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When Amazon.com released its list of 2009 best selling products, one name stood out. In the Health and Personal Care category, out of more than one million product items, the omron HJ-112 pedometer was the best selling product, the most wished-for product and the most popular gift product.
Check out the HJ-112's listing at Amazon.com and you will find more than 2,400 customer reviews, most of them favorable. This is a huge number for a single item, and it is an enormous vote of confidence in the product.
So what is it that makes this pedometer just so overwhelmingly popular? Several factors.
One is the omron name. This Japanese company has established an impressive worldwide reputation for its healthcare products, that range from pedometers and heart rate monitors to blood pressure monitors and body fat monitors, for both home and professional use. In many cases the company's products are the Number One best seller in their particular category.
Another reason is that for a small device the HJ-112 has some impressive features. Its unique dual-sensor technology means it can be carried in your pocket or bag. It accurately measures normal walking steps as well as aerobic steps. It also measures the calories burned during your work-out, as well as the distance you have traveled.
Finally, there is the price. The list price is around $35, but you should easily be able to find it at online discount retailers for under $25. This is exceptionally good value, as attested to by so many happy users.
