observer vs X6

I`m planning to buy an suunto watch as i`m a passionate hiker, so for me altimeter and weather functions are the most important... (stopwatch functions are not that important for me...)

I just can not decide which model to buy, the observer or the X6... i first thought of buying the observer but know i see that the X6 has more features, i`m not really interested in using a computer to access the logbooks since i`m more interested in the hike itself than in my statistics afterwards...

so apart from the computer connection, what are the differences between the X6 and the observer and what do you suggest...

Jonas

	Suunto Visit SuuntoWatches.com to see Suunto's full line of wrist top computers and compasses.

	Suunto Observer - Click for more info The shock-resistant Suunto Observer is a tool built for outdoor challenges, but its timeless design makes it wearable in any situation. The Observer is 1/3 smaller in both diameter and width than the first generation Suunto Watches (Vector, Altimax, etc). It also features a chronograph, which previously was only offered in the Navitech but is now discontinued.

	Suunto X6 - Click for more info Just when you thought a sports watch couldn't get any better, Suunto introduces the X6 HR, X6 HRM and X6-HRT. These are truly the next generation in sports watches, packed with all of the technology that Suunto enthusiasts have been craving. Designed for Cross Sports applications, the X6 writstops are functionally very similar to the Suunto X6 - but with the added benefits of a heart rate monitor.

[AltimeterGuy]

I personally believe the Observer is the best looking. However, the X6 has some features that the Observer does not offer:

1.) Easy to use menu driven functionality. It works a bit like a cell phone
2.) Clinometer - This provides function provides a slope angle for back country usage.
3.) Time alarms actually can be set to a specific date instead of just the time in the day. The X6 alarm also illuminates when it goes off. This is great for finding your Wristop on a nightstand or in a tent to turn the alarm off.
4.) The memory mode in the weather/barometer mode provides past temperatures in addition to past barometric pressure. The Observer provides only barometric pressure.
5.) The X6 provides a differential mode that calculates your vertical gain/loss since it was last set. The Observer is the only Suunto altimeter Wristop model that does not provide this function.

Both Wristop models offer the logbook and logbook history to calculate your daily and seasonal total vertical ascent and descent. Don't discount the power of the X6 PC software. You can actually label each log for a specific activity such as alpine skiing, hiking, Mtn. Biking, etc. to seperate your vertical data into event specific categories.

AltimeterGuy

	Suunto Visit SuuntoWatches.com to see Suunto's full line of wrist top computers and compasses.

	Suunto Observer - Click for more info The shock-resistant Suunto Observer is a tool built for outdoor challenges, but its timeless design makes it wearable in any situation. The Observer is 1/3 smaller in both diameter and width than the first generation Suunto Watches (Vector, Altimax, etc). It also features a chronograph, which previously was only offered in the Navitech but is now discontinued.

	Suunto X6 - Click for more info Just when you thought a sports watch couldn't get any better, Suunto introduces the X6 HR, X6 HRM and X6-HRT. These are truly the next generation in sports watches, packed with all of the technology that Suunto enthusiasts have been craving. Designed for Cross Sports applications, the X6 writstops are functionally very similar to the Suunto X6 - but with the added benefits of a heart rate monitor.