Despite its frame, the very light and short strap lugs help it sit nicely on the wrist, and I had no trouble getting consistent heart rate readings, even at a couple different band hole intervals.
And yes, you can overlay your map with the mile markers on the Timex app as well - I just removed them for clarity.Timex wields its “Timex Smart” platform (available on iOS and Android; I only tested on iOS) to manage the R300 and, in the grand scheme of GPS watch-smartphone platforms, I would say it’s better than most.
The top right key marks a lap (and - for those used to long track sessions - displays a small numeral in the top right to mark what lap number you’re on - smart!
Something new is always fun, and damn if I don’t love running technology. ); feature-laden; battery life; lightweight and “cool”; app experience; GPS and HR performanceNo dedicated backlight button; slightly large; lack of minute customizability for sport profiles; software quirks; lack of third-party (Stryd, apps) supportTimex has been making GPS watches for a few years now, but with spotty software and often high prices, they haven’t been well situated to make a major push into the Garmin-driven market of running wearables.
The ability to scroll at least the bottom most field does alleviate some of the sting. It feels slightly big for my wrist, even though a 41mm case size is usually not - though the relatively thin 11mm profile and the rectangular shape may help that. I've had this watch since March 2020. After a couple days of reviewing it, I turned off the touchscreen entirely - not out of bugginess (the screen lock ensures you won’t have accidental swipes), but simply out of lack of use.
I think the drain from GPS activities is probably slightly than Coros’s platform, but the standby is slightly - it’s almost like a Kindle, it just does not drain battery when not engaged with.Smaller notes - the backlight is actually quite even (on the case on many Garmin devices I’ve owned, especially in the 230/5 generation), and is adjustable to a number of levels, which is impressive. Watch needs to update right away, but the bluetooth connection keeps breaking and updating is impossible.
Subject to the below rant about the backlight, I do wish this key could be reprogrammed to be a backlight key, with a A major frustration I had was a lack of a dedicated backlight button when running; yes, pushing any of the buttons illuminates the backlight, but it also necessarily does something , including taking a split or changing a data field.
Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Awesome Inc. theme. Once more on the middle button and you’re waiting for GPS; like most modern watches, Timex caches satellite data onboard to speed this process up and I found the connection times to the GPS+GLONASS systems to be on par with most watches (it does use the same Sony GPS chipset, after all).
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Again, I tend to turn them all off because they can’t be responded to on-watch, but for those who just want to use their watch as a reference for what’s happening, at least take heart in knowing you can choose The R300 packs several sport profiles including outdoor running and treadmill (along with indoor/outdoor cycling and a general cardio profile with GPS on or off at your command). The R300 is perfect. By submitting your email address below you are agreeing to the Timex is committed to maintaining the highest accessibilityhttps://www.timex.com/timex-ironman-r300-gps-41mm-silicone-strap-watch/TW5M40300IQ.html TIMEX® IRONMAN® R300 GPS 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
On the wrist, the Timex is… a Timex. Timex is stepping into the fitness-oriented smartwatch market with one of the most unique and affordable offerings yet, the Ironman R300 GPS.
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