SportBrain iStep X Pedometer

by SportBrain

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00068YZU2
• Item model number: CL330
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,711 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 9, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're looking to expand your exercise regimen or you're just curious how much walking you actually do during the day, the SportBrain iStep X pedometer has you covered. The iStep X attaches to your belt or waistband, where it aligns just outside your knee. From that point forward, the device records every step you take--from leisurely strolls around the office to jogs at the park--so you can better gauge your overall fitness. When your day is done, simply connect the iStep X to a USB-compatible PC (requires Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP) and upload the data. The information is then sent automatically to your personal SportBrain page through the integrated iSync software.

The SportBrain page serves as the data center of the iStep X, with information on total steps taken, calories burned, and whether you achieved your daily goal. You can also log activities in a daily journal, create graphs and charts with training objectives, track your weight, and more. You can even sign up for events online and convert your daily regimen into a motivational SportBrain reward. Every step you take can help you "earn while you burn."

The iStep X, which measures roughly 2.2 by 1 by 2.37 inches (W x H x D), comes with a single replaceable battery that lasts for around three months of use.

What's in the Box
iStep X, battery pedometer, four-foot USB cable, lanyard, quick start guide.

Product Description

SportBrain iStep X Digital Pedometer - What moves you? With its large LCD display, the SportBrain iStep X is a perfect companion for your daily lifestyle! At any time, you can view your daily steps with its 1 1/4" display. On the back, plug your iStep into the computer, upload your data (through the SportBrain iSync software), and login to your own personal webpage . There, you'll be able to view calories burned, details on your daily activities, and interact with others throughout the SportBrain community. Set-up and use of the SportBrain iStep is simple. Inside our instruction booklet, look for the link to download the SportBrain iSync software, instructions on how to setup iSync, and connecting the iStep to your computer. When connected to the internet, the iStep uploads all of your data for a detailed view of your daily activities. Conveniently attaches to waistband of your pants Includes - SportBrain iStep X Pedometer / 4 Ft. USB Type A to mini USB Type B Cable / CR2032 battery / Quick Start Guide Replaceable Battery powers iStep X for about 3 months Unit Weighs about 1 ounce (including battery) Unit Size - 2.2 x 2.37 x 1 No membership required

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SportBrain Pedometer - Example of Persuasive Computing, December 3, 2004

By 

C. Wilson "Gadget Guy" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SportBrain iStep X Pedometer (Kitchen)

SportBrain has been around for several years. I bought the first version which had no readout (you had to download the data and see how many steps you had on a Web site). The new version, the iStepX pedometer has a large readout that shows you how many steps you walked or ran. Having a readout made the device much easier to use. You still have to download the step data to get the detail reports on how many miles you walked, how many calories you burned, and how you compare to your fellow walkers. The SportBrain Web site does a good job of showing your daily, weekly, monthly, and total progress. The site has discussion groups for members who want compare notes on their SportBrain experience, food, nutrition, exercise, and health. You can also form communities of people where the entire group can see your progress and you can discuss issues. Some of the groups are very competitive. The SportBrain device is what some now call an example of persuasive computing because it makes you quite aware of your activity level. The general goal is to walk 10,000 steps per day. The Web site has a graph that shows how your age/gender group does and compares your walking to that group. SportBrain lets you export your data by copying from a table and pasting into a spreadsheet.

The Pedometer clips on your hip. There is a small tie to keep the clip from popping off a belt (make sure you use this - I've found that the device can pop off and then you might be out your money). The device only weighs a little over an ounce and you forget about it pretty quickly. My battery has lasted over 6 months. The device can store a week's worth of data unless you are running marathons so you don't have to download your data everyday if you are away from a computer.

When you purchase a SportBrain, there is a fee for accessing the Web site (www.sportbrain.com) after a 40 day grace period to try out the device. You can pay monthly, quarterly, and yearly. The yearly fee is $99. I find the Web site worth the money because it tracks all my data and clearly shows how I am doing. There are other pedometers that don't require a web site like the Omron Premium Pedometer so you need to decide whether the extra data you get from the Web site is worth the $99 fee. It was for me, but might not be for others.

Chauncey

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware: Plus $99+ To Use Full Internet Software, June 12, 2005

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J. S. (California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SportBrain iStep X Pedometer (Kitchen)

I went to Walmart to purchase an Omron, but found that they did not have that in the store. I saw the SportBrain iStep instead and decided to try this out (since 'wow' it uses USB to upload your step information). Big disappointment! In order to use their FULL software...you need to purchase the software too. The iStep packaging is deceiving. NOT worth the money and pedometer. I should have bought an Omron-HJ112 instead since, Consumer Reports recommened it. I should have stick with that purpose to purchase a pedometer in the first place. Sure you can use other online walking software journal for free, but that's like turning on the computer to type it in all the time. Mightest well get an Omron and print out your own sheet to track your steps. You can use iStep's website to download your workout, BUT as a non-member--the website will only keep record for seven days only. This is where the pedometer's online feature lacks its' great affect. I can't be too harsh on this item...so I'll say it was a nice idea for them to create the USB feature (but not for me to pay extra for the online software).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars View Your Results on the Internet! (yeah right), May 23, 2005

By 

G. Allen (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SportBrain iStep X Pedometer (Kitchen)

Record your progress*
Monitor your results*

*Internet Connection Required

The above are actual words from my packaging.

To not mention on the packaging that there is a cost to monitor your progress on the web I consider very misleading advertising. Keep in mind that this piece of information I only learned from a review posted here. If it is true that it costs many times the amount paid for the pedometer for the tracking service it is just as well that their website is causing troubles for me because I would not choose to pay.

I spent the last hour of my life trying to navigate their website to start an account but finally gave up. I could not get to the account creation. The software downloaded and installed. When I try to install it again it says it is installed. The next screen says it is not installed. I tried reboot, uninstalling, setting my computer to accept all cookies, deleting cached web pages, and maybe some other things. (Ok, this is really my wife's pedometer and I wanted to do something nice for her but "game over")

There did not seem to be any email or phone support. Maybe once you pay the big bucks they will help you. Again, I don't know because I was never able to make it that far.

This pedometer is brand new. This is only a rating of the website and packaging information. I cannot fairly rate the actual pedometer.