Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Timex adds standalone Smarts to Ironman



Maker of the popular Ironman watch jumps into the smartwatch market.

Timex's first ever wearable has its own data service and GPS | News | TechRadar
Timex Ironman smartwatch skips smartphone connection | IT News

Watchmaker
the Timex Group on Wednesday announced its entry into the smartwatch
market with a fitness-oriented model that has its own mobile network
connection.

Smartwatches have relied on links to smartphones for connectivity,
but the untethered Ironman One GPS+ allows users to leave their phones
at home while enjoying online access on the go.

The model is being marketed at running enthusiasts, but it's also a
music and messaging tool. It comes with a year of mobile data
connectivity with AT&T in the U.S., according to the Timex website.

- See more at:
http://www.itnews.com/personal-electronics/81904/timex-ironman-smartwatch-skips-smartphone-connection?source=ITNEWSNLE_nlt_itndaily_2014-08-06#sthash.aq3jFNOc.dpuf
Watchmaker
the Timex Group on Wednesday announced its entry into the smartwatch
market with a fitness-oriented model that has its own mobile network
connection.

Smartwatches have relied on links to smartphones for connectivity,
but the untethered Ironman One GPS+ allows users to leave their phones
at home while enjoying online access on the go.

The model is being marketed at running enthusiasts, but it's also a
music and messaging tool. It comes with a year of mobile data
connectivity with AT&T in the U.S., according to the Timex website.

- See more at:
http://www.itnews.com/personal-electronics/81904/timex-ironman-smartwatch-skips-smartphone-connection?source=ITNEWSNLE_nlt_itndaily_2014-08-06#sthash.aq3jFNOc.dpuf

Timex's new Ironman smartwatch does data without a smartphone
Timex just added a new entry to its Ironman line of GPS watches, 'cept it's not just any ole timepiece this time -- it's a 3G-connected smartwatch that doesn't even need to pair up with a phone. The company calls it the Ironman One GPS+, and while it may have features commonly found in a smartwatch, it was made mostly for athletes like its predecessors. It has the capability to upload your run data to a fitness website with one tap, for instance, and you can even assign contacts to monitor your run in real time. One version also comes with a heart monitor a la Samsung Gear Fit and a chest strap, but unlike the ordinary one that costs $399 (which is already steep, as other smartwatches today cost around $200), it'll set you back $450.

Timex And Qualcomm Team Up To Make A Smartwatch For Fitness Freaks | TechCrunch
There are a few things everyone knows about smartwatches right now. First, you must have an e-ink screen. Second you have to use them with a phone nearby. Third, they’re not very rugged. Timex and Qualcomm, however, have decided to blow those myths out of the water.
Their new product, the Timex Ironman One GPS+, is a self-contained sports watch that allows for GPS location tracking, email-based wireless messaging, and systems to track your speed, distance, and position at all times as well as notify your friends and family of where you are. It connects to cellular networks via AT&T, has a large color touchscreen and includes one year of mobile data service.

Timex Ironman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Timex Ironman (Ironman-Triathlon) is a digital wristwatch first produced by Timex in 1986 that continues to be made in various styles today.

Timex IRONMAN® 30-Lap Rugged | Timex

- Amazon Timex Ironman Watches



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