By Gregg Ellman
Tribune News Service
Adidas, the worldwide sportswear manufacturer, has a strong entry in the wearable fitness category with the miCoach Fit Smart for runner and fitness enthusiasts.
Its name is obviously fitting as it’s designed to be your personal coach and it does a great job at that.
It measures just 1.5 by 0.5 by 8-inches and works off an internal 200 mAh lithium ion battery, which charges in three hours.
An integrated accelerometer records distance run, calories burned and your heart rate from the internal Mio heart-sensor.
Everything is recorded in the miCoach and can be synced wirelessly (Bluetooth) with the miCoach Train and Run app (iOS and Android).
The app is great for keeping with a personal training regiment.
A Soft-touch silicone wrist strap is included.
Details: www.adidas.com $149
Simple gadget gets big results
The Brookstone uPillow doesn’t have a lot to do with electronics but it sure made watching a movie on my tablet a lot more comfortable on a recent flight.
It’s almost magic how it auto-inflates with the twist of the intake valve to create the U-shaped neck pillow. The comfort comes from the memory foam along with the inflated air.
When you’re done, just twist the valve to compress it to get the air out.
I took a little of the air out for a softer support, which will work for some; others might like it fully inflated for a firmer support.
It’s probably the simplest gadget I’ve tried, which also put me to sleep.
Details: www.brookstone.com $49.99
