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Runners, Cyclists, Athletes-in Shape or Not TIMEX-MAGELLAN-PulseOn The human wrist has become a valuable commodity---and scores of company are connecting to that area's smartwatch possibilities…an acceleration precipitated by the 2 way radio version we remember from the comic strip character, Dick Tracy. TIMEX - a 160 years old watch brand-introduced another sport focused smartwatch recently which interests many as no pairing of smartphones/handsets are necessary-aka a "stand-alone"----that will imo appeal to a broad range of motivated consumers-including those who do not run with any device----us included. IRONMAN GPS+ONE $399.95-with a HR monitor $449.95-powered by a cloud based service delivery platform managed by  Synchronoss  (STOCK SYMBOL SNCR), which is also leading the development of the product’s mobile application and web portal, according to the press release.  The latest touch screen enabled entry- the IRONMAN ONE GPS+ ...ha...

Outdoor Retailer-Jordanelle Reservoir and Salt Palace UTAH Part 1 Mio Alpha Sport, SUUNTO Ambit 2, Magellan Echo+Summit Watches, BioLite+JetBoil Stoves  The Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow attracts a wide range of exhibitors-showing off the new, re-worked and stand-by products, gadgets, gear and apparel- seriously-or not, necessary 'gets' for outdoor types. Defined as anyone stepping beyond an enclosed area. Cool stuff galore---some highlights... Personal fitness watches  --- a booming category---ranged from the Luddite versions- to the complicated. At Demo Day-the  Mio Alpha  had kept several users heart rates in check-no heart strap required ---via a rather sleek looking, easy to use- watch, strapped on by an accommodating, non irritating soft silicon strap. Elves not at work here-rather- a tiny light emitted from the back of the strap that travels through capillaries of a lower arm to serve up an accurate reading in secs. We tried it---and with...