Magellan Switch Crossover GPS Watch

Details

This listing is for the Magellan Switch sports watch, the base model. For other configurations, please see below.

The Magellan Switch is a crossover GPS watch designed primarily for running but expandable to cycling, swimming and other outdoor activities.

Switch tracks position precisely with GPS satellite data and records time, distance, speed/pace, elevation and more. High-sensitivity GPS allows Switch to acquire satellites quickly and track movement in many tough environments – near tall buildings, on mountainous terrain or under heavy tree cover. By using ANT+ wireless technology, the Switch easily connects to a Magellan heart rate monitor (sold separately) or any ANT+ compatible heart rate monitor, foot pod, bike speed/cadence sensor and power meter.

Boasting a high-resolution display, Switch provides superior readability in varying light conditions - especially bright light. With 8 hours of battery life from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Switch has enough gas in the tank to capture most activities. And for endurance athletes, Magellan offers an optional Battery Extender Pack that provides 16 hours of additional battery life, for a total of 24 hours.

Switch is water-resistant to 50 meters, so it can be worn for an extended period in water to track swimming activities and other high intensity water and snow activities. The slim design and flexible wristband mean Switch can be used in a variety of conditions.

Switch breaks away from the pack by introducing a new training concept for GPS watches – Activity Pacer. Once a desired distance, time and speed/pace have been set, Activity Pacer not only shows the targeted progress, but more importantly, provides specific targets to attain or maintain the original goal.

Additionally, Switch includes fitness and training features such as customizable activity screens with over 80 data fields to choose from, 9 activity profiles to save device configurations based on activity type, auto lap, auto pause, backtrack navigation, marking locations, activity history, and more.

For those looking to analyze and share their activities, Magellan makes it easy for customers to upload, view and store activities at Magellan Active as well as other leading fitness sites, including MapMyFitness, TrainingPeaks, Strava and more.

Magellan Switch/Switch Up Comparison Guide

MPN: SW0100SGXNA UPC: 763357127386

Package Includes

Package Includes:

• Magellan Switch GPS Watch
• Charging/Data Cradle
• AC Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide

Tech Specs

Product Specifications:

Device

• Dimensions (WxHxD) 1.7" x 2.3" x 0.7" / 45 x 58 x 17 mm
• Weight: 2.45 oz / 69.7 g
• Battery Type: Lithium-ion rechargeable
• Battery Life: 8 hours in workout mode, 21 days watch mode
• Water Resistance: 50 Meters
• Vibrate: No
• Watch Mode: Yes

Screen

• Display Resolution (WxH): 144 x 168
• Screen Size: 0.82" x 0.96"
• Display Type: Monochrome, High Resolution

GPS & Sensors

• GPS Accuracy: Up to 3-5 meters
• High-Sensitivity GPS: SiRFstarIV
• Barometric Altimeter: No
• Temperature: No

Mapping & Navigation

• Breadcrumb Navigation: Yes
• Back to Start/Location: Yes
• User Generated Content
• Activity History: 60 Hours (1 second recording)
• Activity Totals: Yes
• Laps: 1,000
• Locations/Waypoints: Yes
• File Format: .FIT
• Magellan Fitness Website Compatible: Yes
• Third-Party Website Compatible: Yes

Training

• Core Fitness Data: Yes
• Training Alerts: Yes
• Auto Pause: Yes
• Auto Lap: Yes
• Customizable Activity Profiles: Yes(9)
• Customizable Activity Screens: Yes
• Quick Info Screens: Yes
• Multisport Mode: Yes
• Activity Pacer: Yes
• Heart Rate Based Calorie Calculation: Yes
• Quick Start: Yes

Interface & Communications

• ANT+: Yes
• Charging/Data Transfer: USB
• PC Compatible: Yes
• MAC Compatible: Yes

Accessories

• Heart Rate Monitor (ANT+): Yes (optional)
• Foot Pod Compatible (ANT+): Yes
• Bike Speed/Cadence Compatible (ANT+): Yes
• Power Meter Compatible (ANT+): Yes
• Multisport Mounting Kit Compatible: Yes

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