Pedometers/Heart Rate Monitors... Help!

KaiteeKarrot

I've recently been looking into getting a pedometer. But whilst fishing around on the internet, all the reviews, on the different ones I've seen, are up and down. Some pedometers will get a five star rating from one person and a scathing review from the next person. I also know there are different running products other than pedometers but I don't know what they are or if they are more or less useful. Essentially I'm trying to say can someone help a completely gadget-stupid runner??? I'd like to know whether or not I should get a pedometer or something else, and if so, which one is highly recommended? However, I am on a budget! More than $50 is way too high for me! I also don't get the steps thing, I only measure in miles. Any good advice???