GPS maker TomTom is throwing off the Nike shackles of wearable tech. On Wednesday, the company announced two new fitness-focused wristwatches — one designed specifically for runners and another waterproof version fit for all types of physical activity. TomTom’s also makes the Nike+ Sportswatch with GPS, but neither of the new models indicate any relationship with the sportswear company.
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Both new TomTom watches come with features such as indoor and outdoor tracking, which monitors your run whether you’re on a treadmill at the gym or jogging in the park. The TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport come with “multi-platform” compatibility for syncing and analyzing your stats, although TomTom hasn’t mentioned whether this will be specific to desktop or mobile.
The TomTom Runner seems to be a stripped-down version of the Multi-Sport, but comes with runner-specific features such as sending vibrations to alert you of your progress. The Multi-Sport watch features a dedicated bike mount for cyclists and a built-in swim sensor that measures your distance, speed, laps and strokes.
TomTom has also placed an emphasis on location-based features by integrating its QuickGPSFix technology into both watches, which tracks your precise location according to the GLONASS satellite network. Like most fitness watches, the Runner and Multi-Sport are Bluetooth capable and come with a built-in heart rate monitor.
The GPS maker has yet to announce availability or pricing for either device, but it’s entering a competitive genre where devices such as Jawbone’s Up and the Fitbit seem to dominate the market. However, the Multi-Sport and Runner do seem to be more feature-rich than some competitors such as the $199 Mio Alpha, which simply measures your heart rate and the length of your workout.
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Both new TomTom watches come with features such as indoor and outdoor tracking, which monitors your run whether you’re on a treadmill at the gym or jogging in the park. The TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport come with “multi-platform” compatibility for syncing and analyzing your stats, although TomTom hasn’t mentioned whether this will be specific to desktop or mobile.
The TomTom Runner seems to be a stripped-down version of the Multi-Sport, but comes with runner-specific features such as sending vibrations to alert you of your progress. The Multi-Sport watch features a dedicated bike mount for cyclists and a built-in swim sensor that measures your distance, speed, laps and strokes.
TomTom has also placed an emphasis on location-based features by integrating its QuickGPSFix technology into both watches, which tracks your precise location according to the GLONASS satellite network. Like most fitness watches, the Runner and Multi-Sport are Bluetooth capable and come with a built-in heart rate monitor.
The GPS maker has yet to announce availability or pricing for either device, but it’s entering a competitive genre where devices such as Jawbone’s Up and the Fitbit seem to dominate the market. However, the Multi-Sport and Runner do seem to be more feature-rich than some competitors such as the $199 Mio Alpha, which simply measures your heart rate and the length of your workout.