MOTOACTV 8 GB GPS Fitness Tracker

Product Description

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You're hardcore. You get up early to get in an hour of workout time. You bike to work. You actually run your errands. Your friends are slightly afraid of you. Meet the device that packs in the same amount of action you do--MOTOACTV is a fitness tracker and smart music player combined into a lightweight, wearable device. It's like having a personal trainer and a DJ joining you on your run or ride. The MOTACTV fuses music and fitness, altering its workout performances with you, so you can focus on fitness, not playlists.

MOTOACTV is a fitness tracker and smart music player combined into a lightweight, wearable device. Track your time, distance, speed, and calories burned via GPS, and get the most out of your music with high-performance playlists. Click here for a larger image Access everything with simple controls and an intuitive touchscreen display. Get geared up for your particular workout with different MOTOACTV accessories like the Sports Arm Band, above (sold separately). The Ultimate Fusion of Music and Fitness Accusense Technology + GPS

Track your running, walking, and cycling, plus keep tabs on your elliptical, step machine, and treadmill progress. Time, distance, speed, and calories burned are all part of your workout. MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS. Track yourself on the device on an uploaded map. The Internal Accusense technology tracks your indoor workouts without the need for GPS. It intuitively adapts over time to improve its accuracy according to your workouts and your stride.

Smart Music Player (High-Performance Playlist)

Training is serious work. You need a soundtrack. MOTOACTV's smart music player learns what songs motivate you by tracking your performance against your music. It determines which songs help you perform better and then compiles them in a high-performance playlist.

An FM radio is also included for tuning into the TV radio transmitters at the gym, or just enjoying some radio programming.

Built for Your Toughest Workouts

MOTACTV is weatherproof, rain resistant, shockproof, and scratch resistant--ready to stand up to your hardest workouts, indoors and out.

Wireless Connectivity to WiFi and Smartphones

You move. Wires do not. That’s why MOTOACTV gives you the option to stay connected to your Motorola Android smartphone through the MOTOACTV phone app, so you can get texts or calls (and rock out) via your stereo Bluetooth headphones (sold separately). Sync to your MOTOACTV Training Portal account via your Motorola Android smartphone or WiFi to analyze your performance and set new goals.

Goal Setting

Set goals and start training. Race against your previous workout, or a challenge from a friend.

Audio Coach

MOTOACTV's audio coach keeps you moving with updates on your pace, split times, and other performance motivators. Download customized training plans from MOTOACTV .

Dual-mode Touchscreen Display for Indoor and Outdoor Readability

You're training for a new personal best. Now is not the time for futzing with confusing controls. MOTOACTV’s touchscreen display is totally clear, indoors or out, and it switches for you so you can stay focused on training, not lighting.

Select MOTOACTV Specifications Size:46 x 46 x 9.6 mm Weight: 35gDisplay:1.6-inch Trasflective TFT, QCIF+ 176x220 (optimized for Indoor/Outdoor)Supported Audio Formats:AAC, AAC+, MP3System Memory: 256MBStorage: 8GB capacity (16GB also available)Connectivity: 3.5mm Headset, USB 2.0 HSBluetooth: Stereo Bluetooth Class 1.5Sensors: ANT+, BLE, AccelerometerWLAN: 802.11 b/g/nLocation: GPS+Battery: 258 mAhStandby Time: 325 hoursPlayback Time: 20 hoursWorkout Time: 10 hours indoor, 5 hours outdoor Motorola Accessories for MOTOACTV

Pulse-pounding workouts require intense focus. The Motorola Accessories for your MOTOACTV Fitness Tracker and Smart Music Player keep you on target and in the zone. No messing around with different mounts, clips or straps. Snap in your MOTOACTV device and get at it.

Motorola Sports Wrist Strap for MOTOACTV Motorola Bike Mount for MOTOACTV Motorola Clip for MOTOACTV Motorola Sports ArmBand for MOTOACTV Motorola SF600 Wireless Sports Headphones Motorola SF200 Sports Headphones
This review is from: MOTOACTV 8 GB GPS Fitness Tracker and Music Player (Electronics)
12/02/2011 update:

Putting aside battery life which is not so much of a problem for me. My runs are up to 1 hour long.

There are interface shortcomings. Here are examples:

1. The device has a big screen, yet lots of data is displayed with a small font. You can see on the picture: red runner's silhouette takes the whole screen, exercise time only 10% of the screen. The font is very difficult to read at night, especially while running.

2. The device doesn't recognize well touch/tap vs. drag. Difficult to control during exercise. The control should be done with edge-to-edge swipes, instead of current touch/tap and drag. Screen lock is needed.

3. MotoACTV has a large screen, but often information you need is not on the screen. For example, when you compete against your previous run, it is not clear what is previous time/pace, and what is current time/pace, are you ahead or behind.

4. GPS functionality - complete minimum. No waypoints, no routes, no home, no compass.

5. Potential Android functionality - complete minimum. No calendar, no calculator, no weather etc etc

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Before 12/02/2011

I am a fitness outdoor runner, a few miles per day, a few days per week.

I needed a single device that would provide some running statistics (time, distance, calories), entertainment (mp3, radio), and ability to archive results. Actually, MotoACTV does all this plus some additional nice features.

You can customize the device by selecting what metrics you want to see on your exercise screen. There are plenty to chose from: different times, speeds, paces, heart rate, calories, steps etc. There are some other customizations but not as important to me.
GPS lock takes below 1 minute. After that I can start my running. The screen WORKS WELL IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT as well as at night. Major device functions are controlled by physical buttons (start/stop exercise, start/stop/skip music).

A great feature is that you can actually see your route on a mini-map.
After you finish your exercise, you can download it to the website with a single click on the screen. Simple and automated process. The website has so much functionality.

Pros:
1. Great screen readable in direct sunlight and at night,
2. Quick GPS lock,
3. Fitness and entertainment (mp3, radio) functionality in one device,
4. Great website where you can analyze your workout,
5. Different types of exercises,
6. WiFi, BT, Ant - all connectivity options you may want,
7. Physical buttons for frequent features.

Cons:
0. Same calories burned for downhill and uphill running. Elevation changes are available from GPS, but ignored. How can I trust this device? Considering returning the device because of this error.
There are some interface shortcomings, for example,
1. I cannot see current time on the main exercise screen. It is a problem for me. I run during lunch breaks and I want to know current time (time of day). I think it is very reasonable expectation. (Fixed in the recent upgrade)
2. I cannot see current time or exercise time/distance on the music screen,
3. I would like to lock the touchscreen when in exercise. I often hold the device in my hand and accidentally touch the screen. As a result, it jumps all over the interface.
4. Provided headphone cable a little short,
5. Audible feedback too low volume. Impossible to hear with loud music, wind, and busy street.
6. Doesn't recognize well touch vs. drag,
7. Expensive accessories,
8. Expensive device.