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JatieKo621
JatieKo621 Posts: 425 Member
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So mine seems to be crashing...I got new batteries and everything but the watch part won't pick up my HR anymore...and when it does it is EXTREMELY low so I know its not working correctly...

I know people ask all the time but what is a good one to get? And relatively cheap (as in not over $100?) I just moved and am running low on cash but I almost feel naked when I work out without my HRM! ahh!

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  • njean888
    njean888 Posts: 399 Member
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    I've had a Timex now for at least 2 years. I have had to replace the batteries several times but it still works and the numbers seem right.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,104 Member
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    Did you replace the strap? The batteries go in the strap, too.
  • triggsta
    triggsta Posts: 140
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    I have the Polar Bluetooth+ HRM strap. Just the strap that connects through Bluetooth. And then I connect it to my phone. Around $60-70 and I use Endomondo with it. If you have an iPhone, you have to get a different strap specifically for iOS phones.
  • lilgemforgets
    lilgemforgets Posts: 285
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    i am from UK but i use Polar FT4. Really popular model over here!
  • mikeyrs
    mikeyrs Posts: 176 Member
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    I bought a Polar FT7 for $90 at Sports Authority about two months ago. It works really well. Heart rate correlates accurately with my blood pressure monitor and the calorie burn calculation matches within a couple of calories of that reported by my striiv Smart Pedometer. The chest strap with bluetooth sensor is compatible with Arc Trainer cardio machines at my gym. Digifit offers a device driver for the FT7 HRM with H7 transmitter that is compatible with their iPhone App for $2.99 and transfers the data to their Web App. Both the iPhone App and the Digifit Web App offer a lot of useful data mapping and health tracking functionality. My impression is the FT7 was a best buy for me as an extra cost ANT device was not required for how I intended to use the FT7 HRM. While other brands did require the extra cost ANT device. Hope this info is helpful to you.
  • akrnrunner
    akrnrunner Posts: 117 Member
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    Polar ft4 is $60 on Amazon if you dont mind pink. Ive had mine for about 6 months now and havent had any issues. Love it!
  • NHoughton13
    NHoughton13 Posts: 303
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    I got a Polar FT4 after so many good reviews on MFP and other sites. I've only had it a couple weeks, but love it so far.
  • richh963
    richh963 Posts: 78 Member
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    what brand name and model is your HRM, if we knew that info maybe someone here could give you some advice.

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