The Timex Ironman® Global Trainer® GPS sport watch helps you get the most out of your training by providing the tools needed to monitor, analyze and improve your workout.
Disappointing overall
Cons: Short Battery Life, Difficulty finding signal, Flimsy Charger design
Describe Yourself: Power User
How are you with directions: Great w/Directions
Was this a gift?: No
As a long-time Garmin GPS user who was ready for something new and different, I bought this GPS expecting to like it at least as much as I had liked all of my other Timex Ironman watches.
The customizable screens were nice, and the ability to jump from one type of workout like you would expect was there, although I found the menuing system a little cumbersome.
From the get-go I found that this GPS had a MUCH harder time finding and locking onto a good signal than my Garmin units did. I did find it to be accurate once it got a signal, but often had to start workouts with no signal because I was so sick of waiting around for it to get a signal. (and this is in clear, open area with no cloud cover) I was disappointed with the battery life, though. This is definitely not a watch for ultra training runs and CERTAINLY not long events, especially (and ironically) something like an Ironman.
What really tore it for me is the horrible charger design. The entire leverage of it on one side is held in place by this utterly flimsy plastic tab. Once this tab breaks, there is absolutely NO way that you can charge the unit again, unless you buy another charger from Timex. This is not that uncommon of a problem, despite the fact that Timex seems pretty defiant about it. After a back and forth with them, I finally decided to return this GPS. I absolutely would NOT recommend buying this 1st gen product.
I will definitely be pulling my old Garmin back out of the drawer with renewed appreciation for it.
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