Comments on: My favorite pedometer: Omron HJ-720ITC http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/ neat fun stuff Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:16:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Johan du Bois http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-463015 Johan du Bois Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:07:11 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-463015 I've received a branded Omron HJ-720ITC with custom software from my medical scheme. It's part of an wellness incentive programme that allows one to earn a rebate on one's scheme contribution by being active. Unfortunately, there is still no Mac client. :-( I fear Omron might get all tightlipped about the protocol for accessing the pedometer data and attempt security through obscurity as obviously medical scheme partners would not be impressed if it was widely known how to falsify pedometer data to maximise rebates. I’ve received a branded Omron HJ-720ITC with custom software from my medical scheme. It’s part of an wellness incentive programme that allows one to earn a rebate on one’s scheme contribution by being active. Unfortunately, there is still no Mac client. :-(

I fear Omron might get all tightlipped about the protocol for accessing the pedometer data and attempt security through obscurity as obviously medical scheme partners would not be impressed if it was widely known how to falsify pedometer data to maximise rebates.

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-458833 Cheryl Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:03:56 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-458833 I bought one of the pedometers from Amazon. However, I do have a Mac. Now, what am I supposed to do? I bought one of the pedometers from Amazon. However, I do have a Mac. Now, what am I supposed to do?

]]> By: CWisdom http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-400847 CWisdom Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:55:49 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-400847 Can the steps be zeroed out? I would like to share my pedometer but can't figure out how to zero out the steps. Can the steps be zeroed out? I would like to share my pedometer but can’t figure out how to zero out the steps.

]]> By: CW http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-400804 CW Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:01:43 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-400804 I love this pedometer. How can I reset the steps to zero in case I let someone borrow it? I love this pedometer. How can I reset the steps to zero in case I let someone borrow it?

]]> By: Rant http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-389576 Rant Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:47:13 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-389576 I have contacted Omron Asia Pacific (Singapore) regarding either HJ-720ITC or the metric system model. They have no plans to distribute either of them in AP region and request that I purchase online but they will not cover for the warranty either! It will be very troublesome if there is anything wrong with it if I purchase online since I won't have any warranty for the product. I don't know why such a good product is not available here, maybe they think people in Asia don't do walking excercise or something. I have contacted Omron Asia Pacific (Singapore) regarding either HJ-720ITC or the metric system model. They have no plans to distribute either of them in AP region and request that I purchase online but they will not cover for the warranty either! It will be very troublesome if there is anything wrong with it if I purchase online since I won’t have any warranty for the product.

I don’t know why such a good product is not available here, maybe they think people in Asia don’t do walking excercise or something.

]]> By: Rant http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-389183 Rant Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:13:01 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-389183 Damn it, Omron Asia (Singapore) does not have this product on their website, so I can't buy it in Malaysia! So far only available model is HJ-113 which I previously bought. I don't wish to buy online as I previously lost things that I paid to ship to me few times which is IMO once too many! Paying extra for more expensive shipping IMO isn't worth the price. I have talked to various pharmacies & medical supply outlets seems its just not available even went as far as getting them to ask local distributors/suppliers. I wish to know why Omron thinks SE Asiann people needs only HJ-113 and thats enough for us? It only has 7 day memory! :( Damn it, Omron Asia (Singapore) does not have this product on their website, so I can’t buy it in Malaysia! So far only available model is HJ-113 which I previously bought. I don’t wish to buy online as I previously lost things that I paid to ship to me few times which is IMO once too many! Paying extra for more expensive shipping IMO isn’t worth the price.

I have talked to various pharmacies & medical supply outlets seems its just not available even went as far as getting them to ask local distributors/suppliers.

I wish to know why Omron thinks SE Asiann people needs only HJ-113 and thats enough for us? It only has 7 day memory! :(

]]> By: Warren Ceglecki http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-375611 Warren Ceglecki Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:00:07 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-375611 I love my Omron HJ-720ITC so much and have had so much success with it, I bought two more as back-ups for the future. I love my Omron HJ-720ITC so much and have had so much success with it, I bought two more as back-ups for the future.

]]> By: Karo http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-345174 Karo Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:39:01 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-345174 Hi Linda, I have a same problem as you had. Did you get your problem solved allready? If yes i'm verry thankful if you are able to share you lernings with me. Of course if somebody else can help me also please do it. Hi Linda,
I have a same problem as you had. Did you get your problem solved allready? If yes i’m verry thankful if you are able to share you lernings with me.

Of course if somebody else can help me also please do it.

]]> By: Kath http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-343139 Kath Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:50:35 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-343139 I've used this pedometer for ages and it is amazing - also have the blood pressure cuff which downloads data as well - your doctor will love you for bringing in these reports at your annual physical! I’ve used this pedometer for ages and it is amazing – also have the blood pressure cuff which downloads data as well – your doctor will love you for bringing in these reports at your annual physical!

]]> By: MelPet http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-331600 MelPet Mon, 11 May 2009 02:33:21 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/my-favorite-pedometer-omron-hj-720itc/#comment-331600 I love this pedometer and will have my clients use it. The software is very easy for anyone to use and I love the fact it can have multiple users on one PC. Does anyone know how many users can download their information on a PC? I will have many clients and would like to have them download their info on the PC in my studio for a "rewards" program. Anyone have any idea? I'm afraid Omron's customer service will get back to me in a couple of months from now. Thanks, MelPet I love this pedometer and will have my clients use it. The software is very easy for anyone to use and I love the fact it can have multiple users on one PC.

Does anyone know how many users can download their information on a PC? I will have many clients and would like to have them download their info on the PC in my studio for a “rewards” program. Anyone have any idea? I’m afraid Omron’s customer service will get back to me in a couple of months from now.

Thanks,
MelPet

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