Apple's smart watch isn't nearly as smart as this guy, the Garmin Forerunner 920XT. I can't wait, despite the fact that it'll cost ~$500 with the HRM-Run heart rate monitor.
I've owned a Forerunner 405 for about six years and I've enjoyed having access to the data from both running and biking. The 920XT takes things up a notch and if I bought one, I could see myself never wanting to take it off. From the 405, it steps things up by adding:
- Activity tracking (good bye fitbit?)
- Running form (when used with HRM-Run monitor)
- Swimming! Laps and cadence and stroke
- Color display: seems nice but not necessary
- Smart phone integration (will show a text). Not sure that I care about this. Often, I'm running with my watch to avoid having to lug my phone around. But who knows.
- Battery life: claimed 24 hours in normal mode.
- Power-meter compatible (though I don't see myself dropping $1500 on pedals)
Much of this look genuinely useful. Now, this is only based on what they say it'll do. Who knows. But I would love to find out. Maybe this'll have to be my Christmas present to myself.
