Christian 71
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:41
I bought the MPows and came to the conclusion bluetooth and running headphones just doesn't work for me. The extra weight, charging and fiddling around syncing/pressing buttons on your ear doesn't seem ideal, but would be interested if someone does find some good ones.
Gone back to my trusty Sennheiser PMX and armband for my phone. Having the watch saves all the hassle of fiddling with the phone and PMX is the perfect design for me.
Another option is to buy a clip on Bluetooth receiver they work reasonably well and you can use normal headphones. If the watch had GPS this is what I'd use but I like the extra accuracy and details you get with the phone.
CH_Peter
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:42
Clip on Bluetooth receiver? Got any examples?
Christian 71
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:43
Loads on Amazon and eBay and various mobile related shops.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=i:aps,k:clip on bluetooth receiver&keywords=clip on bluetooth receiver&ie=UTF8&qid=1430957739&spIA=B00TI2OUUM,B00QSMEVX6,B00SBBNQGA,B00OK8A3ZK
I have one that's about 5 years old and takes a single AAA battery which does the job, think it cost around a tenner off ebay. Newer ones have better sound quality and built in batteries. Same tech as the bluetooth headphones, but with a jack so you can plug any headphone in.
oasismark
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:44
Wow thats really good, i was resigned to taking my phone along with me for runs, but maybe i dont need to.
Would this be the same if using Strava and not the built in app do you know?
Jazz Monkey Jr
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:45
I'm trying the Bluetooth adaptor so I can use my own headphones, looks compact.
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/imageuploadedbyavforums1431073192-258446-jpg.584333/
norealplan
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:46
I believe you need to take the phone with you for third party apps.
Stiggy
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:47
I've just ordered these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Bluetooth-Headphones-Microphone-Hands-free-Cheetah/dp/B00OH9IB8I/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
CH_Peter
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:48
Well, everyone needs to report back on their purchases.
My magical hat is due sometime in May, so will report on (t)hat, too.
norealplan
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:49
My mate sent me a link to these. Can't imagine them being great, but only £12 delivered.
Groupon Goods Global GmbHDeal of the Day | Groupon
Edit: just seen these too. Think I may give them a punt for that price: Groupon Goods Global GmbHDeal of the Day | Groupon
CH_Peter
Publish time 2-12-2019 06:37:51
How have you found them...?