223 Responses

1. Best Pedometer!

   March 15th, 2009

   This is the best pedometer that I have ever used. No more losing them! Very accurate and fun to use!

2. Love this Pedometer

   March 15th, 2009

   Have been looking for this pedometer for years and years. Then last month while searcing again(to replace recent demise)saw the Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Health Managment Software on Amazon. It looked interesting and have used other Omron products with great success. I love it. Not only does it count all daily steps, but on separate screen keeps count of “AerobicExercise” steps. I can use it on my belt or in shirt/jacket pocket with equal results. And down load to computer for any numbers of charts and graphs. Would I buy it again? In a heart beat. Would I recommend it? Already have friends and on-line exercise ‘buddies’

3. the Pedometer

   March 15th, 2009

   After messing around endlessly with five and ten dollar pedometers, and being thoroughly disappointed; I was overjoyed to find a premium model that is totally reliable! I use it every day, and have not been able to “fool” it one bit. It is a valuable assistant in my weight loss/fitness program.

4. Before you buy...

   March 15th, 2009

   There are a few things you should know. I have been using a pedometer for about 6 months now and recently “upgraded” to the slick 720 due to a great price discount. I love the features of past day’s memory, ability to download to PC, aerobic counts, etc. However, it has some major problems. Here are my complaints: * The size. This thing is pretty huge to wear around all day and is hardly inconspicuous. * The stupid clip is just amazing it passed through initial product development. The clip falls off VERY easily and even more often the unit falls out of the clip. It happens just about every time I squat of bend over — which is often if you walk with the dog and you have to toss a ball or pick up after them (which is extra unpleasant to suddenly have a piece of electronics attempting to dive into the pile of poo). * The accuracy. This is the biggest problem of all as it’s the main reason I have the thing! I have a digiwalker that counts very accurately without any of the features that I have used to compare with this one. The Omron is very accurate when you are on a walk, but it has a delay before it starts counting. If you continue walking it counts all the steps during that delay, but if you stop it ignores them all. Presumably this is to avoid counting accidental bumps in someone’s bag or something, but when it’s on your waist and you are just milling around the house, office, running errands, or what-have-you it will undercount by 50% or more. It’s very, very frustrating. If you want to keep track of the steps only when you are going for a walk, then this unit is probably hard to beat. If you want to track your steps over a day and more or less constantly use the unit, there are more accurate, smaller units that you will be happier with (though you’ll have to track, record, and reset the counter yourself).

5. Pocket Pedometer

   March 15th, 2009

   This item is great step tracking device to help me keep my goals, it shows both aerobic steps and non. Very easy to wear daily to track steps. Omron management software was usable on my PC.

6. Right on Track!!

   March 22nd, 2009

   Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software This is the most AWESOME pedometer I have ever had. I Love it because it truly picks up a rhythm somehow. I have the steps I truly deserve and it doesn’t put on steps that are not earned. The only thing I DON’T care for is that you have to do aerobic walking for more than 10 minutes for it to register. Often I get right at around 10 min., take a break for something, and then start in again. It doesn’t count all of the workout aerobic steps i have done. I am a PE teacher, so I often have many short vigorous steps, then many regular steps in between….it just doesn’t pick up those steps as aerobic!!

7. Best one I've ever had!

   March 22nd, 2009

   I’ve had three or four pedometers before this one — they all quit working within a few weeks. The fact that the data remains in memory for six weeks is extremely helpful since I belong to a club that is tracking their steps as a group project. I also like that it resets itself to zero at midnight so I don’t have to even think about it!

8. Download stop working and eats batteries

   March 22nd, 2009

   I loved this pedometer. I was surprised that the battery lasted as short of period of time that it did – 6 months the first time, 5 the second. That wouldn’t be so bad IF the download still worked. I made a full year of download and then it stopped working. One year download, one year warranty. I emailed the company, and tried their suggestion of backing up the data, and reinstalling the most current software from their website. This didn’t work. I tried installing the software onto another computer. That didn’t work. I followed up with a phone call to the company as per their email instructions. They were very friendly, but unwilling to help since the pedometer was out of warranty. I’m trying not to be bitter but I’m hesitant to purchase another item from this company. It lasted a year – period. The pedometer itself is still going (so far) but the tracking feature was the reason this item was purchased. I dislike very much the idea of disposable products – especially when part of it still functional. It’s been over a month since this started and I’m still annoyed with the blinking symbol that my download is overdue.

9. Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

   March 22nd, 2009

   Hey all great pedometer… very sensitive…it had gone into my backpack many times, BUT it should be vertical — like attaching ur cell phone to to your waist belt…the manual says that if the face of the pedometer is more than 30 degrees to the vertical it will not read…SO imagine this …keep the pedometer right in front of your face vertically (u are seeing the display clearly—like watching a computer screen), while watching the display tilt the display towards your face..if the display is more than 30 degrees to the vertical (the position you had right when started it will not read…THIS ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL… BUT IN ANY OTHER POSITION IT WILL READ BASICALLY KEEP IT IN VERICAL POSITION ANYWHERE… NEXT: STRIDE LENGTH..YOU HAVE TO CHANGE IT FOR RUNNING, COMPARED TO WALKING FOR ACCURATE READING. This feature will help you in how many miles you have walked or run… third: STRIDE length will not effect the count of the number of steps walking or running (so if you want to make 10000 steps..while running jogging or walking..just one feature of this equipment is needed) fourth : be very careful while cycling …and having Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software in your pocket..though you are not walking or running (u are cycling )..the instrument will still count your leg movements up and down..SO if i cycle for 20 minutes on the road ..i will say get 3500 steps recorded…

10. Fantastic Pedometer!

    March 22nd, 2009

    My husband and I recently purchased the Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometers and we love them. They are fantastic for setting goals and downloading results to your computer. Being able to track miles walked, aerobic activity, calories and steps is a great plus. We would definitely recommend them to anyone!

11. Good but not perfect

    March 23rd, 2009

    I have had the unit for about a month now (2009-03-22). It seems to accurately measure my steps. It does a reasonable job even going up / down stairs. So all in all, I’m happy with the product. The downside is the software. It is poorly written. For example, once you add yourself as a user the very first time you run, you may sit there scratching your head trying to figure out what to next. So you go through the menus and find nothing to use to actually get to the meat of the program. So you look at what passes for a toolbar. Go to the options? Nothing there. Don’t want to create a csv file either as it doesn’t have any data yet. Hmmm three buttons to add/change/delete a user. Probably not my choice. Graphs Screen? Nah, not until I enter some data. NO WAIT. It turns out that is what you want. Or you can double click on your user name. Not even a right-click will get you anywhere. Hey Omron. How about sending your programmers to some user interface classes! Once you get there, the software is pretty simple. Not much to do so you will figure it out. UNLESS, like me you notice that it also handles blood pressure. I have an Omron 780 with no computer interface (looks like a 790 is the same thing with an usb port). So I wanted to manually enter the data. Well to make a long story short (including find the Access mdb password – Fk4+0fK[L9j). Well I found the one place to do a manual entry. Click the weekly graph. Click the Blood Pressure and Pulse option. You will see a “View/Enter Data” on the right side of the window. If you decide to hack around in the access database directly, be careful. Make a copy first. Enter the wrong data as I did and you might just cause an unhandled VB exception the next time you run the product. Now who would have thought that a text field for time would have to be all digits otherwise their conversion to an integer would fail. Disclaimer – I have worked with computer software since the 1960s. I have written software for large and small companies as well as having published both shareware and commercial software products. I started my windows software work in windows 2.1 in the late eighties and am currently a partner in a small HR software company. And yes, I’ve also written my share of dogs.

12. Fantastic

    March 23rd, 2009

    the product works just as stated, software and hardware are perfect. I highly recomend it to anybody who is looking for an item like this. I would buy from this company again.

13. Omron HJ-720ITC pedometer

    March 25th, 2009

    This is a nice pedometer which accurately measures distance, and records number of steps taken, and the proportion of those steps taken that are aerobic. So, just walking about at work does not cut it. You have to do some extended walking before you see that you are doing some aerobic walking exercise. The software is PC only, but it will work in Windows running under bootcamp on an Intel Mac. It will not run under a PC emulator such as Parallels. This pedometer seems to work well whether you put it into a pocket, such as a shirt pocket or on your belt. Highly recommended. I only give it four stars, rather than five, because the software will not work on a Mac.

14. It's adequate

    March 28th, 2009

    I bought this pedometer as a replacement for my smaller Omron pedometer which cost less than half. Although this does everything it says it does, I don’t use the software program and the pedometer continually falls off my waistband. If it didn’t have a safety strap, I would have lost it on the first day I wore it. If I have to replace this pedometer, I will definitely get the smaller model and purchase the safety strap. I can’t figure out why this unit has a case/holder. The clip should be on the pedometer, that way it would be less apt to fall off the waistband.

15. Love the Omron HJ-720ITC

    March 29th, 2009

    This is one of the best pedometer’s on the market. Love the fact that I can keep records on my computer. I have had this same pedometer before but lost it somewhere on my property. Using the strap with clip to attach to my clothes/belt as a second security feature is wonderful…I’m not going to loose this one! Love it, Love it! JW

16. Great Pedometer... Even Better Software

    March 31st, 2009

    This pedometer is very easy to set up and use. The software is an excellent addition to the software to track your progress by the goals that you set. The goals are easily changed and your reports can be printed out and saved for future use…..

17. Pedometer

    March 31st, 2009

    Loved this, it is what I was looking for UNTIL my husband wanted to try it and lost it on the 2nd day after I received it. Now, I’m out that money and a Pedometer…

18. Great pocket pedometer

    March 31st, 2009

    I couldn’t find my first Omron (probably in a purse somewhere), so i decided to go with the more advance model (the one with software) this is easy to set up, and i love that it keeps track of my steps for one full week! plus, i can throw it in my purse and it registers my steps there. I loved it so much i bought one for my mom and dad! i haven’t used the software yet, but that’s just because i use one at work.

19. Buyer Beware - Data Transfer quits working

    April 1st, 2009

    I have owned the Omron HJ-720ITC for several months. Liked it so much I bought my wife one. Suddenly, the data transfer quit working. I have tried downloading a newer version of the software, that did not fix the problem. I have written Omron and have yet to hear back from them. I will not pay the $10 shipping since it is nearly the value of the product. The memory is full, but the unit so far can still be used as a pedometer. I would not recomend this product since the feature you pay the extra price for is the ability to download your data. Do not purchase this product.

20. Omron HJ720itc pedometer

    April 2nd, 2009

    The product works as advertised. It is not 100% accurate in counting steps, but it is pretty close. Would I buy this product again? Yes, I would.

21. A Pedometer that got the geek walking more!

    April 3rd, 2009

    I’ve had this Pedometer for over a month now and I absolute love it. I’ve had the cheap ones but they are junk compared to this one. It has got me to walk more and do more aerobic walking. The best part of the product is the software that comes with it, well worth the extra $$$. I enjoy going through the software’s Walking Report by Day/Week/Month/Year/Total, I’m still geeking out at the walking per hour on the day’s report. I also like that the pedometer resets at midnight. The software has goal setting in it, so I can set steps or grams of fat burned per day and then can see how I’m doing against them. Eventually I hope to getting up to walking 10,000 steps per day so I can start losing those unwanted pounds. Thanks Omron!

22. Not Quite Good Enough

    April 3rd, 2009

    Nice little device. But I was hoping that it would count and make measurements by me only walking. Unfortunatly it will keep counting from the movement of my 18 wheel truck.. It would probably only need an on and off switch to cure this problem..

23. Great pedometer

    April 4th, 2009

    This pedometer is really fun to have. It has several functions. It tells you the time, counts steps, distance, aerobic steps, calories burned and fat grams burned. It was easy to set up. One of the best features is being able to keep track of the steps taken. It comes with simple software, that is easy to use. Seeing the graphs and the number of steps keeps me motivated to move. The only reason I did not give five stars is when do “Walk at Home” DVD’s it doesn’t count the side steps or some of the kicks. To be fair, I don’t know if another pedometer would be able to do that either. This pedometer is much more accurate than others I have use. I highly reccommened it.

24. An excellent pedometer

    April 4th, 2009

    I have been using a pedometer for about a year and have had about five! The last one, from Wal Mart for $5, told me I had done 5,000 steps during grocery shopping. I wanted something reliable and finally gave up on the cheapies and went with Omron. I have had an Omron blood pressure monitor for fourteen years and it still looks and works like the day I bought it so I knew that Omron was a quality product. The pedometer doesn’t dissapoint. It doesn’t just track your steps… it keeps track of the steps you make each hour so you can see patterns. It also calculates the steps and time you spend aerobic walking. Best of all, if you don’t want to wear it on your belt, it works just great in your pocket. The software is easy-to-use and very informative. This may be a lot more expensive than the pedometers at Wal-Mart but it’s well worth the money.

25. Fantastic Pedometer!!

    April 4th, 2009

    Easy to use, and incredibly accurate. This thing is great. The hardest part is remembering to upload the data! My only complaint is I wish it had the ability to allow you to key in data when you miss a day. Even without the computerized link this is a great device.

26. CN

    April 9th, 2009

    I am a cardiac rehabilitation nurse and highly recomend this pedometer to encourage myself and patients to walk more steps everyday. To compete with themselves to do more each week. I even bought one for each of my parents. The software that allows you to graph your progress is great!!!

27. Great feature-rich Pedometer

    April 9th, 2009

    This is a neat little pedometer that seems very accurate under most settings. The only false “extra steps” it has every counted (that I am aware of) is when bouncing on a riding lawnmower cutting my grass. Otherwise, it consistently measures my jogs, walks, and regular activities. I love the software package and use it in conjunction with this pedometer and the blood pressure meter. I am 32 and extremely healthy thus far, but have a family history of blood pressure and stroke problems. The software allows me to easily track changes due to daily diet or activity. A little expensive, but the blood pressure monitor and pedometer are a great combo.

28. Nice (For a While), Then useless...

    April 9th, 2009

    This product worked well for a while then about 1 year after I owned it, everything went haywire. First the unit kept saying the battery was dead, I’d take the battery out and replace with a new one and a few days later it would read dead again. I’d check the batteries with a tester and they were perfect. Then the unit would reset itself right after I set the parameters. Then the memory would read “full” right after I downloaded the data. I think you get the picture. I sent it back with the $5.00 check and it cost me $5.00 to send it. This is 1/3 of the cost of the unit. I’m still waiting to get it back. I guess you could buy a cheaper pedometer and consider it disposable when it breaks. This unit is nice when it works but Mine stopped working. You’ll have to make up your own mind because I’m still on the fence about this pedometer. I’m beginning to think everything made in China is disposable.

29. Great tracking and training partner

    April 12th, 2009

    This purchase is an upgrade from an earlier model by this company that unfortunately failed when I inadvertently left it on when I went ocean swimming. Wow, am I happy that happened! This unit is such a great improvement. It contains all the features that one wants in a pedometer that is used to track daily activity and training sessions. When you add to that the ability to upload the data to the computer whenever you want with the included software, you have a complete package. I have a GPS watch but I wear my Omron as a check on it, and because I use it during the day to track my activities, as a way to include my training and work activities together in one place. Can’t beat it at the price anywhere. I’ve looked.

30. Conservative

    April 12th, 2009

    I have been through many products and this is by far the best. Easy to program, the added clip make it easy not to drop. I love downloading the information to my computer. Best money spent. I recommend to all who want to keep track of their progress.

31. Perfect!

    April 12th, 2009

    This unit measures a user’s steps taken (including aerobic). User must download information each night before midnight to the software application which records and tracks progress. Very easy to use. Downloading info each night is quick and painless. This pedometer is the best of the current models available and is very inexpensive. Could not ask for a better device.

32. Best pedometer...don't even think about wasting your money elsewhere!

    April 13th, 2009

    My wife has gone through many pedometers over the past few years in search of a magical cure. They all seem to either break or the sensitivity is so off you never really know if the step count is accurate. The Omron HJ-720ITC rocks. This bad boy is amazingly accurate and it has stats galore. The software that comes with it is pretty cool at displaying all kinds of information to help you see how you’re progressing…or not! ; ) Hands down the best…will never look elsewhere.

33. A Great Pedometer, but...

    April 14th, 2009

    I concur with all the good things said about this product. However, after about 7 months, my pedometert also stopped uploadinbg data to my computer. I changed USB ports, the USB cable, uninstalled and reinstalled the original software, and finally upgraded the software to the latest version. The pedometer still will not upload data. It seems to start the upload and part way through stops uploading and gives an error message. This message says the upload failed, try again. Repeated tries produce the same result. Also, the battery life of my unit is only about 1/2 of what the manufacturer claims. Otherwise, the pedometer seems to work fine. My time is too valuable for me to record the data manually, so the pedometer is no longer of much use to me.

34. walk it off

    April 16th, 2009

    I’ve used the Omron 112c for over 5 years, so when I wanted a pedometer with download capability I naturally gravitated back to the Omron. The HJ-720TC is accurate, it works equally well clipped to my belt or tossed in my pocket. The ability to store 30 days worth of records for later retrieval is an appealing bonus. I always liked the seven days of visible storage in the 112c, the 720Tc has that capability as well. Overall it is amazingly accurate and easy to use.

35. Serious design flaw

    April 18th, 2009

    From the first day that I used this unit, I could not keep it from falling out of the manufacturer provided belt clip. The unit does not “click” into place…it basically just sits there in the clip…my first day out with it, it fell out of the clip and I to go back, retracing my steps to find it in the grass…when it doesn’t fall out of the clip, the clip and unit fall off whatever I try to clip it to…I have tried my belt, tried my pants pocket, tried the waist of my jeans with no belt…every time I used it, it fell off…I never used it for running…just walking…and it still fell off…the design is flawed and I would not recommend this to anyone until the design is changed.

36. Product doesnt work. Poor customer service.

    April 18th, 2009

    Product arrived defective, would not download data. Customer service dept very slow at answering questions. They are based in the central region and only work 8:30am to 4:30pm. No response after 3 days from receiving my request for help. I will return this product. Very disappointing to have such a poor service from this company.

37. I love it!

    April 18th, 2009

    What can I say? I love my Omron pedometer! It was very easy to set up and the software installed with no problems at all even on my Vista computer. I have been using it for several weeks already and have downloaded to my computer many times. The software is a very useful tool to see how you are doing graphed over time. I have to say that I had looked at many local stores for this product and any of them that had it were double the price that Amazon was!! I have recommended it to several family members and even already bought one for my husband so that we can both track our steps. So far it seems to be very accurate and doesn’t over/under count. I love it!!

38. So far so good

    April 19th, 2009

    So far so good. I like the ability to down load your performance. It is a bit bulky but when you attach it to your belt, it does stay in place.

39. I L-O-V-E love this pedometer!

    April 20th, 2009

    This pedometer was sooooo worth the money! I was going to go with the more stripped down version, but with Amazon free shipping, there was barely a difference in price, so I went for the souped up model. I am enjoying the “hour by hour” breakdown of activity far more than I anticipated because it has highlighted how little I move when I am at work. I also really appreciate that the pedometer stores activity by day and, therefore, resets to zero at midnight. The pedometer is quite accurate and I appreciate being able to keep it in my pocket rather than clipped to my belt (unless I’m wearing something without pockets). In either case, I also like the very sturdy and secure “safety leash” to safeguard my investment. I haven’t lost it yet!

40. Pedometer review

    April 21st, 2009

    The Omron pocket pedometer is easy to use and a great tool for tracking my walks and calories. Transferring the data to the computer is easy and it’s amazing to see how quickly the miles add up. I would recommend it to everyone. My only advice is to be careful if you clip it onto a pants pocket. Somehow use a backup clip-on device because my first pedometer popped off and I lost it on the first walk.

41. Great product and very easy to use

    April 21st, 2009

    My doctor told me to start walking and buy a pedometer to record how many steps. I looked up reviews and this one rated great especially for the price. I have found it really easy to use and very reliable. I wear it daily now and it doesn’t seem like it ever misses a step. I haven’;t hooked it upto my computer yet but it is a nice option to track your progress.Would highly recommend.

42. Great Tracker

    April 22nd, 2009

    This pedometer is so easy to use and wonderful to keep track of exercise. Program that comes with this pedometer is a great way to set goals. I just love this and am actually walking more and having fun…

43. So Far - So Good

    April 24th, 2009

    So far, so good. I’ve had this for close to a month now and really like it. I would of given it 5 stars, but this unit WILL fall off your pants/slacks, so make sure you attach the included safety lanyard. Without it, kiss your pedometer good bye.

44. Motivation and more!

    April 25th, 2009

    I was bummed when I lost my very reliable older style Omron Pedometer. I locally purchased a replacement,a non-Omron model, it was returned the same day due to it’s overly complicated programming. Since I loved the ease of use of the old Omrom I decided to check out the latest model. I am SO glad I did. It has the same easy to use programming of the older model. If you haven’t owned one before you are in for a treat. You can actually set this pedometer up without an encyclopedia size instruction manual. I really didn’t think the software application would be a feature I would use beyond the novelty phase. I was wrong. The long “memory” afforded by this feature and the multitude of different measurements has me more motivated than ever. In 10 days my dogs and I have clocked 126,613 steps, 42 miles and 679 minutes of aerobic activity. Believe me I am no athlete but I AM , apparently, geared to “compete” even if it’s with my own “record”. I highly recommend the product and I highly recommend using the loss prevention clip!

45. Good value

    April 26th, 2009

    I have purchased two pocket pedometers. The first one I accidentally washed and thinking it didn’t survive, ordered another. After drying it out, it still works so I gave it to a close friend. The settings are easy and the safety strap is a lifesaver. It is a plus to be able to download my steps to my computer to keep track of my progress. I’m looking forward to a summer of walking to better health.

46. Love my Omron

    May 1st, 2009

    I started out with various free/cheap pedometers. Then I bought a $20 one from another store. It broke in under a month. I heard about Omron and started with the HJ-112. I loved it. After using that for over a year, I upgraded to the HJ-7201TC. I LOVE IT.

47. Owned Omron Pedometer For More Than A Year & Still Love It!

    May 1st, 2009

    I purchased the Omron HJ-720ITC pedometer more than a year ago and I continue to use it every day. It’s still working great and I have absolutely no complaints with it. It has an attractive look with a nice large digital display. Sturdy clip is great for wearing on your waistband or clipping on/in your pocket. Optional strap prevents pedometer from being dropped or lost. To get started you simply input the time of day, your weight, and the length of your stride. The pedometer tracks your total number of steps for the day, the number of those steps it calculated as aerobic, the amount of time your steps were aerobic, the approximate calories burned, and the distance (miles) you walked that day. It tracks 7 days of this information on the pedometer for easy viewing. Overall, it retains 42 days worth of information that you can upload into the Health Management software. Install of the HM software is pretty basic and the software is very user friendly. Battery is easy to change and battery life is excellent.

48. Only one flaw....

    May 1st, 2009

    I love this item and the software. The pedometer itself is quite accurate. The software is very user-friendly. However, the belt clip for this item is TERRIBLE. It falls off my pants between 3-5 times per day. I’m afraid that one day it will damage the pedometer by falling apart or just quit working altogether. The belt clip is entirely too shallow to actually grip your pants. They really need to fix that. Other than that, no complaints and would recommend.

49. does the job! Use the LEASH!

    May 3rd, 2009

    I upgraded from a cheap free pedometer given to me from work because it wasn’t accurate and i kept hitting the reset button. The Ormon pedometer was sooo easy to set up and use. However… i would have lost it several times if not for the leash that came with it. DON’T USE IT WITHOUT THE LEASH… you will make the person that finds your expensive pedometer very happy!! I love the software that comes with it, it allows me to track my progress. Makes it easy to monitor my acitivity level. I set my activity goals and the pedometer tracks my successes (and challenges). I would recommend this product.

50. Takes a Washing and Keeps on Working...

    May 4th, 2009

    I bought this pedometer in February and it’s been great. Does the job and I love that you can upload the data and monitor your progress on the computer. The other day, however, I lost it. Looked all over and coudln’t find it anywhere. I was really bummed because it was time to upload the data. (I think it only holds the data for 42 days or something) Finally yesterday (5/3) I found it…in the dryer still connected to the pants that I’d been wearing the last time I used it. So that means it went through the wash AND the dry and guess what? It was STILL working. I uploaded my data with no problem and today I’m wearing it and it’s working just fine. I thought it might be worth leaving a review after that incident. Definitely love this pedometer.

51. Great product

    May 5th, 2009

    I am very pleased with this pedometer. It is very accurate and easy to use. Highly recommended to anyone looking for motivation to lose weight and/or are curious to the number of miles/steps they walk a day.

52. Omron Pedometer

    May 5th, 2009

    Love this product. Like the fact I can download this meter and take it with me to the doctor and we can review my exercise program. Only bad point is the clip. It will come loose from your clothing very easily.

53. Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer

    May 5th, 2009

    Everyone should be aware of how much your body is working during the day. I find this product to be a life saver in keeping track of your activity! This little, easy to use device, will help you keep track of your steps and calories, and with that you can set goals. I find myself trying harder the next day to achieve more steps. This product gives you the incentive you need when watching your calories! A MUST HAVE! So, click that ‘buy’ button, because this one you can’t pass up!

54. I like it

    May 9th, 2009

    I like this product. I like that it keeps track of my step, miles and arobic exercise and that I can keep track of every thing on the computer. It’s very modivating, I now walk more than I did before because I can see how much I’ve done. Some people complained that it’s not alway accurate and I don’t think it is all the time but it’s the best one I’ve ever had. I don’t think you can expect 100%. I like it.

55. Changed my behavior

    May 10th, 2009

    I love the software that comes with this pedometer. It is definitely worth the extra money. My first day wearing this, I walked 1,300 steps. I now have a daily goal of 14,000 steps and I am meeting it – on average. I’ve gone from being a total couch potato to watching my pedometer and choosing to go out walking to get my number of steps up. If you need motivation to walk, and charts and graphs and seeing your patterns change is motivation for you, you’ll love this pedometer.

56. Waste of money

    May 11th, 2009

    I bought this product hoping to get a better idea of how much walking I was actually doing. What I got was a stupid instruction manual that doesn’t mention how to manually turn it off short of unscrewing the back with a tiny screwdriver(included) and then putting it back in and screwing the back on. Because of these complications the battery didn’t last very long and I didn’t have the patience to keep removing the battery. When you purchase this product it mentions this “slight” difficulty but again no mention of how to overcome it.

57. Love it - Lawn mowing = 6 miles

    May 11th, 2009

    I was a little weary purchasing this product based on some reviews stating it would not upload data after 45 days; well, here it is over 90 days and all is working well. NO SOFTWARE PROBLEMS – at all. Must have fixed the bug. This is a great tool and motivator if you like a challenge.

58. Awesome Pedometer!

    May 11th, 2009

    I’ve been using this pedometer for several months now and it certainly lives up to its billing. Very accurate, durable and easy to use. Computer software is a plus. I recommend it highly!

59. WORKS GREAT, LIKE THE PROGRAM TO SEE HOW YOU ARE PERFORMING

    May 12th, 2009

    WORKS GOOD, NEED BETTER BELT CLIP, BIGGER. OTHER THAN THAT. GREAT. HELPS KEEP TRACK OF WHEN YOU EXERCISE AND HOW LONG. RECOMMEND

60. Excellent pedometer for tracking

    May 12th, 2009

    This product was originally from “Life Fitness” (I believe). I already have the LifeFitness product and now when I got Omron I found both are exactly the same (just the brand is different). It is really one of the best pedometers for the price. It tracks the steps/miles/calories etc well and also remembers for more than 1 month. We can sync with the computer and track our progress. We can also set goals for what we target for and it shows nice smiley/grumpy faces when we meet/miss our targets.

61. Absolutely love it!

    May 14th, 2009

    The first couple days, I just did my normal daily things. I was unpleasantly surprised to find that I was walking only 2,500 to 3,000 steps. No more. This pedometer helps keep me motivated to do a minimum of 10,000 steps daily. Most often, I find myself in the 12,000 -13,000 range, which for me is about 5 miles. In just under 2 months, I have dropped 10 pounds. In my opinion, the only way this pedometer could be improved would be if the folks at Omron could add a backlight for evening walks. I just purchased a 2nd one for my daughter.

62. Omron HJ-720ITC

    May 15th, 2009

    This product is the best I have ever used. I purchased it because all the other pedometers I have used did not keep an accurate record of the steps I took nor did they offer the add-on items such as calorie consumption, computer interfacing and mileage done. The HJ 720 ITC also works when placed in your pocket so as to avoid losing the pedometer. I am very pleased and would recommend it to everyone who wants to keep in shape.

63. Easy and motivating

    May 16th, 2009

    This is so easy to set up and use. The software is very explanatory to install and then to use daily. I find that by keeping track every day, I am motivated to keep walking. I also like the way it fastens on to my belt (unlike other pedometers).

64. This is great

    May 18th, 2009

    I ordered this on Thursday and came it came on Saturday and started using it right away this will help me stay in check and keep my walking up, it will help me make sure I pass my goals or at least meet them. Did my walk this morning and walked over 5,000 steps will do it again this evening, just keep the pedometer hooked to me. I am so glad that I found it. Sincerely J Wohler

65. Great, easy to use

    May 18th, 2009

    Great, easy to use, easy set-up. Only complaint is that the clip needs to be “longer” to clip a to your shorts or pants. If you wear it all day like I do and bend alot , it will pop off. But I have figured out a way to make it work! Nice poroduct overall

66. Very good incentive to keep active

    May 18th, 2009

    I have used this device for well over a year, and the non-linking Omron ped for 6 months prior to that (tracking my data in a spreadsheet.) Both devices are excellent, and the management software system, and simple d/l make this version worth the extra cost. Having the device capable of storing 42 days of walking history is great – no worrying about losing the benefit of those long hiking trips before you can get home and dump the data. The software makes it simple to go back and check out highs and lows in your activity, too, which may help you to even out your routines. If you want, you can also output the walking data as a CSV file, for upload into Excel in case you want to do other things with it (I found their software filled my tracking needs.) I am now in the market for another one of these pedometers, but don’t want folks to hold that against the device – although I managed to keep it from ever going through the wash, the poor thing DID hit my wooden floors a good couple of dozen times from 5 feet up before it finally stopped working. I’m cheap, and the fact that I’m going to now buy an identical replacement (at a good deal less than the $50+ I initially paid) might say something.

67. Great pedometer!

    May 19th, 2009

    I read all the reviews on here before I bought this and am happy to add my *two thumbs up* to this product! It’s great. I find it extremely accurate and like the fact that it resets itself at midnight. I also really dig the computer interface. I like how I can see graphs of my activity and even create a pdf file of it! I wasn’t going to spend this much for a pedometer, but am glad I did. The accuracy and features make it well worth it! I highly recommend this product!

68. It really works!

    May 20th, 2009

    I bought 7 of these for my staff with hopes that we would work together as a team. The staff and I love the pedometers. We’ve gone over a first goal of 1 million steps, and we are going strong. After reading some past reviews, I was a little nervous about the software possibly failing. Thus far, it has worked to perfection. The pedometers don’t make you walk, but they certainly keep walking on your mind. I highly recommend this product for those who need a little incentive (and constant feedback) to start walking. Have fun!

69. Quality!!

    May 21st, 2009

    Extremely well-made product. Counts every single step, highly accurate, no matter where pedometer is located. Advanced software is nearly worth the price alone, as it allows you to chart and set goals for yourself that will keep you walking or running well into the next year or for the rest of your life (as in my case). Honestly, the best pedometer I’ve ever seen. Buy this, and you won’t be disappointed. Here’s to better health and a better life!

70. Best pedometer I've ever owned

    May 22nd, 2009

    This is a great little pedometer. It’s size makes it easy to wear on a daily basis and the data download feature is very helpful. It is very accurate and user friendly. The only con I have found is that the clip that comes on it could be a little more secure. I have knocked it off my waistband on more than one occasion because it doesn’t grip very well. The lanyard would alleviate this problem, however, I don’t want to wear it around my neck all day.

71. Omron Pocket Pedometer

    May 23rd, 2009

    This pedometer is more than 5% off for mileage, time, etc. I know how far it is from point a to point b and the pedometer says I walked .50 miles when I know I walked over 1 mile. That is 50% off how far I walked.

72. Love this little motivator

    May 27th, 2009

    I absolutely love this pedometer. It really does motivate me to move more. I now find myself taking the long way back to my desk at work after going to the restroom, speaking with boss, etc. just to add more steps to my total. Sometimes at night it I’m a couple hundred off the next “thousand” step mark, I will walk around the house until I get it. I love being able to transfer the data to my computer and view my progress. You can even set a daily goal on the software. I love it even more now that I just keep it in my pocket. I was using the clip and clipping it to my pocket, but I was getting tired of the bulkiness when wearing thin summer clothes. It works just as well without the clip and just setting/laying in my pocket. It has minimal bulk this way. What a great motivator!!

73. Greatest Pedometer Ever!!!!

    May 31st, 2009

    I love this pedometer. It gives you so much information and then you can download the information to your computer and watch your progress.

74. Stopped working after 3 days

    June 2nd, 2009

    The Omron HJ-720ITC worked great for 3 days. Then it would get stuck and not count any steps, or it would jump huge spans of numbers going from 40 to 80 to 100. It has also started resetting it self back to zero randomly. I do give Amazon support 5 stars. I called them and they are sending me a lable to return the item and I should have the new pedometer in 4 days.

75. Awesome!!!!

    June 2nd, 2009

    Great product. Forces me to walk/jog a little more than I normally would (I hate seeing the “frowny face” when I download it). I also download my results into Microsoft Healthvault and keep track of it using Route Tracker. This is actually my second Omron HJ-720ITC. I lost my first one while jogging and had to buy another.

76. It makes me walk MORE!

    June 2nd, 2009

    This is really a great product! One of the coolest things about it is that you can wear it on your belt, in your pants/shirt pocket, or even in your purse. I put it on first thing when I get up in the morning and take it off when I get into bed at night. I love the fact that I can load all my info onto the computer and see the little graph. It’s really encouraged me to walk a lot more. I park all the way at the back of the parking lot, I make extra trips to my car to carry in groceries, I force my husband to go walk with me at the end of the day if I haven’t reached my 10,000 steps. I wear it when I excerise with an elliptical too. The only time I really do have to take it off is when I ride my bike. It adds tons of steps and throws off my count. You won’t regret this purchase!

77. Excellent Product for the Price!

    June 3rd, 2009

    I had a cheaper type pedometer that I lost and was looking for a good replacement when I happened up this product. After reading about it I decided to order and have not been sorry since. The Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with the Software is fantastic! The safety clip is great – I am comfortable that I will never lose it. The software is easy to load and the program provides a wealth of information as you use the pedometer and download to your computer. I would and have recommended this to everyone I talk to.

78. Simply The Best

    June 4th, 2009

    Easy to use, accurate and addition feature: data downloadable to PC with software to chart your progress. I highly recommend it. Buy, along with it, “Pedometer Walking” by Fenton & Bassett

79. I love this pedometer

    June 4th, 2009

    This pedometer stays in place and seems very accurate for me – it doesn’t count “false” steps. The software is basic but all that I really need – it is nice to not have to remember to write the numbers down at the end of the day! I would highly recommend this pedometer.

80. A Great Pedometer for the Price

    June 5th, 2009

    Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software (Purchased on 04/28/2009) Likes: Impressively accurate step count while clipped to belt, bag or resting inside a not-overly-roomy pocket in nearly any orientation except with display facing “up” or “down” (keep display facing side-ways-ish). Adjustable stride should give accurate distances. Thoughtful safety strap. Battery, USB cable, and software included. Discriminates between aerobic and normal walking. Retains last several weeks of data if I forget to upload one week. Seems to intelligently sync data without fuss. No touchy USB disconnection required, just yank the cable out of the pedometer and you’re done. I would definitely recommend this pedometer to others. I love it and so does my wife. Dis-Likes: Plastic display face scratches easily. Pedometer snaps snugly into clothes pin style belt clip similar to cell phone clip, but clip spring is weak and the friction surfaces provide poor purchase to belt or clothing. Pedometer is easily dislodged with modest bump. Always use safety strap. Minor Knits: Safety strap loop works loose, looks untidy, but remains functional. “Manual is potential meme. All your steps are belong to us.” Come on, hire an English tech writer! A couple software dialog boxes are just weird! Software interface, navigation, and data presentation need improving. Suggestion(s): Back up this file, which contains your uploaded data: \system\omron.mdb You can drop it into a fresh install on a second PC, or just recover when gremlins eventually attack.

81. For the money you can't go wrong

    June 8th, 2009

    I bought this few months ago and really enjoy using it. I found that it worked best for me if I kept it in my pocket, the on-belt method was too obtrusive. Now with a pedometer I find myself parking farther away and walking up stairs. The Omron keeps me honest in my quest to walk at least 10,000 steps a day. This same product was priced at 60.00 dollars at my cooperative sporting goods store.

82. Pedometer and accompanying software bombed

    June 11th, 2009

    Purchased this item Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software about 7-8 months ago and up until April 2009 it worked great and then began having issues with it. The first episode was during a winter walk it dropped 2 miles off my entire walk. The other thing that is really annoying to me is that it does not accurately measure ‘mileage’. My pace is about 2′8″ and according to Google Maps a single lap on my route is about 1.6 miles, the pedometer? About 1.4 miles. The draw back to Pedometers in general I have found is that they are based upon an expectation that each and ever step you take will be the equivalent to your programmed step range. Considering that was even humanly possible, why am I losing mileage according the pedometer? Next up on my hit list.. the software has dropped and / or is no longer importing all of my walk data. The last 45 days it has chosen not to load the first 9 days of April and the first 9 days of May and now the first 4 days of June. WTF?! I WALKED those days! After trying several hours today unsuccessfully to reimport the missing days using the exported csv as the template, it frustrating to realize that I have lost that information for good. The software apparently can ‘detect’ changes made to the CSV and will not allow you to import information it didn’t generate. Why? It’s my data… why keep me from importing the information?? I feel my only recourse at this point is to make this issue aware to others who may be considering buying this product. Maybe you won’t have an issue, maybe I just got a bum (tranlate lemon) product that decided to go south after only about 7-8 months of use. But since one of the main selling points of this product was that I would be able to keep track over time how much I was walking, if it is not going to work correctly, it isn’t much use. I was consideing buying other product from Omron.. I am now rethinking that. As of now I have lost walk informtion I can never get back and that is a considerable disappointment. If I wanted to simply record basic information about my walk habits, I could have done that with a simple $10 drug store bargain basket pedometer and an Excel worksheet. That is about all this one is good for now.

83. The motivator

    June 12th, 2009

    i like this product very much. It works great, calculates my steps and aerobic steps very acurit. I love the online feature it motivates me. You can enter the gaols you like to achieve. I’ve drop it a few times and it still keeps onn ticking. I recomend for the amount of money it is worth it.

84. Love, love, love it!!!

    June 13th, 2009

    This is actually my second Omron pocket pedometer (because I lost my first one at the airport … stupid security lines). Anyway, I had to buy a second because I just love it that much! It’s so much smarter than a regular pedometer and I love how you can upload your data to your computer and track your steps/aerobic steps/calories burned over time. I would recommend to anyone considering a pedometer!

85. Excellent product (also "Vista Ready") well worth the price !!!

    June 14th, 2009

    It’s got it all, Reasonable pricing, ease of use, compatible w/ virtually any time of computer and terrific guarantee and reliable manufacturer (they make one of the most prominent professional Blood Pressure manometers around). I simply cannot recommend this product enough and how much it can help you to help yourself improve your own life ! Self awareness is the first step towards healthy changes !!!! I’d give this puppy 6 Stars – if I could !!!!!

86. A nice and easy product to use

    June 14th, 2009

    i WAS LOOKING FOR A AFFORDABLE PODOMETER AND HEARD GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS ONE. vERY EASY TO USE AND THE SOFTWARE IS NICE TO USE TO SEE YOUR PROGRESS. I BOUGHT FOR MY MOM AS WELL.

87. Very good product, price is right, needs more flexibility....

    June 16th, 2009

    Who am I? At the time I write this, I’m a 37 year old professional male who is married with a couple of small children and more than a few spare pounds. Why did I buy a pedometer? I’ve had some cheap ones and busted a few that have fallen to the ground while I was exercising, and I was looking for a better built more functional device. Having software and being able to track and graph my progress was a plus. Bar graphs aren’t going to make me less fat, but for me, seeing a pie chart – as opposed to eating an entire pie – can make a difference in motivating me to do better. The design – It’s a little oval looking thing, rather sleek in appearance, that’s black, purple, and grey. Eh. it’s fine. It’s better than those rectangular things that look like they came in a Kiddie Meal at your local fast food establishment. Would multiple fashion colors make a difference? Fashion colors ALWAYS make a difference for a device that people might see on or about your person when you are exercising. Since mine resides in my pocket (I’m very private with my step counting, thank you very much) the color is irrelevant. It’s not particularly weighty. It will stay on if you clip it, but once you start moving, this may change (see more about that below). PRO: Doesn’t have to be hooked to your belt. Look, we’ve all seen how great some buff guy or girl looks with this sleek little pedometer conveniently clipped to their brand name athletic shorts with just enough tanned belly peaking from under the form fitting athletic top that doesn’t exactly hide their taut abs but rather enhances the look. REALITY CHECK: you’ve got belly fat and this pedometer isn’t going to rest flatly up against you. It’s going to be angled by your belly and it’s going to shift during exercise because you and I jiggle when we walk/jog. GOOD NEWS: put the pedometer in your pocket and fughet about it…..works just fine. We put it in a back pack and walked along the beach and it worked fine. I carried it in my hand once, and it worked just fine. I thought about tying it to my shoe to see if it would work, but I didn’t because that would be highly annoying while exercising, and if it flew off it might break, and then that would be stupid. But, I bet it would work just fine. I have worn it on my waistline, but let me tell you something, ok? Do you want to be one of “those people?” You know who I’m talking about… they wear their gadgets on the outside purportedly for the convenience – but in some cases so the rest of us will say, “Hey there, friend, what are you sporting there today?” Maybe you think it’s easier to just look down and view your steps periodically, but I say, if you can’t get pulling something out of your pocket down, perhaps we should work on the ol hand eye coordination thing first. I, frankly, cannot see it over my fattness, so, I keep it in my pocket. Also, once, when it was on my belt area, it popped off and I feared I had broken it. Fortunately, it landed on carpet, and did not break, but I learned to respect the dignity of my device by placing it in my pocket instead of on my pantwaist. It seems happier in my pocket, and I’m good with that. Also, no one comes up and asks me how many steps I’ve taken today or if they can look at it, or why the heck am I wearing a pedometer. If you WANT the attention, wear it on the outside and take it all in. (That’s just not for me). ANOTHER PRO: It seems to be accurate. Now, if you’re an exercise enthusiast that is training for the WORLD MASTER EXERCISE CHAMPIONSHIPOF VERY SERIOUS EXERCISE PEOPLE and you demand a product that will precisely measure every flipping thing you do, I can’t help you. If your goal is 8000 steps a day, this little thing is going to give you a darn good idea whether you got there. There’s nothing wrong with demanding higher performance. If that’s your thing, you should. I submit that this pedometer is about as good as it gets, though… so short of counting your strides in your head or hiring a minion to run along side and count your steps for you, this pedometer should be just fine. I have nothing against very fit people and would like to be one. And I don’t believe that fit people demand perfection from their pedometers. But there are perfectionists in this world that will find flaw with the fact that they looked at it, it said 1239 steps, they walked five steps, and they got shorted a step. If you’re losing one in five steps, then it’s not set right by stride, in all liklihood. My point is…. it’s as accurate as I think most people need it to be. ANOTHER PRO: If you READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, it’s easy to set up. If you don’t read the instructions, we might read about your horrible experience here. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. OH LOOK ANOTHER PRO: The software is kind of neat. You can download your activity and view graphs and charts showing your steps and if you met your goals and whether it was aerobic enough (how does it know?) It does, fairly accurately too. I think it’s based upon continuous movement. CON: Ok, so you left the pedometer on the nightstand and then ran around in the yard for 1/2 hour with the kids. WHOOPS, it didn’t measure your steps, obviously. Well, there’s no altering the information in the computer when you download the information. I suppose this limits cheating, but darnit it, once you’ve had the thing on for a while you get pretty good at knowing how many steps you took. And again, for casual usage it would be nice if you could adjust the steps on the computer so that you don’t have a little frowny face staring at you because you came up 127 steps short. ANOTHER CON: This isn’t so much a bad thing as a limitation you have to undertand. If you pivot in the kitchen and take two steps to put something in the oven, there’s a chance that your movement won’t inspire the device to count your steps. If this is a flaw in your mind because EVERY STEP MUST COUNT OR ELSE, then you will have a few disappointment in your life with this pedometer. To that, I say, if you’re relying on your kitchen pivots to meet your steps goals, let’s consider a session with a professional who can give you a few pointers. Overall, the product works well, and in the low $30s is priced right. Buying this at $50 is a stretch, so don’t. I think you will be surprised by your activity level, if you’re anything like me…. and for that I thank you, little pedometer.

88. Best Pedometer ever owned

    June 18th, 2009

    This is by far the best pedometer I’ve ever owned. When my wife asked for one for her birthday, I didn’t have to go and search for the best since I’ve owned this exact same model since June 2007. My advice is don’t even bother with the cheap ones….they simply aren’t worth it. The only con I can think of is the battery lasts about 3 months, other than that, best pedometer I’ve ever owned.

89. Metric Version

    June 19th, 2009

    When I bought the Omron HJ-720ITC I thought it would have both the metric and imperial distance measurement. To my dismay it does not support metric measurement. I had to buy another cheap version from Amazon U.K. which does show metric measurement.

90. BEST motivator ever!

    June 20th, 2009

    I really really really like it. I can honestly say because of this I am more active and living healthier.

91. Software Problems

    June 23rd, 2009

    Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software From day one I could not get the software to work in VISTA. I tried all of the company’s suggestions to no avail. Until I finally stumbled across the fix by accident. I have a free program on my computer from IOBit.com called Game Booster. It allows you to selectively turn off “non-essential” programs while you play on-line games. The short of it is that I left it active and tried to load the OMRON software and it loaded and worked perfectly. It will also stay on even after your go back to normal mode. So, if you’re frustrated like I was try Game Booster.

92. Steping up to good health

    June 26th, 2009

    This pedometer is easy to setup and has a great computer program that compliments Omron’s blood pressure monitor. You can customize a graph that shows your blood pressure and daily exercise. After having 5 stents and two balloon procedures done to my heart and high blood pressure along with diabetes, I need all the tools I can get to get back to a healthy life. Both Omron’s blood pressure monitor and pedometer have helped me begin to obtain my healthier goals.Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

93. 2 Years and still counting

    June 27th, 2009

    I have had this product for about two years. The first week I had it, it took a trip through the washing machine. I took it all apart and dried it off with towels and a blow dryer and it worked again. I have found the steps to be quite accurate and the software is a great motivator, particularly if you like data like I do. There have been two occasions recently where the clock did not work correctly and when I woke up, it was still showing the previous day. I believe a bad battery may be the cause. When I purchased it, the cost was roughly $90 and I feel I am getting my money’s worth. The software also works with an Omron Blood Pressure monitor. It’s great to have one application to store my steps and blood pressure … it’s also neat to see how walking really improves your blood pressure!

94. very nice pedometer

    June 28th, 2009

    I bought this pedometer to replace a different brand that I’ve had for years. I’ve been very pleased with this one. It counts steps and calories, calculates distance, and even has a very nifty counter for aerobic steps, so that you don’t fool yourself into thinking walking around the grocery store counts as aerobic exercise. You can check the last seven days on the pedometer’s screen, and it keeps something like the last forty available for uploading in its memory, which is very handy. I’ve had it for about a month and so far I’ve had no problems at all with the software. The program it uses is very nifty, and you can see all your exercise statistics graphed in a variety of ways. It also seems to be extremely accurate – I tested it a number of times against my older one and they were always within a few steps of each other. My one complaint, which is not enough to give it less stars, is that it’s a little big. I keep it in a pocket, and use the lanyard clip. However, if I don’t have a pocket and use the waistband clip, it’s REALLY bulky. I think they need to make the clip a little smaller.

95. My review

    June 29th, 2009

    It is simple to use and its nice that you have a record what you did on your computer

96. very good step counter

    July 4th, 2009

    We haven’t tried the software yet, but use the pedometer on a daily basis and have been quite please with its performance.

97. This is a great pedometer

    July 6th, 2009

    Purchased this for a fitness challenge at work. I have used the cheap ones before and even spent $15 on one from Target. Their mechanisms do not allow for accuracy. I was getting steps for driving down a brick road! With this ped, you have to be moving for 4 sec before it adds steps. No worries though, it hold the steps you made in that 2-3 sec and adds them in. It also can be placed in your pocket for low profile wearing. I have even clipped it to my purse when I have gone to events. It is not that noticeable and if they do notice, so what? I also love the fact that I can upload the information and track my progress. I would have given it a 5, but the clasp on the leash, while not flimsy, broke after 4 months. I just ordered the replacement leashe from the Omron site. Only $3.00. I wear it almost 24/7 and highly recommend the product.

98. software needs improvement

    July 8th, 2009

    The pedometer works very well as a pedometer. The tracking software needs to be improved. It should be possible to connect the device to the usb cable and click one button to download the data. Even better, plug in the cable and have the data download without even clicking a button. Instead you have to: 1. plug in device 2. launch program 3. select the user (even if you are the only user) 4. click button to download data. Not a big deal, but since you do this often, it doesn’t need to be be harder than just step 1 above. Yes, if you have multiple pedometers and multiple users in your family, more steps might be necessary. If you are the only user then you should be able to simplify this. In fact, even if you have multiple pedometers, the softwareware could be smart enough to recognize that pedometer #1 is always used by user #1. No need to have to tell it every time.

99. Great for tracking physical activity

    July 14th, 2009

    A great buy that takes the guesswork out of how active I have been through the day. Having real numbers to look at injects a whole new dimension into the daily activities routine.

100. Best on the market!

     July 16th, 2009

     This is by far the best one I have owned. It is comfortable to wear, the safety strap is invaluable, and the software provides easy record-keeping on your computer.

101. This is a really helpful tool

     July 16th, 2009

     I really do like this pedometer. The other reviewers have done a good job of outlining the features. I found it to be very easy to set up, and I really enjoy that I can download my progress to my laptop. This is a great tool to assist in my healthy living journey. My only gripe is that the clip doesn’t fit as snugly as I would like, and I have dropped it several times. I wish that Omron could make one just like this in a watch style (still with the USB port) and add the heart rate monitor to it. That, I think, would be a perfect little device. For now, this one works well.

102. Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-7201TC

     July 16th, 2009

     I recently purchased the Omron Pocket Pedometer as the other types of pedometers work on a pendulum basis and sometimes were not very accurate. This pedometer is the first one that I have tried (have owned 5) that is accurate and doesn’t have to be worn on your belt. It accurately works in your pocket. I love that it measures aerobic steps as well as total steps, mileage, walking time, calories burned, distance, and fat burned. I set up the account which was easy; connected the mini usb to the pedometer and the USB connection to my computer. Click on my user name, pedometer and d/l data.. This is a great pedometer for anyone who likes to keep track of more than just steps. I highly recommend it.

103. Delivers as Advertised

     July 22nd, 2009

     I have been through an assortment of pedometers. The Omron HJ-720ITC so far has exceeded my expectations. I wear it daily and upload weekly. It has been accurate and reliable. I am happy I purchased it, I seem to have stumbled upon a great product.

104. Good pedometer..horrible U.S. version website

     July 25th, 2009

     I saw the Fitbug on ‘I Want That’ and decided to give it a try. I bought one for myself and one for my mother a few months ago along with a year subscription to the website for each of us. In the end I spent almost $300. The pedometer itself is great and one of the more accurate ones that I have tried. My biggest gripe is that the U.S. website is awful! The tips and smoothie of the week have yet to change. Most of the food items available for you to track in the nutrition area are things we don’t eat here in the U.S. so it’s very hard to find equivalents to foods we regularly eat. You also cannot input your other activities like bike riding, yoga, etc. Once you click on the link to take you to the U.K. version website you will never be able to look at your own pitiful version again. Their site actually makes you want to exercise. In conclusion I say that the pedometer itself is fine if you just want to track your steps. But if you are looking for a fully interactive ‘webcoach’ type of setup then definitely look into some U.S. systems instead.

105. Looking for something else to replace this

     July 27th, 2009

     I bought this for a fitness challenge that my employer was having. The pedometer only lasted me six weeks. My employer started a fitness challenge that required us to record our steps each day, regardless of if they were running or walking. I run daily, but prior to the challenge, never had the need for a pedometer. The pedometer, seemed to work well when walking, but always under counted, when running. Sometimes only half of my running steps were counted. I know this, because I run 5 miles per day on a treadmill (same speed, same distance, same incline). I even tried a second pedometer and counting steps in my head, but the number of steps recorded by this pedometer were always low and varied widely. This pedometer says it doesn’t need to be placed upright to work and can be placed in a bag, pocket, etc. When running, it was even less reliable, than stated above, when placed in a pocket vs the belt clip. When walking, it seemed to work ok, in both my pocket or when using the supplied clip. The supplied clip is poorly designed. It’s bulky and places the center of gravity, near the middle of the pedometer. This causes several problems, for example: If your pants/shorts are not tight or rigid at the belt line, the pedometer, tends to lean forward and stick out. This causes the clip to lose it’s grip. It wasn’t uncommon for the pedometer to fall off or get knocked off. The reason for the short pedometer life, was my fault, but I feel the bad clip is partly to blame. Due to the poor design of the clip, I had been running and had the pedometer, in my pocket. I would have preferred to have it clipped to my belt line. One day, after running, I threw my running clothes, into the wash (pedometer and all). They weren’t kidding, when they said the pedometer is not waterproof. Had it been clipped to my belt line, instead of being in my pocket, I most likely would not have made this mistake. PROS: *Worked well when walking *Can be placed in a pocket or a bag *Neat features, including the ability to transfer your results to the PC. CONS: *Poorly designed belt clip. Doesn’t do a good job of securing the pedometer. *Kind of bulky. Even worse, with the belt clip. *Highly inaccurate, when running. Results varied widely, from day to day. *Devices of this nature, should be water proof. It’s far too easy to make the mistake, that I made. I may end up buying another one, due to the fact that I haven’t found anything else, with the same features, but for now, I’m holding off. At the moment, I’m using a cheap pedometer that works great, but lacks the PC tracking features.

106. Fantastic!!!!!

     July 30th, 2009

     This pedometer is the best. Makes my goals easier to obtain, while keeping track of my progress. After purchasing mine, I ordered another for my husband.

107. Love It!

     August 2nd, 2009

     It works so much better then the average pedometer, well worth the price. I have been using it everyday and I get much more accurate numbers.

108. A great pedometer!

     August 6th, 2009

     Works great and very reliable. I purchased two units. The one my wife had took a ride in our clothes washer and dryer. I took it apart, rinsed it off and let it dry in the sun. After all that it not only worked, it still had it’s memory records!

109. The First

     August 7th, 2009

     This pedometer is really the first one I’ve had that actually works. Small and easy to use and carry. Works in my pocket. Carry it all the time.

110. Excellent Pedometer and at a great Price

     August 10th, 2009

     I purchased the Omron HJ-720ITC, because I wanted a pedometer that would track my walking as part of my weight loss program. It has given me an accurate reading on a continual basis and I like the feature of Aerobic steps, which counts your continual movement seperately. Very good product that I would highly recommend.

111. Motivational tool

     August 12th, 2009

     I purchased the Omron-HJ-720ITC about a month ago and have been very pleased with the results. This little computer frees my mind from having to write up my steps for the day. Having it in my pocket or hanging on my belt is like having a little coach with me all the time, motivating me to take a walk after lunch, explore my neighborhood with a walk in the evening, run another 20 minutes on the treadmill – I am pumped!! I’ve convinced a couple of co-workers to buy one, they did and now they want to start an office competition (who has taken the most step for the week) If you are really interested in getting some cardo daily – buy this pedometer.

112. My walking friend

     August 13th, 2009

     I wear my pedometer every day to calculate my steps. I sometimes get so close to my goal that I try and think of things I can walk or take more steps. I actually will walk around my house or maybe it is a fast walk just to get all the steps in for the day. I do wish it was Mac friendly as that is my computer type so I could keep track better of my weeks. So far it is the one I have found to have the best features, calculaing calories, aerobic calories, steps and miles. Like I said it is my walking friend.

113. best pedometer

     August 13th, 2009

     I’ve owned four different pedometers and this is by far the most accurate. And if you’re walking in an outfit that doesn’t have a belt to clip to you can put this in your pocket and it still calculates accurately.

114. Accurate - but does it last??

     August 14th, 2009

     Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software I carried my Omron 720 for 16 months and loved it. Not to be melodramatic, but this pedomoeter helped change my life. I never went anywhere without it and it admittedly has taken a beating here and there. But wouldn’t any pedometer of value? I dropped it more than once, but never got it wet or anything like that. So I’m disappointed that it has ceased to function. The time display doesn’t display the left digit on minutes so I can’t set the time or tell what time it is. Worse than that, it sporadically just stops counting steps. As somewhat of a fanatic on knowing my step count this was quite painful. This is NOT related to battery life; the thing has just apparently worn out. I have many friends using this same model and at least 3 have had a similar experience after roughly the same amount of time. That said – I’m here online to order a new one. The 720 is accurate when it is working – you can’t cheat it! Battery life is about 6 months which is great – though I would LOVE to see a low battery indicator becuase you don’t know the battery is gone until it is TOO late. I now keep a spare battery with me at all times. So while I expected a longer life I’ll try again because the good has far outweighed the bad.

115. VERY VERY VERY Dissapointed!!!

     August 15th, 2009

     I purchased 2 of these Omron Pedometers from Amazon, one 6 months ago, and one 4 months ago. When they worked with the Omron BiLink software, they worked very well, and I was extremely happy with the way they worked. I loved the fact that I could keep an accurate record of my and my partner’s walking activities. HOWEVER – The download function on both devices failed within weeks of each other, and while using totally different computer Workstations. I have since done some research on the failure of the Omron Pedometer device download capability and/or failure of the BiLink software to work properly and reliably. I have discovered that there are many users who are experiencing the same issues, and Omron doesn’t seem to be satisfactorily resolving these issues. On a side note, I have also had issues recently with my Omron Blood Pressure Monitor intermittently failing to download data to my Workstation using the same BiLink software. However, if I am persistent and keep trying to download data from the Blood Pressure Monitor, it will eventually succeed. But the Pedometer never seems to successfully download the data, no matter how many times I try or what I try. The failure occurs for me at 68% complete. Sadly, it looks like it is time to DUMP the Omron products, and try the LifeSource Wireless Activity Monitor, Blood Pressure Monitor and Scale. I can’t blame Amazon, but I CAN blame Omron for not stepping forward and admitting there is a problem, and fixing it promptly

116. While it worked it was great --- then not so much!

     August 28th, 2009

     Everything was fine and it worked as stated. After 3 months it started skipping steps. I got a new battery and that didn’t solve the problem at all. Hmmm look at other options.

117. Nice pedometer, iffy software

     August 29th, 2009

     My friend bought me this pedometer after she accidentally washed hers in the machine and discovered that after a battery change it still worked. She figured it was tough enough for me. I have been through several SportBrain models (not bad, cool download features, but not durable) a couple of WeightWatchers pedometers (cheap, don’t even last a month) and a few generic ones. This pedometer works great! I like that I can keep it in a pocket. That solves one of the biggest durability issues: dropping it. It also keeps it drier than ones you wear on a waistband so it survives sweaty bike rides and summer walks without clouding up like the other brands often did. My only issue is the software. I installed the application and downloaded all my data. No problems. A month later it worked fine too. Yesterday, it said the data doesn’t match the version or some such nonsense. The computer I used is running XP with all the updates. After rebooting and even reinstalling the software I finally wiped every trace of Omron and installed again and got it to work. It will not import my old CSV files because they, too, are the wrong version. My friend had the same experience. One day it just stops downloading data and says something about the wrong version. Now in both cases, we were the only ones using the software so I have to believe it is a bug. Omron hasn’t updated anything since 2008ish? They need to provide a more stable version if they want to keep selling this product. I like the pedometer. I would still buy it, I just want the download function to work better.

118. Well worth the money!

     August 30th, 2009

     My husband and I walked every night thinking we were walking about 5 to 6 miles every day. Then I bought this pedometer….come to find out we were only going about 3 miles. We got in the car to check the mileage, and sure enough, it was right on the money! We have increased our walks to 5 miles and try hard to get our 10,000 steps per day! It’s a great motivator and well worth the money. Wish we would have bought one years ago!

119. excellent, but easy to loose

     August 30th, 2009

     This is my third unit. FINALLY I used the clip and strap after loosing the last 2. I find this easily slips off the trouser band. Maybe because of the extra pork along the waist. ha

120. Well worth the money

     August 30th, 2009

     I purchased this pedometer on July 22nd. My doctor had advised me to get a pedometer after having been diagnosed with diabetes. He recommended I do 10,000 steps a day. After reading the various pedometer reviews I decided on this one. This pedometer is extremely accurate. I count my steps quite often and it is always on the dot within a step or two. I really like the software that shows me how I am doing. Definitely worth the price paid

121. Best purchase from Amazon - ever!

     August 31st, 2009

     Two years ago, clothes didn’t fit so well anymore. I got winded walking up two flights of stairs and my doctor wasn’t too thrilled about my blood work. When I bought this pedometer, I considered myself a fairly regular walker. It turns out, I was averaging about 3000 steps per day. Now, two years later, I’ve dropped from a size 14 to a size 10- I’m wearing clothes that were getting tight – 12 years ago! My energy level has improved. I’ve lost 12 inches and 18 pounds. My blood work is right on target across the board. Other reviews have mentioned the accuracy of the Omron pedometer. But it’s the accountability that really got me moving 10,000 steps per day, seven days per week I just hated going to bed if the download into the computer was a grouchy red face. Either way, it worked for me. And two years later, it’s still running great. My goal is just two more pounds to lose. After that, I’ll switch it to 8000 steps per day for maintenance. And if this one finally wears out, I’ll replace it. It’s just been better than any exercise tape, gym membership, expensive equipment that I’ve tried and failed at before. It keeps me honest with myself

122. Great product!

     August 31st, 2009

     Don’t waste your money buying a cheap pedometer from Wal Mart. This is a well made pedometer and is worth the extra money. It has great features to keep track of all your steps and separately tracks aerobic steps, and you can download the data to your computer so you can track your progress. It is accurate, reliable, and stays clipped on! What more could you ask for?

123. Omicron review

     September 2nd, 2009

     The Omicron is an outstanding product. It works just great and the computer management (downloading of data) is also super, providing periodic reports of my exercise program.

124. Even survived the washing machine ...

     September 4th, 2009

     The unit worked flawlessly (I placed it in my pants front pocket). But it’s so small, I inevitably forgot and left it in for a trip through the washing machine. When it emerged ‘dead’, I opened up the back of the unit, removed the battery and dried it for 5 minutes or so with a hair dryer, replaced the battery and WAITED for about a day and a half … it gradually came back to life and now works flawlessly again. I was impressed, particularly since the user’s manual clearly says “Do not immerse the unit or any of the components in water. The unit is not waterproof. Do not wash it or touch it with wet hands. Be careful that water does not get into the unit.” Good stuff.

125. Fantastic product - the best pedometer I have ever used

     September 6th, 2009

     This is a brilliant pedometer that I have used for nearly 1.5 years now. I have purchased at least 10 for my family and friends and recommend it wholeheartedly. It’s easy to set up and use, and the Omron Health Management Software is also simple to install and use. It’s not always easy to reach your target steps in any one day, so looking at cumulative steps over a week or month (using the PC software) makes sure I still achieve my daily average step target. (In 2009 so far, I have averaged over 12,000 steps/day). I particularly like the fact that it uses an accelerometer to measure steps (rather than the less accurate pendulum method) which means I can carry the unit in my pocket, rather than having to clip it to my belt. It also makes it significantly more accurate (plus/minus 2 or 3% – a pendulum pedometer is usually plus/minus 10 or 15%). Finally, I’ve contacted Omron customer services a couple of times and they were great, very helpful. If you buy this pedometer, you will have no disapointments.

126. Great item

     September 8th, 2009

     I just love this pocket Omron HJ-7201TC. It is so easy to use. I just clip it with the security strap and slide it in my pocket. You also don’t have to hook it to your computer every day. It keeps track from one day to the next for you. Great product.

127. Excellent. Everything I was looking for & no false readings

     September 9th, 2009

     Great Device. Doesn’t give false readings (you can’t Cheat), I Love the software, helps me keep track of my steps during the day & helps determine where I need to do a little more walking throughout the day. Excellent product!

128. Awesome device

     September 9th, 2009

     I wanted to monitor how much I walked to see how lazy I really was and this little guy went way beyond my expectations. I now carry this pedometer with me at all times. The software that accompanies it is also very detailed and better than just entering the data into a spreadsheet. I saw that one user mentioned that the software holds data for 42 days but the “Steps Recorded” screen shows results for up to one year. I did some independent calculations on calories burned and found that the pedometer seems to short change you in that area. My tread mill and several online calculators gave me much higher calorie burned calculations than this device. That being said, I found it difficult to live without after having lost my first one. Within a couple of days I ordered another and the software alerted me that I was not using the same pedometer and I selected to add the data anyway and from then on it recognized the new device.

129. Really good pedometer

     September 9th, 2009

     It has two methods of attaching – one to belt and the other is a clip that I put on my pocket. It even works when it’s in the pocket. Don’t know the exact accuracy since I’ve not yet counted steps to compare, but it’s a great way to keep track of my activity. Would and have recommended this model.

130. Omron Pedometer - Advanced

     September 11th, 2009

     I can’t say enough good things about this pedometer. Although I’ve not installed my software just yet everything else about this pedometer is great. It took a minute to get my strides logged but I got it done. I think that logging your strides prior to utilizing any pedometer is crucial in order to increase the accuracy of any pedometer. No two indvidual’s have the same stride and therefore, calculating ones steps will always be different from the next person. I would recommend this product to the next individual looking to get serious with logging steps accurately. I’ve also found that this pedometer will calculate aerobic steps accurately along with the length of your aerobic workout. It will also log your elliptical workout under your aerobic steps which is what I was looking for in a pedometer. Along with your aerobic time.

131. my opinion

     September 14th, 2009

     This is the best pedometer I’ve ever owned. It provides a great exercise incentive as you are able to set goals and track your progress utilizing USB port. The only drawback is that the clip is poorly designed. You will definitely want a safety latch. We bought 2. It was an excellent value!!!

132. Functional

     September 23rd, 2009

     This is very accurate and functional. It is easy to use and read. The downloadable feature with Graph is ideal.

133. Nice unit

     September 27th, 2009

     The Omron unit seems to be more accurate than ones I’ve tried in the past. My wife wears hers on her belt. The tether that comes with it prevented it from being lost when it falls of, as is what happened with her last pedometer. I always keep mine in my pocket. It works fine there and I really didn’t want one that was belt mounted, as I already have two belt mounted devices. If I had one complete, it seems to count about 10-15% high on the steps function. The midnight reset function is also a nice touch.

134. Beats my previous pedometers

     September 29th, 2009

     This cost more, but solved my longstanding problem with pedometers: I used to break the clips that held them on my waistband. I lost at least 3 that way in the last two years. Each time I’d go weeks before getting the next pedometer. But I just drop this one in my pocket and it works fine, as long as the pedometer is on edge; so far, it has stayed on edge in jeans, slacks, khakis and dress pants, so that is no problem. Omron had a high Consumers Report rating, which is why I chose it. I just wanted to count steps, in order to track my goal of 10,000 steps a day. But I enjoy an added feature that lets me upload data into my computer and see, not just which day, but which hours in which day, I do my walking. And it differentiates between routine walking and steady “aerobic” walking, which is a rather intriguing stat. It’s sort of fun to look at all the graphics on my PC screen.

135. Get moving!

     October 3rd, 2009

     This is one of the best pedometers! I’m not an expert on pedometers but I can tell you that compared to one you might get from your company (as part of a corporate wellness program) or some other cheap kind, dollar for dollar this one goes a long way. Its not too expensive but you get so much! Its accurate, tracks both your aerobic and non-aerobic steps, and is customizable to your weight and stride length. And did I mention the software? Very nice. It saves 7 days of history so that you only need to download your data 1x/week – not daily or manually (which can be a real pain). And the software lets you analyze your progress, set goals, etc. Really neat product, would highly recommend it. Now – get out there and get moving!

136. OMRON POCKET PEDOMETER HJ_7201TC

     October 5th, 2009

     YEAH!!!!!!FINALLY A PEDOMETER THAT REALLY WORKS AND IS ACCURATE IN RECORDING YOUR STEPS AND OTHER DATA. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH MY PURCHASE AND I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A WORKING PEDOMETER…… THANKS OMRON FOR A GREAT PRODUCT

137. Excellent devise!

     October 5th, 2009

     Make sure you measure accurately how long your steps are. After this is done, test it out and you will be happy with the results!

138. Awesome Little Pedometer

     October 10th, 2009

     I have had my pedometer for about a week, and so far there have been no problems. I love using the software because it motivates me to get out and log in my step goals each day. As one reviewer said, that is the best part about the pedometer. I really like that it DOES keep on track of your steps when you jog. Sometimes I get bored out of my mind just walking and need to start running!! I do agree with others that the clip is not designed well enough and it would be easy to lose. I use the safety clip that comes with it at all times. I would strongly recommend this product for anyone who wants to increase their activity level, get in shape, and lose weight. It is a great buy for the price.

139. Good product but belt clip poorly designed

     October 15th, 2009

     The product in itself is high quality and performs better than expected. It only falls short when it come to the belt clip. The clip regularly comes off the belt during the day… hitting the ground is prevented by lanyard clip attached to a pocket. I personally have fixed this problem by inserting a small wood screw in the end of the clip. The tiny point of this screw now secures the product to the belt with more confidents. To better hold the screw in place I also applied a small amount of epoxy so the screw would not back out. In reality the clip should have been at least one maybe two inches longer to help compensate for toughs of us whom wear larger belts. Good product…poor belt clip design

140. Great for Shorter distance...way off on long distance walks

     October 16th, 2009

     I bought this pedometer based on the fantastic customer reviews. Followed all of the set up instructions and got walking. The reason I purchased the pedometer was for the 60-mile breast cancer walk training. Training walks varied from 3 to 18 miles and some back to back long walks (~30 miles over a weekend). For my shorter walks, up to 5 miles, the pedometer was pretty darn close. Once you hit around 7+ miles, the step count is WAY off. I would double check the pedometers accuracy through mapmywalk.com, consistently; the pedometer would be off by upwards of 5 miles! The difference occurred on an 18 mile training walk – said I walked 13.5 miles. This lack of accuracy helped when I participated in the 3-Day, but not great for the psyche during training. To prove my point one more time…I wore the pedometer during the 3-Day/60-Mile walk…Day 1 22.3 miles (pedometer 18.4) Day 2 22 miles (pedometer 17.9), Day 3 15 miles (pedometer 13.3).

141. Best Monitor

     October 20th, 2009

     This is a very good product. I like how it changes to the next day starting from zero. It keeps your milage and steps for the week. Great stuff. It helps to motivate me to do alittle bit more exercise.

142. This is worth the purchase!

     October 24th, 2009

     I love this pedometer. It is so easy to use and I never worry about bumping or losing it. Things I like are: not having to remember to zero it out; it gives me more than just my step count, it also lets me know how many calories I burn and how many aerobic steps I take; I slip it into my pocket, fasten the clip, and I’m off; it has a sleek design so I don’t have a big bulge in my pocket.

143. 10,000 Steps a Day led to 22 pound weight release in 10 months!

     October 24th, 2009

     Hi, my name is Joe Tufo. I’m blessed to live in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Last Christmas I ballooned to 207 pounds the heaviest I had been in my life. I committed to a change in lifestyle and began walking every day. I purchased a pedometer at a local sporting goods store. The name led me to believe that it was accurate. It was anything but reliable. I went to my favorite website (other than my own) Amazon, and found my Omron GOsmart, “the pedometer with a brain” March 15th. In the past seven months I have released, not lost – it seems that every time that I’d lose weight that I’d want to find it again – 22 pounds, which is the most weight that I’ve dropped in my life. I turn 59 next month. I was so impressed with the product that I’m writing this testimonial, which is something that I rarely do. The difference maker in the case of this product is the fact that I have my own accountability partner with this device. You cannot cheat because it records every step regular or aerobic, it measures the time that you walk aerobically, it measures calories burned, distance, and doubles as a watch. The USB cord allows you to upload the data to your PC-based computer and monitor graphs (I would prefer to upload to my MacBook but it doesn’t work on a Mac). To realize that I’ve walked 2,230,000 steps and 868 miles in seven months (it was broken for a couple of weeks in September and was replaced under warranty) is amazing. If you’re really serious I exhort you to make this modest investment in your health. It’s made a big difference in my life and I’m confident that it will make a big difference in yours as well. May God bless you exceedingly abundantly and may you achieve your fitness and health goals. http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-720ITC-Pedometer-Advanced-Management/dp/B000MN92WM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1256053412&sr=8-3

144. Pocket Pedometer works!

     October 26th, 2009

     On the advice of a friend, we purchased two pedometers. They are working very well. I like how you can shift between displays and see not only how manys steps you’ve accomplished so far, but also the miles. One concern — we had a hard time putting in the length of our steps. The unit jumped numbers and we wanted one number inbetween. Still, we are very satisfied with them. It’s made us more aware of when we can easily add steps each day. I work at a high school and during passing periods I now walk/pace and that alone has added 1,000 steps to my day. Great!

145. Use it daily

     October 29th, 2009

     I love this pedometer and the program that goes with it. It couldn’t be easier to use. I would recommend an additionally click – if you just use the one that comes with it, it pops off your cloths pretty easily. Using this daily has helped me to realize how inactive I really was and I have found several ways to increase my steps each day and have starting losing weight again.

146. My Pedometer

     October 31st, 2009

     I absolutely love my new Pocket Pedometer. It encourages me to walk more. I feel 100% better since I’ve been walking. I brag to my friends about my progress. Thanks for such a wonderful instrument.

147. Omron Pedometer is excellent

     November 1st, 2009

     I have been using an Omron pedometer (the next model down without software) for at least 2 years and it has been my constant companion. It is pretty accurate (although it has trouble with counting fast steps as in running) and worked well despite multiple drops. Finally after at least 2 years, it stopped recording steps (it wasn’t the battery) and I purchased the Omron with software which I really like. The software adds a new dimension for someone compulsive enough to want to keep track of every step (like me). I am really enjoying this model.

148. Bullet Proof

     November 1st, 2009

     Love this little device. Always carry it in my pocket but be sure to remove it before putting pants in the washer. I forgot it was there and it went through a complete washer cycle. It came out DOA – thoroughly soaked. Rather than throw it away I disassembled it (easy with a small jeweler screwdriver), dried it with a hair blow drier, re-assembled it and , viola!!, it performs perfectly!! I suggest you do not try this intentionally just to verify my results. But just in case it should ever happen to you……….

149. omronHJ-720ITC pedometer

     November 3rd, 2009

     I would not have bought this more expensive pedometer if I realized the software is for a PC. Mac users of which we are many forget about paying the extra $s for this

150. Amazing Pedometer

     November 9th, 2009

     I have probably bought 4 other pedometers and have had no luck with any. This one is great! I just put it in my pocket and off I go. I don’t have to worry about a thing. I can even clip it on my pj’s when I get comfy and c C. Floridaozy after a long day. I reccommend it with 5+ stars. Eileen

151. STEPS VS MILES OR KILOMETERS

     November 9th, 2009

     I’ve one ordered BECAUSE OF FAVORABLE REVIEWS and look forward to testing it. BUT – It’s silly in to talk about “steps” rather than DISTANCE in walking talk. PLEASE!

152. Informative pedometer

     November 10th, 2009

     This product does an excellent job for what it gives you. Distance is not so accurate, as with all pedometers, with changes in pace. It’s very accurate if you maintain a consistent pace. This would be the perfect pedometer for me if it had a stopwatch. Amazon definitely had the best price.

153. Reality

     November 10th, 2009

     Finally, I have found a pedometer that I enjoy! It was a dose of reality to see the actual number of steps I was averaging and has been a fun way to work more steps into my daily routine. I enjoy the software and use it to increase my daily averages.

154. Has good points

     November 13th, 2009

     I find that it really is good and versitile. I like the variety of modes. the safety cord is great. First one I haven’t lost in years. It gets stuck sometimes. The directions leave a lot out with no way to recover except trial and error. I personally have had trouble downloading the disc. I have Vista and it just doesn’t want to load. So for now Reset.

155. walk everywhere with this pedometer. Reliable and accurate

     November 15th, 2009

     Reliable and accurate. Lost one a month ago. Had it for two years, Immediately replaced it with a new one

156. excellent product works great in the pocket!!!!

     November 16th, 2009

     I have been amazed by how well this product works it costs more than the average pedometer but it works so well and gives you a week in review and has been a great motivator to me. It work in you pocket!!!

157. One for me and one each for my three sisters

     November 20th, 2009

     I love this pedometer. I bought mine in April (2009) and so far have walked 728 miles…WOW ! I’ve also lost 11 lbs doing nothing else but walking. I also bought one for my sister, she lives across country, and each day we compare our steps. After she raved about it to my other sisters, they bought two more. Now all four of us tally our steps and report, each of us all wear it everyday and everywhere. The downloading to the computer is really simple, and the graphs are great for motivating and keeping track of your steps. Setting the options allows you to set your goals, I love to get the smiley faces when I reach and exceed my targets. I started with very conservative expectations, and when I could see I was routinely meeting and beating my goals, I adjusted them a little higher. I like to see the number of miles I’ve walked and the aerobic minutes, my sisters love to see the calories and the fat grams they are burning, even while they are out shopping at the mall! It’s great for getting you moving, I’ve know when my sisters call, that while they are on the phone they are walking around the house just so they can clock more steps. I would (and do) recommend this pedometer to everyone.

158. Failed after 8 weeks

     November 25th, 2009

     I don’t know who raves about this defective unit but mine died after 8 weeks. And their customer service is worse than their equipment. 10 days to answer one email Never again Omron!! Jody Byrne P.S. Moron is the amagram of Omron which is what you must think we are!!

159. Does not shut off

     November 27th, 2009

     I received the following statement from Omron’s customer service dept after sending an email inquiring about how to shut off the pedometer: Although it does state in the owner’s manual that the unit shuts off, it actually does not. Operating this way, your HJ-720IT has been designed so that the battery life should be approximately 6 months. I don’t know what to think about a company who is not truthful about its product.

160. Difficult to set-up

     November 29th, 2009

     For the life of me, cannot figure how to set-up this pedometer. The instructions are not good at all. I will have to resort to someone helping me set-up who already has one of these. I’m usually good at these things, but the instructions for this pedometer are not very good!

161. Love to Exercise

     November 30th, 2009

     The product does all the things that is says it does. It’s just too big & bulky. It kept falling off of my waist band.

162. Great pedometer with serious flaws

     November 30th, 2009

     Let me say I love this pedometer’s features. Once configured it does a great job at keeping track of your steps accurately. The statistics are great and I use the 7 day history feature often to make sure I’m on target. It has a big, clean display with easy to use buttons. I’ve used the Omron HJ-720 for 6 months, walking twice every weekday. While it’s a great step tracking tool there are some glaring issues with the design of this gadget. 1. The clip is worthless. It will pop off your belt/pants/pocket several times a day. Thankfully it has the security string with clip and if I didn’t have that I would have lost this the first week I used it. At first I thought I was just bumping into things, not used to the bulkier frame of the pedometer but the behavior has persisted for the entire 6 months of ownership. This pedometer can accurately measure your steps even if hanging loose in your pocket or from belt/pants. This is a good thing. I don’t know how many times I’ve felt the pedometer just dangling from under my shirt and I have to clip it back on to my belt. There are other great clip designs and hopefully this will come out with an improved clip. 2. This thing is power hungry! It never turns off so after 6 months I was getting the low battery indicator. Here’s the warning. When you remove the battery and insert a new one the entire thing resets. I was quick about it too. I had the new battery ready and popped it back in within seconds. All steps and all settings – gone. Thankfully I had uploaded my stats to the software a few weeks ago so I didn’t lose too much information, but now I have to set the clock, my weight and my step again. This means I have to walk 10 steps, measure the distance and divide by 10 all over again. Basically you’ll have to do this twice a year but it’s annoying. Other devices have a miniature internal battery that can keep your settings stored while replacing the battery. This should really be addressed in a future release. Overall I’m happy with my pedometer from Omron but the clip and battery issue are annoying so I’m only giving it 3 stars. - PLUS Accurate step counter. Lots of information about your walking. Easy to read display. Great software for trending your walks and reaching daily goals. - MINUS Horrible clip solution. Bulky size. Battery only lasts 6 months. Replacing battery wipes all settings and data.

163. love this

     November 30th, 2009

     This is a great product, easy to use and hook up to the computer. What a great way to track my daily walks

164. Best pedometer I have had

     December 5th, 2009

     This is by far the best pedometer that I have ever owned. It is very accurate. The software makes it very easy to track your progress. I highly recommend this product

165. Great pedometer but...

     December 8th, 2009

     It counted steps perfectly and I had no trouble downloading, but the clip isn’t long enough so it’s not secure. I walked from one end of downtown to the other one night and discovered that it was gone. I wasn’t able to backtrack at the time so I’m out $33. The pants I was wearing didn’t have pockets or belt loops so the strap wouldn’t have solved the problem. It did work well when it was in my purse, but I wasn’t carrying it at the time. I’m not sure whether I’m going to bother purchasing another one since the same thing may happen. I can’t exactly afford to throw away money like that although I really did like the device itself.

166. Works as advertised.

     December 10th, 2009

     This unit works flawlessly. The software worked without any problems with Windows XP. The clip is a light weight (indoor?) device and can be knocked off your belt without much effort. I place the pedometer in a pocket with a second leash attached. I still have mine!

167. A great product

     December 13th, 2009

     This is not the first pedometer that I have purchased, but it is by far the best. It has far surpassed my expectations. The quality is far superior to what I have, and not much more expensive. I like the fact that it comes with a holster rather than having a cheap plastic clip. I would recommend the unit with the software package as a motivator. I did read the reviews before purchase and I found the the software loaded easily and has worked perfectly for the month that I have used it. I don’t like to carry the pedometer on my belt during the day so I carry it suspended in my front pocket using the tether that comes with it, keeping it away from anything in the pocket that may interfear with the performance. I have checked accuracy several times and I am impressed with how good it works even in a upside down position. This is a great product and I would highly recommend it to any one who really wants to track their workouts. When you are able to see a graph of your workouts it adds another layer of motivation.

168. Purchased for a trip next year.

     December 16th, 2009

     Overall it is a fine pedometer, seems to work well, I haven’t used it much though. One feature I really wish it had is actually an OFF button, so that I can leave it for more then a month and it won’t get cranky about having a full memory. I haven’t actually tested that, but the manual makes it sound like it won’t work after a month if you don’t upload the data.

169. Simple, Easy, Awesome

     December 16th, 2009

     The only pedometer I have bought before was pretty cheap and I never used it. Wanted to get serious and bought this. Have to admit once I got it I felt overwhelmed with the thought of having to set it and figure out the software. I finally sat down to do it and it was so EASY I felt silly. Used it for a few days without the software but once I took it seriously and used it I was pleasantly surprised. I love how easy the layout is to figure out and it provides so much info that I look forward to walking my 10,000 steps just to hook it up to the computer at night to track my progress. A million times better, easier and more fun that just writing down a number. I just love it!! ONLY drawback… You have to set your stride length but none of the included paperwork explained how to do so. Once I went to the Omron website I just looked up my model number and then went to the FAQ section and then under fitness diagnostics. [...] EASY! I used the football field way to measure (my husband is a coach). You can also look up how to measure stride length anywhere on the internet. Dont get discouraged either because there are A LOT of ways to do it.

170. Excellent but ...

     December 17th, 2009

     Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3HJ8JR29DVI4V I love the simplicity, utility, and high quality of this pedometer, so I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. But please watch this video for a warning about one of its limitations. To your health! — Kirk Mahoney, Ph.D.

171. Great

     December 22nd, 2009

     My favorite pedometer! It is great being able to see all my progress on the computer.

172. Accurate and easy to use.

     December 22nd, 2009

     This is the third Omron Pocket Pedometer I have purchased. The first one I owned went through the wash machine two times before it quit working. I liked it so much I bought another one for me and one for my girlfriend. They download data very easily and are very easy to set up. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

173. What a great tool for the average walker!

     December 23rd, 2009

     This Pedometer was such a great purchase, I am very pleased. The software enables me to see how much I’ve walked, it tracks aerobic steps, keeps a history of walking, including total distance walked. I purchased this item on the recommendation of co-workers as we are all encouraging each other to walk to stay healthy. I knew I would be impressed with this product, so much so that I purchased two and gave one to my best friend as a Christmas gift.

174. Great pedometer for tracking steps

     December 23rd, 2009

     I like everything about this pedometer, except the size. I would like for it to be a bit smaller. It’s hard to wear it without it showing. I love the software. You are able to see averages and trends. Pedometers are a great motivator. Having the ability to download the data and maintain a record makes this pedometer an invaluable tool. This pedometer tracks aerobic steps separately and also includes the steps in a total step count. You can watch trends over time and have a variety of reports. You can set a variety of goals and track your activity against the goals. I recommend this for anyone that is serious about walking for fitness.

175. Like features but can not get all to work

     December 24th, 2009

     It is too large, the battery was not included in the package and customer service was not helpful – had to buy a battery, can not get the downloading feature to work. I like the ability to carry in pocket and I like the functions.

176. great buy -Omron HJ-7201TC Pedometer

     December 26th, 2009

     Very accurate for all of the following,Steps,Arobic Steps,Distance,Calories used and time.Being able to enter data into the computer for daily,weekly,monthly and yearly data,lets you see your yearly walking or running results at your computer.

177. Great Pedometer but just stopped working

     December 27th, 2009

     I loved this pedometer when I first bought it. However, after using it for 9 months I thought the battery was dead because it just stopped counting steps. I changed the battery, but that was not the problem. Now it makes a great “watch” with the clock since the battery was fine. I take the battery out and press the reset button and it records the steps that I make until I stop. Then it does not start again — pretty useless now! I am debating on purchasing another one it is too bad they didn’t just sell the pedometer without the software since that is fine.

178. Excellent Pedometer.

     December 28th, 2009

     Love it! My last one was strictly a step counter so I had a little reading to do on this one to figure everything out but it is worth it. Really simple setup on the computer too. No need to download every day as the data is available hour by hour and day by day any time you feel like downloading it. Also outputs to files too. Really neat. Just put it in your pocket and it works.

179. Planned Self-destruction?

     December 29th, 2009

     I bought my pedometer in February 2008, and worked fine for about 20 months. That’s when it chose to stop downloading any data, using their software program. I called Omron, who suggested that I try downloading the pedometer’s data to Microsoft HealthVault. I tried, and it failed there, too. The site’s diagnosis was a faulty memory in the pedometer. I called Omron back, and the cheerful lady observed that my one-year warranty had expired, and that it would probably be cheaper to buy a new one, rather than repair the one I had. She even gave me a phone number, where I could order a new one. I didn’t.

180. Mac OS software for Omron

     December 30th, 2009

     We have been using the Omron HJ-720 ITC for several years and are very satisfied with it. WE recently converted to a Mac coputer and need the software to run it. Anyone know of a source for the Mac software for this unit? Art

181. Very good pedometer

     December 31st, 2009

     This was bought for a very good friend of mine. I also own one myself. It is very accurate compared to some others I’ve had that you could shake to add steps to it.

182. great device!

     January 1st, 2010

     My Wii Fit Plus got me thinking about getting a pedometer, since it allows you to enter your steps for the day and recommends you get a pedometer. This thing is great. I find knowing how many steps and miles ecourages me to go further. I like the software that comes with it as well – gives you the complete picture of how many miles total, etc…

183. love the data!

     January 2nd, 2010

     Data! Data! This little pedometer works nicely and it downloads info to your PC. You get graphs galore. Spousy is jealous. I can see my steps, and my “aerobic steps” and, distressingly, that walking 10,000 steps a day burns only 20 grams of fat. “Grease fire!” spousy mocked. One pound of fat is 16 ounces, and an ounce is about 38 grams, so to burn a pound of fat you have to walk to the moon. But anyway I love this neat little device. Easy to use, too.

184. Bulletproof??

     January 2nd, 2010

     Probably NOT. And although I couldn’t guarantee this for anyone else, mine was at least a complete washer & dryer cycle-proof. I’ve had this pedometer since June 08, and have worn it regularly. You can imagine my dismay when I found it still in the pants pocket (thanks to the lasso) at the end of the dryer cycle. The display did not appear to be working, and showed only condensation. Knowing that I would be replacing it, and not having downloaded the data in some time, I plugged it in and voila! So I decided to continue to wear it until I got around to getting a new one. Later that evening, I found that the display had probably been working all along, and had just been obscured by the condensation which had since evaporated (I imagine as a result of body heat). Oh yeah, did I say already that I wear it regularly? That’s because it does all it’s supposed to. Wouldn’t want to have to find out, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it actually *was* bulletproof. SIX stars Omron!

185. Windows 7 Question

     January 7th, 2010

     I actually purchased this pedometer over a year ago and never opened it, until now. I was upgrading from another Omron pedometer that I absolutely LOVE and I am sure I will love this one as well. Upon reading the label it states that is for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Well, I just started my brand new laptop that has Windows 7 on it and I was just wondering if anyone has installed the software on a Windows 7 PC and what their experience was. Thanks in advance.

186. Easy to use and easy to track your steps

     January 7th, 2010

     The best thing I did for myself to track my steps every day. Very easy to use and monitor. Highly recommended.Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

187. Compatability Issues

     January 8th, 2010

     I enjoyed the pedometer until I acquired a new laptop with Windows 7. The software no longer recognizes the pedometer or blood pressure device. I also discovered that the Access database used by the software is password protected and can only be accessed from the software. If direct access to the data is important, you’ll have to process it via CSV files. After several tries over several months to get things working, I’m looking for an alternative device.

188. Great product - bad battery

     January 9th, 2010

     I started out with the basic HJ-112 model that didn’t have the software and loved it so wanted to upgrad to this one. I found the computer software didn’t allow any changes that I wanted to do but still liked how I could keep track on-line. My only complaint is that the battery for this and the HJ-112 one is that they don’t last as long as Omoron said they would. The HJ-112 did last almost 1 year but this one didn’t last 6 months. When I replaced the batteries they still lasted only a few weeks. Needless to say was very disappointed in it. I saw prior reviews, after I bought it that said the amount of time of batteries was about how long mine lasted, but someone had contacted Omron and was told that the pedometer stays on even when the screen is blank and that’s why they don’t last long. I don’t want to have to buy batteries at $4 a piece every month or so so I’ve stopped using this and the other one and bought their Hip one which is better because it’s smaller & only has one button to push to get the info. I just write down my numbers on my own excel spreadsheet because you can’t go back into the software program and add anything to it. If you have money to change out the battery constantly then this is an excellent pedometer if not try their HIP one instead.

189. Omron has some issues

     January 15th, 2010

     I have 2 of these pedometers. Or I should say I had two of them. The leashes are not good and they break, the little plastic clip is not well made and I’ve broken 2 of them in about a years use. I called Omron and they promised to send out two leashes. Never happened. And you can’t buy them. So one of my pedometers finally fell out of my pocket and is gone. And another phone call and I’m told that there is only a one year warranty on the pedometer and that they don’t expect it to last more than a year, so it’s lasted far beyond what they would have expected. I feel that something I pay this amount of money for should last longer than a year, but evidently I’m wrong. So they wouldn’t send me out another leash, so I guess I might as well toss this last pedometer out and buy another one, and you can bet it won’t be an Omron. I’m off to do some research.

190. Excellent Pedometer / Poor Belt Clip

     January 19th, 2010

     I really like this pedometer and the data it feeds my PC. It seems extremely accurate. The setup is a bit complicated, but if you read and follow the manual, it’s not horrific. I do have a problem with the design of the belt clip. I find either the clip disengaging from my belt, or, the unit leaving the clip. The tether has saved me a few times from loosing the unit. Currently I’m using it by storing it in a small pouch that is attached firmly to my belt, but I continue to search for a bit better mechanism. It’s the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars.

191. Excellent Pedometer

     January 19th, 2010

     This is the first pedometer that I’ve owned, so I don’t have anything else to compare it to. I like that you can download the data into the software on a computer to track steps over time – very motivational for me. After using my pedometer for a couple of weeks, I bought one for my dad and one for my sister and they both love them too. One last piece of information – My pedometer has gone through the wash twice now, and is still working. The first time it came out of the washing machine, the display was still working, but the pedometer seemed to have stopped. Thinking I had nothing to lose, I just put it in the dryer with the clothes that it had gotten washed with. When the dryer was finished, the pedometer was working again. A few weeks later, I sent it through the wash again, and this time the dryer fix did not do the trick, so I put it in the oven on the lowest temp possible for about an hour. The display was completely black when it came out, but after it cooled down, it looks and works just fine – that was 2-3 months ago.

192. Omron is the best! A+

     January 25th, 2010

     I just took a walking vacation in Georgia & South Carolina! I was gone for one week which is the amount of information my Omron HJ-720ITC stored. I had received my pedometer for Christmas and was still learning all it’s funtions. I just can’t say enough wonderful things about the performance & funtions of this pedometer. The accuracy was amazing, the large screen was easy for me to read, the information each day showed my progress and it was so easy to download to my computer once I got home. The safety strap saved my pedometer from falling off more than once and the clock kept me informed. I hope other people try this amazing pedometer and enjoy all it has to offer. I really feel I’m “Walking in Style” with this unit. The price was almost half of the retail in a store near me and S&H were free! This pedometer I feel is a worth every penny but Amazon made it really affordable!

193. Keep on track

     January 27th, 2010

     I have used this little critter now almost a month. I try to remember to wear it every day. I never realized how sedentary I have been with my “desk” job and now incorporate steps into my entire day. You can create ‘walking’ reports, it is user friendly and makes me challenge myself to add more steps and increase my goals, which you set on the software included. Living in a rainy climate prohibits outside walking most of the year so this has enabled me to get more creative in fulfilling my 10,000 steps a day.

194. Great motivator

     January 27th, 2010

     I own this pedometer. It is the second Omron I have owned. I download my steps on the computer monthly and track my progress. It has been fun for my family as several of us own the product. We often compete to get our steps in. It does fit in the pocket, but I wear it on my waistband with a metal clip I attached instead of the plastic clip that comes with the device. I have had the pedometer detach, but the leash has saved it from damage and loss. It can lose accuracy if dropped and can be damaged. I also find that it becomes “used to” a particular style of walking and if I change my style it isn’t as accurate for a couple of days. It doesn’t record random steps so you do need to walk 5-7 steps before it credits you as walking. It does count all the steps, though. It also records the “aerobic” steps or continuous movement for 10 or more minutes. I like this as it encourages me to get a good walk in each day. Walking is the principle form of exercise that people who lose weight and maintain use. It is something that can be done by people of every age and fitness level. It helps many health problems and can help with the pain of arthritis and back pain for many. My HJ112 has gone over 10,000 miles and has performed well. I’m expecting a similar performance with this device. I like the download and the ability to track my progress over the course of the past year. Enjoy this device and if it dies, I’ll get another. Not giving up my Omron.

195. Have been wearing it for more than 6 months

     January 27th, 2010

     I bought this to replace a cheap pedometer that was given to us for a 10,000 Steps a Day Challenge. This specific model was recommended to me. It has been money well spent. It is very accurate on the treadmills, stair steppers and ellipticals I have used it on. I usually wear it on my waist or at the top of my front pocket. I have worn it in my pocket a few times and it appears to count accurately in that as well. I like the fact that it tracks not only aerobic steps but also aerobic minutes. This is helpful to see if you’re meeting your 30 minutes a day of exercise, or how much you need to catch up. The nice thing is that most of my time on ellipticals counts towards aerobic minutes/steps as does the faster walking I do on treadmills. I had to replace the leash after about 8 months of use because the plastic clip broke. Rather than buying one of theirs, I replaced it with a baby pacifier leash with a metal clip BooginHead Pacifier Holder, Blue Green Stripe. I wish I had done that sooner. As for the software, that is what makes this worth the extra dollars compared to the Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer. Since I also own the Omron HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Omron Health Management Software I can correlate my walking with my blood pressure. The nice thing too about the software is that you can EXPORT the data to a file for use in other systems or customized tracking worksheets. For geeks like me, this is pretty cool. I don’t think I would still be wearing it, if it weren’t for the data upload capability.

196. disappointed

     January 28th, 2010

     There is no way to reset or shut this thing off. I have to remove the battery every night, that is the only way to turn it off. It does not reset every time. I have had 2 separate occasions where the data from two separate days were combined and there is no way to fix it. I walked for 1.5 hours yesterday and it only logged in that I walked for 14 minutes…and I cannot get yesterdays data from displaying as today’s. So far I have taken 5871 steps, but I haven’t put it on yet…you figure that out, because I can’t. It’s all good in theory, but in reality, not so much

197. Excellent product

     February 1st, 2010

     I have been using this product for almost one year and it is working perfectly fine and i find no faults, I guess i bought it for around 50 dollars and in this price it is just a must have gadget.

198. Highly Recommended

     February 1st, 2010

     I liked it so much, I bought this unit twice. The first one didn’t survive a trip thru the laundry, but that’s asking alot. It’s a well-known idea in the study of physics and in human behavior, that the act of measuring something changes the dynamics of it. This device proves the theory. The software is useful and the unit is easy to use, accurate, and a source of inspiration.

199. Love it

     February 2nd, 2010

     I am usually too lazy to give a review but this thing is too good not to give one. Very accurate and the download feature is great. Keeps me motivated to walk more as the download shows either hourly, daily, weekly, monthly progress. It is amusing to see the hourly walking. I can see when I’m at the office whether I have been sitting at my desk or walking around (using the hourly feature). I like that you don’t have to have it clipped on your belt for accuracy like most other pedometers (I wouldn’t be walking around the office like a doof with it on my belt). You can put it in any of your pockets or bag. My simple review from a simple person. See I’m not so lazy and gave a review now that I’m doing more walking.

200. First Rate Pedometer

     February 2nd, 2010

     If you are looking for a pedometer that will easily record the number of steps you walk/run over a series of days, weeks or months, this is the device for you. I wear mine all day long, every day. Doing so gives me an extra incentive to walk a little more than I might normally. The best feature is the software that comes with it. All you have to do is load the software onto your pc, and then periodically connect the pedometer with a USB cable and download the information. It creates daily, weekly, monthly and yearly bar charts of your walking/running history. I wear it clipped to my belt or pants, but I understand you can also put it in a purse or hang it from your neck. Its a great device to track and give you a little extra incentive to do one of the healthiest excercises there is, walking.

201. Love this!

     February 7th, 2010

     I am just getting back into fitness again after extensive surgery. Which means getting back to the basics and having to start walking…and hopefully get back to running. Anyway, what a fun way to set walking goals with this pedometer! I especially like the fact that I can upload my activity from the pedometer onto the computer. This will give me daily, weekly, monthy, yearly….readings. Also I can set my goals and it will show how close I have come to those goals. For those who wonder about compatibility with Windows 7: I just followed the instructions for downloading with Vista….and it came out fine. I am able to upload without any problems. **You do need to download this as the Administrator of Windows 7.**

202. Recommend with caution!

     February 7th, 2010

     I really loved this product.. however.. I lost it! It popped off while hiking.. so I would highly recommend anyone using this to secure it by maybe tying the strip to your belt loop! I really miss it!

203. Works as described

     February 10th, 2010

     This pedometer does exactly the job I expected. It takes a few minutes to set up — time, weight, stride, etc. — but then seems to measure and calculate accurately. As billed, it resets each day at midnight but keeps the data in storage for downloading. The only problem: I lost it after wearing it for a few days (my fault, ) so I’m planning to buy another.

204. Just Perfect!

     February 11th, 2010

     Everything about this pedometer is exactly what you need, insuring you will get your 10000 steps in per day! Easy to conceal, set, and read. It can be worn under clothing or securely attached just about anywhere; belt loop, purse, pocket, etc. It is silent too. No constant clicking! Should I ever need a second, I would definitely buy this again!

205. Works fantastic

     February 11th, 2010

     Very easy to use – love that it resets itself every night and can store weeks of data before being connected to the computer. The unit is very accurate – I counted off 500 steps walking in a straight line and it came up with 503 on the display – pretty impressive. I tested another unit this way and it didn’t even come close. It is nice that it also tracks calories burned, and what it calls aerobic steps (these are periods of time where you were walking/stepping for over 15 minutes continuously). Now all of this is nice enough, but when you match it up with the software it gets really cool. A very quick download of data, and your computer can now track how you are doing in all the categories (steps per day, aerobic steps per day, calories per day, etc.) and you can set goals for yourself, and it will tell you how you are tracking towards your goals (with little smiley faces indicating how close you are) – the tracking is daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly. The longer tracks show averages, so although you may miss a day from your goal, the next day you can make up for it, and your weekly average will then be back on target. The software will even track your all time high marks, with the dates you hit them. Overall, I think the product is well made, and very simple to use. It is accurate, and can be just tossed in a pocket (nicer than having to wear it on your belt, I personally hate things hanging off my belt). It is working well for me – I’ve set goals, and find I’ll force myself to go for a walk when my daily total is below my target… I’ve changed nothing else about my life (eating, other exercise, etc) and I’ve lost 3 lbs since I started trying to hit 10K steps a day… The habit is infectious as well – I have 2 friends that are also tracking steps and we compare how we are each doing (I don’t use this feature, but if you share a computer with someone, the software can also track multiple devices with names associated with them). Just the other day I found out my mom and dad are getting in on the game – Dad is doing laps at the shopping mall so he can get his count up higher… a great inexpensive gadget to prompt more people into getting a little more exercise… it doesn’t get much simpler than this…

206. No customer support

     February 12th, 2010

     After 4 months, the Omron HJ 720IT showed it needed another battery. Changed the battery 3 times in less than a month. When it was working, it kept resetting the time (doesn’t count steps when the time is flashing). Had to reset time 5 times in one day, and laying on the counter overnight, it lost the time again. Contacted customer service twice about the problem, and got no response. This is the 4th Omron pedometer I have purchased. First for me, 3 were gifts. The first one is still working. The rest have quit. WILL NOT purchase another and will not recommend to anyone. It has great features, I like that it will download to computer, but if it doesn’t work, it is of no use to me. Any company who will not respond to customers is not a company I would want to support by purchasing their products.

207. Nice pedometer and software !

     February 14th, 2010

     I’ve used this pedometer and accompanying software to assist me in losing weight. I work out on the treadmill daily and I try to exceed 10,000 steps between the treadmill and steps throughout the day. This WILL produce a weight loss if your watching what you eat as well.This pedometer differentiates aerobic steps from regular steps so steps done on the treamill graph a different color on the health management software.Also with the health management software you can set goals and download your information from the pedometer for cool graphs and workout histories.

208. I bought the Omron HJ-720ITC Pedometer a couple of months ago.

     February 14th, 2010

     I have previously used an Omron Pedometer (without the software), but unfortunately left it in a hotel room out of state. I have tried numerous other pedometers and they have either broke, didn’t work correctly, or were inaccurate. I saw this Omron, on Amazon.com, with the software and I love it! I am far from computer savvy, but had absolutely no problem setting up the software on my computer. It has been completely accurate, sturdy, and reliable. I will never use another pedometer again! It arrived exactly as promised. It is a win-win for me. The product is awesome and I am exercising more! Oh, and not all pedometers work when using a treadmill. This one does!

209. Needs some improvement

     February 15th, 2010

     I purchased the Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer about 2 weeks ago. It is very good quality and I really do like the fact that you can hook it up to your PC and keep track of your steps, calories, time, miles, etc. The one thing I don’t like about it is that while I am riding in my car to go to the local community college to walk on the indoor track (because of bad weather) it counts steps, I guess when the ride gets a little bumpy. I think it should have a pause button or that you should be able to turn it off until you get to where your going to walk at. Other than that it is really nice.

210. Awesome and easy to work with.

     February 16th, 2010

     Very versatile pedometer with multiple points of contact to choose from for convenient attachment. Also works with bicycle or reclining bike if put on your shoe.

211. Pedometer Is As Advertised

     February 17th, 2010

     I bought this pedometer from Amazon for my wife at Christmas. It’s an item that she had on her generic want list. I also bought the little leash for it to prevent loss. I thought that the leash plus separate shipping was a bit pricey for what amounts to a piece of string to tie the pedometer to oneself to prevent loss. However, I had the money and it was a Christmas present that I wanted to arrive fully equipped and nice looking. (Leash reviewed separately) The pedometer is better than expected and more or less reasonably priced (though that’s intuitive; I did no research). My wife is tickled with it. It does all she wanted from the gift and more. She’s now been using the item for nearly two months and has not had any malfunction or other problems with it. I recommend it.

212. Awesome product

     February 18th, 2010

     This is an awesome product. I love the fact that it doesn’t have to be on your hip to count your steps. I also enjoy that the program keeps a running total for you and you don’t need to plug the unit in each day to upload the data. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 rating is because it is a little on the large size. I wear it on my hip for the most part and have had it fall off a few times.

213. Best One Yet

     February 20th, 2010

     Great Ped for the price. I have purchased several over the years, however, none have met my needs like this ped. I do Jazzercise 3-4 times a week, walk 2-3 days a week and I love keeping up with my miles and calories burned through aerobic walking and just plain old walking about the day. Plugging it up to my PC, and watching my progress is informative and makes me set better goals for myself. Good Job.

214. 2nd one after 1.5 yr

     February 20th, 2010

     This is my second Omron pedo as my first one started missing a LOT of steps and didn’t record thousands of steps as aerobic steps after just 1.5 years. I got so annoyed and since it was no longer under warranty, I bought a second one because it generally is a good pedo altho I have not owned another brand. I really like the fact that I can download the data to my PC. On the whole, it works well altho doesn’t capture 100% of one’s steps. For now, my 2nd one is doing a great job.

215. Very accurate

     February 20th, 2010

     I have counted steps and then checked and it is always within one step. I am now at 10,000 steps a day!

216. Excellent Fitness Motivation

     February 26th, 2010

     I’m sure with close to 1000 reviews for this product that few people if any will see this review, but I just wanted to weigh in with my 3.5 years and counting experience of using this device every day. I’ve owned two of these, lost one and missed it so much I shopped around a bit and opted to purchase the same model again. While it is rated the #1 Pedometer by Money Magazine, the reasons I’ve liked it are as follows: 1. Using a pedometer of any variety has been a great motivator for me to consistently push towards my walking goals and reach them. Using the aerobic step count feature, it has more than once been incentive to keep my pace up in the aerobic zone and walk at a fast pace for a bit longer to reach my goals each day. Given that you must be in the aerobic zone for a minimum of 10 minutes, it also provides incentive to keep moving at a good clip for at least 10 minute intervals or else the steps will only register as regular steps. When I first set a 10K steps per day goal several years ago it was still “unusual” for me to walk that much in a day and I am sure I would have cut a few corners for thinking I’d walked more aerobic steps than I had. At those times if I didn’t have this pedometer along to double check I may not have changed my lifestyle as much as I have. Over time though, I’ve gotten so used to my various routes, and how my body feels that I’ve learned to know fairly accurately how many steps I’ve accumulated at a given steps/min rate even without verifying against my pedometer, but that took thousands of miles and double checking against this handy little device to learn this degree of self-awareness — in the meantime it just did its thing and faithfully gave me that extra little incentive to keep up the pace and distance I was shooting for until it became a way of life for me. 2. Although seldom used, I will say the software that comes with this particular model is much appreciated. It has been great for checking progress over time and planning for future goals. One thing about the software though… Having lost one of these and then buying the same model again, I assumed I could just sync it with my computer and continue monitoring my steps over time. Anyone else finding themselves in this same predicament may want to know that this is not the case and you’ll either want to create a new “profile” in the software to track your new progress going forward, or be willing to accept that if you use the same profile name, it will permanently overwrite all your old history which can be a real bummer!! Can you guess which one I did? If you’re looking at a couple different pedometer models and trying to decide which to buy, here are some of my thoughts: 1. Strongly consider going with a model that is able to accurately count your steps whether you’re carrying it in your shirt or hip pocket. Unless you’re a lot more organized than me, you might lose the typical belt clip after a few hundred miles, but if you buy a good pedometer, that shouldn’t be a problem. 2. Decide if you want to set goals and keep track of progress over time? If so, then are you a disciplined person who would actually write down that progress EVERY day or are you more like me and would appreciate being able to go as many as… 42 days!… between remembering to hook this thing up to your computer at least once to get absolutely accurate daily statistics on your running, biking, and/or walking progress? A few ways this device could be improved upon: 1. It would be nice if a pedometer that did all that this pedometer does could also monitor and track heart rate information and upload that to a computer. 2. Would also be nice if it was even moderately waterproof — a friend had this same model go bad while jogging in the rain.

217. positive results

     February 28th, 2010

     I bought the Omron to get me moving. My goal was to see if 10,000 steps a day is possible and how much was I sitting a day at the computer. Well, some days I am getting 8, or 9,000 steps when I go to Disney or the State Fair. Mostly I only have to take a glance to see if I need to get moving more. It is so fun to compete with myself. I also love that it has an added clip fastener to attach to your clothes to prevent loss.

218. Simple, reliable device

     March 1st, 2010

     It does exactly what you want it to. It is simple to use, quick to setup, and connecting to the pc is easy. My only gripe with it is the overall size and how it affects the ability to clip onto my belt. Because it is designed to slide into a clip rather than have a clip built in…it is bulky. The clip itself isn’t designed to hold the weight of the unit so it easily falls off my belt. As a result I have resorted to turning it around and tucking it between my belt and the pants to better secure it so that it doesn’t fall of during the day. As such if you want something small with a tight clip go with the slightly less featured HJ-151(which I had but lost on a vegas trip). Otherwise this is a good device.

219. walking

     March 2nd, 2010

     The product arrived today in excellent condition. It also arrived in only three days which surprised me. The pedometer was easy to setup and the software installed easily. I was able to get it setup with no difficulty. I usually avoid products with software because the software usually will not install correctly, or causes problems with other software, or just plain does not work. I am most pleased and will probably order another for my wife. The only negative I have is with the packaging. I find the use of these clear plastic sealed containers difficult to open as well as dangerous.

220. Not A Bad Pedometer, But It Has A Few Quirks

     March 2nd, 2010

     I’ve been using this pedometer for a few weeks now and have to say that all-in-all it is a pretty good model. Basically, after set-up, you carry it in your pocket (or wear it on your belt) and it tracks your steps and your aerobic steps by the time you take them. You can then off-load that data into a program that will draw graphs that will compare the steps taken against the targets you set. The good stuff: The pedometer is pretty easy to set-up, the interface on the computer is good looking and largely self-explanatory. It comes with a wrist strap and a clip so that it can be worn like a pocket watch or strapped into your briefcase or purse. It will apparently even count steps when it is being carried in one of those locations. (Though I have not tried this.) The bad stuff: The clock on it is not the best. Mine gains about three minutes a week. The unit’s face must be within 30-degrees of vertical while being carried or it will not register steps. It does not matter how the unit is oriented as long as the face is nearly vertical… If you think of it like a coin, if the coin is standing on its edge, it works, if it is laying on its face or its back it doesn’t. This is pretty easy as long as your pockets are fairly tight… but as I tend to wear loose clothing when I work out, I noticed that the thing was not registering the time I spent on the treadmill. I went back and read the instructions and discovered this. Clipping the thing to my belt during the workouts has fixed this issue. Overall, I would recommend this. There are a couple quirks that bother me as a software designer, but the average person would probably never notice them. For example. If you leave the PC program running and the pedometer hooked-up to the PC, the system will put your steps on the wrong date… (This happened to me once!) I set-up to transfer my steps on Friday night and then the phone rang. I found the thing still connected the next morning, finished the offload and then noticed that Saturday was already populated with the steps I had taken the day before. Oh well! Too bad the only way to correct data errors is to uninstall the software and start over! But as I have said all-in-all, this is a pretty good pedometer and I would recommend it to a friend.

221. Some Good, Some Bad

     March 3rd, 2010

     I bought one of these about 2 years ago and have faithfully worn it almost every day. I run and I walk. I started using it while running about 3 months ago. The pedometer is very accurate during a walk, but only counts 50 to 70 % of steps while running. I wasn’t too concerned with that as my stride length probably had something to do with that. The strap broke after about 4 months and yesterday the pedometer stopped counting steps. There was no apparent reason, I tried to switch out batteries and to no avail. The product worked reasonably; but the life of the product was a disappointment.

222. Great item!

     March 5th, 2010

     Easy to use, and great motivator to walk more and even eat better. Everytime I look at how many steps I’ve taken, I’m reminded of my fitness goals. I haven’t uploaded the info into the computer yet, but am looking forward to that feature.

223. Works great

     March 7th, 2010

     The product is exactly as advertised. I especially like that I’m encouraged to walk more by tracking my progress with the included software. The ease of use provided by the non-restrictive mounting requirements is also a plus (e.g., attach it to a backpack). Using the safety strap is essential, as the unit has fallen off my waist band several times. The only negative comment is that it is a bit bulky, but this is very tolerable.