yes it be big and ugly but it be comfortable , lightweight , and the large display make it easy to read . at a glance I have distance , timer , pace , and heart rate . the gp appear to be very accurate because I have compare it to other source and it be the same . I be not very tech savvy but find the control easy to use . the software that be include be easy to use too . you can download you information into a log and get a nice display and summary of all you information . for all that it be include the price be quite low and it be definitely make my run more enjoyable and informative . I highly recommend it .