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Tag Archives: GPS Accuracy
Why the New York Times GPS running article missed the boat
Yesterday the New York Times published in print and online a rather bizarre article on GPS running watches, one that essentially concluded that they were an “unreliable running partner”. Now my goal isn’t meant to defend GPS watches, but rather … Read More Here
Garmin FR610 Accuracy Firmware Fix Results
Today Garmin released a new firmware update for the Garmin FR610, which aims to fix the accuracy issues that have been noticed by some users. You likely saw my 2011 GPS Accuracy Test Results not too long ago, which found … Read More Here
2011 Sport Device GPS Accuracy In Depth: Part II
(Note: If you’re just joining me in Part II, be sure to read Part I, which covers the first half of the tests. Also of note: A few weeks after the test was published Garmin released a new firmware update … Read More Here
2011 Sport Device GPS Accuracy In Depth: Part I
(Also note: A few weeks after the test was published Garmin released a new firmware update that fixes the FR610 issues, and I redid some of the tests here). Last fall to the request of many I put together a … Read More Here
Sport Device GPS Accuracy In Depth: Part II
(Note: If you’re just joining me in Part II, be sure to read Part I, which covers the first half of the tests) As we left off in Part I, the tests thus far had been largely easy. By that … Read More Here
Sport Device GPS Accuracy In Depth: Part I
Newcomers to GPS sport devices like the Garmin Forerunner or Timex Global Trainer often wonder exactly how accurate the devices are. And seasoned users occasionally notice small oddities when comparing their run totals between training partners on the same run. … Read More Here