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Posted on August 26, 2008 - Filed Under Omron pedometer |
Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software
Manufacturer: Omron
OMRON HJ-720ITC POCKET PEDOMETER WITH HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE POCKET PEDOMETER WITH USB CONNECTION ; LARGE DISPLAY WITH CLOCK; CAN BE CARRIED IN POCKET OR BAG; MEASURES STEPS, AEROBIC STEPS and MINUTES, CALORIES and DISTANCE; INCLUDES SOFTWARE THAT TRACKS DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS and YEARS OF EXERCISE; REVIEW A FULL WEEK OF EXERCISE WITH 7-DAY HISTORY; AUTOMATICALLY RESETS AT MIDNIGHT SO ITS READY TO GO EVERY MORNING; INCLUDES DETACHABLE BELT HOLDER, SECURITY STRAP, CLIP, USB CABLE, CD-ROM and BATTERY
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that–thanks to unique dual sensor technology–can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.The device’s large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise, and there’s also a 42-day memory for uploading past workouts to your PC. The device resets at midnight automatically so it’s ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it’s always close at hand.
The HJ-720ITC is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The pedometer also includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP, which keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
The included Omron Health Management Software provides a steps graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. View larger. |
View pedometer and blood pressure data together (via a split screen) on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. View larger. |
Omron Health Management Software
Take your health to the next level with the included Omron Health Management Software. This PC software provides a blood pressure and pulse graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. A morning/evening comparison graph tracks your morning and evening systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. You can also view your most common values and identify variations by time frame with the frequency distribution graph. The software is simple to use, and it supports multiple users. With just one click, you can download data via the HJ-720ITC’s USB connection and see graphically displayed measurements on your computer screen in seconds.
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 HJ-150 |
 HJ-151 |
 HJ-112 |
 HJ-720ITC |
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| Product Placement | Clip to belt | Clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt |
| History | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory) |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Batteries | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) |
| Estimated Battery Life | Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) |
Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) |
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) |
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) |
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Q&A - Pedometers
Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached?
The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse.
What’s the accuracy rate of Omron Pedometers?
The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%.
What are moderate steps?
At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace.
What are aerobic steps?
The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute.
How does the PC software work?
The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
Lowest New Price: USD 30.35
- Measures steps, aerobic steps and minutes, calories and distance
- Separately displays aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously
- 7 day history lets you review a full week of exercise
- Resets at midnight automatically so it’s ready to go every morning
- Features include large display, clock, detachable belt holder and security strap
Model: HJ-720ITC
Release Date: 2007-03-01
Omron Hj-720ITC Pedometer
This is the best pedometer I’ve had so far. It interfaces with the PC perfectly. It’s very user friendly and very much worth every bit of the price. I like mine so much I purchased another for my wife!
great
I bought for myself, my wife, and my daughter and we all love them as thet are accurate and have all of the infromation on the computer.
Fun While It Lasted
The Omron HJ-720ITC was more money than I wanted to spend for a pedometer, but the PC link software inspired me to go ahead and give it a try. The idea of monitoring your results on your computer daily seemed liked a good one, and to its credit, the software is fine. The unit itself, however, is typical junk. It worked fine till the first battery change then, the device that detects movement, i.e., counts your steps, just quit working. The display is just happily telling you as you walk for miles, that you are remaining completely motionless.
Save your money. Just walk for a specified time everyday and the money you save will buy you a lot of smoothies.
Great Product
Overall it’s a great product. Seems well constructed, can be carried just in your pocket (a big win), and it’s accurate. The USB connectivity struck a chord with me being somewhat of a geek. Not to mention the data it provides is wonderful. It works pretty much perfectly, so instead of listing the specs, I’ll focus on all the downsides I can find…
There are a few downsides, but nothing that’s a dealbreaker:
- Only Windows is supported by the software. Mac OS X would have been nice. Even better would be if they documented their protocol so anyone can build an application for it. Who knows, maybe they will.
- It detects “aerobic” activity, but doesn’t allow for a separate stride length to be used automatically. This is only a concern if you really want your mileage to be accurate. When you jog or run, your stride in naturally longer. The “hack” for this is to just go into setup and change it prior to jogging, then change it back. It’s an extra step, but not a huge issue.
- No hold button. Would be nice to be able to press a button and have it not count steps. Good for situations where you encounter vibration (car, bus, train). Doesn’t seem like it counts more than a handful in this situation, but it would still be a nice enhancement.
- Safety clip is a little weak. But you can put it on your pocket, so no big deal.
Overall, I’d buy it again.
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