All of that information is saved in your history. The app will track factors such as distance covered, calories burned, and the amount of time you exercise. Tap the Exercise app, which looks like the old yellow AOL logo, and you'll see options for run, bike, swim, treadmill, weights, interval timer, and workout. I found it easy to scroll through and read the texts on the screen, eliminating the need to dig out my smartphone. The Ionic will buzz lightly when you receive a text, call, or other notification. But, because there aren't that many of them available, this isn't such a big deal just yet. It's easy to scroll through the apps, though at a rate of only four per screen, it does take a while. Depending on the clock face you select, the main screen lets you view stats such as heart rate and step count along with the time. On the bright side, the screen is sharp, colorful, and easy to read.

While there are leather and other decorative bands you can buy to dress it up, it's still chunky and looks like a large fitness tracker, especially on the slimmer arm of a woman. Like a lot of fitness-focused smartwatches, it's not exactly attractive.

It has a built-in GPS, heart-rate monitor, water-resistant construction, and a battery that Fitbit claims will run for a few days between charges. The Ionic features the usual smartwatch bells and whistles.

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