1 comments about Brunton Gentleman's Compass.

1. This is obviously a very nice compass, but isn't made with precious metals. Why is it so pricey? Obviously it has a nicer housing than most of the other compasses and certinaly has the metal cover, but does that warrant being so much more? If any of you who read this know a little bit about compasses and can shed some light that'd be great. Thanks.

5 comments about Magellan RoadMate 700 Portable GPS Navigator.

1. You never know if the magellan will find the satellite when you turn it on. It can take up to 15 minutes. I turn it off & on trying to cycle it. I've used a Garmin 330, Works perfectly. You'll be throwing your money out the window with mine if you buy a Magellan!



2. I have owned this unit for 2 1/2 years. Thought it was great. The unit receives its power from a cradle that it snaps into. It seems that these cradles have a tendency to fail and then the unit is useless until you buy a new cradle for $50.00. The failure rate is so high that Magellan was out of cradles for three months. This is a definate defect in the cradle and Magellan should replace all of the Roadmate 700 and 760's with a free unit of comperable features. I paid over $700 for my unit in May, 2005 and another $100 to upgrade it with new maps and firmware one year later. This is my biggest regret to date.



3. Only good thing about this unit is it is a lot better than nothing.
   Here is a partial list of problems.
   1 When you want a low numbered street ie 3rd, you have to scroll back from all the higher numbered streets in the hundreds to get to it.
   2 There is a scroll bar on the right of the "touch" screen which should scroll but when it is untouched the display goes back to the beginning.
   3 The corners of the touch screen are hard to get to respond when you have fat fingers or cold dry fingers.
   4 If the map is outdated the unit will dump you at the last known address on the street instead of telling you it does not know.
   5. When not using or needing to exit it tells you to keep to the left on a freeway instead of saying nothing. Why would I exit?
   6. On the same point as 5 but in reverse it will sometimes not say anything when it should at forks etc.
   7. When it says keep to the left sometimes there are more than one lanes on the left so at the next junction you will be too far to the left to take the right.
   8. There is sometimes a delay in units response so you push it again and again but then it all of a sudden will catch up but way beyond.
   9. On number 8 this will happen with the touch screen and the direct navigation buttons.
   10. Only way I found to pre-program is to tell it you are going then cancel so it will be in previous destinations. Has no more than one stop. No way points.
   11. Company non responsive for support or unable to help by upgrading.
   12 Updates for map are currently late. No firmware updates to help these issues in foreseeable future.



4. We bought this 2 1/2 years ago for $800 because it was on Oprah's favorite things thinking it would be an investment and a quality product and we would have it a long time. Not even a year into owning it a couple of the tongs on the cradle got bent and we had to buy a replacement for $30 (since they've jacked it up to $70) because it would lose connection constantly. Well, after a year it kept asking us to update the map and we live in SA and didn't see a need since we weren't traveling outside of the city and we knew it well so we didn't. Then it starting stalling, freezing and basically malfunctioning. We were told to buy a map update by customer service for $99 and that would solve the problem. We bought the update and it seemed to work after that. Now since the cradle tongs are incredibly delicate (and we are careful with it) another tong has bent one the new one. The update map signal came on a couple of weeks ago and what do you know-the gps is malfunctioning again. It seems like Magellan has found a way to make a lot of cash by selling a unreliable product. First you have to pay $99 a year to keep the maps updated or else it will malfuction and if you bend the tongs on the cradle (and you will) you will have to sell out $70 for a new one. Also, it takes FOREVER to find you and sometimes you will pass right by the road you're supposed to take while it's deciding where you should go only to have to turn around a mile down the road. That has happened MANY times. I am extremely upset with Magellan since they don't offer to repair it-only map updates and a trade in where I'm sure they make money off you again since you already paid $800 for this one in the first place. And who's to say the second one they replace it with will be any better. Save your money and don't get ripped off by this scam they have going. It's a money pit and you're the loser.



5. I have had this unit for over 2 years now. I works pretty well once it acquires the satellite signal. It takes about 1-4 minutes to lock on satellites.
   
   I have had trouble with the power cradle as DC in pin somehow got bend and is now broken. It costs $70 for a new cradle, so I decided to get a DC jack and solder it. It seems I am not the only one with this problem, search google.
   
   Would I buy this specific model again? No. Simply because their are newer, better and cheaper gps sets available now.

5 comments about Suunto Yachtsman Wrist Top Computer Watch with Barometer and Compass.

1. I have been sailing for some time now and received the watch as a long awaited sailing gift.
   It is a little big, but I got over that very quickly. I had the watch for about 9 months and was preparing for an ocean voyage. I was looking forward to the compass feature. Two days before the voyage the compass went crazy and has not worked since.
   The really annoying thing about the watch is the necessity to look "directly" into the face. If you look at an angle, you might see any array of numbers imaginable, fives are sixes or eighths, and ones become eleven. The date 9-15 becomes 8-16. It is really maddening.
   I admit I haven't been back to the manufacture yet, but these problems should not occur to begin with.
   Be advised.



2. I want to like this watch a lot, but I am having to admit that my inexpensive Timex Ironman (now at the bottom of Lake Michigan ticking away) did the basics better. The baro and compass features are cool, although I don't use them that much.
   
   I find it odd that in "Time" mode it doesn't show the seconds digitally, instead preferring to show the day of week, month, and day of month. You can get it to show seconds by pressing one of the unlabelled and not particularly intuitive buttons, but only for ten seconds, then it's back to the day (or date, I can't remember which). I generally want to know seconds, not what month it is, on the race course. There is a 36 element ring that does some stuff as seconds elapse but it isn't easy to read at a glance.
   
   The countdown timer is odd too. There is no repeat mode, which I used to set to five minutes and just let roll during starting sequences. Instead there is a one shot timer that, once started, it seems that no force in the universe can reset, although you can get it to jump (either up or down, I can't remember which) by pressing one of the buttons.
   
   Finally, I am reasonably intelligent but I'm no good at this thing's interface. Navigating through functions involves pressing one of three buttons either once, twice in two seconds, or holding it down for two seconds. There doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to when you do what.
   
   In all, I'm disappointed with the lack of flexibility for displaying the time (you'd think they could splurge for a six digit display for the time, it is a watch, after all). The timer is "use it our way or not at all" as well. I could fight through the interface by reading the manual every night for a week, but really, it's not supposed to be that hard.



3. I have been looking for quite some time at different sailing watches. As a bowman, I compete quite heavily in sailing regatta's and have tried several different watches. I have now had this watch for a few months and I must admit it is the best watch I have ever used. It is very user friendly and has an excellent countdown timer. Having the temperature and pressure is nice, but okay... they are extras. It is a nice looking watch, good display, and very easy to use. I would highly recommend this watch for anyone who truly competes in sailing regatta's.



4. This is a really good watch. The features are pretty handy - barometer, temperature, can store readings, etc.
   The only concern is regarding the size of the watch. I gave it to my boyfriend for Christmas and that was the key thing he mentioned - it is really big. So I recommend seeing it beforehand.
   So if you can live with the size, it's a good buy.



5. This watch was a disappointment for what you pay for it. It is hard to read at an angle, the countdown timer you would use to start a race is difficult to use and nearly inaudible. The concept behind this watch is neat, it looks nice, but Suunto should update this product and stop selling this particular watch. For a simpler, more user friendly Suunto sailing watch I recommend the M3.

5 comments about Magellan eXplorist 300 Handheld GPS.

1. I got my "New" unit for christmas this year, it as a software date of 8/2004; not what i would call new. Secondly, the box offers a software package for PCs, not included in the box. Finally, I can't register the unit because IT HAS NO SERIAL NUMBER! What is up with that? Too bad I have to rate any stars!



2. Fast pick-up of location and readily tracks even in moderately heavy cover. Even use in my vehicle and no problems. Only comp;aints are the temp. screen seems slow to respond to temp. changes and the map which is basic is not current to roads and doesn't track exactly to the route. Otherwise definately a good basic GPS for the cost.



3. I bought this unit maybe a year and half ago, and since then it had numerous problems. The worst is "freeze" state which would happen if device is outside of the map coverage area ( in one particular case I was about 1 mile off the Atlantic shore) or during map redrawing. After entering frozen state, unit would be unresponsive, no buttons worked. From time to time it would go into "debug mode" for no apparent reason. Each time I had to send unit to Magellan repair center, but the problem was never fixed. The unit is not under warranty any more and is unusable (Magellan would not fix it although the problem is as old as the unit itself). Recently I purchased Garmin GPSMap 60CX and I like it much better. It can track satellites even inside a house (explorist 300 had tracking problems through light foliage).
   Pros: sleek design, detailed base map



4. Megellans "customer service" is by far the worst we have experienced. Based on our experience, it appears that Magellan's customer service tactic is to put the customer on hold for long periods hoping that they will hang up, always making the customer call back, never agreeing to follow up with a return phone call or e-mail and making false promises. I'm assuming all with the intent that the customer will eventually just give up. Not only has Magellan not stood behind its product, its customer service people are obviously trained to give customers the run around. What a NASTY way to treat people. Read on if you want details of what we have been through.
   
   In April of 2006 I bought my husband a Magellan Explorist 300 for his birthday. It was to replace a 10 year old Magellan that was much larger and heavier. After several months the NAV button wasn't working properly. By the time he got around to call "customer service" it was a couple of weeks after the 1 year warranty. He was told the warranty would not be honored as it had expired. We paid to ship and repair the unit. When we got the unit back, it was not the one we sent in as it had a different serial number. The NAV button of this replaced unit did not work. My husband called within a week, of receiving this "repaired" model and was told by "customer service" that the Explorist 300 was discontinued, they would not honor the "repaired" model and that they were no longer servicing the model. He was then told he would just have to buy another model. He indicated that this was not acceptable and pressed to speak with a supervisor. He was first told no supervisor was available and with further pressing was put on hold for 10-15 minutes before a supervisor responded. She indicated that they would provide him with an Explorist 400 at no charge, but that they were out of stock and he would need to call back in a week. After the week, the call was a series of holds (always 10-15 minutes each time) before a supervisor came to the phone. This supervisor said the Explorist 400 was out of stock as well as the Explorist 500 and that they would ship him an Explorist 600. After two weeks went by, my husband called to find out if the Explorist 600 had been shipped. They said it would be shipped within 1 week and when my husband asked by what mode of transport, they indicated UPS. When he asked them to provide the tracking number he was told to call back in a couple of days for it. He calls back a couple of days later and again after a series of holds was told the Explorist 600 was being shipped out and that he should have it in a few days.....again he's instructed to call back for the tracking number. He calls back days later, again a series of holds, and is told the computer system is down and he will have to call back the next day. He calls back, again a series of holds. The "customer service" rep promises that this time it will be shipped and that he will even send an e-mail providing the tracking number within 24-48 hours. You guessed it....no tracking number. My husband calls every week and is "promised" that it will be sent (this time) and he will receive it in 3-5 days. This has been going on for over two months now and still no replacement model. My husband is determined to get Magellan to stand behind their product, but I think it is an exercise in futility and that he will never get the replacement model he was "promised".



5. I am in the infantry and we use what is called a Plugger. It is huge, slow, and no good. For Iraq I used an E-Trex by Garmin. The face plate cracked, but it still works.
   
   When I got home I bought a new GPS. We were switching to the DAGGER, another horrible and unfriendly to use military GPS. I don't have time in the field to use twelve steps to work a product. Hence, our reliance on civilian model GPS units.
   
   This model worked fine when I used the demo version in the store, yet I should have worn gloves when I did so. I often wear either tactical gloves or gloves for weather and to operate the buttons on this unit with gloves on is nearly impossible. My gloves are a skin tight tactical glove and I have good dexterity with them. Still no dice.
   
   The e-trex model is better because it is large buttons on the side that you just have to squeeze. You can do it one handed and keep the other hand holding a map, light, rifle, binos... but not the Magellan 300. It is cumbersome to operate in any high tempo environment.
   
   Due to the nature of things I do I have to stow the device away and drag it out often. A friend had a GPS wristwatch and it worked great. To compensate for my high rate of putting it up and taking it out I opted to keep it in a small pouch on the outside of my body armor. No dice. When I took it out yesterday to go Geocaching with I saw that the liquid crystal display had been squeezed or something and had a large black spot on it.
   
   This GPS works fine if you are just out geocaching and can use two hands and so forth and can take your time. If you find yourselves moving in a high tempo environment, at night, with gloves, multiple items to keep your hands on, and several things demanding your attention at once... I reccomend you pass on this model.

5 comments about Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer (Yellow).

1. I had a Suunto for 10 months. The face scratched VERY easily which was disappointing. However the worst thing is after swimming in a pool that I could stand up in the watch FILLED with water and died. On returning to Suunto they refused to fix it under warrantee because swimming is not covered ! They say the forces created by swimming are to much for this watch and it was never designed for this purpose, despite the sales literature saying it is water proof to 100m. I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER SUUNTO PRODUCT. Whatsmore the shop I bought it from say they have lots returned for the same reason and non of them were fixed under warranty either. It is also very difficult to use and you cannot hear the alarm at all.



2. this watch is one of the coolest watches i have ever seen. i have read reviews and technical data about similer products like the casio pathfinder. the pathfinder primaraly has the same fetures as the vector. the difference is that the pathfinders altimeter can be off by 1400' or more in stable weather! the vectors altimeter never really gets off more then 200 feet. if you want one of the best watches avalable get the suunto vector



3. ... and buy a GPS instead. I agree with previous reviewer (Dave57), I WOULD NEVER BUY A SUUNTO AGAIN. Worst than Dave, I simply got caught in heavy rain during a hike and my Vector was full of water, couldn't even tell the time. I send it to Suunto Finland for repair and they say that it leaked from the housing and "kindly" offered a repair for 140 Euros.



4. To my way of thinking, there are only TWO factors which keep the Vector from receiving a full 5-stars here. #1 is the watch face. It is not very durable. It isn't even glass. It's made out of VERY easily scratched plastic. I own several watches, and even the plain glass face models scratch at the drop of a hat, but this one takes it to a whole new level. I'd be worried to sneeze too close for fear it may implode.
   #2 is the fact that despite the promises of being water resistent to 100 Meters (ie 300 feet) this watch isn't...FAR from it. You are in danger of ruining this watch if you even enter a bathroom while someone ELSE is taking a hot shower. The humidity alone may cause problems. Pretty sad when a watch advertised as at the very least capable in a pool cannot honestly pull off a basic shower in a bathtub.
   
   Now, with that said, if you take care to avoid moisture whenever you can, the Vector is a fine wrist computer that works quite well in a variety of areas. It'll tell you the temperature (under the right circumstances, of course), help you predict the weather, give you a bearing on where you need to go and then (after proper adjusting) tell you your altitude. I found the altimeter to actually be rather accurate -- oh, and those reviews I have read on-and-off by folks bragging about telling the altitude INSIDE of a pressurized passenger plane are BOGUS.
   
   Considering what this watch can do, and it's limitations, I believe that the price is a bit high (you can buy a Casio watch that'll do the same thing--and is solar-powered, AND is REALLY water-resistent, all for LESS) but the Vector has one thing that not all Suunto watches, or altimeter/barometer/compass watches come with: that little bubble on the face which allows a more accurate determination of specific readings. If Casio add's one to their model, I'll probably become a full-time convert. If you are looking for something similar, but smaller, try looking at the Suunto Observer. It's a dang-good-looking watch, but the price is considerably more, so that may be a rather important factor for you (I know it is for me).
   
   All in all, Suunto makes great products, but water resistent models are unfortunately NOT one of them (unless you are going for one of their products that actually are designed for underwater use).



5. I got a vector 3 years ago and was very pleased with it most of the time. The altimiter is not very useful because it is based off barometric pressure so your reading will vary wildly and you need to keep resetting it. The big flaw with this watch is that in 3 years the face has broken twice. The first time the bezel broke off. Luckly it was still under warranty and they replaced it. Now the faceplate has cracked and is letting moisture in. I don't use the watch for any crazy sports, it's just my everyday watch so the fact that it is broken astounds me. Sunnto have a minimum $85 repair charge, which could go up, so at this stage I'm bowing out with two watch failures in 3 years.

5 comments about Suunto X-Lander Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Chronograph (Positive Face).

1. hey,I bought this watch recently and it seems to be a pretty interesting watch. I was very disapointed that for the price I paid I didnt receive a receipt or any warranty information, just the watch and a box. didnt recieve directions with the watch or anything, I had to go online and get instructions on how to work the watch... very disapointed in the that. but overall a cool watch.



2. I owned an X6 model that I loved and used for years...but had to return under warranty for repairs: 1) due to faulty circuit design flaw in original models, 2) then due to repeated failure from 'water intrusion'. Since I purchased through Eastern Mountain Sports, their 'Unconditional Satisfaction' return policy allowed me to replace failed X6s, um, three times. But, and reasonably so, after the 3rd failure, EMS said they would only give me credit toward a the Military version of the X-Lander or a final cash refund. Why the Military version of the X-Lander? Because it is the ONLY Suunto 'Wrist Computer' to feature the same button design as their dive computers. In other words....take any other type of Suunto watch into the wild and you risk losing all functions.
   Let me be clear: I backpack, I hike, I mountain bike, and I sea kayak...all activities that expose you to water, be it ocean, lake, river, a down pour or three days of drizzle. I'm careful with my gear. But the non dive button models still crapped out. SUUNTO even says that their watches are 'Water RESISTANT' to certain depth...but if you press anything while exposed to water (and in my case, twice this was just being out in the mountains in the rain), you are at fault and Suunto will not handle any warranty work.
   
   My advice is to buy the X-Lander Military version and learn to deal with its display and programming quirks.
   And buy from shops that have an Unconditional Satisfaction return policy that extends for quite some time.
   Sending a watch to Suunto USA for repair takes months and is expensive...and you can roll the dice to guess if they actually worked on your watch.
   
   Why buy a Suunto? Their altimeter & barometer functions are spot on and far easier to calibrate. The watch senses your motion and will re-set between alt and baro functions so that you get an accurate reading (and an alarm) when you NEED one. Their compass function is also very, very accurate.
   
   SUUNTO: get a clue and use DIVE BUTTON DESIGN on all of your wrist computers designed for actual use in the field and not as arm candy.



3. PROS:
   1. Awesome wrist-computer, tons of functions and very precise.
   2. Looks great
   3. For what you get it is a fair price
   
   CONS:
   1. It is not truly waterproof.
   2. Beyond the basic functions the operation is very complex. Not intuitive.
   3. With heavy use the case is prone to deformation and bruising because of the malleable nature of aluminum. This eventually affects the operations of the buttons.
   
   I work as a naturalist guide in Costa Rica, and this watch has been with me for over four years, looking for wildlife in the rain forest. After a year or so water began to make its way into the watch, I do not expose it to rain unnecessarily anymore. For me this is it's biggest con.
   
   Just be careful not to bang it as the aluminum can only take so much. Suunto still makes the best wrist computers in the market. With everything I have put it trough it is still running!
   
   If I buy a Suunto again I will go for steel or titanium.



4. When I received this watch there was already an issue with it. The two digit display at the top that shows the day (or other info depending on what mode your in) had a problem with the second digit. The two horizontal lines never turn off. "TU" for Tuesday is displayed as "T8".
   Dispite this I just now returned it for warrenty repair. It is a great watch with amazingly accurate features. The compass works great. The temp works well, but you have to take it off your wrist to get an accurate reading. The altimeter is a little off, but what I expect in a watch. I wish the light worked as well as Timex's Indiglo but it doesn't.
   It is a large watch and have heards comments about it, but it is still a lot lighter than any of my metal watches.
   Overall a great, fun watch.



5. so, this watch is great and the compass works good, i love the underwater buttons. but after a temp. of 110 degrees it starts to get tough to touch ur buttons. example...ur in iraq and its 135 degrees. if u push ur buttons they wont work, especially the mode buttons. well i understand this is hot, but if it says military then least have the buttons work right. the thermometer is pretty sweet when ur in the water. its right on.

1 comments about Brunton Nomad V2 Digital Compass.

1. The compasses were shipped and received promptly. Four of the five worked perfectly. Unfortunately one the the compasses could not be calibrated correctly and was off by at least 5 degrees. This compass needs to be returned.

2 comments about Coleman Digital Compass.

1. I would never never again buy a product such as this. The directions are so complicated and difficult to understand that this product was TOTALLY UNUSABLE AND A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. The directions must have been written by a egg-head engineer for another egg-head engineer. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT UNTIL THE DIRECTIONS ARE WRITTEN IN PLAIN ENGLISH FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON -- NOT AN ENGINEER!!



2. Decent product with a few areas for improvement:
   1) User Manual hard to follow
   2) You can not turn the unit off.

3 comments about Deluxe Blue Backlit Digital Car Compass.

1. My man is soooo hard to buy for. This was a great little stocking stuffer! He loves it. It is very small and unobtrusive.



2. This started out as a great little item. I ended up returning it the first time I had to replace the batteries (about 2 months later). Once the old batteries were removed, everything was reset, and I had to reset the time, month, year, and even had to re-calibrate the compass. What a pain, and not worth the money. If I only had to reset the calendar, that would be fine, but having to re-calibrate the compass is a pain.



3. Digital Compass with Dual Zone Temperature
   
   The RP3 vehicle product include the digital dompass with direction, time and temperature display. Directions displayed in cardinal points as well as numerical digits. RP3 has a built-in temperature sensor for inside and comes with an additional sensor for the outside temperature measurement.
   Features
   
   * Full Digital compass function
   * interior and exterior temperature display
   * Ice Alert
   * Time clock
   * Crisp blue backlit display
   * Hinged display
   * Displays fahrenheit and centigrade
   
   Bright Back Lighted Display
   A bright back lighted display is must have feature for night driving. The RP3 is equipped with a bright blue split display that shows the its full compass function on the left with time and temperatures on the right.
   
   Temperature Range
   Measures from -35°F to 120°F, in Fahrenheit or Celsius
   
   Simultaneous Dual Zone Temperature Display
   Additional temperature sensor for measuring vehicle exterior temperature is included.
   
   3-Mode Compass Display
   Direction of travel displayed in a large compass rose with directional arrow, 8 cardinal points and a digital numeric readout with +/-5 degrees accuracy.
   
   All-Weather Performance
   Designed to withstand extreme temperatures; no need to remove sensor during peak winter / summer weather
   
   Ice Alert
   Warns of hazardous road conditions when temperature drops to +35°F Magnetic Distortion Flag alerts you when magnetic interferences affecting compass accuracy

5 comments about Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer (Khaki).

1. In my opinion, for the price this is the best hiking watch around. I have been hiking and use all of the watch functions, as far as I can tell they are accurate, except the temperature when it is on my wrist, so I take it off for 15 to 20 minutes as it has been suggested and it is more in line with the temperatures in my area. I hike in 100 degree temps, and a bit higher.



2. As a previous reviewer has pointed out, the older Vectors utilized a positive display, with the numbers in black and the lcd background a grey color. The most recent Vector I purchased on Amazon came with the negative display, which is simply the opposite ... the numbers being grey on a black background. Since the brightness of the grey numbers cannot be increased to stand out better against the black, it makes it ridiculously difficult to read in many lighting conditions. Turning on the backlight helps, but to do that you have to hold the light button down for 2 seconds before it responds. What a pain. The functions of the watch are great, however. Just note there is a steep learning curve to understanding the buttons. A read of the manual is a must.
   
   After purchasing the Suunto Core (Light Green), I have to admit there is no comparison really. The Core is much easier to use, easier to read, more comfortable to wear. The only disadvantage of the Core may be its durability for such a thin and lightweight housing. But so far it's held up to everything I've put it through.



3. The watch worked great for about two weeks, then became unreadable. I am in the process of returning it... so will see how their warrenty policy holds up.



4. The Vector is a good watch for anyone with a sweet tooth for cool gadgets. It is a comfortable and capable watch, but for the price I would have to say I expected a little more. I have had my watch for about 3 weeks and have 2 negative thigs to say about it thus far. The first day I had the watch I somehow scratched the face IN THE POOL.....how that happened I have no idea, so I have been VERY careful to not let the watch touch anything, but I am afraid that as soon as I get used to it and start wearing it like I should it is going to take a beating and who knows how it will come out. Second, the altimeter is very shifty. I have to reset it about every third time I look at it. I have read the instruction book and have been doing everything as it states, but cannot get it to function properly. Being in the military (NAVY) I spend most of my time at sea level, so I check it every time I am significantly higher than sea level, and it is almost always wrong, WAY WRONG.
   The compass is nice and pretty accurate, thermometer is a little unreasonable (must take watch off for 15 minutes to get an accurate reading), and barometer is fairly accurate, but overall I had to go with a rating of 3.
   IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A COOL LOOKING WATCH THAT HAS THE CAPABILITY OF DOING NEAT THINGS, THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DEPEND ON THE NEAT THINGS THAT THE WATCH IS SUPPOSED TO DO- I'D PASS.



5. I just returned from spending two plus weeks in the rain forest in coastal British Columbia. This watch worked perfectly. It was critical to have the thermometer altimeter and the barometer. I was able to use topographical maps and the watch to know where I was on the mountain. I was also able to leave the rock face when the barometer predicted incoming rain. This piece of equipment (far more than a watch) was critical to the success of the expedition.Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer