The Guess ‘How Many Steps I Walked at CES 2015’ Giveaway!

January 9, 2015 by |Blog|Comments (2,132)

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When it comes to walking, I have no week at any point during the year where I tally up a greater number of steps than that of CES.  And this year was definitely no different.  It’s been a crazy packed week (with more still to come), and I’ve done more walking than ever before.

Given all those steps, I figured it might actually make for a fun giveaway.  No, I wouldn’t be giving away my steps (I have no idea how I’d do that anyway).  Instead, I’d let you guess my steps.  This would be different from the past giveaways which are always pretty random.  This one instead involves a bit of smarts, a touch of stalking, and then a solid jar of luck.  It’s like those jelly bean counting jars.  Except I hated those contests, I never won.

In this case, here’s the parameters for your guesstimating:

Time frame: Sunday through Friday – I arrived into Vegas for CES late Saturday night just before midnight, and CES will keep me occupied until mid-day Friday when I leave Vegas.  But, for the purposes of keeping things simple – it’ll be the sum total of all days Sunday through Friday.

What we’re counting: Steps. Duh.  Not miles, not calories, nor stairs.  Just plain old steps.

The device of record: The data will be whatever my Fitbit Surge says for each day, all added up.

Now, I’ve left some hints along the way since Sunday.  It’s up to you to find them.  Also note that because I wore the Fitbit Surge during all of my running, that’s taken into account as well.  I wore it 24×7 minus a few minutes here and there for charging, but I was virtually all seated when that happened.

Those who win will get a $500 credit to CleverTraining.com, my most excellent partner in this giveaway crime.  By supporting the site through Clever Training you also can save 10% on basically anything they sell.  If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 to the Mio Fuse to a random pair of socks to the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter.  Whatever floats your boat.

How to enter:

Leave a comment below with BOTH of these two pieces:

1) A short description of what technology or product you’re most excited about, and why.

2) Your step # guesstimate.

The reason you need both is that if you don’t put a bit of text in there, you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters.  And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM.  Got all that?

Oh, and yes, for those curious – I’ll have an in-depth review on the Surge out shortly.  Currently planned for roughly January 19th-20th.

Thanks for reading!

The giveaway entry period will run through Monday, January 12th, 2015 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time.  Winner will be selected based on either hitting the exact number of steps, or being closest to it.  If more than one person gets it exactly, I’ll select randomly between those individuals.  One entry per person.  The product will then be ordered immediately and shipped immediately assuming in stock.

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Welcome to CES 2015! Don’t forget to check out all my CES 2015 coverage, as well as my continual updates throughout the day on Twitter.  It’s gonna be a crazy busy week!

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  1. Matt L
    January 9, 2015 at 6:47 pm #936

    1) FItbit Surge. It seems to do everything I want it to do, but I want to know how well it does it.

    2) 185,352 steps

  2. Patrick
    January 9, 2015 at 6:48 pm #937

    Garmin Vivoactive – looks purty

    183,624

  3. Marc-Olivier Tremblay
    January 9, 2015 at 6:49 pm #938

    4iiiis power meter
    196431 steps

  4. Andrew Jones
    January 9, 2015 at 6:49 pm #939

    Garmin need a mid level Dual watch. 220 with better alerts and the Swim metrics from the 920 / Fenix 3; open water and laps.
    I know I’m not the only one who trains with a 220 / 620 running and the 510 / 810 cycling.

    My guess
    397870

  5. Peter Felix
    January 9, 2015 at 6:52 pm #940

    1. Garmin Epix – because I just have to upgrade now from my FR910 – regardless of the fact that I’ll only be using about 1% of it’s functionality (not as Tech savy as you Ray)
    2. 161,237

  6. Rich Green
    January 9, 2015 at 6:54 pm #941

    Fenix 3, liking the combination of looks and features.

    179,950 steps!

  7. Christian Messer
    January 9, 2015 at 6:59 pm #942

    Altra Halo these guys know running and have a competent sister company in IFit

    81000 steps

  8. Patrick Myers
    January 9, 2015 at 6:59 pm #943

    1) The Fenix 3. I stopped by the Garmin booth to check out the 920XT and didn’t even see the F3 because I was in a rush. I’m a F2 user and would like a more reliable GPS (and easier to read display) but otherwise LOVE the F2.

    2) 112,590 steps

  9. Robert
    January 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm #944

    A: Really looking forward to the release of the 4iii Precision. That is going to be a game changer for affordable power meters.

    B: 174,780 steps

  10. Fred
    January 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm #945

    My guess is 132165 steps

  11. Murphy Flynn
    January 9, 2015 at 7:01 pm #946

    121,524 steps .Most interested in the Garmin Epix. I can do all my triathlon training with it and have mapping capabilities for multi mile stand up paddle board workouts and windsurfing tracking.

  12. Kyle
    January 9, 2015 at 7:02 pm #947

    1.) Most interested in seeing Polar try to catch up with their modern technology, finally.
    2.) 240,000 steps

  13. mmb
    January 9, 2015 at 7:02 pm #948

    Power meters and the ever increasing number of choices!

    My guess: 135790 lollies in the jar

  14. adam g
    January 9, 2015 at 7:13 pm #949

    Definitely the Garmin Fenix 3, It looks great and would be a major upgrade over my forerunner 220 for Nordic ski training and racing. I’m excited to see what can be done with Garmin IQ.

    I’ll guess 123,456 steps

  15. Al
    January 9, 2015 at 7:13 pm #950

    1) Garmin Epix – Mapping on a watch is very dick tracy
    2) 78443

  16. David
    January 9, 2015 at 7:24 pm #951

    1- Garmin 920XT, has every feature I want except optical heart rate
    2- 125,567 steps

  17. Allan
    January 9, 2015 at 7:27 pm #952

    1. Any item that does continuous HR monitoring!

    2. 201,156 steps

  18. Jake
    January 9, 2015 at 7:28 pm #953

    99,864

  19. JonasBR
    January 9, 2015 at 7:36 pm #954

    1) Garmin Fenix 3. Nice combination of looks and features.
    2) 295200 steps

  20. Michael Gross
    January 9, 2015 at 7:36 pm #955

    I am most excited about the Garmin EPIX which looks EPIC!! :)

    I am guessing 169,500 steps!

  21. Tiago Ferrão
    January 9, 2015 at 7:38 pm #956

    1) Fenix 3, cuz it looks smart with a suit

    2) 250000 steps

  22. Ty
    January 9, 2015 at 7:39 pm #957

    1) vivo active or fenix 3
    2) 334,265

  23. Jonathan
    January 9, 2015 at 7:40 pm #958

    Fenix3 and Epix, and also the stick on HRM.

    180180 steps.

  24. Jono
    January 9, 2015 at 7:42 pm #959

    Some running shoes. I have enuff gadgets.

    Number of step-equivalent-movements: 144,000 steps

  25. Eric R
    January 9, 2015 at 7:44 pm #960

    Garmin 920 – such a complete tri watch.

    Steps – 260,009

  26. Sono
    January 9, 2015 at 7:51 pm #961

    Fenix 3!!!
    196,897 Steps

  27. Jeff D
    January 9, 2015 at 7:57 pm #962

    FENIX 3!!! NEED ONE!

    165,432

  28. J. Brosher
    January 9, 2015 at 7:58 pm #963

    1) Fenix 3. I bought a F2 5 days before the F3 was announced. I returned the F2 and will be waiting for the F3.
    2) 345,001 steps

  29. ken Clark
    January 9, 2015 at 7:58 pm #964

    Garmin 920xt.
    Looks like they finally got the size under control & the right features

    345,452 steps

  30. Ken
    January 9, 2015 at 8:12 pm #965

    Looking to check out garmin vivoactive.my guess for steps 131602.Thank you Ray for all your reviews and insights.

  31. FRiC
    January 9, 2015 at 8:13 pm #966

    I like the new Garmin watches and Connect IQ.
    195544 steps.

  32. ChrisG
    January 9, 2015 at 8:22 pm #967

    I fancy the yoga mat!
    69403

  33. Eric Appel
    January 9, 2015 at 8:29 pm #968

    I like the 4iii Power Meter
    I guess 169678 steps

  34. Sean
    January 9, 2015 at 8:30 pm #969

    1) I am most interested in the inbody band and the fitbit surge
    2) Steps: 165231

  35. Jason Newville
    January 9, 2015 at 8:34 pm #970

    1.) 4iii Power Meter
    2.) 167421
    Love all the info, keep it coming!!!

  36. uzzy
    January 9, 2015 at 8:41 pm #971

    1) Fenix 3 and Epix

    2) 225383

  37. Peter
    January 9, 2015 at 8:43 pm #972

    A Garmin GPS or a power meter. 110,000 steps

  38. Chen
    January 9, 2015 at 8:57 pm #973

    1) Fenix 3 – perfect to track my running and cycling, soon swimming too. or Garmin Edge 810.

    2) 180,000 steps

  39. Marc
    January 9, 2015 at 9:01 pm #974

    Like the Stages power meter.

    131072 steps

  40. giorgitd
    January 9, 2015 at 9:05 pm #975

    The new Garmin devices are super interesting. The VivoActive seems like a winner and I’m ready to ditch my perfectly functioning FR 305.
    Steps? 144,005

  41. Jim Canlser
    January 9, 2015 at 9:09 pm #976

    126,000 steps.

  42. Malte Hillebrand
    January 9, 2015 at 9:10 pm #977

    1) I am interested in the Fenix 3
    2) 212888

  43. valerie sobus
    January 9, 2015 at 9:14 pm #978

    1. the fitbit surge!
    2. 318,224 steps!

  44. Jeff Gibson
    January 9, 2015 at 9:14 pm #979

    1) Fenix 3 … looking to replace my Fenix 1 soon.

    2) 121,000 steps

  45. Alan E
    January 9, 2015 at 9:14 pm #980

    1) Optical heart rate on a first rate multi-sport watch.
    2) 72,312

  46. Zhen Ning
    January 9, 2015 at 9:16 pm #981

    1)I like the new fenix3 look
    2) 243,499 steps

  47. Mike
    January 9, 2015 at 9:20 pm #982

    Fenix3 because of the combination outdoor and trisports aspects.

    148,321

  48. Emily M
    January 9, 2015 at 9:21 pm #983

    1. Withings Activite Pop – Most excited about this because it’s final something I might consider wearing everyday. 2. 242,324 steps

  49. Helen
    January 9, 2015 at 9:26 pm #984

    Smart yoga mat looked kinda weird but interesting. My son would love 360 degree cam.

    252,788 steps.

  50. Jan Knyttl
    January 9, 2015 at 9:27 pm #985

    I think a lot. So i guess 925.500

  51. Nicholas
    January 9, 2015 at 9:40 pm #986

    254,444 steps total for the week.

    The Fenix 3 looks amazing and very classy. I’d buy one in a second with that voucher. I probably will without the voucher.

  52. Jamie
    January 9, 2015 at 9:41 pm #987

    1. 4iiii power meter meter. Cheap and reliable? I hope.
    2. 165,697

  53. Jayon
    January 9, 2015 at 9:51 pm #988

    1) vivoactive. I think it’ll fit the running and biking I do. Maybe I could even try getting pitch and putt on it if lucky.

    2) 456,789 steps total

  54. albert
    January 9, 2015 at 9:53 pm #989

    Excited about the garmin fenix 3! 28595 steps is my guess!

  55. Bob Goodman
    January 9, 2015 at 9:54 pm #990

    Fenix 3 please!!!!!!

    My guess is 312876 steps.

  56. Danielle M
    January 9, 2015 at 9:55 pm #991

    1) Garmin Epix – Navigation on your wrist!
    2) 239,157 steps

  57. Ryan M
    January 9, 2015 at 9:56 pm #992

    1) New Garmin watches- so many more options than just the 910xt
    2) 241,329

  58. Gabriel
    January 9, 2015 at 9:58 pm #993

    Pretty excited by the Fenix 3.

    As for steps = 109,879

  59. Gary Artinger
    January 9, 2015 at 10:00 pm #994

    1 vivoactive and fenix 3
    2 143,200

  60. Op E
    January 9, 2015 at 10:01 pm #995

    I am most interested in the Fenix 3

    Call me crazy but I am going for 364,892

  61. Shane
    January 9, 2015 at 10:21 pm #996

    1. Garmin Epix
    2. 155,520

  62. Attila
    January 9, 2015 at 10:26 pm #997

    1. Fenix 3
    2. 216,000

  63. Sam
    January 9, 2015 at 10:26 pm #998

    Garmin Epix
    194000 steps

  64. Sam
    January 9, 2015 at 10:26 pm #999

    Definitely the Fenix 3 – nice to have a sports watch I can wear to work.

    Am guessing 148,337 but possibly way more!

  65. Corey
    January 9, 2015 at 10:35 pm #1000

    1 – Fitbit Charge HR I hope its all around accurate with HR and Pedometer

    2 – 125,524

  66. Steve
    January 9, 2015 at 10:36 pm #1001

    Fenix3 so I can train and wear the watch as a daily activity tracker and to work.

    I’m guessing 546,000 Steps!

  67. Michael K
    January 9, 2015 at 10:38 pm #1002

    Garmin Fenix 3 !!!!
    about 135,732 ish

  68. Chris Chapa
    January 9, 2015 at 10:39 pm #1003

    1. Wahoo tickr x… Just got one for Christmas!
    2. 34,589

  69. Daniel Condon
    January 9, 2015 at 10:41 pm #1004

    1. FitBit Surge

    2. 179,179 steps….

  70. Sean
    January 9, 2015 at 10:47 pm #1005

    1. I’m stoked for the Fenix 3.
    2. 227, 691 steps.

  71. Brady hoerig
    January 9, 2015 at 10:52 pm #1006

    Just picked up a RFLKT and want to see new optical HR sensors.

    226,436 steps

  72. Richard Garrett
    January 9, 2015 at 10:54 pm #1007

    fēnix™ 3 Sapphire because of the technology they crammed in and the sexiness of the watch that can be worn as an everyday watch.

    131072 steps

  73. Miranda Hughes
    January 9, 2015 at 10:58 pm #1008

    1) Garmin Vivoactive!
    2) 186,100

  74. Shawn H
    January 9, 2015 at 10:59 pm #1009

    Garmin Epix, Sometimes you need a color display just because you can…
    194,675 steps….

  75. Mark Southam
    January 9, 2015 at 11:00 pm #1010

    The 4iiii Precision Power meter – bring inexpensive accurate power meter to the people!

    187219 steps

  76. Ryon Stewart
    January 9, 2015 at 11:05 pm #1011

    1. M400 updates!
    2. 133425

  77. Paul frylink
    January 9, 2015 at 11:06 pm #1012

    Garmin Epix floats my boat being an ‘outdoors’ sort of person :-)
    109,224 Steps is my estimate

  78. Ratrejo
    January 9, 2015 at 11:07 pm #1013

    1. Garmin Fénix 3. Almost Everything I was looking for.
    2. 207,425
    As always, thanks Ray.

  79. David
    January 9, 2015 at 11:11 pm #1014

    1. Polar updates and the new Vivoactive
    2. 178,642

  80. Patrick
    January 9, 2015 at 11:20 pm #1015

    4iii precision – power for the people!
    152,222 steps

  81. Rick C.
    January 9, 2015 at 11:29 pm #1016

    1) The Garmin Fenix 3, can double as a sport watch and a Multi-sport device for long course triathlons.

    2) 212,367 steps.

  82. Carey
    January 9, 2015 at 11:29 pm #1017

    Vivoactive! I use the 620 currently but a smart watch that has a built in GPS unit is very interesting.

    133,221

  83. Raymond_B
    January 9, 2015 at 11:39 pm #1018

    Fenix 3!

    122,250 Steps

  84. Joey Berube
    January 10, 2015 at 12:05 am #1019

    Ambit 3.. I have The ambit 2 and would like like the smart watch feature..
    Steps: 140222

  85. Andre
    January 10, 2015 at 12:25 am #1020

    135,437 and the Fenix 3 (to replace my Fenix which doesn’t do power meters).

  86. MattyCakes
    January 10, 2015 at 12:35 am #1021

    The vivofit 2. Working in IT the naggy red bar keeps me out of my chair coma and the 2 adds the backlight that the vivofit should have come with to begin with.

    108,060 Steps.

  87. Jack Toland
    January 10, 2015 at 12:49 am #1022

    1) Connect IQ- New watch face already installed on the 920XT
    2) 250,000

  88. Joe
    January 10, 2015 at 12:50 am #1023

    Fenix 3, looks beautiful!

    136,987

  89. Amy
    January 10, 2015 at 1:01 am #1024

    1- Fitbit Surge or Charge HR
    2- 225,294

  90. Thor
    January 10, 2015 at 1:03 am #1025

    1 – 4iiii Precision
    2 – 175,751

  91. Nick
    January 10, 2015 at 1:11 am #1026

    #1 Probably the Fenix 3 (can I have an epix in that case, or at least my base maps back though?)

    #2 195,111 Steps

  92. Martin S.
    January 10, 2015 at 1:29 am #1027

    Being an owner of Fenix 2, I am very excited about the announcement of Fenix 3. The new functions seems to be right the ones I was missing in F2. Looking forward to the review!

    My step guess is 137412.

  93. milkywaye
    January 10, 2015 at 1:31 am #1028

    1.4iiii’s Precision Power Meter.. not just for bringing the cost of tech to the masses, but because it should bring the prices down in general for all power metres

    2. 182546 steps (182,546 steps)

  94. Steve E.
    January 10, 2015 at 1:42 am #1029

    1. 4iiii Precision
    2. 197757

  95. Meredith E.
    January 10, 2015 at 1:43 am #1030

    1. 4iiii Precision
    2. 201151

  96. Dan Humphrey
    January 10, 2015 at 1:43 am #1031

    I’m most looking forward to the Fenix 3 and using it as my everyday watch.

    I guess 187,332

  97. Pete
    January 10, 2015 at 1:55 am #1032

    1. Despite it not being at CES, I’m most looking fwd to the Apple Watch that should be released in the not too distant future.

    2. 1 step. We’re playing by Price Is Right rules, right?

  98. Ian
    January 10, 2015 at 1:55 am #1033

    1: Vivoactive, and someone to write ConnectIQ apps that mimic the features of the FR620 for it.
    2: 127,236

  99. zee6
    January 10, 2015 at 2:01 am #1034

    1. AmpStrip – like the idea of being able to accurately and seamlessly track hr.
    2. 211,112

  100. Hanna Bayoud
    January 10, 2015 at 2:03 am #1035

    1- polar a300 for my wife
    2- 150,000

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