Comments on Running and Rambling: Soleus GPS 1.0 Review

@Anon: yes, it's great for hiking - I've u...

2012-01-06T18:34:58.423-08:00

@Anon: yes, it's great for hiking - I've used it a couple of times that way, and the accuracy is great.

Will this one track hiking miles? I like to run bu...

2012-01-05T13:17:49.994-08:00

Will this one track hiking miles? I like to run but I also love to hike and would love a watch for both. I am considering the Soleus GPS 1.0 or the Garmin Forerunner 110.

Ed: I don't have polarized lenses, so I can...

2011-12-29T21:49:24.880-08:00

Ed: I don't have polarized lenses, so I can't really comment on that. I'd suspect the reading will be similar to a standard digital watch.

Thanks for the review. I have been thinking of get...

2011-12-24T13:26:03.289-08:00

Thanks for the review. I have been thinking of getting a new GPS watch. The Soleus is a great price and one that I can take with me when I travel.

Nice review. One question. Can you clearly see the...

2011-12-23T08:06:11.791-08:00

Nice review. One question. Can you clearly see the face with polarized sunglasses? I had a cheapo stopwatch I ran with and I had to twist my arm and head so the face was clearly visible when wearing sunglasses. I got the Timex Ironman and its face is unaffected by polarized lenses, which I suspect most good sport watches are.

I never wanted one of those $200 syncing watches, just something to measure distance and help with intervals. This looks perfect, but want to ensure I can casually glance at it while running without having to twist around trying to find a viewable angle.

I have military associates that I work with who ha...

2011-12-16T20:05:57.301-08:00

I have military associates that I work with who have the Soleus GPS watches. For that price, it is a good fit, for anyone. That being said, if you want the luxury of having your watch since automatically with your PC than a Garmin would probably be the better fit. I have had the new Nike TomTom GPS watch before and it is unique in that the display numbers are large and easy to see but you have to hook the watch up to the computer/laptop in order to see the statistics of your workout.

I currently have the Garmin 610 which is quite pricey but it all depends on what you are looking for in a watch and what your overall running goals are.

Nate

JimDog: That's correct - no connecting or down...

2011-12-16T07:15:27.344-08:00

JimDog: That's correct - no connecting or downloading to a PC. Sounds perfect for your daughter!

Holy timely review batman!! My daughter ran her f...

2011-12-16T05:34:54.064-08:00

Holy timely review batman!! My daughter ran her first 5k about a month ago and is running her second tomorrow. She currently borrows my Garmin for her race(s).

The wifey and I are thinking of getting her a GPS watch of her own if she keeps up the running. But didn't think she wanted/needed a $200+ watch. I saw this thing came out the other day and was wondering how good it was for only $99. Sounds like it's perfect for someone like my daughter!!

One question (and I think I found the answer online, but just to verify), it does not connect and download your run data to your computer correct? Not a biggie, as she can just enter it manually in Excel or MapMyRun or whatever.

Great review!