Xplova X5: Acer enters the computer market for cycling

A computer for your bike? And 'this Acer's goal with Xplova X5, presented yesterday at the event next @ acer in New York, aims to innovate in the field of GPS systems for cycling.

What is it? This product is so outwardly almost identical to the number of GPS devices for bicycles, used to keep track of the distance during the execution of its activities providing information about related data such as average and maximum speed, split for each km or user-set distance and cardiac performance using a combined heart rate monitor. Not missing, in more sophisticated models, the ability to view the maps of the path you are currently using the large screen size.

Xplova X5 integrates all this combine them with a video recording capabilities using a built-in front camera chassis capable of recording up to 720p resolution. Thanks to an approach to the recording of data defined smart is possible for the user to preset the mode of the intelligent type of video recording, for example by tying it to the achievement of a predetermined heart rate, or to pass along the points identified as particularly scenic or pad.

Do not miss the opportunity to perform live tracking session, during which you can follow other runners engaged on the same path as well be followed in turn. The Smart Sign Guidance system also provides detailed directions when you approach an intersection on your route. The connection to the web is ensured by 3G connectivity for data that Acer has chosen to integrate default: in this way is not necessarily required coupling to a smart phone, or other mobile device to be brought hereinafter, in order to receive advanced information about Xplova X5 .

Acer reports autonomy up to 16 hours for this product, as well as compatibility with devices that use the ANT + transmission protocol: in this way Xplova X5 is compatible with the accessories developed by the American company Garmin devices, including heart rate monitors, sensors cadence and power sensors.

The product will be marketed during the third quarter of the year, at a price that has not been officially announced, but it should position itself around $ 500 plus tax. Important to note that X5 is branded Acer, but that the Taiwanese company has chosen to develop the brand Xplova specifically for this type of product.