Polar RS800CX

A serious training tool for dedicated athletes.

The most expensive device on test. Designed for cycling, running and swimming, its different functions will attract multi-sport athletes. It gives data on heart rate, cadence, calories burned, and uses GPS to measure pace, speed and distance very accurately - although the speed function tended to go temporarily haywire under ... Continue reading

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Runningmachine

I have the 2010 Chrome (N) model.
The logic of the system, using a series of sensors to feed information to the wrist unit at the heart of it and then download all of it to the Pro Trainer 5 software and/or P Continue reading...

lubik

I am satisfied user and have on watch-screen and PC all data that I need for indoor and outdoor sports (run, bike, skiing) and ordinary daily using. Continue reading...

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BJM

Hi, I'm planning to start (monday) running using 5k, 10 and hopefully half marathon schedules. I've not really timed myself for the last 20 years and as my running has been very sporadic, I wondered what thoughts anyone has on whether to just buy a watch, distance monitor or a HRM. My final aim is a the Great North Run next Sept.

Posted: 15/01/2010 at 13:03

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