Timex Ironman Global Trainer

1. Engadget.com

Engadget.com gives the Timex Ironman Global Trainer an overall rating of 7 out of 10. Donald Melanson says his Garmin sport watch acquires satellites more quickly and seems slightly more accurate than the Timex. However, he says he likes the design, which is easy to use while exercising.

Review: Timex Ironman Global Trainer Review, Donald Melanson, Aug. 17, 2010

2. Backpacker.com

Backpacker magazine doesn't rate the Timex Ironman Global Trainer, but editor Joe Flowers has a reasonably detailed test-based review. The watch tracks a lot of training metrics, but Flowers acknowledges that it is very large.

Review: Gear Review: Timex Ironman Global Trainer Bodylink System, Joe Flowers, Not Dated

3. Men's Journal

Men's Journal recommends the Timex Ironman Global Trainer for serious athletes. Michael Lovato, a triathlete who tests the watch, says he likes the easy-to-read display. According to his testing, the watch was accurate, and he gives it an overall rating of 8 out of 10.

Review: Personal Trainers, Editors of Men's Journal, Feb. 15, 2011

4. DCRainmaker.com

DCRainmaker.com, a triathlon blog, has an extremely detailed review of the Timex Ironman Global Trainer. Overall, the editor says the watch is "a great new entrant to the market," and it includes a number of advanced training features. However, he notes that the GPS and heart-rate tracking doesn't work underwater.

Review: Timex Ironman GPS Global Trainer In Depth Review, Editor of DCRainmaker.com, Aug. 3, 2010

5. USA Today Magazine

Anick Jesdanun, a technology writer for The Associated Press, tests three GPS sport watches. Of the three watches he tests, the Timex Ironman Global Trainer is the slowest to acquire a GPS signal, and he says he was frustrated by frequent alerts and prompts.

Review: Review: GPS Running Watches Offer Improvements, Anick Jesdanun, March 19, 2011

6. About.com

Fred Zahradnik, the GPS guide at About.com, gives the Timex Ironman Global Trainer a 3-star rating (out of 5). Although he says he appreciates the customizable display and numerous performance metrics, he wishes that the workout upload wasn't limited to the Training Peaks software. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Review: Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Sports & Fitness Watch, Fred Zahradnik, Not Dated

7. Amazon.com

Roughly 15 owners at Amazon.com give the Timex Ironman Global Trainer an overall rating of 3stars (out of 5). Those who like the watch say it has a lot of features and a big, easy-to-read display. However, numerous owners say it takes a long time to acquire a satellite signal.

Review: Timex Global Trainer Speed and Distance GPS Watch, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of April 2011

8. RunTheLine.com

The running blog RunTheLine.com gives the Timex Ironman Global Trainer a positive review. Editors call it "the most advanced GPS sports watch ever created." High points include a multisport mode, pace alerts and a customizable display.

Review: Timex IronMan Global Trainer Review, "Ross", Feb. 28, 2011

9. RunColo.com

RunColo.com, a Colorado-based running blog, has a negative view of the Timex Ironman Global Trainer. Calling it "rubbish," editors say it is too big and takes too long to acquire a GPS signal. Editors also question the watch's accuracy.

Review: Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Review, Editors of RunColo.com, Sept. 21, 2010