Suunto X9i Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watc

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

Suunto X9i Watch GPS

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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Comments

2 Responses to “Suunto X9i Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watc”

  1. Louis Mingo on March 18th, 2010 11:38 am

    I bought the X9i watch for $395.00 at JOMASHOP….my advice is to just stay way from SUUNTO and JOMASHOP

  2. jd on July 16th, 2010 3:36 pm

    Unreliable. gps function very poor. maps cannot be calibrated in the supplied software. so planning a route looks ok on computer but in use can take you miles off course. that is dangerous in mountains as it can lead you over a cliff. so in bad weather when you need it most it is unsafe.

    Suunto fail to recognise its poor performance with an element of denial. perhaps they want to continue selling this poor product.

    Does not do what it says on the box; so keep away from it.

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