Simple, a little wierd on the user front at first, but a reliable, easy to read wrist computer that does exactly what it says.
Great service from the retailer too, prompt and well packaged, all the way to Australia.
Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer (Yellow) Features
- Watch, altimeter, barometer, and compass in 1
- Altimeter with 24-hour memory and log book
- Bubble level for accurate compass readings
- 3 alarms, stopwatch, and countdown timer
- Stylish design, waterproof to 100 feet
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Price : $219.99
Offer Price : $145.99
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Overviews
Altimeter Current altitude: range up to 29,500 ft / 9,000m â resolution 10 feet / 5 meters Ascent/descent rate in ft/min or m/min Difference measurement function allows zeroing of the altimeter for following vertical progress between stages Automatic 24-hour memory stores altitude and ascent/descent rate for every hour Logbook stores total ascent/descent, average ascent/descent rate, number of runs skied, duration of log Barometer Absolute pressure range 8.90 â 32.40. Suunto Vector Yellow Computer Watch 8K02R
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Specifications
Although the name Wristop Computer may suggest otherwise, Suunto's line of über-watches aren't just for those with a fetish for the latest in techno-toys. These rugged time tellers offer a variety of features for outdoor enthusiasts, with the Vector watch sporting a barometer, an altimeter, and a compass.
The barometric mode of the Vector displays the current barometric pressure and temperature as well as recent barometric trends. The trend display can be used for rough weather forecasts if you won't be changing altitude. After making the initial setting, the Vector was able to provide us with rather accurate barometric readings compared to the readouts to Internet weather reports for our region.
We did run into a problem with the temperature display of the barometer mode, as it can be impacted by body heat. Suunto recommends removing the watch from your wrist for 15 minutes for a more reliable temperature reading--not exactly the handiest of options.
The altimeter, which uses barometric readings to measure altitude, isn't exact either. And depending on the weather, we needed to reset the altimeter at least once a day. But it proved useful on local hikes, noting altitude to an accuracy of 10 feet after being reset, and also letting us note how quickly we increased or decreased in altitude in the Vector's logbook (which holds up to 3,800 sets of data).
One of the most useful tools on the Vector is its digital compass--after an initial calibration (we found out that using a watch this powerful requires a lot of tweaks), it kept us headed in the right direction with readouts in both direction and degree. We just had to remember to keep the watch level--holding it at the normal angle for chronometer reading skewed the compass results.
And, oh yeah, the Vector keeps time as well. Its time mode displays day and date with 12- or 24-hour time. It also features three daily alarms, a stopwatch, and a countdown timer. Even while using the other modes, the Vector displays the current time at the bottom of the display.
The Vector has a nice, bright backlit display and is also waterproof to 100 feet--as long as you don't press any buttons. We didn't take it down that far, but it surfaced without a problem from the bottom of our 12-foot deep pool.
You'll definitely know this large watch is on your wrist, but if you're an avid adventurer who loves techno-gadgets hardy enough for the outdoors, the Vector's your watch. It's the timepiece Grizzly Adams would have worn. --J. Curtis
Pros:
- Ruggedly designed--great for the outdoor adventurer
- Compass and altimeter are handy on hikes
- Easy to switch between modes
Cons:
- Large size can be unwieldy on wrist
- Takes a lot of resets
Customer Review
Too Complicated to Use - John B. Kirby -
I am pretty technical, but this watch is very very difficult to use. I just wanted to check my altitude for skiing, and even when I figure it out, I have to read the manual the next time I ski
Techno watch that is not backlight - C. bohn -
Incredible that a manufacturer can produce a watch that is not backlight. That means at night the watch is not illuminated hence the watch can not be read. It requires you to push a button for 2 seconds and then the watch will illuminate for a whole five seconds before it goes dark again. I thought they invented this technology in the 80's. The watch was a pain in the ass to use at night and almost worthless and I ended up sending it back.
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Apr 17, 2010 16:41:06
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