Suunto X9i

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The X9i is a gps receiver made by Suunto. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

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From RockCreek:
"Suunto X9i is the ultimate tool for any cross sports enthusiast who wants to plan their journey carefully, wish to know exactly where they are at all times and have a high regard for safety. Suunto X9i gives you all the information on your performance you need to improve your training. It also records and stores data for later analysis. You can view, compare, and analyze your performance with specially designed PC software. The sophisticated features of the wristop computer, combined with the PC software developed to give more graphical representation of your performance, and our Internet community, where you can share information with other like-minded people from around the world, make Suunto X9i the device of choice for every serious adventurer and athlete.Now Google Earth compatible! Suunto X9i users can now download their tracks to Google Earth for viewing on real satellite imagery. Once converted by Suunto Track Exporter PC software, the tracks can be stored, e-mailed to friends or posted on a website or blog for downloading. Check out the map image above for an example of what this looks like."

From OEGear.com:
"The Suunto X9i, the world's smallest outdoor wristop computer with GPS, is loaded with unique benefits for getting the most out of your outdoor challenges. Suunto X9i is now compatible with digital maps, making it the perfect tool for planning your routes in advance and storing the best tracks for re-use. This state-of-the-art wristop computer not only enhances your safety, but also adds a whole new dimension to your outdoor experience."

From EMS:
"The Suunto X9i is the world's lighest and smallest GPS watch! Never get lost while you're hiking, skiing, or climbing. Track waypoints along your route, speed, distance, altitude, and weather. Upload maps from Google or digital mapping software to plan trips, and store a huge amount of data for next time. Stores 50 routes and 500 waypoints. Plan routes at home with a map and save easily into your watch. Mark "home" position, then "find home" from anywhere or track back on an active route. Track how fast you're moving, how far you've gone, how far you have yet to go, and your estimated time of arrival. Save coordinates of any favorite destination into your watch. Compatible with Google Earth to view tracks. Compatible with National Geographic TOPO! software to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks. 3D Compass: bearing, graphic compass rose, bearing tracking."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Suunto X9iSuunto X9i is the ultimate tool for any cross sports enthusiast who wants to plan their journey carefully, wish to know exactly where they are at all times and have a high regard for safety. Suunto X9i gives you all the information on your perfo"

User Reviews

X9i
Reviewed by Simon Lewis, Jul 24, 2008

"I wanted a wrist mounted GPS unit that I could fall back on to tell me where to go in poor weather when out in the mountains, and that I could use to download where I'd been when out mountain biking, skiing etc.

My first comment is that the product is extremely difficult to use."

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X9i
Reviewed by Simon K, Jul 05, 2008

"As an altimeter, this functions reasonably well, but I agree completely with the comments about the GPS function. It is just not worth the extra money, works very badly and hammers the battery.

It has the user-interface from hell, with the manual badly translated from the original Korean! Satellite acquisition is systematically poor and very slow and very flaky when on the move."

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X9i
Reviewed by David Lloyd Merrill, Jun 24, 2008

"In concept, this is a very, extremely cool device: GPS with markable waypoints, barometer, altimeter, thermometer, plus every watch function you could ask for -- all on your wrist in a standard-sized watch format. Mine happens to be the X9iM, which is the military version (identical except the backlight is red so the baddies can't see you use it at night)."

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X9i
Reviewed by Kenneth Andresen, Dec 24, 2007

"The GPS unit is next to worthless. Avoid this product like the plague!"

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X9i
Reviewed by Nansen, Jun 07, 2007

"This thing is just great. If you spend some time with the manual and the PDFs on the CD (or read http://www.wmin.be/sport/X9i/SUUNTO%20X9i%20Achieving%20Maximum%20Performance.htm)
you will have a new friend for life. GPS is very accurate, speed and position too."

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X9i
Reviewed by Matt Smith, Nov 24, 2006

"The watch is an excellent idea poorly executed.

Bad points:
-Clunky interface compounded by hard to press buttons
-Flaky battery (doesn't charge completely), erratic battery level indication
-Inefficient use of display / no flexibility in how/what is displayed
-Inaccurate for speed/distance at low (walking/biking) speeds (sometimes shows as much as 2X distance actually covered)
-Included PC software clunky
-Reliability issues - time reset itself once, alarm sometimes doesn't go off, activity log corrupted once."

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X9i
Reviewed by John Diana, Sep 28, 2006

"It does not stay linked to the satelites. It's hard to use. Awkward to use. The software is not practical. The National Geographic software upgrade is ok but still not very practicak. It's a very expensive toy. I do not see any reason for anyone to purchase. If you need a GPS, this unit will get you in trouble. If you don't really need a GPS, then why spend $500."

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