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1. Fenix 3- I was rather disappointed by the garmin’s 920 watch, these make up for them hundredfolds.
2. 30.000
1. The Garmin Epix, all I always wanted in a watch (Preordered one via CT) and the Dash really want to try one of those.
2. 316000 steps
Garmin Fenix3 – thats how sport/life watch should look today.
Guess 121000 steps :)
I’m going to guess you rack up 174 768 steps.
I’m most interested in the new Garmin gear: Fenix 3 definitely looks amazing, and curious to see how the Vivo Active turns out.
Definitely the Garmin Fenix 3, can’t wait to get my hands on it
161,023
1) 4iii powermeter
2) 139529 steps
1. Most excited about the Garmin Fenix 3 for it’s dynamic capabilities across many boards including hunting and fishing. I don’t even know what you use a GPS watch for when your fishing, but I’d like to know!
2. My guess for steps, 119,854. I follow you on Strava and saw you did the Red Rock Mile segment too (Albeit, mine was several years ago)!
1) Fenix 3 gets my vote.
2) 163,543 steps
1. Fenix 3 & Curious to see what happens with the Altra Halo and what it might spur in the industry.
2. 222,013
I am most interested in the Fenix 3 because, it just looks like everything I’ve ever wanted in a watch.
174,945 steps
Way too many interesting things to single out any, but I am REALLY impressed with the huge number of announcements from Garmin
Since it includes running…
500000 steps or above
1. Fenix 3, Vivoactive, vivofit2. Actually, all of them.
2. 149,512
1. Excited to see more drones coming to market!
2. 193,238 steps
1. I’m excited about Fenix3, but I am concerned that it did not improve on 920xt battery life
2. 178 235
1) Fenix 3 because it has 920xt features in a package that looks like a day-to-day watch.
2) 137888 steps.
Garmin Fenix 3
212,212 steps
Fenix 3 for sure and then maybe the Epix.
204000 steps
1) Fenix 3: a 920XT in a nice looking package.
2) 107582 steps
I’m excited for the Fenix 3
255,478
1) The new Garmin Epix as it combines the watch I already have (well at least partly, have the FR310XT) with the mapping features from the Garmin Edge series. So no need for two devices anymore.
2) 69.000 steps.
I’m very excited about the surge, just got mine yesterday – couldn’t wait for the review.
168003 steps
1. Garmin Epix
2. 279116 steps
OK, trying to post for the third time.
1) Fenix 3 gets my vote. Looks good and packed with functions.
2) 163,543 steps all together (27 thousand per day) is my guess
fenix 3
218657 steps
1.) Fenix 3
2.) 143,297
Most excited about the remix 3 – all the tech and also the form
34000 steps
I’m looking forward for the Ampstrip. It seems like a cool idea and I would love to just put one of those and forget about HR for a couple of days…
My guess would be around 243,400 steps…
The Withings Activité Pop and the Fenix 3.
~383,000 steps.
1) Garmin Vivoactive GPS smartwatch
2) 139.613 steps
1. 4iiii because I already pre-ordered one through clever training. I was very curious on their update.
2. I predict 133,788 steps
Fenix 3,
192, 017
1) I’m really excited about the FitBit Surge and your review! I’ve had mine for about two weeks and I love it.
2) 146,429 steps
I’m most excited about the Fenix 3.
Guessing…….163,321 steps
1. The Dash for it´s small way to include much.
2. 241584
1) Garmin Fenix 3 – Full multi sport watch that look great
2) 248,321 steps
1) fenix 3 and epix (epix will take the lead if it can handle all those maps without freezing)
2) 165,738 steps
1) Garmin Forerunner 920 in blue/black
2) 135030 Steps
1. Fenix 3 cause who doesn’t love a multi-sport GPS watch :)
2. I am guessing 237,888 steps
1) Cheap and accurate power meters are what I’m excited about
2) 131071
1. Lots of great things but I’m still waiting for all the stuff the V800 promised a year ago.
2. 322,851
1) I’m most excited about the Fenix 3 – to me it looks like the perfect all in one watch.
2) 230,000 steps
1. Fenix 3 because I need a tri watch and it looks sweet
2. 172,546
1) Fenix 3 and Epix
2) 150,000
1) Garmin Connect IQ for my new garmin 920xt I got for Christmas (hopefully the space doesn’t limit app use on the 920 too much)
2) 245,550 steps…. maybe?
1. Fenix 3 (ordered one via CT VIP) and the Dash.
2. 125521
1) inexpensive (but accurate, or at least reproducible) power meters
2) 132,553 steps
(1) Garmin fenix3 – great fitness watch.
(2) 206,219 steps
1) 237,376 Steps
2) I am most interested in the Garmin Fenix 3
Fenix 3- I had a Fenix 2 but returned it because I was disappointed in its performance.
123,623 steps
4ii power meter.
I’m guessing 78,501 steps.
Though if the contest if following price is right rules, I may change to 1 step.
Product: Fenix 3 – highly functional multi sport watch with good looks and smart watch capabilities, yes please!
Steps: 209,040
I will first buy a Fitbit Surge (any review coming up?), and then see what money is left.
The number is bet 125210
1. The Fenix 3 – looks like my ideal watch
2. I reckon 164424 steps
1. Apple watch!
2. 176890 steps
1. The Vivoactive is the perfect fit for me. It can do everything I want throughout the entire day, including running and cycling. Plus, it’s thin and modern-looking. What more could a woman want?
2. 110.572 steps in total.
1. Vivoactive
2. 120,000
1. Some yet to be decided Android Wear sportswatch
2. 184612 steps
1. Fenix 3
2. 100 001
Garmin Vivoactive
I’m gussing high, if it includes daily runs: 301,123
1-) The Fenix 3 looks like a great upgrade from my FR305
2-) 117,113 steps
1) Fenix 3 with Epix a close 2nd
2) 83219 steps
1. Garmin Fenix 3
2. 148900 steps
Im gonna pick me up a new fenix 3 because im a sucker for the latest and greatest….
my guess is 186,321
1- Garmin Fenix 3
2- 118,725
1) I have so say the Fenix 3 looks great
2) 312234 steps
1) Garmin Fenix3-love that it has all the features of the 920xt without the plastic look. I will be selling the 920 for the Fenix3 if I don’t win it here!
2) 226,000 steps
Garmin Fenix 3, love the color screen – Steps 147,643
1) Fenix 3 – It has all FR920XT capabilities, plus it looks like a proper watch, not just plastic.
2) 168. 327 steps
I’m interested to see the in depth review of the Surge.
193,527 Steps
1) Doing 2.4 miles in a lap pool, 112 miles on a trainer, and 26.2 on a treadmill! (all while wearing those headphone things and the Fenix 3, of course)
2) 168,566
1) Definitely Fenix 3, nice looking watch
2) 139,252
1) Garmin Fenix 3, was a very good suprise as I was almost bying the 920xt and this one is a clear winner!
2) 118134 steps
1. 4 iiii Precision
2. 350,000 steps
1- Fenix 3
2- 167,875 steps
1. The Vivoactive interests me the most. Looking forward to seeing one in the wild.
2. 183,053 steps.
1) Fenix 3, looks fancy
2) 163,122
1. An all inclusive activity tracker, have not see one yet that does it all.
2. 145,000
1- AmpStrip for 24/7 recording without interaction
2- 114 385 steps
1) Fenix 3, of course!
2) 600,000
Interested in your write up of the 4iii power meter!
My guess: 140543 steps
The 4iiii precision power meter because I can actually afford it.
My guess is 164,252
1) Garmin Fenix 3 – all the features from forerunner 9.. series merged to the form of Fenix product line. This is the perfect sports watch, just hoping there will be no surprises concerning reliablity
2) 137000
1. Super excited about the Withings, especially now that I’m upgrading my FR15 to an FR220 and won’t have daily steps built into my GPS watch.
2. 244502
(Also, here was my methodology: estimate between 25000 and 50000 steps per day = 150000 to 300000 steps over 6 days, take a randomly generated number between those 2, and viola!)
Garmin Epix, because of ded maps.
123,540 steps
Mio Fuse – keep it simple for HeartRate fitness coupled with smartphones
240000 steps
I realize it’s not going to be out there at CES this year, but the technology I’m most looking forward to is a power meter for runners. Now that will be sweet.
As for steps, I’m going to say about 123, 619 steps in total (a little over 20K/day).
1) Definitely the garmin 920xt to change my old 310xt!
2) My guess is 137,345 footsteps!
Thanks Ray!
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1.fenix 3. it´s a 920 .. but nice … I´m going to cancel my 920 order
2. 200.000 eteps?
The Garmin Vivoactive is the first smartwatch that has peaked my interest.
215,500 steps
I’m excited for the VivoActive and how it will drive other companies to integrate more fitness features.
293,558
The Epix all the way!
200,001 steps
1) 155,553 steps
2) Fenix 3
The 4iiiiiiiiiii Precision
314,159 steps
Fenix 3. If it works as advertised, Garmin will have hit a grand slam with it. 120,001 steps.
1. 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter…. because I want to buy a power meter but I don’t want to spend the equivalent of a trip to Vegas on it.
2. 98510
168,347 steps;
Fenix 3 looks awesome, hope price comes down a bit though…
Thanks Ray for all your efforts!!
Garmin activity trackers to pair with my 920xt
214,598
Fenix 3!!!!
154289 steps
Thank you
1. Garmin Fenix because it does all that the 920XT does and more… No, Garmin Vivoactive, ooh, ooh no, the heart rate sticker thingies although I wouldn’t buy them, no the Withings watches because they look nice, or maybe the 4iiii power meters as I need a power meter – I can’t decide!
2. 122,469 steps…. maybe more! I seem to be have the inability to make a decision today.
The Garmin Fenix 3. I honestly dont think I’d ever take that beauty off if I had one.
My step guess : 189,043