| | |  | Sync Software | Home » » MOTOACTV 16 GB GPS Fitness Tracker and Music Player | | | | | | | Description: | | MOTOACTV 16GB is a fitness tracker and smart music player combined into a lightweight, wearable device. It's like having a personal trainer and a DJ joining you on your run or ride. It's the smart fusion of music and fitness that alters its workout performances with you, so you can focus on fitness, not playlists. Key Features of MOTOACTV include: Accusense Technology. Track your running and biking performance outside and in the gym. Time, distance, speed, calories burned are all part of your workout.Smart music player (High-Performance Playlist). MOTOACTV's smart music player learns what songs motivate you by tracking your performance against your music. It determines which songs help you perform better (faster pace, more laps, calories burned, etc.) and then compiles them in a high-performance playlist. Now that's motivating.GPS. MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS. Track yourself on the device on an uploaded map.Wireless connectivity to WiFi and smartphones. MOTOACTV gives you the option to stay connected to your smartphone, so you can get texts or calls (and rock out) via your stereo Bluetooth headphones (sold separately). Sync to your MOTOACTV.com account via your Android smartphone or WiFi to analyze your performance and set new goals.Goal Setting. Set goals and start training. Race against your previous workout or a challenge from a friend.Audio coach. MOTOACTV's audio coach keeps you moving with updates on your pace, split times and other performance motivators. Download customized training plans from MOTOACTV.com.Dual-mode touchscreen display for indoor and outdoor readability. MOTOACTV's touchscreen display is totally clear, indoors or out - and it switches for you so you can stay focused on training, not lighting. Sweatproof, rain resistant, shockproof, scratch resistant. MOTOACTV is built for your toughest workouts. That means it's sweatproof, rain resistant and scratch resistant - like you. | | | Features: | |
• Precisely track your running and biking outside and in the gym; wireless upload of your workout data to MOTOACTV.com.
• MOTOACTV 16GB smart music player learns what songs motivate you.
• Set goals and start racing against them; audio coach gives you updates and keeps you going.
• MOTOACTV is sweatproof, rain resistant, scratch resistant with intuitive controls. Touchscreen display adjusts to sunlight.
• Included in the Motorola Retail Packaging: MOTOACTV 16GB, Motorola SF200 Sports Headphones, MOTOACTV Clip, Wall Charger with Data Cable, Quick Start Guide.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.6 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.32 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.61 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.36 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 208 reviews |
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257 of 274 found the following review helpful:
 Great potential...but wait for v2Nov 09, 2011
By J. Ruppenthal
"The Gadget Geek"
I purchased an 8GB MOTOACTV the day it was released from a local "big box" chain, and my first impressions are that Motorola has created a device with great potential, but one that needs work to smooth out a few rough edges. First, a bit about why this was purchased...
I'm a long-time casual runner who is gearing up for longer races (half marathons) next year. While I usually love to run in silence, my longer training runs are getting a bit monotonous, so I was on the hunt for an MP3 player that could add some spice to my workouts. I've been using different GPS watches over the years, primarily Garmins (305, 405) and, more recently, the Nike+ Sportswatch, and the thought of having both an MP3 player AND a GPS unit rolled into one seemed like a masterstroke. When I read about the MOTOACTV in October, I thought "voila!" - the perfect fitness accessory. And on paper, it seems perfect. Built-in Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities. Heart-rate monitoring through wireless headphones. Use of ANT+ technology. What's not to love?
Well, a couple of major things come to mind after having used the unit for a few days now. First, is my fear that the MOTOACTV isn't built for real-world use. Motorola claims this device is water-resistant, but the USB port on the left side of the unit is protected by a flimsy port cover that doesn't stay in place during runs, leaving a gaping hole for sweat and rain to enter. I suspect we'll see lots of these devices needing repairs for water/sweat damage. Secondly, and even more damning, is battery life. I've taken this device on three hour-long runs now, each time fully-charged. I've returned home with the unit down to less than 25% power level. This was using the MP3 features, Bluetooth on to wireless headsets, and GPS tracking. Given this rate of battery burn, I doubt the device would last more than 1:30-2:00 which, in the world of marathon-training (and even half-marathons), just isn't enough. This is a serious issue which Motorola may be able to address with software updates but, for now, it's a deal-breaker.
There's great potential here. The software/OS is easy to use and powerful. I love the display and overall build of the device (USB port not withstanding). And the MOTOACTV website seems solid for a 1st Gen effort. If Motorola can address my two concerns - better water resistance and much better battery life - they'll have a winner. For now, though, I'd take a wait-and-see approach: wait for updates and see if things improve.
My two cents...
122 of 130 found the following review helpful:
 The one to beat....better than my Garmin and my Nike GPS.Nov 28, 2011
By Bearcat
So a little about me. I am a recreational runner and not a hardcore running enthusiast. I run anywhere from 12 to 18 miles a week. I run 5k races on occasion for fun with other family members. So I would say I'm probably your typical "trying to stay in shape" recreational runner.
I have tried several other GPS running watches and the MOTOACTV is by far the best experience in my book. The first watch I purchased was the Nike Sportband. It was not very good. The screen went out on me after several months and I was limited to only Nike shoes where I could put the pod into the sole. It was not very sweat resistant and I kept having problems with sweat getting into the USB plug in. The watch did not have GPS so the distance calculations were not as accurate as I would have liked either. Overall not impressed. The MOTOACTV is so much better I almost feel ashamed to compare them.
The next watch I got was the Garmin 305. I felt like I was wearing a toaster oven on my wrist that thing was so big! It seemed like it took quite some time to acquire satellites as I was always waiting for it to lock on with the GPS. It was also not very comfortable to wear. The included software was pretty bare bones and, while it provides good info, was not all that user friendly or "immersive". It was nice to have the heart rate monitor but being a recreational runner I never felt like I needed it or really was making any good use out of it. Overall the Garmin performs basic functions well but the MOTOACTV really just out-classes the Garmin with all the functions at it's disposal including the more user friendly experience, small size, awesome screen, music playing ability, etc.
This brings me to my most recent purchase prior to the MOTOACTV....the Nike Sportwatch GPS. This is Nike's big entry into the GPS running watch world. It looks cool, but is bulky compared to the MOTOACTV. It picks up GPS signals reasonably fast but the MOTOACTV was just as fast if not faster. The Nike has a "touchscreen" but I would call it more of a "mash my finger into the screen hard until something happens" screen. There are times when I literally had to poke much harder than I should have to get the screen to recognize my tap. That's not much fun when you're out running at night and you are concentrating more on trying to mash your finger into the screen so it lights up than you are on the road ahead. The MOTOACTV touch screen has responded quickly and accurately to all my touches without the need to mash my finger into it. While the Nike does have GPS if you are on a treadmill or something similar you still have the little nike pod that goes in the sole of the shoe so that limited my shoe choices somewhat. The nike plus site is probably the best thing going for the Nike watch right now and is aesthetically pleasing and provides good info. The Nike sportwatch GPS is not a bad watch but you get so much more with the MOTOACTV and the actual experience is more immersive due in large part to the awesome screen.
The MOTOACTV has a great little screen.....I know I have mentioned that several other times in the review but it is so nice I wanted to mention it again. The touchscreen works flawlessly. The screen is vibrant and bright (you can actually set the brightness level). You get all the relevant run data you need right on the screen during your run....and how cool is it that you can see a little map of your run as you go. Being able to sync wirelessly is another feature that is awesome....also I'm a big android fan and it is a great app. You can sync your itunes songs and it even has a "smart" music player so it can try to determine what songs motivate you to perform better...seems to pick up my "aggresive" song selections fairly well. The MOTOACTV.COM site provides a lot of great info and training planning. I still like the Nike site a little better, mainly from an aesthetic perspective, but I fully expect the MOTOACTV site to blossom and get better as Motorola really seems to take user feedback into consideration for things like this. There are a nice selction of accessories either available now or coming soon including a pair of wireless headphones that have a heartrate monitor built in! It will be nice to have the option to track my heartrate without having to wear one of those godawful heart beat bands around my chest. Another thing that may not matter to some is the audio quality....it's pretty darn impressive. I'm not an audiophile by any means but the same song played on this sounds just as good as on my ipod touch. Also, the watch and arm bands are very comfortable and should not be an issue for longer runs....although I usually only do a 5k at most.
During the past several years I have been using the running watches mentioned above and they have all had their issues. I know this is somewhat of a long review but I have been using running watch type devices like this for several years now and really wanted to at least provide some type of comparison between the other watches I have used and the MOTOACTV. The MOTOACTV comes as close as I have experienced to being the ideal running device, both from a functionality and "fun to use" perspective. Nothing is perfect and some may find issue with some things that don't bother me but I have to say I am really impressed with Motorolas entry into the running device world. While this device may be a little more expensive than some other options you get what you pay for and the added expense is more than worth it in my opinion. It actually makes me want to run just so I can use the cool little features of the MOTOACTV. In this users opinion it's highly recommended.
50 of 51 found the following review helpful:
Great Feature Set + Committed to ImprovementDec 31, 2011
By Scott E. Benson
I'll admit that I was torn about purchasing the MOTOACTV after reading the reviews on Amazon, but I finally decided to purchase this product a few days ago and I'm glad I did. As an alternative to some of the detailed, product-specific reviews, I thought it might be helpful to walk through my purchase decision:
It is clear that Motorola identified an unmet market need with this product: a small, fitness-specific GPS device with a built-in MP3 player. That was exactly the feature set that I had been searching for. The alternatives on the market fell short for different reasons:
- iPod Nano, 7th generation: GOOD: small, clip + watch + armband options, music, Nike+ app; BAD: No GPS
- Nike+ Sportwatch, Garmin Watches: GOOD: GPS, small; BAD: No music, watch only
- Smartphone apps (e.g. Runkeeper, Endomondo, MapMyRun, Nike+): GOOD: GPS, cheap or free, most offer music; BAD: requires bulky smartphone, varying quality software
Despite having a feature set that separated it from these alternatives, the MOTOACTV is a first-generation device supported by first-generation cloud-based fitness tracking software. As a result, the device shipped with key flaws, not the least of which was poor battery life and inaccurate GPS accuracy. These types of issues should have been fixed before this product hit the market, but my guess is these flaws were a result of the product team being pushed to get the product out before the holiday shopping season. The nice thing is that in this day and age, the concept of "rapid prototyping" is all the rage. It's now okay to ship a half-baked product, solicit tons of input from early adopting customers, and offer frequent firmware updates to fix major and minor flaws.
Which brings me to the reason I purchased this product: I knew the MOTOACTV v1 would not be a flawless device but it had the features I wanted at a price (on Amazon) that I thought was reasonable. I debated waiting until v2, but I decided to buy this model because I recognized that most of the flaws could be fixed with firmware updates and Motorola appears committed to listening to users and releasing frequent updates. They have already released multiple firmware updates over the past few months (with a preference for the 8GB model, so be wary of the 16GB), including one just before I bought it that fixed the battery life issues. Since battery life was one of the primary complaints from early users, it was essential that they corrected that issue. In addition, they have a forum manager named Matt who is trolling all of the comments on this site and others and is frequently responding directly to customers. I appreciate that, even if he can't fix every issue.
In sum, this is not a perfect product, but I love the combination of features and the fact that it's getting better with each firmware update. Using the MOTOACTV is SOOO much better than lugging around my bulky mobile phone on long runs! As long as Motorola continues the level of support that they have shown during the first few months of this product's life cycle, I would definitely recommend purchasing this device.
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January 14, 2012 Update
I've been running with the MOTOACTV for over two weeks and have logged ~80 miles with it. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the device itself. The website that stores workout data and other features, on the other hand, is decent but needs additional focus. For instance, the site does not integrate "planned" and "actual" workouts into the same calendar interface. That's a clear miss that I imagine most customers would want.
As I mentioned in my review above, this is a v1 website and thus I would not expect it to be perfect. Motorola appears committed to listening to customers and rapidly updating the product, so I trust that they are working behind the scenes to improve the online experience. At this point, I'd give the entire MOTOACTV ecosystem (device + website) 4.5 stars. Because I care more about the device than the website, however, I left my rating at 5 stars.
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Has replaced my garmin 610....Jan 30, 2012
By R. Williams
I run between 50 - 80 miles per week year round. I've currently got 4 GPS watches. Garmin 305 & 610. Nike+ GPS Watch And now the Motorola MotoActv. This is my review having been using it for the past 3 weeks.
Pros
- The screen is gorgeous. Color. Good definition. Much better than the garmin 610 and the Nike+ GPS Watch. It's bright too. If you're running at night - it's almost like having a light on your wrist (although it does dim itself to conserve battery). No need to press the light button (garmin or nike) - you can see your metrics in the dark.
- Because of the additional real estate - it can get more more metrics on the screen (4, plus time and distance which appear to be default). Like the Garmin, you can have multiple screens and either automatically rotate, or manually swipe as you're running.
- Google maps built in. not something you're going to use everyday - but it will show you where you are currently on the map. if you're out of town - a nice feature to have to stop you getting lost.
- Reminder function - put workout calendar into their website - syncs to watch. It'll tell you - you're supposed to do 6 @ 8:00/hour at 8am. Then when you start - it tells you how much further you have to go etc
- You get vocal feedback when listening to headphones. A computerized female voice tells you fast lap times, how long you have left to run etc. I haven't looked into whether it's possible yet, but I imagine you'll be able to have it speak your mile lap times.
- MP3 - syncs with itunes for music, podcasts etc. Eliminate that ipod.
- Syncs to your motorola phones (and others if you need) so that the watch becomes the caller ID screen and allows you to answer while running - piping the sound to the headphones. Obviously you need to run with the phone too, but it could be in a pocket or spiel belt.
- Bluetooth - with controls for music and phone
- Headphones coming out that will monitor your HR from the blood pumping in your ears - so no need for a strap !
- if you're a biker - it'll clip onto your handlebars and work with 'power' devices. a whole cycling mode.
- after a workout - it's much easier than the garmin to look at the workout - the screen is better and you can scroll through the splits in a much easier to read format
- there's a FM radio too. It requires the headphone cable which acts as the antenna. Since I use Bluetooth headphones, I don't have the antenna so haven't tried it.
- Built in wifi. Set it to connect to your network, and it'll transfer your workouts to the online tool without you needing to do anything
- This is essentially a mini android powered computer. On line some people have hacked it and installed angry birds on it...
Same as Garmin
- The big thing obviously on a GPS watch - is the GPS and the running features. The Nike+ watch in my opinion sucks here. I can't trust it's accuracy - it can be all over the place. Despite recent firmware updates - it's often off on runs that I either know for sure the distance, or am comparing it with the garmin.
- MotoActv is as good as my garmin 610 - perhaps better for GPS. The garmin 610 can sometimes go 'haywire' - particularly at the start of a run. I haven't had this issue with the MotoActv. I think the MotoActv is more accurate.
- Website - garmin uses 'garmin connect'. motoactv uses 'motoactv'. As I said before - the 'motoactv' site allows you to put in your running schedule and it'll sync to the watch wirelessly. As for looking at the details of workouts that you've done - it's very similar to garmin connect - you can check your runs - maps, elevation, speed, pace etc.
- Race yourself - like the garmin - you can race previous runs from you - and I believe other people's runs
- Screen tailorability - similar to the 610 - you can pick and choose your metrics & have multiple screens.
- Compatible with ANT+ devices, so for my garmin soft heart monitor and my garmin foot pod - both work will work with just the foot pod if you're inside. unlike the garmin, it doesn't appear to allow you to calibrate with GPS but it does allow you to calibrate with the treadmill speed. It also has an elliptical mode too. Like another reviewer - I had an issue with it under reporting treadmill miles, but realistically - I'll never use it for a treadmill. The treadmill tells you how fast / far you're going. Why do I need the watch to do that too ?! You can manually enter your mileage into the tracking tool anyway.
Cons
- battery - this is the biggest negative. If you read reviews - this is the one they'll mention. However - a recent firmware update has given you more options for conserving the battery. I haven't had a true long run yet, but 2+ hours of constant use with music, gps, bluetooth - and the battery still shows over 40%. It's not going to last an ultra, but a 3 hour+ marathon - hopefully. And then in reality you probably wouldn't be using bluetooth or music so it would last longer.
- while the screen is touch sensitive - you can't use it with gloves (unlike the 610) - however - the start, stop, music and volume controls are all 'hard buttons' so this is fairly minimal
- I don't have anything to back this up, but the garmin 610 is supposedly able to go into water to a depth of 3 feet. With the USB and headphone jacks for the MotoActv - I doubt this watch would be happy if you did that to it
- watch function - doesn't 'stay on' - you need to push a button to display the time. Kind of annoying if it's your `watch'. It does have multiple watch faces you can use. Several digital ones, several 'old fashioned' ones with hands etc. I'd imagine a firmware fix might allow the watch to stay on in future. When you're using it in GPS mode - the screen stays on,
- the 'watch strap' doesn't come as standard ! in reality - it's not just a watch. it's designed for mounting on bike handlebars, to be worn on your wrist, or in an arm band. Each of these are extras (although at the time of writing this - you get a watch strap free)
Others Observations
- charges with a standard micro USB plug - so the same as my kindle, phone, bluetooth ear piece etc - so not an extra thing to carry around
Overall
- I listen to music when I run - so this device allows me to eliminate my ipod. with the bluetooth headphones - I eliminate the cords too.
- the screen is superior to any other GPS watch I've got
- the GPS is as good if not better than the other watches too
For me - this has become the single GPS watch I use.
The battery life is the only hesitation that keeps me selling my Garmin 610. I'll need to run a 22 miler in training and see how long it lasts. Hopefully future firmware updates eliminate this concern.
57 of 65 found the following review helpful:
Nothing else like itNov 12, 2011
By Brian C. Macarthur
First, there is no device currently available that combines these features in this form factor, not one. I have been using Endomondo on my Droid X along with a a Zephyr HxM BT heart rate monitor ($100) for mapping rides and monitoring intensity. Add $70 for an Endomondo bike mount, and that's $170 to use my phone for a max of 3 hours of GPS and heart rate tracking with the screen on dim. This device, at $250, plus $50 for an Ant+ heart rate monitor, is completely worth the $130 premium over my previous setup for benefits of battery life, ease of use, flexibility, and form factor.
Packaging: Easily rivals any Apple product I've purchased over the past 2 years.
Setup: Painless. For some people it might be more convenient to configure networking on the device, but I have no interest in using a scroll keyboard on a tiny screen for tasks like that when a perfectly good laptop is within arm's reach. Connecting the device to my Airbook by USB immediately prompted installation of the OS X app. Updates to the installer were automatic, and the app, once installed, was exactly what it should be, clean and simple. I have configured networking, completed one firmware update, and sync'd iTunes playlists to the device with no need to look at any instructions.
Durability: Gorilla glass screen. Solid chassis. Rugged buttons. I was annoyed by reviews that worry that it possibly might not maybe be completely one hundred percent waterproof. Well, it's not advertised as waterproof, but it does tolerate heavy showers of rain and sweat. Out of curiosity, I used mine in the shower on day one with no problems with sound quality or screen response. In general, don't trust any questions of its durability unless it's from someone who has actually abused it to failure or broken it in the course of routine activity.
Sensors: I am awaiting the release of the SF700 and just lost my Zephyr HxM, so I haven't had a chance to test this part of the connectivity yet. I will say, though, that, apart from the Sony Xperia smartphones, no other Android, iOS, or Blackberry devices support Ant+ sensors. And this is the first mainstream device I've seen that supports Bluetooth Low Energy.
Battery: For some people 6 hours is not long enough to capture a training session. Good for them. My mountain bike rides tend to be in the one to two hour range. Micro USB chargers are everywhere, in my car, at home, at work, so charging is no problem. Someone needs to point out that using a smartphone, in my case a Droid X, for similar duties with Endomondo or SportsTracker or any of the other great fitness mapping apps would kill most batteries within 3 hours, particularly with the screen on even low brightness. For anyone who needs 24 hours of tracking, there are hundreds of auxiliary micro USB battery packs that would be compatible with this and easily do the job.
For me there is no other device--not from Garmin, nor from Apple, not from Polar--that accomplishes all that I want at this price point and size today. The fact that the industrial design and software usability are top notch is just a bonus. I know there will be other devices like this soon, and some will be better. But right now, this is a winner and the first entrant in a new category of personal area network fitness devices.
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