Unfortunately - after more than 11 years selling and recommending Timex HRMs, BHIP Ltd has made the difficult decision to stop promoting this brand as from 12th October 2010. We will, over the coming months (once we've cleared all current stock) remove all links and imagery relating to the Timex HRM models. If you would like to consider an alternative model to the Timex Global, Trainer - please consider the Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS HRM
For the full review by D C Rainmaker, please visit here
When the Timex Global Trainer was announced earlier this year, most folks were quite excited to see a new entrant into the triathlon watch/device scene. With the watches ANT+ capabilities and full waterproofing it would make ideal training partner for any triathlete, as well as runner or cyclist. And because it was GPS based, it would also work with the myriad of other activities that people like you and I dream up. Finally, it actually looked like a normal Timex watch – a huge plus in many triathletes minds
Timex Global Trainer - SIZE ! ?
Ok - let's start with the important matter of SIZE!! Just how big is the new Timex Global Trainer?
The Timex Global Trainer is marginally bigger than similar Garmin devices.. but certainly no brick!
However, like all GPS watches I use – in general I find that you just simply don’t notice the size beyond the first few seconds of running with it. Yes, it looks funny at first, but realistically, if you want four data fields that are actually human readable, that’s pretty much the size the screen will have to be. Let's be honest - you're not planning on wearing this at the pub - or as a regular time of day watch - so it's size is not really an issue.. the Timex Global Trainer GPS watch is simply as big as it has to be
That said – the most common question I usually get regarding size is ‘I have small wrists…’. So I present you with my girlfriend, who at just over 5’, also has small wrists. While we had to ratchet down the strap all the way, it does fit (we often recommend petite uses to wear the GPS watch on top of a regular SWEATBAND - this gives the wrist extra circumference and improves the fit and comfort)
Timex Global Trainer PC set up
Most of the Timex Gloabl Trainer GPS watch can be setup from the PC. You can configure most things like "alerts" both on the watch, as well as within the software. Trust me, it’s a heck of a lot easier to do in the software. Highly configurable - not much we couldn't get the Timex Global Trainer to do....
Timex Global Trainer GPS in action
As you run you’ll notice that the screens of the Timex Global Trainer GPS continuously update with the information you’ve selected. You’ll see the pace fluctuate gradually while you run, though much less pronounced than on many other GPS watches. It can be quite frustraing sometimes when reacting to SPIKEY pace data from a GPS watch... The folks at Timex have brilliantly put a smoothing factor in the run paces of about 5-7 seconds averaging, which removes much of the highly erratic paces folks sometimes see with GPS watches, by simply averaging the pace over the last 5-7 seconds
Timex Global Trainer GPS - review data...
Review mode of the Timex Global Trainer enables you to look back at your history holistically, as well as on a per activity basis. You can drill down into each individual activity you’ve completed, and get a lap summary, as well as a ride summary: You can then go through four pages of summary and average information about either each lap/split – or each activity. Pretty cool on-device historical information, especially if you’ve just finished a ride or run and want to know how things went.
Timex Global Trainer - navigation
Navigation mode allows you to utilize the Global Trainer for basic navigational functions. I say ‘basic’, because this isn’t your little car-based Tom-Tom here. This is pretty much just a digital compass, with a memory on where you’ve been, and where you should be going…all done via Etcha-a-sketch style (like all other competitor devices I should point out). Also, like most competitors GPS products the Timex Global Trainer has a COMPASS, plus a TRACK BACK feature, to get you back to where you started, and the ability to build a course using preloaded waypoints (but more hassle than it's really worth)
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