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One criticism of this type of product is that carrying a mobile phone can be somewhat unwieldy for workout purposes. This can be solved by purchasing a carrier that can attach to a bike, or purchasing an armband, although some still do not fasten the phone very securely. Additionally, depending on what phone model is used, it can be heavier than other fitness devices such as [[Garmin Forerunner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2335&trv=1 |title=Product Review: Trimble AllSport GPS - Directions Magazine |publisher=Directionsmag.com |date=2006-11-09 |accessdate=2011-07-27| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110723100746/http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2335&trv=1| archivedate= 23 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Also with a clamshell phone design, the display data during the workout is quite small and can be hard to read. The [[User interface|interface]] on the phone can seem a bit rough as well.<ref name="laptopmag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/software/trimble-outdoors-allsportgps.aspx |title=Trimble Outdoors AllSportGPS, a review of Trimble Outdoors AllSportGPS |publisher=Laptopmag.com |date=2007-07-02 |accessdate=2011-07-27| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110722081158/http://www.laptopmag.com/review/software/trimble-outdoors-allsportgps.aspx| archivedate= 22 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The application can also drain the battery quickly, depending on what phone model is used. This can be tempered by “turning off the application’s need to [[ping]] the network”.<ref name="rcrnews.com" /> The phone application does experience some [[software bugs]], but Allsport GPS says these are in the process of being fixed. |
One criticism of this type of product is that carrying a mobile phone can be somewhat unwieldy for workout purposes. This can be solved by purchasing a carrier that can attach to a bike, or purchasing an armband, although some still do not fasten the phone very securely. Additionally, depending on what phone model is used, it can be heavier than other fitness devices such as [[Garmin Forerunner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2335&trv=1 |title=Product Review: Trimble AllSport GPS - Directions Magazine |publisher=Directionsmag.com |date=2006-11-09 |accessdate=2011-07-27| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110723100746/http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2335&trv=1| archivedate= 23 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Also with a clamshell phone design, the display data during the workout is quite small and can be hard to read. The [[User interface|interface]] on the phone can seem a bit rough as well.<ref name="laptopmag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/software/trimble-outdoors-allsportgps.aspx |title=Trimble Outdoors AllSportGPS, a review of Trimble Outdoors AllSportGPS |publisher=Laptopmag.com |date=2007-07-02 |accessdate=2011-07-27| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110722081158/http://www.laptopmag.com/review/software/trimble-outdoors-allsportgps.aspx| archivedate= 22 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The application can also drain the battery quickly, depending on what phone model is used. This can be tempered by “turning off the application’s need to [[Ping (networking utility)|ping]] the network”.<ref name="rcrnews.com" /> The phone application does experience some [[software bugs]], but Allsport GPS says these are in the process of being fixed. |
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Revision as of 22:24, 3 July 2012
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Allsport GPS is a fitness tracking phone application combined with a website. It uses GPS to provide performance statistics and is run on a GPS-enabled cell phone. The GPS gives Allsport GPS a precise way of measuring statistics such as pace, speed, time and distance.[1] It also allows the users to view their route overlaid on a map. This application is used for fitness training regimes and goal tracking. The application is run on a GPS-enabled cell phone. The workout information uploads to the Allsport GPS website wirelessly. In 2006 Allsport GPS introduced the ability to view workouts in the Trimble Outdoors Google Earth layer.[2]
History
Allsport GPS is a part of the Trimble Outdoors product family. It is owned by Trimble Navigation which was founded in 1978. The Allsport GPS application was bought by Trimble in April 2006.[3] The software continues to be updated periodically. Allsport GPS started out as only available on limited phone models and carriers, but this list has steadily been expanding since then. In 2007 Allsport GPS was released on Blackberry phones.[4] Allsport GPS was released on AT&T phones in 2008.[5]
Functions
The purpose of Allsport GPS is to support people who have an active lifestyle with their fitness and performance tracking. It is part of a trio of cell phone applications called Trimble Outdoors. It can be used for any type of workout, including running, jogging, mountain biking, road biking, and walking. The application is downloaded onto a GPS cell phone. The user then straps the phone onto themselves or onto their bike, or holds the phone for the duration of their workout. During the workout Allsport GPS supplies real time statistics such as calories burned, time, speed and distance. These statistics are updated every ten seconds.[6] After the workout finishes, the data is automatically uploaded wirelessly to the website. The totals of the data can then be viewed, as well as a trip calendar showing all workouts over time, and elevation and speed profiles. Allsport GPS also has a map function. The workout can be viewed on a map both on the phone and on the website. The route can also be made public and shared with others. The user can do a trip search on the website and view other user’s shared workouts as well as workouts from Bicycling Magazine. These routes can be downloaded from the website and used. The phone application also has a race-against-yourself feature. This enables the user to compare their times and distances multiple times over the same track.
Criticisms
One criticism of this type of product is that carrying a mobile phone can be somewhat unwieldy for workout purposes. This can be solved by purchasing a carrier that can attach to a bike, or purchasing an armband, although some still do not fasten the phone very securely. Additionally, depending on what phone model is used, it can be heavier than other fitness devices such as Garmin Forerunner.[7] Also with a clamshell phone design, the display data during the workout is quite small and can be hard to read. The interface on the phone can seem a bit rough as well.[8] The application can also drain the battery quickly, depending on what phone model is used. This can be tempered by “turning off the application’s need to ping the network”.[1] The phone application does experience some software bugs, but Allsport GPS says these are in the process of being fixed.
Reviews
Allsport GPS has been received well in a variety of print and internet publications such as Men’s Health Magazine[citation needed] and The New York Times Online.[9] In 2007 it was named GPS Gadget of the Week by GeoCarta.[10] Both Fred Zahradnik from About.com GPS and Laptop Magazine gave Allsport GPS 4/5 stars in 2007.[8]
References
- ^ a b "REVIEW: Trimbles AllSport GPS Platinum tracks your tripbut only so far - RCR Wireless News". Rcrnews.com. 2007-06-18. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Trimble News Release". Trimble.com. 2006-08-28. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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- ^ "AT&T- News Room". Att.com. 2008-11-05. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "On the Run with Trimble Outdoors AllSport GPS – Cell Phones & Mobile Device Technology News & Updates". Geek.com. 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Product Review: Trimble AllSport GPS - Directions Magazine". Directionsmag.com. 2006-11-09. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Trimble Outdoors AllSportGPS, a review of Trimble Outdoors AllSportGPS". Laptopmag.com. 2007-07-02. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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- ^ "GeoCarta: GPS Gadget of the Week: AllSport GPS". Geocarta.blogspot.com. 2007-03-17. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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