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Our Review of the Suunto GPS POD

The Suunto GPS POD is the most sought after addition to the growing line Suunto's athletic performance enhancing watches and peripherals. The GPS POD uses Global Positioning System technology to track and send real-time speed and distance data to your Suunto wrist top computer. This elegant "one button - one mode" POD is ideal for all outdoor athletes who want a constant feed of information regarding their speed and distance. This POD will work for any outdoor sport that covers a distance, from running to cross country or downhill skiing, and back again. It attaches with a durable clip to your arm, belt, or bicycle and is truly the most versatile of Suunto's PODs. It's two batteries are user replaceable.

The GPS Pod is compatible with the Suunto t3, t4, and t6 wristop training computers.

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    GPS POD w/ clip
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    GPS POD w/ clip
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Suunto GPS POD
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GPS-based speed and distance sensor for all outdoor sports clips fast and easy to your arm or any strap and belt:

  • Easily operated with: "one-button - one-mode"
  • Send 2D speed/distance information at speeds less than 20 km/h. When speed is 20km/h or faster, Pod sends 3D speed/distance information to wrist-top.
  • Two user-replaceable batteries last minimum 10 hours, US-size AAA
  • Dimensions: Diameter 68mm / Thickness 22mm
  • Weight: 77g (including batteries, but not uncluding clip fix and strap)

Suunto GPS POD Reviews

Suunto GPS POD

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not for runners

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Reviewer: Phil , Bend, Oregon Date: February 21, 2010
Yeah this is not for runners. Like the other reviewer, I know my pace within 15 sec/mi or so. so when I know I'm running b/w 7 and 715 per mile and glance down once and see 622 and then again and see 925 and then again and see 708, the only reason I think 708 is accurate is b/c that's about how fast I know I'm running. I'm looking for a device that can inform me, not vice-versa.
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Not quite what I was expecting

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Reviewer: Brian Cronrath , Bothell, WA Date: June 10, 2009
I bought the gps pod for a suunto t4 watch in the hopes of being able to keep better track of my mileage and the pace I was running while training. Unfortunately the gps pod does fall short of giving accurate splits. Being a runner, the measurement mode I use is the minutes/mile mode. While the gps pod can give you a general (quite broadly general) idea of how fast you are running... however if you are looking for something that will give you an accurate reading of what pace you are running, you are out of luck with this product. I am a pretty consistent with my paces when I run, and at the time of this review I try to keep my threshold runs around 6:10-6:20. Unfortunately while running in complete open spaces, the gps pod does not seem to give accurate readings. While just looking at the speed readings randomly, I noticed the display fluctuate between 4 minutes per mile, to 10 minutes per mile. I set an autolap for .1 miles, and it started to give me somewhat more reasonable results, but still they would fluctuate between 5:30 to 7:30 pace, and I assure you that was not my doing. Ironically, it almost appeared to be more accurate while in forested trails, so I don't think brush plays much of a factor. The only way to get an accurate reading is to set an autolap of something longer like .7 miles or so, but for the purposes of my training I need to know my pace a lot more often than .7 mile intervals! For serious trainers, I'd say this product probably is not worth the money :(
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
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Would rather have Foot pod.

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Reviewer: Mitch F , Louisville, KY Date: July 13, 2008
I passed along my Garmin 205 to my wife and bought the Suunto T3. Since I had previously used a GPS I chose the GPS pod. Attaching to the GPS is far slower than the garmin. I have stood around 5-10 minutes at times waiting to find a satellite (which is agonizing when you are energized and ready to run). I have also lost connection during trail races which is very frustrating on many levels. However, when the GPS has a connection it is as accurate as the Garmin and works well. Since I love the T3 watch and may spend the extra $100 to get the foot pod. If Suunto would accept an exchange I would be willing to return my GPS for the foot pod. Please let me know if this is possible.
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
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Spotty Coverage

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Jacksonville, FL Date: March 02, 2008
Perhaps it is where I live in Jacksonville FL but the GPS pod takes a few minutes to begin tracking and then it is well off of what I am running. I used a foot pod which gave a very different and much more accurate read of distance and speed. Perhaps with better coverage the GPS Pod would be a better match?

Comments from The Staff:

Thanks for your review. The GPS POD can take a few moments to lock on to satellites, as you have seen. If you plan on running through heavily wooded areas, urban areas with tall buildings, etc., give it a few moments more to lock on to as many satellites as possible, or use the Foot POD for these runs; ANY GPS may encounter tracking issues in these types of environments. Thanks again for your feedback.

Brent
Site Manager, SuuntoWatches.com

10 of 14 people found this review helpful
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fluid05

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Reviewer: Dave , Va. Beach, Va Date: January 26, 2008
Easy to set up,first time out must of hit the wrong button, but after that it was a breeze. Checked distance aginst another gps unit and it was dead on speed and distance, starts off a little slow ,but doesn't effect over all distance. Occasional pair divice for accuracy,and always wear up high on shoulder for good coverage.
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
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