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

I purchased this specific pedometer because it came with a CD with software. This would allow me to input the data from the pedometer into a program on my computer and monitor my progress. Well, the pedometer works great, does what it should by counting my steps. I like the different modes offered such as calories, miles, steps, etc. What I don't like is that I still cannot get the CD/software to work. I have contacted Omron through email and they sent me a link to download the software directly from their site. Still no luck. My next step is to call them in person to get a solution. I would not return the pedometer and CD because the pedometer does do what it should. If it turns out that I can never use the software, I will be disappointed - more towards 'modern technology' than against Omron.

This thing was pretty cool for about a month. After that, it began resetting the count over and over and flashing a low battery sign (even minutes after a new battery was put in). Of course, this happened about 2 days after it was past the last day I could get a refund. Very unhappy and would not recommend. Just get yourself a plain old pedometer. If you have a calculator, you can figure out your mileage on your own, and save your cash for something else.

This is by far the best pedometer I have ever owned. It works reliably, can be worn on the belt or carried in a pocket, and has a heavy-duty leash with strong clip. It stores at least a month of data, although you can only review the most recent 7 days on the device. The pedometer has a mini-USB port for connecting to a PC, and proprietary software is included with this model. The software is adequate for data download and basic data display, but it won't do real analysis such as process description charting. For that you have to export the data file to a format (*.csv) that can be used by an external program. Examining the CSV file shows that there are over 100 data fields for each day! 48 fields are hour-by-hour breakdowns of total steps and "aerobic" steps. (Omron defines aerobic steps as those occurring during a period of continuous activity at 30 steps per minute or greater.) Another 48 fields have to do with capabilities of the pedometer that I have not explored yet. The rest are date, and daily totals. That level of detail allows a number of analysis possibilities whether you are using a spreadsheet such as OpenOffice.org Calc or Microsoft Excel, or professional statistical analysis software.

Some time ago I did use another pedometer with "data storage and analysis" features. That one required manual entry of daily data into a website, had only very simple charting ability, and had no option to export data. I lost interest very quickly. Since I have had this Omron product I have dropped 30 pounds, in large part because I can regularly examine the data and look for areas for improvement in my performance. (Yes, I am a data geek.)

Great Pedometer. Good motivator knowing and tracking your progress with the included software. Great value...I highly recommend this product.

Great gizmo: especially with it having an 'aerobic' mode and 7-day memory. Don't use the computer tracking yet, but expect to. Have since purchased 4 more as gifts for family & close friends who saw it.