Timex Ironman iControl for iPod | Reviews | Techie.com.ph
5:37 PM | Friday | 30 July 2010

It bears the name of Tony Stark's armored persona, looks like Spiderman's wristwatch, and gives you controlling powers like that of Professor X. Okay, the last bit was a little exaggerated. Still, the Timex Ironman iControl for iPod is loaded with features that should keep you pounding the pavement hard. It helps you control iPod nanos, classics, and 5th-gen iPods remotely. Telepathy not included.

This Timex wristwatch should set a trend, especially among the hordes of gym rats, weekend runners, and even triathletes. Music, experts say, boosts your energy at any stage of training provided you play the right tunes. With this on hand, you could easily set a playlist and switch tracks without the hassle of fumbling for your iPod.

The iControl's web-like strap makes sure it stays on whatever you do. Besides the Chrono feature to time your runs, it also has an Interval Timer to bring your cardio training to a higher level. And it's water resistant up to 100 meters, thus making it your almost-complete triathlon companion. We say almost because the only thing lacking is a heart-rate monitor and a display panel that shows what track is currently playing.

Daydreaming aside, this gadget is perfect not only for the active but also for the sedentary. Hook your iPod to a speaker and you can control it from up to 10 feet away - perfect for maneuvering through traffic or lounging at home. If only we could do something about the price tag that's undeserving of the iControl's toy-like appearance.