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Suunto T6 Wrist Top Computer
Author: Talon
Date Posted:19/01/2007 06:16.14
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SLCentral reviewed the Suunto T6 wrist-top computer, the T6 is packed with features for avid athletes and work-out fanatics, can it replace a human personal trainer?
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Design
 The T6 measures 1.4 centimeters thick, and the watch casing
measures about 17.4 square centimeters with a display area of 3.1 centimeters.
These dimensions are a testament to the compactness of the T6, a major plus for
the device that Suunto undoubtedly made an effort to deliver. Because of its low
profile, the T6 can be worn inconspicuously even as a casual watch without
turning eyes, something the comparable The Polar S625X cannot claim. The sturdy
black casing encloses a display made of mineral glass (as opposed to the hard
plastic of the S625X), which is one of the best cuff and scratch resistant
materials out there. And if you want even more protection, optional display
shields are available from Suunto.
The device weighs in at a lightweight 1.9 ounces, 0.2 ounces less
than then S625. Once again Suunto has minimized bulk in order to eliminate as
much as possible the burden of exercising with a watch strapped to your wrist.
The tactile buttons are located on the sides of the watch, with two on the left
and three on the right side. These buttons are not easily depressed, and require
moderate pressure to activate. While this may seem unintuitive at first, it
serves the function of preventing accidental button depressions during vigorous
workouts.
In terms of watch display, Suunto utilizes a dot-matrix grid
system to provide the maximum amount of textual readability and organization.
Around the display, the casing is all rounded, with no edges or places that
could potentially snag on clothing. The rubber strap retains the color scheme of
the main casing, and is composed of durable rubber. There are slits cut into
where the strap is particularly thick near the watch face to increase
breathability, and the strap is secured by a traditional buckle clasp. If you
want to wear the watch on the outside of a jacket, Suunto also sells an
extension strap made of the same black elastomer.
The T6 also comes with a "datasnake," a cord that connects the
watch to a USB port on your computer. This is the cable that transfers log files
and statistics from your device to Suunto's personal trainer program for
analysis. Finally, the last element of the T6 package is the "smart belt". This
heart rate belt fits around the chest area and, using a 2.4 GHz frequency over
designer Dynastream's ANT network, wirelessly transmits data to the T6.
  
Overall, I'm very pleased with the design of the T6. As with
previous Suunto watches I've reviewed, Suunto has managed to pack a slew of
features into a comparably small and lightweight device whilst retaining high
standards of ruggedness.
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