Comments on: iBeam 20.20 Sport Digital Watch Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Fox http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-124713 Fox Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:58:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-124713 I've had this watch for about 4 years and just replaced the batteries today. Remarkably the 2 light batteries still had some life. Replacement was tricky with the tiny little screws. Once you get the back off, there is a little silver hold down attached with one screw which you remove and then gently pry the batteries out (I used a very small jewelers screwdriver). Notice how the batteries are installed; writing up on the bottom battery while the other two are writing down. I put it back together just as I took it apart (including the round white sticky thing which I forgot to mention) and it works fine. I’ve had this watch for about 4 years and just replaced the batteries today. Remarkably the 2 light batteries still had some life. Replacement was tricky with the tiny little screws. Once you get the back off, there is a little silver hold down attached with one screw which you remove and then gently pry the batteries out (I used a very small jewelers screwdriver). Notice how the batteries are installed; writing up on the bottom battery while the other two are writing down. I put it back together just as I took it apart (including the round white sticky thing which I forgot to mention) and it works fine.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-123619 Julie Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:53:56 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-123619 @Antea http://ibeamtime.com/ @Antea http://ibeamtime.com/

]]> By: Antea http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-123617 Antea Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:36:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-123617 I so need one of these anyone know where I can get one from? I so need one of these anyone know where I can get one from?

]]> By: Dave B. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-96673 Dave B. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:35:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-96673 Profuse thanks to James. Just now I finaly sat down to replace the batteries (sans manual, but looking at the above they don't say anything about user replacement of batteries in it anyway) I had watch & 1- pack of two 2016 batteries and $38.20 screwdriver set I bought for the 2 aphid size screwdrivers in it (the larger one fit). Major downforce & turning force needed to start screws out without buggering them. uppermost battery when starting dissasembly had thin plastic waffer glued to it (no doubt as an electrical insulator. I get that off, then one battery out, AND THEN I SEE IT HAS TWO MORE batteries, I get the next battery out, AND I FIND OUT THE THIRD BATTERY IS UPSIDE DOWN!. I'm thinking HOW DID THIS THING WORK FOR SO MANY YEARS with two more batteries than I thought it had, and ONE OF THEM UPSIDE DOWN. Is this the Twilight Zone, have I gone completely nuts? Apparently not, and much thanks to James for that, and CURSE THE IDIOTS OF THE WATCH COMPANY THAT DECIDED EVERYONE BUT THEM SHOULD BE TOTALY BAMBOOZLED CHANGING THE fFfFfFf BATTERIES!!! Profuse thanks to James. Just now I finaly sat down to replace the batteries (sans manual, but looking at the above they don’t say anything about user replacement of batteries in it anyway)
I had watch & 1- pack of two 2016 batteries and $38.20 screwdriver set I bought for the 2 aphid size screwdrivers in it (the larger one fit). Major downforce & turning force needed to start screws out without buggering them. uppermost battery when starting dissasembly had thin plastic waffer glued to it (no doubt as an electrical insulator. I get that off, then one battery out, AND THEN I SEE IT HAS TWO MORE batteries, I get the next battery out, AND I FIND OUT THE THIRD BATTERY IS UPSIDE DOWN!. I’m thinking HOW DID THIS THING WORK FOR SO MANY YEARS with two more batteries than I thought it had, and ONE OF THEM UPSIDE DOWN. Is this the Twilight Zone, have I gone completely nuts? Apparently not, and much thanks to James for that, and CURSE THE IDIOTS OF THE WATCH COMPANY THAT DECIDED EVERYONE BUT THEM SHOULD BE TOTALY BAMBOOZLED CHANGING THE fFfFfFf BATTERIES!!!

]]> By: Jon Elliott http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-94418 Jon Elliott Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:31:28 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-94418 My wife and I have had the IBeam watches pictured on this site for 4 or 5 years and they are the best. I use mine every day. The light and the magnifier come in handy for so many uses that I become a little concerned that when the batteries die I have to give up my watch for a while to send back to iBeam to change the batteries which they do very well. They need a battery change again. Is there a guide on how to change the batteries yourself without ruining the watch? The battery hold downs seem to be very delicate. Thank you Jon My wife and I have had the IBeam watches pictured on this site for 4 or 5 years and they are the best. I use mine every day. The light and the magnifier come in handy for so many uses that I become a little concerned that when the batteries die I have to give up my watch for a while to send back to iBeam to change the batteries which they do very well. They need a battery change again. Is there a guide on how to change the batteries yourself without ruining the watch? The battery hold downs seem to be very delicate.
Thank you
Jon

]]> By: Leon http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-75746 Leon Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:57:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-75746 My strap broke. Anyone know how I can get a new strap? My strap broke.
Anyone know how I can get a new strap?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-71301 Julie Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-71301 You might check to see if any of these manuals work: http://www.c14time.com/manuals Otherwise, send an email to their contact address on their site. You might check to see if any of these manuals work: http://www.c14time.com/manuals
Otherwise, send an email to their contact address on their site.

]]> By: Scott Davis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-71275 Scott Davis Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:16:16 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-71275 The link provided in April to the 20.20 sport manual does not work. There is also no link I can find on the Carbon 14 website. I do not have a copy of the manual and am having a difficult time figuring out the settings. The link provided in April to the 20.20 sport manual does not work. There is also no link I can find on the Carbon 14 website. I do not have a copy of the manual and am having a difficult time figuring out the settings.

]]> By: Sam Reynard http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-71272 Sam Reynard Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:46:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-71272 I bought my 2 or so years ago, before the business was sold. Where would I direct repair inquiries now? Thank you. Sam Reynard I bought my 2 or so years ago, before the business was sold.
Where would I direct repair inquiries now?
Thank you.
Sam Reynard

]]> By: Doug K http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-66514 Doug K Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:29:16 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-66514 James, thank you very much for your advice about the battery placement. The +-- order is indeed correct. I just came back from a jeweller, who couldn't get the LED light to work when he replaced the batteries for me. He gave up and suggest I try it myself. I tried the battery order you listed and it does work. The only problem now is that when I replace the cover it stops working - somehow the pressure stops the little contacts from remaining on that last battery. Frustrating, but at least I know it's possible, now that I know the proper ordering of the batteries. James, thank you very much for your advice about the battery placement. The +– order is indeed correct. I just came back from a jeweller, who couldn’t get the LED light to work when he replaced the batteries for me. He gave up and suggest I try it myself. I tried the battery order you listed and it does work. The only problem now is that when I replace the cover it stops working – somehow the pressure stops the little contacts from remaining on that last battery. Frustrating, but at least I know it’s possible, now that I know the proper ordering of the batteries.

]]> By: Paul Teague http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-66322 Paul Teague Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:57:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-66322 I have owned an I-beam 20.20 digital watch for 3 years. I have been through a few batteries and a few malfunctioning watches. This would usually turn someone off to buying a watch that might have issues or defets. I can tell you I have nothing but respet for the I-beam group, they have repaired my watches and taken the better customer care of me than I could have asked for. I love the watch and all its feaures and I will tell you, as long as I-beam stays the way they are, I will never hesitate to recommend or purchase a watch with their logo on it, I know they will stand behind it. I have owned an I-beam 20.20 digital watch for 3 years. I have been through a few batteries and a few malfunctioning watches. This would usually turn someone off to buying a watch that might have issues or defets. I can tell you I have nothing but respet for the I-beam group, they have repaired my watches and taken the better customer care of me than I could have asked for. I love the watch and all its feaures and I will tell you, as long as I-beam stays the way they are, I will never hesitate to recommend or purchase a watch with their logo on it, I know they will stand behind it.

]]> By: James http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-62963 James Sat, 15 May 2010 01:05:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-62963 This watch takes 3 2016 batteries that are easy to replace yourself. The trick is -++-+- on top. With three batteries, it's easy to change the order and the LED wont work. I like that the LED will automaticaly turn off after 30 seconds. This watch takes 3 2016 batteries that are easy to replace yourself. The trick is -++-+- on top. With three batteries, it’s easy to change the order and the LED wont work. I like that the LED will automaticaly turn off after 30 seconds.

]]> By: William Marr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-62767 William Marr Tue, 11 May 2010 22:20:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-62767 I need a new battery - the last time it happened, I was given a shipping address and instructed to mail the watch with a check for $15 - could I have that address again and to whom to make the check payable - thanks, Bill Marr I need a new battery – the last time it happened, I was given a shipping address and instructed to mail the watch with a check for $15 – could I have that address again and to whom to make the check payable – thanks, Bill Marr

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-60773 Julie Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:36:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-60773 @Grant, Here's the link toa PDF of the manual. <a href="http://ibeamtime.com/pdf/20.20-SPORT-MANUAL.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://ibeamtime.com/pdf/20.20-SPORT-MANUAL.pdf</a> @Grant, Here’s the link toa PDF of the manual. http://ibeamtime.com/pdf/20.20-SPORT-MANUAL.pdf

]]> By: Grant http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-60646 Grant Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:12:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-60646 I received this watch as a gift, but it did not come with an owner's manual. I have no idea how to set the date and time. Is there an operator's manual online I could download? I received this watch as a gift, but it did not come with an owner’s manual. I have no idea how to set the date and time. Is there an operator’s manual online I could download?

]]> By: Chris http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-56032 Chris Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:09:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-56032 got this watch 2 years ago and have had a love hate relationshipo. Love all the features, especially the light which was great for night time overseas flights and camping. And the magnifying lense was definitely cool. Unfortunately, it had a tendency to reset itself. I'd put it on my dresser for the night and the next day I'd notice it had reset to midnight. Or, I could just be wearing it and hit the mode button to go from stopwatch to time and it would reset. In the two years I had it, this happened at lease 10 times. Also didn't like that the buttons always beep. Never found a way to turn them off so they don't beep. And finally, the crown broke the other day. No major trauma. I was wearing it and doing normal stuff when I noticed it sliding off my wrist. I doubt it's reparable. got this watch 2 years ago and have had a love hate relationshipo. Love all the features, especially the light which was great for night time overseas flights and camping. And the magnifying lense was definitely cool. Unfortunately, it had a tendency to reset itself. I’d put it on my dresser for the night and the next day I’d notice it had reset to midnight. Or, I could just be wearing it and hit the mode button to go from stopwatch to time and it would reset. In the two years I had it, this happened at lease 10 times. Also didn’t like that the buttons always beep. Never found a way to turn them off so they don’t beep. And finally, the crown broke the other day. No major trauma. I was wearing it and doing normal stuff when I noticed it sliding off my wrist. I doubt it’s reparable.

]]> By: Andrew http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-55078 Andrew Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:42:56 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-55078 I have been looking all over for these. I wanted to buy a bunch for family and friends, as well as myself. I have one that's lasted 3 years with the same light! I just found them for sale at the website, WWW.SHOPDFI.COM. They have a few models there for sale enjoy! Andrew I have been looking all over for these. I wanted to buy a bunch for family and friends, as well as myself. I have one that’s lasted 3 years with the same light! I just found them for sale at the website,
http://WWW.SHOPDFI.COM.

They have a few models there for sale enjoy!
Andrew

]]> By: Robin Lidstone http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-52553 Robin Lidstone Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:26:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-52553 I've had an old style IBeam for many years (5,6,7 ?) now , use the light constantly and it lasts about two years. I’ve had an old style IBeam for many years (5,6,7 ?) now , use the light constantly and it lasts about two years.

]]> By: Dan DEWERD http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-47836 Dan DEWERD Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:11:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-47836 I have the I Beam watch and the light batteries have gone dead twice in one month. I use the light very little. I Beam has no solution other than sending it in for more batteries. I have the I Beam watch and the light batteries have gone dead twice in one month. I use the light very little. I Beam has no solution other than sending it in for more batteries.

]]> By: Charles Payne http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-46882 Charles Payne Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:43:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-46882 I need reading glasses. Can the magnifer be used to see the time and date on the watch? I need reading glasses. Can the magnifer be used to see the time and date on the watch?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39655 Julie Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:29:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-39655 @Mark It sure sounds like there's a defect... @Mark It sure sounds like there’s a defect…

]]> By: Mark http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39654 Mark Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:24:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-39654 another battery update: I installed a new "light" battery last week and it is dead already. :-( I have been wearing the battery on my right wrist to avoid any accidental bumping of the light switch. (see previous posts) In fact, I think I only turned the light on 2 or 3 times in the past week...mainly to see if it is still working. I'll need to contact ibeam and figure out whats causing the drainage. Most likely a short somewhere. I actually only wanted the watch for its magnifying glass but the led light was a bonus. another battery update:

I installed a new “light” battery last week and it is dead already.
:-(

I have been wearing the battery on my right wrist to avoid any accidental bumping of the light switch. (see previous posts) In fact, I think I only turned the light on 2 or 3 times in the past week…mainly to see if it is still working.

I’ll need to contact ibeam and figure out whats causing the drainage. Most likely a short somewhere.

I actually only wanted the watch for its magnifying glass but the led light was a bonus.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39162 Julie Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:55:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-39162 @Mark Yes, do keep us posted. I think in the review somewhere, I mention approximately how long the batteries should last according to the folks at iBeam. @Mark Yes, do keep us posted. I think in the review somewhere, I mention approximately how long the batteries should last according to the folks at iBeam.

]]> By: Mark http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39158 Mark Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:14:25 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-39158 @Julie I got the watch for Fathers day...so, about 3 weeks ago...yikes! That doesn't say much about the batteries now, does it? :-) Though, maybe they were already slightly run down when I got it? (yeah...keep telling yourself that Mark) I'll keep you posted on the next battery I put in there (I need to get around to opening it up and loading it in though) @Julie
I got the watch for Fathers day…so, about 3 weeks ago…yikes! That doesn’t say much about the batteries now, does it? :-)
Though, maybe they were already slightly run down when I got it? (yeah…keep telling yourself that Mark)
I’ll keep you posted on the next battery I put in there (I need to get around to opening it up and loading it in though)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/27/ibeam-2020-sport-digital-watch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39043 Julie Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:21:34 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14816#comment-39043 @Mark Thanks for posting that information. How long have you had the watch? @Mark Thanks for posting that information. How long have you had the watch?

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