Once a signal is acquired, a simple button press is all that is needed to begin an activity. The device will search for a GPS signal as soon as it is switched on. Magellan has opted for simplicity where the GPS and activity tracking is concerned. The device can also be set to alert you when you reach a set goal, depending on your fitness needs. For every activity profile you can customize a collection of configurable settings – such as data fields, settings, alerts etc. The switch up has a lightning quick setup: you can use it right out of the box or if you want a little more customization the unit allows you to set up 9 different activity profiles, such as running, road biking, and swimming. The buttons are a bit recessed which can be annoying. Since this is a rather large device, it is pretty easy to navigate through the various options. The left side buttons are used to confirm an action or return to the previous screen. ![]() The right side arrow buttons are for scrolling through the various options, and can be held to bring up more details when hovering over an option. The on/off switch is located on the bottom right. The display is rectangular shaped with 3 buttons on the right side and 2 on the left. Not a total deal breaker, just be prepared to get some extra exercise when your ready to remove the unit from its wrist cradle! It took a lot of tugging before it would come lose. However we had a lot of difficulty removing the watch from the wrist mount. The band is similar to a normal watch wristband, which makes it comfortable to wear. Don’t expect to be able to easily conceal it. To make matters worse, the switch up comes with a rather large wristband. Needless to say, this is sports man’s watch. ![]() The switch up is bit on the blocky side – measuring in at about 2.5 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches, and weight wise the unit comes in at around 2 and a half ounces – about twice the weight of a 920XT.
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