Could this be big?
Activa helps motivate people to work out more frequently and intensely by providing real-time vocal feedback on their performance, and music that automatically adjusts in tempo to match their pace. When people increase their speed, faster music from the music library is selected. Slow down, and Philips Activa offers words of encouragement. Featuring a sleek exterior designed to offer durability and style, the Philips Activa will be available worldwide in April 2010 at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
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Royal Philips Electronics launches Activa portable audio player at CES 2010.
The idea of not having to order your music to fit the pace of your workout is fantastic. After reading several articles on it, I’m still not sure if it works like a pedometer where it calculates tempo based on the impact of your step. If this is the case, it would not work on a stationary bike or spin bike… would it?
Other possible downside, from a short review on Wired:
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A set of pre-loaded songs ensures that Activa can be used for a workout right out of the box
TempoMusic matches music with workout pace
Audio feedback means that users don’t have to break their stride to see how they are doing
Progress monitoring lets users track performance against goals and beat previous records
Works in conjunction with Philips Songbird, providing workout result and access to a user’s entire music library by syncing seamlessly with their computer
Designed for sport: sport headphones with ear hooks, clip-on design, protective pouch, cable clip management
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