choice for every serious adventurer and athlete.

The route functions of Suunto X9i together with the advanced GPS system allow you to create accurate routes, and ensure that you always know where you are and how to continue from there.

Accurate altimeter enables you to measure your vertical performance when jogging, hiking, cycling or climbing.

Ideally suited for fast sports, advanced timing functions enable you to record lap and split times of your runs and other similar activities.

When you travel in unknown terrain, it is extremely important to be able to return home safely. The compass, Track Back and Find Home functions make sure you will always find your way when you wish to head back home after an exciting but tiresome adventure.

Suunto X9i Features:

Altimeter - Altitude, vertical speed, altitude alarm, thermometer

Barometer - Sea level pressure, absolute pressure, weather trend graph, temperature, weather alarm

3D Compass - Bearing, graphic compass rose, bearing tracking

GPS - Resolution is 1 m / 3 ft, 12 channels

Watch - Calendar, 3 alarms with date option, dual time, stopwatch

Menu-based user interface familiar with mobile phones

Water resistant to 10 bar

Power supply - USB cable and a universal power supply

PC interface software and USB cable.

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