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Suunto X10 Watch
X10M
By Jerimy
Ranked #13 - Altimeters
December 9, 2011
I received an X10M as a replacement for my X9Mi after extended use. The widely reported problem of the bezel separating from the watch seems to finally be resolved.
Battery life is greatly improved in this version and initial acquisition time is also much faster. I use this watch to log my track on trail runs, bike rides, and adventures in the mountains. I rarely lose GPS signal after waiting a few minutes for a good lock before starting out.
The one thing I hoped would change and have wanted since first getting an X9 is the ability to independently set the altimeter recording interval. It is fixed based on GPS recording interval. When I just want to record altitude (GPS off), the resolution of altitude recordings tend to under-report total vertical as I have already transitioned on the summit and started my descent before it ever gets a chance to record a data point at the summit.
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Tech Specs:
- Housing Material:
- plastic
- Strap Material:
- rubber
- Altimeter:
- yes, usable to 29,500ft (9000m)
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- no
- Barometer:
- yes, with storm watch
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- yes
- Adjustable Declination:
- yes, automatic and manual
- Chronograph:
- yes
- Backlight:
- yes
- Computer Compatible:
- yes
- Water-Resistant:
- yes, water resistant to 330ft
- Alarms:
- 5
- Alarm Type:
- daily, altimeter, weather
- Battery Type:
- rechargeable Li-Ion
- Low Battery Indicator:
- yes
- Face Size:
- medium
- Weight:
- 76 g
- Recommended Use:
- outdoor adventure, military, backcountry travel
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 2 years
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: January 8, 2012 By: Jerimy
You are right, the software is hugely lacking in use ability and functionality. I have never created a route in the software but I have used it to generate waypoints. Import an image\topo file and then you have to give 2 known points of reference. It's been a while since I did this but I will try to write it up for you when I get a chance.
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Jerimy, I have an X10 and cannot figure out how to create and upload a route to save my ass. That horrible software seems useless. I can't see why they don't integrate with Google Earth. I'm mattwaggener@gmail.com.
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