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(More customer reviews)The Motionlingo ADEO is a brilliant product that, unfortunately, simply does not work.I have tried three of them, two from Amazon and a third from Motionlingo, and they all seem to suffer from the same problem: incorrect pace calculation.
The concept of the ADEO is wonderful, and I found that during my training runs the device gave me updates exactly as expected, working well with my MP3 player all the while.So, what's the problem?Evidently the ADEO applies a faulty algorithm in calculating distance, pace and so on.For example, when I would run a 10-mile route known to be accurate, the ADEO would report the total distance at about 9 - 9 ½ miles.I could live with the incorrect distance, but of course the problem is that the pace/mile reported during the run is similarly under-measured.Runners in training know that there's a huge difference between a 7-minute mile and a 7 ½-minute mile - enough to utterly negate the value of the ADEO's feedback during the run if it isn't correct.
Motionlingo's technical support (reasonably good, via email) did offer that the ADEO's GPS performance can be affected by obstruction from trees, buildings, etc.This is to be expected in any small GPS appliance, no matter the brand.Unfortunately, the ADEO suffered its pace calculation problem whether used in an open corn field or down a tree-lined suburban street.Even with a 90% view of the sky, the distance and pace typically would be off by 5-10%, every single time.
I was very reluctant to reach this conclusion about the ADEO - as I stated above, I love everything else about this product.I would hope that the folks at MotionLingo are working the calculation problem and will release an ADEO 2.0 sometime soon.When that happens, I'll be first in line, but until then I recommend staying away from the ADEO.
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Product Description:
The ADEO Multi-Sport Trainer is a personal fitness training companion that connects to GPS to track and records your workouts. This lightweight unit works with any mp3 player, iPod, or alone with a pair of headphones. MotionTrak software (included) allows you to chart and evaluate your workouts on your PC or Mac. No calibration is needed, just get out and go.
Specifications:
GPS Update Rate: 1 hz
Size: 3" x 2" x 9/16"
Weight: 2.1 oz.
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Life: 6 hours
Battery Charging Time: 4-6 hours
Audio Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 1db
Connection Type: USB
Internal Memory: Up to 10 hours of workout data
Windows System Requirements: Pentium III 800MHZ + Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3) or Windows XP
Macintosh System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.3 + 256MB RAM 40MB available space
What's in the Box?
ADEO Fitness Trainer, quick start guide, USB standard/mini cable, audio cable, ADEO MotionPak, MotionTrak software CD
Manufacturer's Warranty
One year
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