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From: Frank Lucian <murpho_at_earthlink.net>
subject: [Paddlewise] Suunto Vector "Wristop Computer" (watch)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 12:49:21 -0800
Has anyone tried one of these watches that feature a barometer, compass,
altimeter and thermometer?

Thanks,
Frank
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From: Kevin Kenney <kmkenney_at_worldnet.att.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Suunto Vector "Wristop Computer" (watch)
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:04:54 -0500
Frank,
   I have one. I use it as a back-up compass, and the altimeter is pretty
accurate, so I use the trend of the barometer to keep a jump on weather changes.
My only beef is that it's so darned complicated to use. The instructions are
about 25 pages long, and everything is counter-intuitive. But once the learning
curve is over, it's a nice back-up and an impressive looking watch that you can
use to awe other techies (read geeks) with :)
   Hope that helps,
R/
Sluf

Frank Lucian wrote:

> Has anyone tried one of these watches that feature a barometer, compass,
> altimeter and thermometer?
>
> Thanks,
> Frank
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From: <leander_at_worldnet.att.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Suunto Vector "Wristop Computer" (watch)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:03:03 -0800
I have had a Casio Alti-Thermo atch for a couple of years. It has a baro-graph on it, which is great for following pressure trends. You can set it to read temperature in Farenheight or Centigrade, and to read pressure in millibars (hPa) or in millimeters of mercury. I has survived ocean and pool water, and is suprisingly accurate...maybe no perfect, but close enough to be useful. For under $200, it has been one of the better watch deals I have found.
Regards,
Leander
leander_at_worldnet.att.net

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Has anyone tried one of these watches that feature a barometer, compass, altimeter and thermometer?
Thanks,
Frank


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