Features

H3.6cm x W4.6cm x D2.5cm. Records steps and distance (miles or km). Carry strap. Belt clip. Six-step filter.

Comments

Good points: A tiny device with excellent step accuracy on all tests. The filter stops any accidental readings, by only registering when six continuous steps have been taken. Ideal for a novice, this model just records steps and distance in either miles or kilometres.

Stockist: 01506 406277 www.silva.ltd.uk

GHI Test Report - Feb 09

Features

H5.4cm x D2.5cm round. Records steps, aerobic steps, distance (km), calories, fat burned and current time. Belt clip. Four-second filter. Seven day memory. Battery-saving mode.

Comments

Good points: Records a good deal of useful information. Split screen shows the current time in addition to any other mode selected. Useful battery saving feature which switches off after five minutes of inactivity. Close to full marks for step accuracy, no readings are taken until it has been used continuously for four seconds. Readings for seven days are held and can easily be scrolled through using one of the two control buttons.

Drawbacks: Readings cannot be reset manually but revert to zero the next day.

Stockist: 0800 3286512 www.omron-healthcare.com

GHI Test Report - Feb 09

Features

H3.0cm x W5.4cm x D1.2cm. Records steps, distance (miles or km), calories, and current time. Timer. Neck strap. Ten-second filter. Seven- day memory. Step barometer.

Comments

Good points: Worth the extra if you want a more sophisticated device. It can be slipped into a pocket or hung round a neck and it can take readings hanging in any direction provided it doesn't swing. The screen is surprisingly large and clear for such a compact model and the digits switch round so you can read them from either side. Generally accurate counting.

Drawbacks: Slightly over-counted on one test. The step barometer, is designed to show you your daily average, but is a bit of a gimmick in our opinion.

Stockist: 01506 406277 www.silva.ltd.uk

GHI Test Report - Feb 09

Features

H4.0cm x W5.0cm x D2.2cm. Records steps, distance (miles), calories. Carry strap. Belt clip. Protective lid.

Comments

Good points: A simple to use and compact model. Useful calorie chart is displayed on the inside of the lid. The clear screen can be viewed while still attached to waistband or belt.

Drawbacks: The distance preference for miles or kilometres must be nominated when purchasing. It slightly over-counted on two of the tests. The belt clip is stiff to use and the lid quite stiff to open. Lack of filter means it takes readings if knocked or shaken.

Stockist: 0845 868 1886 www.digiwalker.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Feb 09

Features

H6.6cm x W5.0cm x D2.0cm. Records steps, aerobic steps, distance (km), calories, fat burned, current time. Carry strap. Removable belt clip. Four-second filter. Seven-day memory.

Comments

Good points: A versatile model which can be attached to a belt or kept in a pocket. It can take readings in any position. The clear split screen can show two modes at a time.  Readings for seven days are held and can be scrolled through easily. More accurate for longer periods of walking.

Drawbacks: Slight over-reading on short journeys. Readings cannot be reset manually but revert to zero the next day.

Stockist: 0800 328 6512 www.omron-healthcare.com

GHI Test Report - Feb 09