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Extreme U-lock usage 2007-05-28 02:51:42
No words are necessary. Nice picture shown on flickr.
By the way, if you need a U-lock, Amazon has lots of them. Read more:Extreme
Olympus Stylus 770SW: the all-sports camera 2007-05-26 17:36:03
On January I wrote a post about the OlympusStylus
720SW, claiming that it was a water sports camera. The new Stylus 770SW takes a step beyond. In addition to being a water camera, it wants to be your all-sports camera. See it for yourself:
Shockproof: drop it from 5ft if you want.
Waterproof: up to 33 ft.
Freezeproof: -10ºC / 14ºF
Crushproof: put it under 220 lbs. of maximum pressure.
Would you do that to your current, nice and delicate digital camera? I bet you wouldn’t!!
Other nice features of this camera are: a 2.5″ HyperCrystal LCD that allows you to view images in direct sunlight, digital image stabilization, nanometer to measure the air and water pressure to calculate the altitude and depth of your photos, the Bright Capture Technology to make pictures in low-light situations, a 3x optical zoom and 7.1 Megapixel resolution.
Links:
Product page on the Olympus website
Previous post about the Olympus Stylus
720SW
Get the Olympus Stylus 770SW 7.1MP Digital Camera
Tips on the Oregon Scientific ATC-2K Action Camera 2007-05-26 16:41:58
The folks in the support team of the OregonScientific
ATC-2K have made a comment on the post I wrote last december about this camera. It’s full of tips on it usage. Read them here: Feel like a stunt with the ATC2K ActionCamera
Oregon Scientific ATC-2K Waterproof ActionCamera on Amazon
Upgrade and Design Change 2007-05-26 03:08:44
In addition the required upgrade to the latest version of Wordpress, I’ve done a complete site redesign.
One of the things that bothered me was font size, especially on Mac systems. Now it’s bigger and more readable. I’ve also added a new section called “Hot Deals” on the sidebar, where I’ll be offering two new good deals every day or every two days.
Any comments are welcome. Enjoy! Read more:Change
Trip Tracker Sports Mate 2007-05-23 04:13:12
Trip TrackerSports
Mate is a free web application where you can upload your workout and analyze it. It supports the following formats for uploading: GPX, NMEA and Garmin Training Center History files.
Two features distinguish this site from its competitors. The first one is that you can replay your workout at any chosen speed using these controls:
The second is that you can upload photos of your trip and “fly” over your route with them in the background. I haven’t tried this (I wasn’t in the mood of taking pictures when running the half marathon :-), but it seems a nice feature.
The site is overall well designed although it could improve in some areas such as speed and usability.
To give it a try just visit: http://www.ttsm.com
Related posts:
RouteSlip
Route Sites Roundup
Trunk with a bike 2007-04-04 08:30:15 Pinel & Pinel, a french trunk design firm, has produced a trunk for the Brompton MR6 bike. The trunk is made of wood and covered in leather, and can be customized in 51 colors.
Via TrendHunter. Read more:Trunk
Google gives bikes to employees 2007-03-29 02:45:23 Google
is giving its 2000 employees
in Europe, Middle East and Africa bikes
to go to work. The bikes are made by Raleigh Europe and have the brand Google on them.
Nice move. Don’t you wish your company did the same?
Via Google Blogoscoped.
Nike to make all running shoes Nike+ compatible 2007-03-28 02:07:17 Nike has plans to make all its runningshoescompatible
with Nike+ technology by the end of 2007.
This is good news if you use the iPod to track your workouts because only a small subset of Nike shoes integrate this technology. This way you won’t have to use these solutions.
Source: Chicago Tribune via TUAW
Related posts:
Nike+ New Products
Nike+ … - iPod?
Nike + iPod sensor holders
Get the Nike + iPod Sport Kit at Amazon
100% Waterproof Music 2007-02-11 04:53:34
Aquapac has just released the 100% Waterproof
headphones, that with the Aquapac MP3 Player case you’ll be able to listen to music while swimming without damaging your player or headphones.
Aquapac sells protective cases for a myriad of products: cameras, mp3 players, phones, PDAs and so on. See all Aquapac products at Amazon.
Product page via Coolest-Gadgets. Read more:Music
Nike iPod Cap 2007-02-02 16:49:31
Nike is selling a winter cap that can hold an iPod
Nano, the Soft Shell Therma-FIT Hatphones Cap. In Nike’s own words: "it features fully functional Nano click wheel controls through power mesh window in back".
Colors: black, grey, blue and red. Price: $60
Soft Shell Therma-FIT Hatphones Cap via iLounge
New Garmin eTrex models 2007-05-31 09:38:20 Garmin
has announced some new models
for the eTrex family of GPS receivers:
eTrex Vista HCx
eTrex Legend HCx
eTrex Summit HC
eTrex Venture HC
eTrex H
The eTrex receivers are used by outdoor enthusiasts because of their compact size, lightweight design, ease of use and low price. This new version adds a high sensivity GPS receiver (WAAS) resulting in faster acquisition times and better signal reception, especially under heavy tree coverage and canyons.
All these new models are scheduled for third quarter 2007.
While you wait for them, you can browse the current eTrex models available on Amazon.
Via Garmin Blog
Handheld tripod to easily take you own photos 2007-05-31 05:42:52
How many times have you been struggling with your camera to get it straight on a rock to take a picture of yourself? Or how many times you’ve had to give your camera to another person?
The QuikPod Pro Handheld
tripod lets you take pictures of yourself or can be used simply to extend the range of your arm to shoot above the crowds or hard to see places. Just attach your camera to the tripod’s standard tripod socket and use the camera’s self timer to comfortably take photos
.
The QuikPod Pro Handheld tripod is made of high quality polycarbonate and aluminum to ensure its durability, portability and strength. And with a weight of 3.5 oz (100 grams) and a retracted size of 7.5″ (19 cm) you’ll hardly notice it in your backpack.
Click here to get the QuikPod Pro Handheld Tripod
Awarded Bike Pump 2007-05-30 08:42:59
If you’re looking for a floor pump for your bike, look no further. The new Topeak JoeBlow Pro is what you need.
It has recently been awarded with the 2007 Bicycling Editor’s Choice after extensive testing. The JoeBlow Pro features:
Perfect ergonomic design.
Easy to read gauge.
Quick and easy to operate.
Air release button for fine tuning the tire pressure. I’d buy it only for this feature.
Product page on Topeak’s website
Get the Topeak JoeBlow Pro on Amazon
Garmin Developer 2007-05-30 02:07:00 Garmin has launched a new website for application developers who want to make their own sites compatible with Garmin GPS devices and website services.
There are several APIs (Application Programming Interface) available through this website. The MotionBased Web Services API, for instance, lets developers interact programmatically with MotionBased, Garmin’s mapping application.
The site also features the Garmin Communicator Plugin API, which allows direct communication between websites and Garmin GPS devices, other services for working with PDAs and smarphones, and location based toolkits to embed Garmin GPS functionality in Java applications.
I’m sure this “opening to the world” will spread even more the dominance of the GPS market by Garmin.
The applications you can create using these APIs are endless:
Routing mashups that communicate directly with your GPS device.
Sport events management systems.
Not related to sports: custom fleet management systems.
Check Read more:Garmin
, Developer
Sanyo Xacti E1: waterproof video camera 2007-05-28 17:27:43 Sanyo
’s new Xacti
VPC-E1 is capable of recording digital video
and taking photos over or under water. Some of its features are:
640×480 pixel video at 30 fps.
6 Megapixel photos.
5x Optical Zoom.
2.5″ LCD display.
Up to five feet underwater for up to 30 minutes.
Links:
Product page
Olympus Stylus 770sw: the all-sports camera
The Xacti VPC-E1 won’t be available until June 15, 2007, but you can pre-order it on Amazon.
Night Vision Monocular from National Geographic 2007-06-03 15:40:03 NationalGeographic
offers this professional-grade night vision monocular with the following features:
3.1 Power magnification.
Integrated infrared illuminator to be able to see in complete darkness.
Automatic gain control, to protect in case of sudden light exposures.
628º field of view at 1,000 yards.
Water resistant body with tripod mount.
Operates with two AA batteries
Measures: 3 1/2”W x 3”H x 6 3/4”D. Weight: 16 oz.
I’d buy this monocular as a first night vision device for observing wildlife or camping.
Get the Night
Vision Monocular from National Geographic
Related products:
Bushnell 2.5×42 Night Vision
Monocular
Yukon Advanced Optics 1×24 Head Mount Kit Night Vision Monocular
2.5X Night Vision Tactical Binocular
SpyGear4U NVG7-2IA Night Vision Goggle AT-NVG7
May 2007 Favorites 2007-06-02 14:29:26
Awarded Bike Pump
Sanyo Xacti E1: waterproof video camera
Olympus Stylus 770SW: the all-sports camera
Trip Tracker Sports Mate
Review of the Casio G-Shock GW-800 2007-06-01 09:53:21
Paul Petersen has written a review of the Casio
G-Shock
GW-800 sports watch on The Final Sprint. In his opinion, this watch has four features that distinguish it from the rest of “normal” sport watches:
Solar-powered
Atomic: it gets time and date information from an atomic transmitter.
Durable: it’s a G-Shock, after all.
Water resistant 200 m.
Read the whole review at The Final Sprint.
The Casio G-Shock GW-800 is available on Amazon.
Tips for using gym machines 2007-05-31 13:23:13
Men’s Health has written an article full of tips for using the following machines
:
The rowing machine
The treadmill
The stationary bike
The elliptical trainer
The stairclimber
A must read to use them properly and to burn fat faster.
Garmin Marathon 2007-06-06 01:09:50 Garmin has recently launched a website called Garmin Marathon
where the company is publishing its sponsored marathons.
For each marathon there’s a Google Earth video, a map, the elevation graph and a link to MotionBased (Garmin’s routing and fitness site) for an in-depth analysis and mapping.
(more…) Read more:Garmin
Treadmill Walking Mistakes 2007-06-06 00:30:51
A week ago I made a post about tips for using gym machines. Similar to this post, but concentrating on the treadmill and on walking, Wendy Bumgardner has written an article on about.com:walking that teaches walkers what NOT to do when practicing on a treadmill:
(more…) Read more:Treadmill
, Walking
Ultra-light Folding A-bike 2007-06-05 05:07:05
No other than Sir Clive Sinclair has invented this ultra-light
bike. Named after the A shape when in normal position (by the way, what’s the normal position of a folding bike, folded or extended?), the A-bike is the result of five year research from Sinclair Research.
The A-bike feels like a normal bike when riding it, but it’s optimized for short journeys and to easily fold and unfold it. It weights 5.6 Kg / 12.6 lbs and measures 67 cm x 30 cm x 16 cm when folded (Compare them to the 80 cm x 66 cm x 38 cm of the Dahon Speed Pro TT).
See some more features at the product page. Read more:Ultra
, Folding
Heart Rate Monitor for Teams 2007-06-05 00:16:44
Today, while browsing the Suunto website I’ve come across a curious product: the Suunto T6 Team Pack.
The product page gives the best definition for this product: “Suunto T6 Team Pack is a complete solution for situations where a trainer is managing sports activities involving a group of athletes. With the help of Suunto t6 team pack the trainer can maximize the results of his athletes’ training and monitor their progress. It is also well suited for personal trainers who want to deliver their clients the best possible outcome from their training.”
The Suunto T6 Team Pack consists of the following items:
(more…) Read more:Heart
, Monitor
, Heart Rate
Waterproof Cases for Tech Gadgets 2007-06-04 07:50:58
Need a cheap waterproof camera? Are you afraid of damaging your precious gadgets on the beach? OverBoard, a manufacturer of waterproof products from the UK has launched a new line of waterproof cases specially designed for cameras, phones, MP3, PSP and so on.
Features:
(more…) Read more:Waterproof
Satmap Sports GPS 2007-06-04 03:28:00
Satmap claims that its new Satmap Active 10 is the ultimate sports GPS
. Satmap has designed this GPS as a robust outdoors device with some sports accessories like a bike mount.
What differentiates this GPS from the rest is its integrated digital mapping. This means that you can buy map cards (SD cards) with detailed imagery and insert them into the GPS to create new routes or track your position. Their information PDF also says that you’ll be able to download maps, which I find more practical that the SD card. Satmap is launching over 100 maps this year but right now there are four: UK county, UK Regional, National Trailsm and National Parks, ranging from 29.99 to 99.99 English pounds.
The Satmap Active 10 has also some interesting features: (more…) Read more:Sports
Safe bike lights without batteries 2007-06-08 10:30:35
Riding your bike in cities, especially at night, is a dangerous adventure. That’s why Pedalite, a british company providing safety equipment for riding your bike, invented the Pedalite KPL 100.
The Pedalite KPL 100 is a pedal-powered battery-free pedal that integrates front, rear and lateral lights making it easy for the cycler to be seen. You can read more about it on Pedalite’s website.
Of course this is not a substitute for the other bike lights (front and rear) or other security measures. Accidents can happen at all times and that’s why we should wear helmets while riding a bike. Always!
(more…) Read more:batteries
Practical Waterproof Sports Camera 2007-06-06 23:21:59
I’ve recently written about the robust all-sports camera. The one presented here takes a different approach: a practical and quick operation. While is also designed for sport usage, it stands out for having a strap that you attach to your wrist. You carry it in the flat position and you flip it up to make photos. It has two shutter buttons (the white ones) so that you can quickly make the picture regardless of how the camera is oriented.
This camera has the following features:
(more…) Read more:Practical
, Waterproof
, Sports
, Camera
GlobalSat GH-615B: a Forerunner’s Competitor 2007-06-12 05:43:12
The GlobalSat GH-615B is the new sports watch from GlobalStat that integrates a GPS receiver to record routes. This product is specifically aimed at hikers, runners, bikers, skiers, or any type of outdoor sports practitioner.
In many ways it’s similar to the Garmin Forerunner
205: size, technology used, price (with the Amazon discount), lack of heart rate monitor, and so on. See the comparison in the links section below.
The GH-615B has the following features:
(more…)
MapMyFitness family 2007-06-10 02:47:40
MapMyFitness is a family of sites that you can use to share your workouts with others, view the evolution of your fitness training, use fitness calculators and tools and much more. At this moment there are five sites in the family, each aimed at a different sport/activity:
MapMyRun.com
MapMyRide.com
MapMyWalk.com
MapMyTri.com
MapMyHike.com
(more…)
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