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I am looking to buying a SDM system and have scanned the internet. One article notes that the Reebock is identical to the Timex T59561, only in the Reebock livery - is this so - as the price of the Reeboxk is vasly lower than that of the Timex?
Posted: 28/06/2004 at 08:05

didn't know reebok did one....
Posted: 28/06/2004 at 09:10

check the Wiggle site - they have them as do Bourne sports,
Sue
Posted: 28/06/2004 at 12:39

hmmmm yes...

well the gps receiver would look similar anyway as garmin provide these. the equivalent oregon scientific system has the same arm mounted receiver (mind you i had only assumed that the internals of the watch were different, maybe they're not!)

the watch on the reebok looks similar to timex in terms of display & button position, but restyled packaging.
and the fact the wiggle description includes 'INDIGLO' backlight suggests it is indeed timex based (since indigo is a timex thing i think).

it is possible though that timex are keeping their latest technology for themselves and may only be licensing older systems to be rebranded? which could explain the cost difference.
but then i think that about garmin anyway since they ultimately hold the gps technology for these gizmos.

sorry got carried away there.. thanks for the tip off.
Posted: 28/06/2004 at 13:03

sorry i should have said:
"the watch on the reebok looks similar to THE OLD timex"
Posted: 28/06/2004 at 13:15

Thanks for all of that - so do I go for R or T?!Also,I am intending to run the Comrades marathon in SA next year - I lived there for many years and ran 9 so feel I must go back to do my tenth!I do most of my training on my own and do run distance so thought the GPS would be usesful.I first saw them when I ran some paced runs with Runner's World in the build up for the London Marathon.I also love gadgets!Do you think a GPS is a bit of an overkill for a modest runner like me?
Sue
Posted: 28/06/2004 at 13:47

hey ... we all need gadgets.

reebok may not be latest technology (as timex now have the gps + hrm system).

have you looked at the garmin forerunner? would be my choice of gps at the moment fi you dont want HR.
or the new polar footpod based system?

too much choice.
Posted: 28/06/2004 at 14:58

Thanks Ed.Have spent alot of time "researching" - spoken to a couple of dealers. Then saw an old e mail on forum suggesting ebay!Well, I have gone the whole hog and for £153 including shipping and postage have a Timex bodylink GPS + HRM on the way ( up to £279 in UK)!! The ensuing correspondence was all in German which threw me a bit as for one heart stopping moment I thought I had paid for 2! An e asking for English brought an immediate,friendly and reassuring reply...in English.Will let you know more when I receive my ne kit!!Cheers, Sue
Posted: 30/06/2004 at 12:35

Sue L,

what site did you find the timex so cheaply? i am looking to buy the same product?

thanks
Posted: 01/07/2004 at 14:08

Hi NG,
I actually got the tip from an old e mail in the forum. Go onto ebay.co.uk ,hilight "items in the UK", then type in "Timex speed" in search.I think you can bid for it but at £145 for a brand new Bodylink "full house" I just hit the "buy now" button.£8 for p&p so £153 - not bad eh?!
I have not got mine yet but know it was dispatched today.Will give feedback when i get it.
Good luck,
Sue

Posted: 01/07/2004 at 19:29

I need to customise my running vest with name, etc. for Paris Marathon in 3wks time -where can I get this done please?
Posted: 21/03/2005 at 14:29

Go martini, not sure this is the best forum for this question. i just went to Forums\Events and typed "vests" in search. there are several threads that discuss personalised tshirts
Posted: 21/03/2005 at 14:43

Cool - thx Anto
Posted: 21/03/2005 at 15:43