Suunto X9i Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watc

February 18, 2009 · Posted in Handheld, Other, Portable, Reviews

Suunto X9i Watch GPS

Suunto X9i Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and GPS

Description:

Equipped with GPS capabilities, a compass, chronograph, altimeter, and barometer, the Suunto X9i Wrist-top GPS has everything you need for a successful journey and serious work-out. Regardless of whether you’re hiking, climbing, skiing or heading off for a fishing trip, the Suunto X9i will not only take you through even the toughest situations, but it will also help to analyze your performance along the way. The route functions of Suunto X9i, together with its advanced GPS system, allow you to create accurate routes, and they ensure that you always know where you are and how to continue from there.

Our Opinion

Size: 3″x2″ This is a watch, about as compact as it gets in GPS systems. Weight is acceptable for almost all situations. 5/5

Battery Life: Great if not using the GPS. 4-5 hours of constant GPS usage. 3/5

Maps: Not really applicable for a watch GPS, the watch comes with software for the PC which can track your travel. Downloadable maps are available. 3/5

Features and Price:

Noteable features -

Equipped with GPS capabilities, a compass, chronograph, altimeter, and barometer
“Track back” and “find home” functions help you find your way back home
Windows-based software helps you analyze your performance
Features advanced timing functions that record lap and split times of your runs and other activities
Water resistant to 10 bars, and designed with a user-friendly menu-based user interface

The features are basic, about what you would expect in a watch based GPS. The price is a little steep, currently about $400 at Amazon.com. 3/5

Other Comments

Satellite pickup is slow, taking up to 2 minutes. “Blackouts” are fairly frequent when going over maps later. (You have to stop moving for over a minute if it loses its track).

Overall Rateing: 3/5

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