Is the heart rate monitor for the FR70 the premium monitor, which is softer and more comfortable or the old style?
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I believe it is the old style, but I find it very comfortable. I forget I have it on during spinning classes and during cycling (both road and mountain)
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The one I got is pretty comfortable. It is more comfortable than the one I got from Polar a few years ago. I had never had a previous one from Garmin, but this has a pretty soft elastic strap. I don't think it will last forever (it is already starting to stretch a bit), but I've never had any chaffing from this one. It has also worked pretty well -- it never loses the ability to connect to the watch during a run, for example. The only thing I haven't been able to do with it is measure my resting pulse -- it is "smart" enough to turn off if my heart rate is too low.
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Firmware updates which can be pushed from the the HealthMate app makes the older Pulse functionally equivalent to the new one. I have one from back in January and the current firmware added the auto BT syncing and SP02 monitor. I think the only difference is the new Pulse comes with a plastic wristband instead of a fabric velcro one in the old package.
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There's a lot of discussion about the advantages of the old version in the Amazon user reviews of both versions. I bought the (more expensive) old version and am happy with it, but never tried the newer one for comparison.
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I like soft strap better. It feels more secure and reads more acurately. My plastic keeps skipping and is not as acurate. Soft is much more comfortable as well.
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I can't really answer that because I didn't wear it often. I didn't find it to be that user friendly so I went back to using my Polar watch w/ heart rate monitor. You may want to ask other purchasers and/or do a customer review search to get a better cross section of opininos.
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You have to check the options on the one you pick, but this one apparently comes with it. If you have had other Forerunners, the heart rate monitor strap seems to work well with any of them. It is another reason I like the 310 - the heart rate monitor is usually pretty good. But there is one big thing I have found and that is that if you wear clothes that have static or some certain fabrics, it won't work well, so you have to figure out what clothes don't interfere with it.
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I don't know why the reviews are better. The wrist monitor is much easier to use. I compared mine to the docs readings and they were very close for all readings. I would take several readings along with your doc and compare the readings. You should then know how to correct your readings to what he gets. You should sit with your heart over your feet when using the wrist monitor if you are sitting back the readings won't be accurate.
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I have a Timex Ironman (Trashman would be a better moniker for this $90 disappointment!) that has NEVER given me reliable performance and has basically just quit after 17 months of unreliable service. I'm reading enough negative reviews on the Polar F11, which had otherwise sounded promising, to dismiss risking money on that product as well! While I have little or no use for GPS, the Garmin 305 is starting to sound to me like the accurate, reliable heart rate monitor I'm looking for based on further reading!
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Hi, regarding the difference I'm not sure but maybe in the main page of polar you can find the differences, sometimes it's just accessories compatibility. http://www.polar.com/uk-en. and for your second question, you need to wear the chest strap because it has the computer that sends the heart rate info to your watch, otherwise the watch wouldn't be able to retrieve the data.
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No, as an employee of nike, I have researched this and the heart rate monitor is only comparable with the nike wear links+ GPS watch. The watch is defently worth it as I have been useing mine now for 3 months with no problems.
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Hi Jack, I have a Micro-life monitor and am quite pleased with it - easy to use etc, though a larger cuff for larger people would have been handy as I had to but one especially. Your AFIB? Not sure what that stands for, so can't make a comment. However, the monitor does detect irregular heartbeat, if that's any help to you - all these gadgets are clever, but they don't replace a Dr or specialist. Cheers, Warren. p.s. let me know how you got on?
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I hope someone replies to this post cuz I have the same question. I'm eyeing the 205 and 305 too. I'm not a marathoner or bike enthusiast, just a runner who might like the HR function added to my data points. I wonder how many use the HR monitor with the 305 consistently or does it end up in a drawer after a while.
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Amazon sells it with or without the strap and it's obviously less expensive without the strap. Just read the bill-of-materials carefully on the page that you are on to determine whether or not the model that you're looking at includes the strap. The model with the strap is: " Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch With Heart Rate Monitor by Garmin " and the model without it is " Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch by Garmin ". The price difference is about $30.
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Think of the FR70 as the nerve center for data collection. If you have a foot pod, then the FR70 will record and store your steps. If wear a heart monitor, then the FR70 will record and store your heart rate, ...etc.
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My wife loves her Omron 3 because it is easy to use. She is 71 years old and not tech smart. I see the Omron 7 has more memory storage readings (200 vs 60).....5 year warranty instead of 2 years.....heartguide technology whatever that means.....and 2 user mode.....and omron 7 priced $46.99 instead of $37.30 for omron 3.....either way Omron reputation, reliability and value is why we own an Omron 3.
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The Pro has a coiled cable and a tighter fit. Premium has straight cable and loser, arguably more comfortable, fit. If you wear glasses get the Premiums.
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No the watch comes with the monitor for your heart and a strap used to attach the monitor to your chest.... This watch rocks it will also determine your VO2 max using the test settings. Also it is easier to maneuver between types of exercise than other older models.