GPS Watch Guide

Features:

GPS: 12 Channels, Integrated Loop Antenna, Supports WGS84, UTM, 220 local map datums, and 10 national metric grids, 232 KB memory for 50 routes (max 50 waypoints per route, total 500 waypoints), and 25 tracks (8000 track points)

Barometer: Display range 300-1100 hPa / 8.90 - 32.40 inHg, temperature compensated

Altimeter: Display range -500 to 9000 m / -1500 to 29500 ft

Thermometer: Display range -20 deg C to +60 deg C / -5 deg F to +140 deg F
Compass: Tri-axial, tilt-compensated

The Suunto X9 is a cross-sport GPS wristop computer. It combines GPS functionality with an altimeter, barometer, compass, and thermometer. The watch is bigger than the average watch, but it’s packed with lots of great features. It was designed for hikers, mountaineers, trekkers, hunters, fishermen, and other outdoors-lovers. An outdoors man

can plan routes at home with a map, and save them to the watch. In the field, the watch can tell you which way to go, how fast you’re moving, how far you’ve traveled, how far you have to go, and when you will get there.

This watch was voted ‘Best Product of 2004′ by Fortune Magazine (issue 12/2004).

Suunto G9 Golf Watch
MSRP: $769

Golf computer / GPS / Altimeter / Barometer / Compass / Watch

Features:
GPS: 12 Channels, Integrated Loop Antenna, GPS be turned on at any time to obtain precise positioning

Compass: Tilt compensated up to 30 degrees, Automatic magnetic variation adjustment / Works without GPS activated / Compass North/South visually represented / Actual direction and tracking displayed on screen at same time.

Altimeter: 1 m resolution / Measures altitude to help discover height differences between obstacles and other areas of the course / GPS altitude reference

The Suunto G9 is a big but stylish watch. Designed specifically for golfers, it features specific software for playing golf, allowing golfers to download course data to the watch. As the golfers play, the watch can tell them the distance to a pin, a sand trap, or a water hazard. The watch can also record the distance a golfer is hitting with each club. After a couple of rounds, the watch can recommend club selection. Golfers can even download and review their results on their home PC and upload information to SuuntoSports.com. A day of golf with the GPS on drains the battery, so golfers will have to recharge it before using the GPS again. A battery meter is included on the watch. Also, not many courses have been mapped for GPS usage, so plan on spending a day walking and programming a course.

Suunto (www.suunto.com) is a leading manufacturer of sports instruments for sailing, training, golf, skiing, hiking, and diving. Its watches are known for superior design and construction.

Suunto M9
MSRP: 769.99$

Sailing computer / GPS / Altimeter / Barometer / Compass / Watch

Features:

* Sailing: sailing mode offers speed, heading and bearing in a single display to keep anyone at sea informed on basic sailing data. An information display is provided to view more specific data for more thorough analysis of the current trip.
* Navigation: navigation mode guides the skipper to the correct direction with an informative guidance display. This mode also allows access to 50 routes that can contain up to 500 waypoints
* Race: race mode offers tactical information to assist a racing sailor in important starting routines and sailing tactics. The unit updates line bias at a touch of a button and helps approach the start line at the correct speed. It allows the skipper to make use of wind by displaying headers and lifts on each track.
* Sail Manager & SUUNTOSPORTS.COM: access to personal computer and internet allow thorough sailing analysis and access to electronic charts
* Time: time mode allows automatic time synchronisation with satellites each time the GPS is turned on.
* Atmosphere: graphical 6 hour barometer trend graph gives good overview of weather changes.
* Compass: 3D Compass gives correct reading even when the unit is tilted.

The M9 (Marine 9) is designed for sailors. A powerful, versatile racing instrument, it provides instant access to a host of sailing data. It allows racers to concentrate on the finish line and provides cruisers with instant, accurate information. The M9 calculates line bias and distance to the starting line, detects changes in wind direction, suggests appropriate courses, and provides layline information. It features the world’s smallest GPS chip, stores up to 500 waypoints, and weighs only 3 ounces. It downloads to a PC with the help of special software included in sale. Consumers need a 220-voltage adapter with an adapter for the plug to work with European outlets. However, the M9 can also be charged with a 9-volt battery.