I have found out that both Garmin & Timex have 12
channels to receive signals from the 12 sattelites that are in the sky, so you'd
think they'd both work the same. Don't know why C-NET rated the Timex better for
GPS. Could Timex's technology actually be superior in some way?
Does anyone know?
I do have the Timex Ironman with GPS, and it's fun to watch the
readout. I can tell how far we've gone, what our average speed was,,
current speed, etc. But I also get a "low signal" message when we pass
under trees, so I don't imagine it's any more accurate than any other
GPS.
Subject: [RC] GPS - Garmin Forerunner
201 VS Timex Bodylink
I was going to order the Forerunner today
and in checking for a best price came across a C-NET review which indicated
if you're using it under the trees, you won't get accurate results and the
Timex Ironman Triathlon Bodylink was recommended instead. Does anyone
use the Timex? I found it for $175 (speed & distance only model), quite
a bit more than the forerunner, but if it will work under the trees, then it
may be worth the price. Let me know what you think. The family's getting it
for my birthday which is coming right up. Of course, my hubby & son plan
on sharing it for the biking as well.(:>)
