Health Monitors: What works best?

I use my heart rate monitor every time I workout. Mine is Polar. Just FYI, the HRMs that don't have a chest strap are notoriously inaccurate.

Garmin FR70! I loved it -- until I lost the wrist portion after a month. Fairly easy to set-up and read. Just bought a Sportline (or something) from Sports Authority yesterday and absolutely hate it. Too many functions. Going to replace the Garmin as soon as I can save up enough!

Hello everyone,
I've been researching different health monitors (trackers and heart rate monitors) for some time now. I can't seem to decide which one to get or what works best. I'm looking for something that will help me better track my exercise calories. I feel like just putting the exercise in here isn't always accurate for the work I am putting in. So I'm putting the question up to you all, what do you all use or recommend? I've never tried anything so I'm looking for honest opinions.

Thanks everyone!

Megan

I use a Bodymedia, because it tracks everything, all the time. For example I just got back from taking my quick stroll around the parking lot here at work. 10:03 time, 1404 steps, 78 calories.
About the only time I take it off is when I take my shower.
My only complaint with it is that it is not waterproof, so I can't use it while kayaking and swimming.

I stand by the BodyMedia. I used it for my first 100 pounds and started again. Great user interface. Easy. Affordable. Tracks everything. I bought mine open but new on eBay for $60.

I would do a lot of research to see what's important to you. the body media band is "ugly" on my arm but most of the time, people dont' see it. And for the accuracy I'm willing to wear an armband to work where people ask me about it!

My friend's husband loves his fit bit but doesn't need the same tracking accuracy that I do

Polar FT7.
Love it. Works great. Comes with the watch and sensor for like 60-70 dollars.

I later bought the Polar WearLink Bluetooth transmitter to use with iPhone fitness apps.