Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software
admin | Jan 21, 2010 | 5 comments
- Measures steps, aerobic steps and minutes, calories and distance
- Separately displays aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously
- 7 day history lets you review a full week of exercise
- Features include large display, clock, detachable belt holder and security strap
- NOTE: The manual included with this item incorrectly states that the unit itself shuts down automatically each day - the settings do reset each day at midnight however the unit itself must be manually shut-down
Product Description
GOsmart Pocket Pedometer with Advanced 2D Smart Sensor Technology PC Version HJ-720ITC... Omron's most technologically advanced pedometer now includes Omron Health Management Software to help you track days weeks months and years of exercise. The pedometer measures steps aerobic steps (10 minutes or more of continuous movement) calories and distance. Dual-Axis Pocket Pedometers feature advanced 2D Smart Sensor Technology which enables the pedometer to be placed horizontally or vertically while accurately counting steps. The HJ-720ITC can be placed at the hip in a pocket or clipped to a bag for added convenience. FEATURES: Dual-axis acceleration sensor counts steps when placed horizontally or vertically; Includes Omron Health Management Software to track your progress; Counts every step quietly and accurately; Separately counts Aerobic steps; Calculates distance; Calculates calories and fat grams burned; Stores 7 days of information on display 41 days stored in memory; Resets at midnight automatically so it is ready to go every morning; Includes: clock lithium battery holder strap and clip.Amazon.com Product Description
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. |
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 |
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| 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.
$32.95
Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software
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I did not look past the Windoze(tm) only tab.
Too bad, it looked good up to that point!
Rating: 2 / 5
I can’t really rate this product a this time because it is a present for a December birthday. I like to get my shopping in early. I would be glad to review it after the first of the year. The delivery was excellent, howeve.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought and tested this pedometer with high hopes after reading several of the reviews in Amazon but the Omron HJ-720ITC has 3 major flaws that MUST be pointed out to warn other buyers:
a)Metric units are ignored completely -> this is simply ridiculous since it means you need to convert your weight and distance to imperial units if you live outside the USA. It might not seem like a problem to USA buyers but people from everywhere else in the world should beware of this burden
b)There is no on/off switch -> it might not seem like a problem but in my case I sometimes walk to the gym and then run on a treadmill. There is simply no way to turn the pedometer on when I get there and it automatically starts tracking my steps from the moment I walk from my living room to the car and then from the car to the gym, etc. I dont understand why it is so precise to measure steps but so generic as not to allow users to control the time window in which it should be recorded
c)No reset button for daily step count -> Similar as above, lets say you want to measure your steps in different track laps well you cant unless you memorize your first result and then substract it from your second result. Would it be so hard to add a simple “reset counter” button?
Honestly this is a great pedometer but this simple yet major flaws turn it quite useless to runners outside the USA or who want very precise track steps measurement
Rating: 2 / 5
You know, you need to stop this ‘review my work’ stuff. If I hadn’t liked your product, I would have sent it back. There is no good reason you should be shilling me for commentary. It takes up my time and puts more junk mail into my mail box. So, print this out and take it to your boss and tell him to take it to his boss. Tell him this is stupid, self-agrandizing crapola and it needs to stop. If you want us to keep buying from you, your company needs to make things easier, not more complicated. We don’t owe you any answers that buying your product and keeping it do not provide.
Rating: 5 / 5
Dead Man’s Cell Phone I would like to know what age person has used this phone. Also the variety of uses that can be utililzed
Rating: 5 / 5