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• 1 Livingston

  There is a problem that the activity timer sometimes malfunctions, especially if the time/set button is pressed during a workout to review the current time of day. Sometimes the readings of average heart rate and peak heart rate are also affected.

• 2 VanBuskirk

  This is my first heart rate monitor. I wasn’t sure about the chest strap, but I didn’t like the description of the difficulties of using the units that required placing fingers on the watch for pulse measurement. I like having continuous measurement, and getting the strap wet enough to work isn’t a problem. I also like having the readings show up automatically on the equipment in the gym.

  I’m sure there are features in more expensive models that I would like, like memory of previous sessions; however, this does what I wanted for a price I was willing to pay (and batteries are user replaceable, which suits me too).

• 3 Oganisian

  it shows my heart rate and how much time I have been running for. This is all I really need so I enjoy having it.

• 4 Fulbright

  Just got it; love it.Total cost w S&H for about $40.00. Directions are easy…even for me. (I fear most gizmo/gadgets other than those having anything to do with cooking…love my Foreman grill, pressure cooker,food processors, etc…)I had this HR puppy tracking my BPM in less than 15 minutes from delivery. The Watch is extremely comfortable/hardly know you are wearing it. The face numbers are easy to read, chest monitor transmitr is lightweight/barely noticible…I did a 50 min workout…no problem. Just two buttons…on/off and Start. Excellent for the price. I saw one similiar for $110.00 in a sports shop…glad I ordered this one.

• 5 Edmonds

  I’ve had this HRM for about a year now and I love it. It works well. I’ve never had a problem with it. I did have to replace the batteries in the chest strap once but it was a snap. I’m going to order one for my wife soon.

• 6 Jamieson

  I love this watch, I wear it everyday, great for my workouts, BUT the watchband in pale pink attracts dirt like a magnet…..I wash it but in less than a year I’ve had to replace the band….a real pain to get the replacement also. I wouldn’t have bought pink but it was sold as a promotion to fund breast cancer research in October.

• 7 Qaqish

  I’ve had this watch for about a month now, and I use it 3-4 times per week. This is my first heart rate monitor, and I wanted one that would just give me a better calculation of my calorie burn and time in target heart rate zone. This product does both of those very well.

  I haven’t had any problems getting the monitor to read my heart rate. When I read some of the other reviews, I was a little worried about not being able to replace the battery on the chest strap. Now, I don’t really see that as a big problem. By the time the battery goes out, I’ll probably be ready to “step up” to a better model with more features.

  I was pleasantly surprised that I can upload my workout information to the polar Web site. Their site is pretty basic, but it helps you keep track of your weekly and monthly progress.

  The documentation that came with the product could have been better, but, between the insert and the web site, I figured it out.

  Bottom line: Seems like a very good entry heart rate monitor.

• 8 Iverson

  Received the item 5 weeks ago. So far working fine. Ordered it through Amazon thinking the annual shipping membership with Amazon helps by ordering from Amazon. At the end of ordering process realized that additional $8+ shipping payment is required as the item is not directly from Amazon. On top of it, unlike Amazon’s prompt shipping; it took about/over a week to receive the poduct.

• 9 Denney

  I get really frustrated with this product, because every workout I have problems with it. I will jog, and the monitor will say that my heart rate is 38 (When it works properly, it will say that my heart rate is 168-180 when jogging). Once I did a five minute warm up of cardio (jumping jacks, jump rope, jogging in place, high kicks, etc.) and looked at my watch, and it had zeroed out and said that in those 5 minutes of cardio I had only burned 9 calories. It is REALLY frustrating. The battery is fine, so I don’t know what the problem is. I wish it would work properly, because I love knowing where my heart rate is and how many calories I’m burning, and I love tracking my fitness. I don’t know what’s going on with this product. It’s driving my crazy.

• 10 Fairly

  The Polar f6 is easy to use, and the strap fits comfortably around your chest, I just got mine this week and so far there’s no interference problems with the transmitter. All the features seem to be accurate and reliable. Therefore i see no reason not to recommend this product. Don’t bother with the negative comments, I assure you it’s a good deal.

• 11 Vandenburg

  This is my first HRM and I purchased it based on name repuation, price, and reviews. So far, so good, but the instructions are so vague and I cannot enter my weight for accurate calorie burning readings. HELP!!! I have an email into Timex..hope I get a response soon.

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