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. Duffy Olson
    January 9, 2015 at 2:39 pm #736

    1. Fenix 3 – looks like the right next step for my trail running game
    2. 267,438 steps

  2. Midpackbiped
    January 9, 2015 at 2:40 pm #737

    1. Vivoactive
    2. 191,001

  3. Patrick
    January 9, 2015 at 2:43 pm #738

    The technology I’m most interested in is the Pizzaazz Pizza Oven.

    If we’re talking CES, I’m really interested to see where the 4iiii Power Meter drives the rest of the competition. Stages has got to be making ridiculous amounts of money right now. If being selfish, I am interested in the Fenix 3.

    I’m guessing 234,567 steps. If 11.37 was ‘nothing’ compared to the rest of the days, I’ll bump it up to 19 miles per day. Add in the running power meter test at UNLV and presto……$500!

  4. Tony Goncalves
    January 9, 2015 at 2:45 pm #739

    1 – I am stoked about the Fenix 3, sounds like the perfect watch for me.
    2 – guess is 123456 steps, cause why not?

    Thanks Ray

  5. Patrick
    January 9, 2015 at 2:45 pm #740

    1. The Garmin Vivoactive. My old school Garmin died during a 1/2 marathon and have been looking for a replacement. Might wear it when my family goes on vacation in Paris this summer. Any suggestion on a place for sweets near the ile saint louis?

    2. 172,000

  6. Jon Borscheid
    January 9, 2015 at 2:45 pm #741

    I’m most excited for the vioactive.

    138,212

  7. Ged
    January 9, 2015 at 2:46 pm #742

    4i power meter – sounds wonderful
    273,000

  8. Melinda G
    January 9, 2015 at 2:47 pm #743

    99874 steps

    I am most excited about Whirlpool’s Smart washer and dryer. I recently got a smart dishwasher and am now obsessed with Smart appliances.

  9. Benjamin
    January 9, 2015 at 2:47 pm #744

    1) Probably the Garmin Epix, even though I’d likely get a 920XT if I’d buy something right now.

    2) 124,951 steps.

  10. Ben Baranovsky
    January 9, 2015 at 2:48 pm #745

    1) I want the Fitbit Surge because it is one of the few watches in its price range that tracks change in elevation.

    2) 214,743

  11. Jamie belcher
    January 9, 2015 at 2:48 pm #746

    1) garmin epix looks great and I want one
    2) Steps = 251,313.

    :I)

  12. Janelle K.
    January 9, 2015 at 2:50 pm #747

    I am thinking the Gamin vivoactive sounds interesting.,

    215,567 steps

  13. James
    January 9, 2015 at 2:53 pm #748

    Fenix 3 definitely looks awesome.
    Steps = 138,843

  14. Mathieu cagnard
    January 9, 2015 at 2:53 pm #749

    multisport watch Fenix3
    #132,000

  15. Simon Morton
    January 9, 2015 at 2:53 pm #750

    1) garmn vivoactive swap for the old 910!

    2) 162345

  16. Brett Erickson
    January 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm #751

    1) the Garmin Epix
    2) 211, 826 steps

  17. Gijs
    January 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm #752

    1. 4iiii Precision power meter
    2. 178392 steps

  18. Tim Sklyarov
    January 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm #753

    1) Fenix 3. I loved my F2 but really want an upgrade now
    2) 123034

  19. Joe Price
    January 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm #754

    1) Fenix 3

    2) 186,521 Steps

  20. S. Wall
    January 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm #755

    1. Lower cost power meters

    2. 166,749 steps

  21. Allan Saito
    January 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm #756

    Waiting for this Surge.
    My guesstimate is 167980.

  22. Frank Cundiff
    January 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm #757

    I’m most looking forward to the ampbit.

    192,368

  23. Taylor Price
    January 9, 2015 at 2:57 pm #758

    1) Garmin Vivosmart
    2) 165,214 Steps

  24. Robert
    January 9, 2015 at 2:58 pm #759

    4i

    152,158

  25. Robert Forshaw
    January 9, 2015 at 2:58 pm #760

    I am most excited for the 4iiii precision power meter!!!

    I am guessing 285,357 steps!

  26. Katie G
    January 9, 2015 at 2:58 pm #761

    1. Wahoo Kickr – not exactly breaking news, but I would love nothing more than a smart trainer.

    2. 204,742

  27. Chris Colyer
    January 9, 2015 at 2:58 pm #762

    FitBit Surge Seems Right up my Alley

    155, 155

  28. Vincent Needham
    January 9, 2015 at 2:59 pm #763

    1) The new, reasonably-priced cycling power meters.
    2) 200,001 steps

  29. Ben P
    January 9, 2015 at 3:00 pm #764

    1) The Fenix3 looks incredible. I am still using a Timex Global Trainer and really looking forward to grater functionality in a smaller better looking package (w/ wireless uploads!).

    2) 127,576

  30. Chris
    January 9, 2015 at 3:01 pm #765

    Hope your having fun… 154321 steps

  31. Glenn Gervais
    January 9, 2015 at 3:01 pm #766

    164,333 steps and really considering the Fenix 3
    Thanks for all your reviews!

  32. Chris
    January 9, 2015 at 3:04 pm #767

    Garmin Fenix! Oh yeah!

    255,555 steps! Bam!

  33. youssef siagy
    January 9, 2015 at 3:04 pm #768

    Garmin fenix 3
    165123

  34. Javel Silveira
    January 9, 2015 at 3:04 pm #769

    Forerunner 920xt.
    99999 Steps

  35. Marius P
    January 9, 2015 at 3:04 pm #770

    1-Garmin Vivoactive GPS smartwatch
    2 – 136,540

  36. Youri
    January 9, 2015 at 3:04 pm #771

    Fenix3 looks really nice for a sports watch.
    137,124 steps.

  37. Elie Silver
    January 9, 2015 at 3:06 pm #772

    1. Excited for the new Fenix 3 and Epix watches!
    2. 176,018

  38. Joe Wilensky
    January 9, 2015 at 3:06 pm #773

    I’m really excited for the fenix 3, as i see a replacement for my current watch coming soon, and this is def in the running now.

    step count: 220,000

  39. Joe
    January 9, 2015 at 3:07 pm #774

    1) Garmin Vector Pedals for me! I need more P-O-W-E-R!!!!!
    2) 192,734 steps (you’ve gotta be absolutely exhausted!)

  40. Pedro
    January 9, 2015 at 3:08 pm #775

    Fenix3 seems awesome!

    Steps: 172400

  41. Erica
    January 9, 2015 at 3:09 pm #776

    1.) The Garmin Vivoactive and ConnectIQ.
    2.) 179,413 steps

  42. Kyle
    January 9, 2015 at 3:09 pm #777

    1. Garmin fenix 3 looks awesome

    2. 146,743

  43. ToniM
    January 9, 2015 at 3:10 pm #778

    1) Garmin Vivoactive
    2) 133053 steps

  44. Max
    January 9, 2015 at 3:10 pm #779

    1) Love the Garmin Epix!
    2) 187,479 steps

  45. Alan Stewart
    January 9, 2015 at 3:11 pm #780

    Garmin 920xt
    198000 steps

  46. luis
    January 9, 2015 at 3:11 pm #781

    Fenix 3

    127300

  47. Scott
    January 9, 2015 at 3:11 pm #782

    1) Most excited about the Fenix3 as I know have a decision to make on my next watch (920xt vs. F3).
    2) 108,318 steps

  48. Tom
    January 9, 2015 at 3:12 pm #783

    The Fenix 3 looks interesting – the only downside I could see with the 920 was the looks.

    232,049

  49. Den
    January 9, 2015 at 3:12 pm #784

    I really like Garmin Fenix 3. It is the most good looking triathlon watch out there!

    My guess is 121 524

  50. Johan
    January 9, 2015 at 3:12 pm #785

    Most exited aboat the edge 1000 unit this year

    Guessing you did 45.000 steps

  51. Grzesiek
    January 9, 2015 at 3:14 pm #786

    1) Garmin Fenix 3
    2)103334

  52. George
    January 9, 2015 at 3:15 pm #787

    1) Fenix3 — good looking and the navigation
    2) 327,000

  53. welshcakes
    January 9, 2015 at 3:16 pm #788

    1) As for the products itself it would be the Fenix 3 mainly for what it looks like – not like a sports-watch as many others on the market, but like a modern one.

    Future updates available for M400 have to be mentioned too. As i’ve bought one some time ago it is always nice to read that the company is implementing new features into it.

    2) 99125

  54. Todd L
    January 9, 2015 at 3:17 pm #789

    ConnectIQ for sure, want to see how others can expand the usage of the technology

    I’ll guess 155,783

  55. Michael
    January 9, 2015 at 3:17 pm #790

    1) Fenix3 and other Garmin watches with both GPS and activity tracking!
    2) 138,000

  56. alan galang
    January 9, 2015 at 3:18 pm #791

    Garmin Fenix 3!
    272,160 steps

  57. Erik
    January 9, 2015 at 3:18 pm #792

    The 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter is interesting for me as I have no power meter and not a lot of money to buy one! :)

    339453 steps

  58. Ted
    January 9, 2015 at 3:20 pm #793

    1) Garmin Epix and 4iiii Precision
    2) 119,245

  59. Joseph Madden
    January 9, 2015 at 3:21 pm #794

    1) 4iii power meter or the Bragi Dash
    2) 170,000

  60. Vera
    January 9, 2015 at 3:21 pm #795

    Garmin Vivoactive on my target :)
    Steps: 189520

  61. Jason C
    January 9, 2015 at 3:22 pm #796

    1. Fenix3
    2. 209,487 steps

  62. Alex Pull
    January 9, 2015 at 3:25 pm #797

    Updated Fenix and new garmin watches are nice.

    It might be 183 267 steps

  63. Gabriel B
    January 9, 2015 at 3:26 pm #798

    1) Garmin Fenix 3
    2) 142,572 steps

  64. Kyle
    January 9, 2015 at 3:27 pm #799

    action cameras since they’d be used across a bunch of different activities. that or bike GPS since I don’t love using my garmin 910xt on the bike.

    126000 steps

  65. Steve
    January 9, 2015 at 3:27 pm #800

    1/ AMPstrip HR patch
    2/ 999,999

  66. Marco G.
    January 9, 2015 at 3:27 pm #801

    4iii power meter

    109 457 steps

  67. C J
    January 9, 2015 at 3:28 pm #802

    The Garmin F3 because it looks so good…

    141,750 steps

  68. Jens
    January 9, 2015 at 3:29 pm #803

    1) Garmin Epix for sure!
    2) 134,567 steps

  69. Melissa
    January 9, 2015 at 3:30 pm #804

    1. The AmpStrip look super cool! I can’t wait for an in-depth review on this. Mostly curious about how well it actually sticks. If it’ll stay put, that’s going to be a hell of a product.

    2. 186,046 steps

  70. Neil
    January 9, 2015 at 3:32 pm #805

    Next generation garmin 510

    181,000

  71. Jason P
    January 9, 2015 at 3:32 pm #806

    1) 4iii, well anything power related as I’m in the market although the AmpStrip sticker fascinates me.

    2) 213,457

  72. Shawn Benbow
    January 9, 2015 at 3:33 pm #807

    1) I am very interested in the Garmin Epix. I can combine my training and hiking in one device!

    2) My guess is 162,455 steps.

  73. Adam
    January 9, 2015 at 3:37 pm #808

    Pretty set on tech for now but I like the idea of those wireless earbuds/HR monitor/step counter/MP3 player you reviewed the other day.

    212,321 steps

  74. Jordi
    January 9, 2015 at 3:37 pm #809

    1-garmin epic
    2-77.777

    Thaks Ray

  75. AJ Dahlman
    January 9, 2015 at 3:37 pm #810

    Fenix 3
    135,303 steps

  76. David
    January 9, 2015 at 3:38 pm #811

    1 Garmin Epix – Maps on the wrist
    2 163,496

  77. Ryan Jeffery
    January 9, 2015 at 3:41 pm #812

    1. Garmin Fenix 3
    2. 222,222 steps

  78. Szilárd Oroszi
    January 9, 2015 at 3:42 pm #813

    1. Fenix 3: with the functionality of the ugly 920XT in an aweseom looking watch
    2. 159 681 steps

  79. mike
    January 9, 2015 at 3:43 pm #814

    i like the look of the fenix 3 quite a bit.
    126384 steps.

  80. Xavier
    January 9, 2015 at 3:44 pm #815

    1- Fenix 3
    2- 215,069

  81. Alex
    January 9, 2015 at 3:44 pm #816

    1. see activity tracker and sports watch coming closer together
    2. 152.333

  82. Johan A.
    January 9, 2015 at 3:46 pm #817

    1. 4iii power meter – I need one soon, need to know which one I should get.
    2. 177 777 steps.

  83. Kendal
    January 9, 2015 at 3:51 pm #818

    1.) 4iiii precision is an affordable option for someone new to the sport
    2.) 142,500 steps

  84. Hetty Bennink
    January 9, 2015 at 3:51 pm #819

    1 – SmartMat, helps me with my yoga
    2 – 220683

  85. neil rosson
    January 9, 2015 at 3:52 pm #820

    1)so much cool stuff coming out but i think the runscibe as its a new chapter of wearable data & i’m interested in how useful it will actually be.
    2)124,051

  86. Hank
    January 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm #821

    1) Garmin Vivoactive
    2) 122,150

  87. Kyle D.
    January 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm #822

    1) the 4iiii Precision Power Meter because I’m looking for a cheaper power meter alternative

    2) 168,654

  88. Bernd
    January 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm #823

    1) Fenix 3
    2) 90000

  89. Dominik B
    January 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm #824

    1. Garmin Fenix 3 – a trail runner’s choice, great to have some competition with Suunto and Polar devices
    2. 104,500 steps

  90. Nicos Loucaides
    January 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm #825

    Fr920 xt..a great watch all around

    294000 steps

  91. Amesh
    January 9, 2015 at 3:55 pm #826

    1. Garmin Fenix 3
    2. 130,500

  92. Graham R
    January 9, 2015 at 3:55 pm #827

    1) very interested in the new 4iiii meter
    2) 167,000 steps for the 6 days is my guess…

  93. Simon Befort
    January 9, 2015 at 3:56 pm #828

    1) I’d want to get the garmin forerunner 920 as I’m planning on doing a first triathlon and it’d be a great way to track it! ;)
    2) 342,178 steps

  94. juan
    January 9, 2015 at 3:57 pm #829

    fenix 3

    173555 steps

  95. Chris
    January 9, 2015 at 3:57 pm #830

    1. Fenix 3
    2. 145000 steps

  96. Sam
    January 9, 2015 at 3:59 pm #831

    1. Cheap power meters!
    2. How many steps can one person take in a day? 171072

  97. Nick White
    January 9, 2015 at 4:01 pm #832

    1) Dash wireless headphones. Because they’re the future of tech, although I still believe it’s clever vaporware.
    2) 8799 steps

  98. George H
    January 9, 2015 at 4:01 pm #833

    1) Fenix 3 – overwhelming in the best possible way.
    2) 139, 419 steps

  99. 8
    January 9, 2015 at 4:03 pm #834

    1)What I’d love would be optical HR included in any of the top watches (V800, ambit, fenix…)
    I’m quite interested in your review of the Surge ;-) (thanks for all of this btw ! Awesome !).
    That being said the Fenix 3 looks amazing !
    2) 199,867 steps ! exactly…
    Regards

  100. Philip Branning
    January 9, 2015 at 4:04 pm #835

    1. Surge HR accuracy
    2. 156,999 steps

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