Review of the Timex iControlReview of the Timex iControlReview of the Timex iControlReview of the Timex iControl

Although the most interesting feature of the Timex iControl is certainly its ability to remotely control your iPod, I do want to point out that even without the iPod functionality, it's actually a very nice sports web watches gift. It's so light, and the webbed strap is so soft and airy, that it's very easy to forget that it's on your wrist. The bezel has a nice shine to it, and the LCD is one of the highest contract displays I've seen on a digital watch. The fit and finish of the Timex iControl is clearly a step up from previous IRONMAN models.But let's be honest: wirelessly controlling your iPod from your watch is extremely cool, and not just for athletes. Although my iControl mainly accompanies me to the gym, once you start wearing it around, all kinds of additional uses start to become apparent. As Paul pointed out in our original Timex iControl post, if you connect your iPod to your car stereo through an auxiliary input, you can essentially control your car stereo with your watches gift online which is easier and probably much safer than messing with your iPod while driving. I even found the iControl extremely useful while walking around the city one day since I was able to keep my iPod buried in my backpack. Of course, having to push a button on your watch before you can talk to people may come across as a bit strange, but in my opinion, it's all part of the fun.Supplies are a bit limited right now, but eventually the Timex iControl will be available in seven different colors (black, black/silver, light gray, blue, pink, orange, and green). Retail price is $125, if you're lucky enough to find one in stock.This watch was generously provided by Fashion Time.View the Timex iControl Photo Gallery.A programmable alarm allows you to specify the date as well as the time at which an alarm will sound. Daily alarms, on the other hand, sound at the specific time every day, which is generally less useful since we typically use alarms to remind us of irregular events. The Timex iControl has three alarms which I call "semi-programmable". You can't set the exact date on which they will sound, but you can choose between weekdays, weekends, or daily. Multiple time zones. The Timex iControl will keep track of the time and date in three different time zones. It uses a very *** approach to multi-time zone support: rather than being preprogrammed with cities, time zones, daylight savings rules, etc., it *** provides you with three date and time "slots" which you can set any way you want. Sometimes the ***st approach is all you need. Day and date display. This may seem like a small thing, but not enough digital jewelry show you both the day and the date simultaneously. Yes, I'm aware of the fact that I should be able to remember the day of the week, and I usually do, but when I've been putting in a few 12-hour days in row, sometimes they start running together. I really like watches that make it easy for me double check the day at the same time I'm checking the date. INDIGLO illumination. The Timex iControl has an excellent electroluminescent function. Rather than illuminating the entire LCD, only the digits are illuminated which makes them very crisp and easy to read. The iControl can also be put into "night-mode" which lights up the digits when any button is pushed to make operating the watch in the dark much easier. Water resistant to 100 meters, or about 330 feet.