who uses a Heart Rate Monitor?

I worry about buying from Amazon. They're usually people who bought and either decided not to keep it or whatnot. I wonder if I'll get all the pieces that I'm supposed to - even if the product says "new." I'm buying my Timex from Timex itself, methinks!

I have been buying from Amazon for about three years, I bought high end cameras, flashes and a laptop computer, plus other low end cost items. I've always had a great deal and support if there was an issue with the product I bought (I needed to return a digital underwater camera as it took on water) and all was fine. I have more faith here than I've felt comfortable with e-bay in the past (although I've had no real issues there either as I typically do "buy it now" items as opposed to bidding). The prices are competitive on Amazon and I really enjoy the Customer Reviews, most are quite frank.

Does the Polar F6 tell you your speed while running or is that only watches that are GPS specifically?
I really want one that tells me my pace.
Bunny

I believe that's only on the ones with GPS. I have the Polar F11 for my indoor workouts and I love it. It tells me the time and cals burnt but not my speed or distance.

I have the Garmin Forerunner 305 for my outdoor runs and rides and I love it. The watch is big, but the only time I use it is on my outside runs or bike rides, so that's ok.

Does the Polar F6 tell you your speed while running or is that only watches that are GPS specifically?
I really want one that tells me my pace.
Bunny

I believe that's only on the ones with GPS. I have the Polar F11 for my indoor workouts and I love it. It tells me the time and cals burnt but not my speed or distance.

I have the Garmin Forerunner 305 for my outdoor runs and rides and I love it. The watch is big, but the only time I use it is on my outside runs or bike rides, so that's ok.

How do I set the Ownzone properly on the f11? Are the programs accurate?

i've got a polar that counts calories and i love it. I accidently put it through the washing machine in the pocket of a jacket and it still works perfectly. whew cause it was expensive, about $80. I originally bought a cheaper monitor that didn't count calories and didn't have a strap but my daughter talked me into taking it back before I opened it because she said I wouldn't be happy with it. I'm glad because having it count calories is what I really like about it. It seems pretty right on. I was wondering because it registered an enormous amount of calories when I did a 90-minute bikram yoga class so I tested it out on a less strenuous activity where I know about how many calories i would usually burn and it was really close.

hey, sweetie!
like i predicted, today's workout at the gym was vrey disappointing...
i don't what happened, but apparently, i was on the stair machine for 10 minutes, level 6, and burnt... 9 calories...????????
no idea if the HRM is wrong or if i'm doing something wrong myself...
no lunch for me today, i'm pretty down as it is...
i'm glad you like you're HRM
xxx
C
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Turns out I had to get it from Amazon as the Timex site doesn't even list the product. That's odd, as this consumer reports magazine is THIS month's issue! Ah well. I bought it from Amazon direct, not a sub-contractor, and it was listed as "new" so hopefully all will be well.

Thanks for the reassurance, btw! :-)