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by Rolf1
Sun May 17, 2015 4:39 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: What about prices?
Replies: 20
Views: 22742

Re: What about prices?

You're concerned that the Newton uses calculations, assumptions and algorithms to indirectly estimate power. Well, that same concern is equally true of the PT, SRM, Quarq, Power2Max, Pioneer, Garmin. et. al. all of which indirectly estimate power, based on calculations, assumptions and algorithms. ...
by Rolf1
Sat May 16, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: What about prices?
Replies: 20
Views: 22742

Re: What about prices?

Hello the Newton measures some influences (for example speed, wind speed etc) and calculate than power. The powertap hub measures the power directly. That can give the same results, but that is not sure!!! As I wrote already above there are some influences which connot be included into the calculati...
by Rolf1
Sat May 16, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: What about prices?
Replies: 20
Views: 22742

Re: What about prices?

Hello, 1200$? Why so much? In Germany a Newton+ is even a litte bit more expensive than a powertap G3 hub with a powertap Joule computer (712€ - 690€, see powermeter24.de) and I suppose in USA too. That there is no misunderstanding: The accuracy of the Newton is high enough for >90% of the users but...
by Rolf1
Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:51 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: What about prices?
Replies: 20
Views: 22742

Re: What about prices?

Thanks for your answer John! In fact the advantages of the Newton are low weight and the possibility to change it easily from on bike to another. Weight: The cheapest Powertap hub has a weight of 325g. This is less than low-cost hubs and about 80 – 110g more than high-end hubs. For me the difference...
by Rolf1
Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: What about prices?
Replies: 20
Views: 22742

What about prices?

Some years ago and even when the newton came on the market, the „real“ Powermeters cost in Europe much more than 1000€ (mostly more than 1500€) and 499$ were a fair price. Now there are new models available (Stages) and other companies have reduced their prices (Powertap) and now the prices start at...
by Rolf1
Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: A couple of things I've noticed...
Replies: 23
Views: 13669

Re: A couple of things I've noticed...

Looks like i'm getting apporixmately 10 hours per charge. Hello, I´m a little bit confused. I have waited for the Newton because a main advantage is a higher battery life and now it seems that a Newton has even a shorter battery life that an iPro??!! Ibikesport promises 160 hours. Now I read: 1. 16...
by Rolf1
Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: At long last, the iBike Newton!
Replies: 165
Views: 124133

Re: At long last, the iBike Newton!

If we were as big as Apple we likely would have firm answers. We are not as big as Apple. We own 4 iPhones and 3 iPod touch devices. None have required battery replacement. Our battery should go for over 300 full recharges. That is 2+ years of normal riding. When we start seing battery problems we ...