IRONMAN iControl Watch - Unisex by Timex

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Product Features

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Product Description

Product Description

Synchronize your watch, iPod, and workout with the IRONMAN Sleek iControl 50-Lap watch from Timex Instead of reaching around to change tracks or up the volume on your iPod, access everything via the controls on your watch that sports all the usual Timex refinements including 3 timers, 3 alarms, 3 timezones, and an INDIGLO night-light Features: You won't have to fumble around with your iPod while you're biking or running anymore to simply up the volume, change tracks, or hit play and pause on your watch While your music keeps you amped up, keep track of your time with the 2 interval timers and countdown timer Never miss a beat to or a workout to with the 3 alarms Always get your workout in, no matter where you are with the 3 timezone settings Just as sturdy as you, this watch features a resin strap and water resistance up to 100 m Take it out with you on those pre-dawn runs, you won't be squinting to read the time with the INDIGLO night-light Specifications: Material: resin

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• ASIN: B0019HBLJ2
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,445 in Clothing (See Bestsellers in Clothing)

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Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1 glitch but otherwise, so-far-so-good, March 28, 2008

By	Uncle Nibby - See all my reviews

It has performed exactly as described. I chose this one for its plain, no frills styling (all black...I like it that way)and size. I made sure I purchased the largest, plainest model available so it couldn't be confused with the female versions. It is quite large; I like that, too.

I'm not so fond of the wrist band styling, but it's not a major issue although I wish it was fastened onto the watch body in a more traditional manner. I wish it had the push-pins that other watches have so you could purchase a replacement band off the shelf and replace it yourself. This band appears to be integrated as part of the entire watch body. It seems sturdy, but if the band were to break it looks like you might need to have a jeweler replace it for you. I mention this because I've been pretty rough with all my previous Ironman products.

The glich:

I was on an elliptical machine at the healthclub that was wireless enabled for heart monitors and I think the transmission signal may have disturbed the watch function. The song volume spiraled uncontrollabley loud and spontaneously. I detached and re-attached the receiver and it worked fine and hasn't done this since. I'll keep an eye on this.

an oddity:

This display is very large and readable; however, when you activate the indigo/nightlight the illumination is "reversed." On my previous Ironman's the numbers would remain dark and the background lights up green. This watch lights the numbers green with a dark background...like a negative image. It's fine; I just had to get used to it.

overall:

I'm very happy with my purchase and I would recommend it. I've gone swimming with it and it works fine - just make sure you follow the instructions and DON'T press the buttons while you're underwater for fear of damaging the watch.

The only other thing is maybe it's a LITTLE larger that I'm used to.

FYI:

I don't know if Amazon updated the product discription to include 6th generation iPods, but I went to an apple store and checked it with Nanos and Classics, (G6). It works.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Using with the iPod Touch, January 5, 2008

By	phranque "i am THE phranque" (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews

Since I am a techno-geek, the more gadgets the better. When I upgraded from the "nano" to the "Touch," it meant that I would have to unlock the Touch screen in order to change volume, skip to the next song or pause playing. With this I can merely go to my watch and do those things without having to move the Touch from where it is. Since I exercise regularly, this is great since it means I don't have to take the iPod from my pocket or its holster to do those things.

In addition, the watch has those functions that people who exercise like. Namely, a chronometer, timers with lap functionality. And the plus is that the alarm is loud enough to awaken me in the morning.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Out of the box review, November 29, 2007

By	JD "Hog" (Juneau, AK) - See all my reviews

I have owned several Ironman watches in the past and have been happy. The main (out-of-the-box) complaint is that the band is not replaceable. I prefer the velcro straps and would have greatly welcomed a standard watch face that allowed the user to replace or exchange the band. Not sure why Timex did this (and the main reason for my 4 star rating). I am curious as to why this product (that lists for $125 dollars) is now widely available for $65-80 dollars, Perhaps Timex is simply realizing that the functions of the watch do not warrant the price. It is a cool concept and the inverse indigo lighting is also nice (the digits glow blue rather than the entire face when using the backlight). It's great that the watch functions after the Ipod has been placed in HOLD mode. I will try to update after the ski season, where I hope to use my new Ipod controller the most, on the slopes. One other slight downside is that my Ipod nano does not fit in any standard case that I have available with the transmitter unit attached to the docking port...

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