LONG BEACH, Calif.,
June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson
America, Inc. today announced that its
Runsense™ GPS watches for runners of
all levels are now available through Epson.com. The watches are
shipping in three models including the Runsense SF-510, SF-710 and
SF-810. Depending on the model, the watch can provide up to 35
measurements including elapsed time, stride length, distance, pace,
laps, intervals, speed and many more. The watches are also water
resistant up to 50 meters, making Runsense the perfect companion to
train in any weather conditions or terrain.
Runsense is the latest in a line of sports and fitness devices
in the company's "Epson Active" product category, dedicated to
helping athletes improve their performance through precise data and
easy-to-interpret metrics.
Key Features Include
- Built-in optical heart rate monitor (SF-810 only)
- Smart stride sensor
- Long battery life (20 hours for SF-810 with GPS and heart rate
sensors on; 30 hours for SF-710 and SF-510 with GPS on)
- Accurate Epson GPS sensor
- Compact lightweight design
- Analyze and evaluate runs with the Epson Runsense View
portal
- Smartphone app for simple product set up and fast GPS
connection
- Distance, Pace, Speed, Intervals, Laps, Ascent and more
- Set distance or time goals to receive respective time or
distance estimates depending on real-time progress
- Water resistant to 5 atm/50 meters
- Assignable tap function to switch screens, turn on light or set
laps
- Vibration alert (available on SF-710 and SF-810)
- Indoor Mode for training without GPS
- Store up to 400 laps of information without needing to
sync
- Bluetooth 4.0 connection to smart devices
- Connection to PC via USB
"Epson's Runsense is the ideal GPS watch for keeping me on track
with real-time data on my pace, heart rate and distance," said
Meb Keflezighi, Olympic silver
medalist and winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon, the first American
male champion since 1983. "I use the Runsense GPS watch every day
during my training, and it is a great companion as I work towards
the Olympic Trials in 2016."
Users can download their workouts, stats and measurements either
via Epson's Runsense View portal or the Run Connect mobile app
available on iOS and Android. For a faster initial GPS connection,
runners can enable AGPS (Assisted GPS) through the app to download
GPS satellite data directly to the watch. Runsense is also
compatible with popular mobile apps such as MapMyRun, MapMyFitness,
MyFitnessPal and Strava.
"Epson has leveraged world class technologies to develop some
incredibly accurate and innovative GPS running watches," said
Randy Bergstedt, Group Product
Manager, Epson Active. "We are proud
to have an athlete of Meb
Keflezighi's caliber on our team, training for the next
Olympics with the Runsense SF-810."
Runsense is available in three different models including the
SF-510, SF-710 and SF-810 with an MSRP of $249, $279 and
$349 respectively. The SF-510
incorporates tap and smart stride sensor technology, ideal for
those looking to improve their stride and getting detailed
information on their runs. In addition to the smart stride
technology, the SF-710 and SF-810 feature highly customizable
interval, pace and lap training features, total ascent/decent data
and gradient for advanced performance driven runners. Finally, the
SF-810 also includes convenient and comfortable heart rate
monitoring at the wrist – no chest strap required. For more
information or to purchase the Runsense SF-510, SF-710 or SF-810,
please visit: www.epson.com/runsense.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader
dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer
expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life
and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers,
printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart
glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact,
energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko
Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000
employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its
contributions to the communities in which it operates and its
ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.
Epson America, Inc. based in
Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's
regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin
America. To learn more about Epson, please visit:
www.epson.com.
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Note: Specifications are subject to change without
notice. EPSON is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed
Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Runsense is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
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