Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

OMRON HJ-720ITC POCKET PEDOMETER WITH HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE POCKET PEDOMETER WITH USB CONNECTION ; LARGE DISPLAY WITH CLOCK; CAN BE CARRIED IN POCKET OR BAG; MEASURES STEPS, AEROBIC STEPS and MINUTES, CALORIES and DISTANCE; INCLUDES SOFTWARE THAT TRACKS DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS and YEARS OF EXERCISE; REVIEW A FULL WEEK OF EXERCISE WITH 7-DAY HISTORY; AUTOMATICALLY RESETS AT MIDNIGHT SO ITS READY TO GO EVERY MORNING; INCLUDES DETACHABLE BELT HOLDER, SECURITY STRAP, CLIP, USB CABLE, CD-ROM and BATTERY

The Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that--thanks to unique dual sensor technology--can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.

The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise, and there's also a 42-day memory for uploading past workouts to your PC. The device resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.

The HJ-720ITC is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The pedometer also includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP, which keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.

The included Omron Health Management Software provides a steps graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. View larger.

View pedometer and blood pressure data together (via a split screen) on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. View larger.

Omron Health Management Software
Take your health to the next level with the included Omron Health Management Software. This PC software provides a blood pressure and pulse graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. A morning/evening comparison graph tracks your morning and evening systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. You can also view your most common values and identify variations by time frame with the frequency distribution graph. The software is simple to use, and it supports multiple users. With just one click, you can download data via the HJ-720ITC's USB connection and see graphically displayed measurements on your computer screen in seconds.

Compare Omron Pedometers
	HJ-150	HJ-151	HJ-112	HJ-720ITC
Measurement	Steps	Steps Moderate steps and minutes Calories Distance	Steps Aerobic steps and minutes Calories Distance	Steps Aerobic steps and minutes Calories Distance
Product Placement	Clip to belt	Clip to belt	Pocket, bag or clip to belt	Pocket, bag or clip to belt
History	7 days	7 days	7 days	7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory)
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year
Batteries	3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)	3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)	3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)	3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
Estimated Battery Life	Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)	Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)	Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)	Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Time of Day Display
Omron Health Management Software

Q&A - Pedometers

Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached?
The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse.
What's the accuracy rate of Omron Pedometers?
The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%.
What are moderate steps?
At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace.
What are aerobic steps?
The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute.
How does the PC software work?
The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.

I've had many other pedometers in my life ranging anywhere from $15 to $60 and I have never come accross a pedometer like this one. It is very accurate, and easy to use. What I really love is that you can see your progress on your computer, cause it comes with a cd to download software to your computer.
I highly recommend the "Omron HJ-720iTC Pocket Pedometer" to anyone that really cares about accuracy and watching their progress!

This pedometer is great - it is very accurate with the steps and mileage and is useful for weight loss. I have tried others and this is by far my favorite

The only negative about this pedometer is that it does not correctly display steps taken during an aerobic workout that uses sidesteps, kicks, etc. Other than that, it works great. I put it in my pocket and it calculates my steps all day long. Never have to worry about it falling off my waistband and breaking, which has happened with every other pedometer I have used, because it is kept secure in the pocket.

I'm on my third one. In three months. The belt clip is poorly designed - it's made for a narrow belt, not an elastic band - the type found on 99.9% of sweat pants and shorts. The clip pops off easily. If you're on grass or a soft surface, you will NOT hear it hit the ground.

A clip with a stronger spring, or that looks more like a cell phone clip (with that hook at the base) would be a great improvement.

I did notice it immediately the 15 or so times it came off while on the treadmill, and a couple of times on the street. Not while on or near grass. A few times I noticed it was gone - only because I was in the habit of checking - and went back to find it. Two times, no such luck.

So with number three, it's in the pocket - no more belt clip. Too expensive to toss them away each month. So be warned - you WILL lose the meter if you rely on the belt clip.

Data transfer: easy - but the software is VERY basic. Also, you can NOT merge data files as the manual states. So of you have records on two PC's for example - say a laptop on vacation and your desktop at home - you can't merge the files. You also can't enter data manually - a huge programming oversight.

Setup was fast - but has to be performed on the meter - you can't set anything from the PC. This should be a programming no-brainer - pull the date and time from the PC' allow changing stride, etc. from the software. But no-brainer seems to describe the person involved in designing the software.

There are a lot of features built into this product. I have owned several pedometers that have ended up in the trash. Not this one. It is sensitive to each step--I have counted steps and checked. The software feature charts aerobic and regular walking with a graph layout of the entire week or month. I have a goal to reach 10,000 steps a day. You have to program the aerobic but if you are consistent (Enter when you are exercising), you will get an aerobic reading each day. I am on a wellness program at work and they require documentation of your exercise. That is done with the Omron. Thirty bucks is a deal!