Customer Reviews

ACCUSPLIT AE170 Pedometer with Steps, Distance, and Calories Burned

5 star:		(26)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

This pedometer is easy to set up and use. I tested its accuracy at the local highschool track by walking a 1/2 mile, and sure enough, my pedometer read 1/2 mile. The clip is sturdy, I haven't had any problem with the device falling off. The leash is a good extra - if it did fall off, it wouldn't hit the ground. My doctor gave me a goal of 10,000 steps per day, so I wear this all day long. It is light and I don't notice I am wearing it throughout the day.

The only downfall to this device (as is probably true with others)is that your stride is measured for walking, so when you are running or doing other cardio activity (elliptical) it doesn't accurately measure your distance. Since your stride is longer during a cardio activity (running), and the device is measuring your walking stride, the distance measurement falls short. However, the actual number of steps taken is still accurately measured. I suppose you could adjust the setting to a running stride when running to bridge this gap.

I purchased this pedometer to replace one that kept resetting itself back to zero ... the case cover on this one protects the buttons so it doesn't reset. I like the fact that I can open the lid and read the LED without taking it off. My only problem is the little leash ... it came with both a plastic and a metal clip. The plastic clip has lost it's "springiness" and I'm sure will stop working soon; but at least I have the metal clip to fall back on.

This product does what it says it will do. I am very pleased. I checked its accuracy with a Garmin GPS Forerunner and the ACCUSPLIT AE170 was dead-on in synch with mileage and steps. The wearer does have to put in an accurate stride length for the pedometer to work accurately. Make sure that when you attach the device to your waist area that it is vertical and will stay vertical to get a full count of your steps. For me, this is a great motivational device to move my butt and pile up those steps. I'm delighted when I post a huge number in my journal at the end of the day. I'm in much better shape and my weight is down since February and this pedometer has been a major factor in doing that.

I accidentally ran my Accusplit through the washing machine--extra cycles and extra spin, no less--but rescued it before putting it in the dryer. Still works just fine, tho this is probably not something that should be repeated. I find the pedometer to be easy to use, extremely accurate . . . and surprisingly durable.

This is the third one I've owned (the first two both met unfortunate deaths in the bathroom...ahem) and I love it. The clip is sturdy, and my older one was still very accurate after three years of use. The battery lasted a few years on my first one (I wrecked the second one before having to change it).

This is a nice little pedometer to help track your 10,000 steps/day. Easy to use and ready to go right out of the box. I also like the little safety clip that keeps the meter attached if the belt clip slips. This is nice for skirts and thinner fabrics.

I walk a lot on my job. Curious to find just how much, I wore my pedometer which I had previously used to track fitness walking. I logged almost 8 miles at work. Now I wear it every day and know which days I can 'safely' sneak in a sweet treat. The pedometer has worked flawlessly. It is accurate, I tested it on a measured mile. It is light and durable. I have dropped it many times and done everything but submerged it. I would buy this exact model if anything happened to the one I currently have. Great product.

This pedometer is mostly accurate. The only problem I've run into is that it does not accurately record your steps when you do side steps and kickbacks (hamstring curls). Other than those two exercises giving it trouble, the pedometer functions well. I was happy to find the ease of use with programming and everyday use of the product. The clip is very sturdy, but the pedometer comes with two other methods to ensure the pedometer does not fall off of your waistband. I highly recommend this product for walkers of any degree/experience.

I have had several other pedometers, the latest was a Sharper Image, then the readings were not accurate, so I decided to get an Accusplit Eagle after reading about it. But I have found it very hard to set up. I am a senior citizen and I am not too electronically challenged, but this one which I have had for about four weeks, I cannot set up correctly.
I have asked my younger computer literate friends for help, they have tried, but the results are not accurate, e.g. I walk 50 steps, and it records 96. The only thing it gives me correctly is the minutes walked.
It was in the EU mode and now it is in the US mode, we have entered the stride lenght, etc., but I think it will take some kind of expert to set it up for me. I would not recommend purchase of this item.

I have owned several types of pedometers and this one really is the best. It feels secure on my belt and now that I use the added protection of the cord and clip to tether it to my clothing, it is even more secure. I would recomment it to anyone interested in using a pedometer for most of the day.