Customer Reviews

Tech 4 O Accelerator Women's Fitness Watch

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I wanted a pedometer that I could use to count my daily steps, in order to reach 10K steps a day, as recommended for general fitness. I chose this model because I wanted a wristwatch-style pedometer. Unfortunately, the step counting feature cuts off if you sit down for over 30 minutes. I called Tech4O's customer service department, and there is no way around this issue. So I'll be returning the item.

First of all, I do agree that calibrating the pedometer if tough and frustrating. But, once you get it done right it's wonderful and accurate. There is an online tutorial that is helpful...I also called Silva directly and they were courteous and helpful.

On reviewer wrote that if over counts steps due to its sensitivity. There are 5 levels of sensitivity so you can find your right setting. The pedometer does not always count step by step...the pedometer can "differentiates between ancillary movements and actual steps. This feature provides users with the most accurate results by delaying calculation until it has registered 10 steps." So, this is probably one reason one reviewer thought it was over counting.

Just like any new gadget, there are always quirks to figure out. For me, it was worth persevering and getting the settings right. When you get your watch, open the packages and put the direction aside and head straight for the online tutorial (...)

This is an extremely complicated piece of machinery. I have not gotten it to work the way it is supposed to yet. The instructions are "Yeh" long, with sub-function instructions that are not clear. I even called the company and their technitions had to look up the instructions and they were not sure how to set it up. I'm a senior citizen, but not a dummy. I want to use the watch predominately as a pedomiter, but it cuts off after a minute. I have tried to set it up like the instructions say but it is frustrating. Too much of a good thing. Sorry. Not satisfied, but I'll keep trying.

I'm not very tech-y, so I was a bit nervous ordering this watch/pedometer after reading reviews about how hard it was to set up. I followed a reviewer's advice & skipped the written instructions, going straight for the online tutorial. Piece of cake! I love my watch & love counting my steps. Some advice for the next set of buyers: If you like to bike, it won't register your "steps" while biking, so attach it to your shoelaces. Worked accurately & like a charm!

I have tried to calibrate this watch several different ways and have finally given up and purchased Nike + Ipod, which I love. This watch is too complicated to set up. I had to have the instruction manual right next to me to figure which of the four buttons to press next and how many times to get to where I wanted to go. The web site provided is not much more helpful.
The Nike + ipod was soooo simple and much more accurate. If you have a nano and $30 dollars I would definately go that route instead.

I bought this watch for my wife (I have the men's one), and we've never ran harder or faster in our lives. This watch keeps us motivated and moving for miles and miles. A must have in the marathon world!

This watch is comfortable & loaded with functionality. A couple of the indicators are hard to read; You need a magnifier to see that the dot the right side reads AM or PM. It is also quite complicated to use. The directions sent with the watch are almost useless. The on-line tutorial is much better.

I'm not sure why there were complaints about the difficulty in programming. I did almost all the programming without consulting the directions at all, and this is my first pedometer watch. I have not used it long enough to comment on the accuracy of the counts, but we're off to a great start!

Pedometer is a extremely sensitive - so it over counts steps. The rest of the watch is excellent.

It took me over 45 minutes just to get it programmed!! The calorie counting & step counting is SO inaccurate!! After my 531 calorie workout this morning the watch indicated that I had only burn 110 calories. I called customer service - they were LESS than helpful!!