Casio Releases New PRO TREK Timepiece With Advanced Outdoor Functions And Operability
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Posted on September 24, 2013 at 8:14:01 AM
Casio Releases New PRO TREK Timepiece With Advanced Outdoor Functions And Operability
PRG270 Equipped with Triple Sensor Ver. 3 for Greater speed and Accuracy
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. announced today the release of a new addition to the PRO TREK line of outdoor watches. The PRG270 combines high performance and operability, and comes in five color options: black, black/dark grey, blue, black/orange and black/light grey.
PRO TREK is a line of outdoor watches equipped with One-Touch Triple Sensor functionality for determining compass bearing, atmospheric pressure/altitude, and temperature.
"Casio is excited to expand its PRO TREK series with the addition of the PRG270," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman and CEO of Casio America, Inc. "An ideal timepiece for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the PRG270 offers precision and reliability without compromising rugged outdoor style or comfort."
The new PRG270 features significantly improved usability, thanks to the adoption of Casio latest Triple Sensor Ver. 3, offering greater measurement accuracy. In addition to extending the compass bearing continuous measurement time from 20 to 60 seconds, the time required to measure altitude has been reduced from five seconds to one second, and the altitude measurement unit has been improved from five meters to one meter. An alarm function has also been added to warn of a sudden rise or fall in atmospheric pressure, ensuring the wearer can be informed the moment that weather conditions begin to change.
The enhanced usability of this outdoor watch is also apparent in its ease of operation. The large light front button and the "direct buttons," for displaying compass bearing, atmospheric pressure/ temperature, and altitude, can be operated without taking gloves off. Furthermore, the readability of the watch has been increased with the addition of directional and differential markers around the large LCD dial, useful for taking a compass bearing or measuring differences in atmospheric pressure.
Equipped with the Tough Solar power system, the new PRG270 offers the functions and operability needed by those who enjoy outdoor adventures. The PRG270 will be available in September 2013 at select retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $180. For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK series of timepieces, please visit http://www.PROTREK.Casio.com.
Specifications
Performance 100-meter water resistance, low-
temperature resistance (-10 degrees C /
14 degrees F)
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Measures and displays direction as one of
16 points with the second hand;
measuring range: 0 degrees to 359
degrees; measuring unit: 1 degree; 60
seconds continuous measurement; graphic
direction pointer; magnetic declination
correction; bidirectional calibration
Digital Compass and northerly calibration function
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Measuring range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65
to 32.45 inHg); measuring unit: 1 hPa
(0.05 inHg); atmospheric pressure
differential graphic; atmospheric
pressure tendency graph (past 42 hours
graph display); barometric pressure
tendency information(arrow indicates
Barometer significant pressure changes)
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Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m (-2,300
to 32,800 ft.); measuring unit: 1m
(5ft.); manual memory measurements(up to
30 records, each including altitude,
date, time); auto log data(high/low
altitudes, auto cumulative ascent and
descent of particular treks); trek log
data(up to 14 records of high /low
attitudes, auto cumulative ascent and
descent of particular treks); others:
relative altitude readings(-3,000 to
3,000m); measurement interval setting
Altimeter (every 5 seconds / every 2 minutes)
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Thermometer Measuring range: -10 to 60 degrees C (14
to 140 degrees F); measuring unit: 0.1
degrees C (0.2 degrees F)
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World Time 48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving
on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time
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Stopwatch 1/10 second; measuring capacity: 1000
hours; measuring modes: elapsed time,
split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24
hours)
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Alarm 5 independent daily alarms; hourly time
signal
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Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format;
sunrise/sunset time display: daylight
graph; battery level indicator; button
operation tone on/off; full auto LED
backlight(Super Illuminator)with
Other Functions afterglow
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Power Source Tough Solar power system (high-capacity
solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation About 24 months with the power-saving
function* ON after full charge.
* Display shuts off after a certain
period in a dark location
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Accuracy at Normal
Temperature plus or minus 15 seconds per month
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Size of Case 54.6Ã52.4Ã14.4mm
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Total Weight Approx. 67g
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About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
SOURCE Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc.
CONTACT: Christine Azzolino/Amanda Pecora, Coyne PR, (973) 588-2000, cazzolino@coynepr.com, apecora@coynepr.com; S. Salter/S. Vander Schans, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, ssalter@casio.com, svanderschans@casio.com
Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com
PRG270 Equipped with Triple Sensor Ver. 3 for Greater speed and Accuracy
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. announced today the release of a new addition to the PRO TREK line of outdoor watches. The PRG270 combines high performance and operability, and comes in five color options: black, black/dark grey, blue, black/orange and black/light grey.
PRO TREK is a line of outdoor watches equipped with One-Touch Triple Sensor functionality for determining compass bearing, atmospheric pressure/altitude, and temperature.
"Casio is excited to expand its PRO TREK series with the addition of the PRG270," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman and CEO of Casio America, Inc. "An ideal timepiece for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the PRG270 offers precision and reliability without compromising rugged outdoor style or comfort."
The new PRG270 features significantly improved usability, thanks to the adoption of Casio latest Triple Sensor Ver. 3, offering greater measurement accuracy. In addition to extending the compass bearing continuous measurement time from 20 to 60 seconds, the time required to measure altitude has been reduced from five seconds to one second, and the altitude measurement unit has been improved from five meters to one meter. An alarm function has also been added to warn of a sudden rise or fall in atmospheric pressure, ensuring the wearer can be informed the moment that weather conditions begin to change.
The enhanced usability of this outdoor watch is also apparent in its ease of operation. The large light front button and the "direct buttons," for displaying compass bearing, atmospheric pressure/ temperature, and altitude, can be operated without taking gloves off. Furthermore, the readability of the watch has been increased with the addition of directional and differential markers around the large LCD dial, useful for taking a compass bearing or measuring differences in atmospheric pressure.
Equipped with the Tough Solar power system, the new PRG270 offers the functions and operability needed by those who enjoy outdoor adventures. The PRG270 will be available in September 2013 at select retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $180. For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK series of timepieces, please visit http://www.PROTREK.Casio.com.
Specifications
Performance 100-meter water resistance, low-
temperature resistance (-10 degrees C /
14 degrees F)
----------- ---------------------------------------
Measures and displays direction as one of
16 points with the second hand;
measuring range: 0 degrees to 359
degrees; measuring unit: 1 degree; 60
seconds continuous measurement; graphic
direction pointer; magnetic declination
correction; bidirectional calibration
Digital Compass and northerly calibration function
--------------- -----------------------------------------
Measuring range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65
to 32.45 inHg); measuring unit: 1 hPa
(0.05 inHg); atmospheric pressure
differential graphic; atmospheric
pressure tendency graph (past 42 hours
graph display); barometric pressure
tendency information(arrow indicates
Barometer significant pressure changes)
--------- ----------------------------------------
Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m (-2,300
to 32,800 ft.); measuring unit: 1m
(5ft.); manual memory measurements(up to
30 records, each including altitude,
date, time); auto log data(high/low
altitudes, auto cumulative ascent and
descent of particular treks); trek log
data(up to 14 records of high /low
attitudes, auto cumulative ascent and
descent of particular treks); others:
relative altitude readings(-3,000 to
3,000m); measurement interval setting
Altimeter (every 5 seconds / every 2 minutes)
--------- -----------------------------------------
Thermometer Measuring range: -10 to 60 degrees C (14
to 140 degrees F); measuring unit: 0.1
degrees C (0.2 degrees F)
----------- -----------------------------------------
World Time 48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving
on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time
---------- -----------------------------------------
Stopwatch 1/10 second; measuring capacity: 1000
hours; measuring modes: elapsed time,
split time, 1st and 2nd place times
--------- --------------------------------------
Countdown Timer Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24
hours)
--------------- -------------------------------------
Alarm 5 independent daily alarms; hourly time
signal
----- ----------------------------------------
Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format;
sunrise/sunset time display: daylight
graph; battery level indicator; button
operation tone on/off; full auto LED
backlight(Super Illuminator)with
Other Functions afterglow
--------------- ---------------------------------------
Power Source Tough Solar power system (high-capacity
solar-charging system)
------------ ----------------------------------------
Continuous Operation About 24 months with the power-saving
function* ON after full charge.
* Display shuts off after a certain
period in a dark location
--- ------------------------------------
Accuracy at Normal
Temperature plus or minus 15 seconds per month
------------------ ----------------------------------
Size of Case 54.6Ã52.4Ã14.4mm
------------ ----------------
Total Weight Approx. 67g
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About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
SOURCE Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc.
CONTACT: Christine Azzolino/Amanda Pecora, Coyne PR, (973) 588-2000, cazzolino@coynepr.com, apecora@coynepr.com; S. Salter/S. Vander Schans, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, ssalter@casio.com, svanderschans@casio.com
Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com