What is the difference of the premium HRM versus the standard HRM which works quite well? I see that it is more expensive, what else?
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The strap. You pay more for the soft strap. The monitor/sensor is the same. Good luck after you replace the HRM battery.
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Yes, you can use Polar Hr7. As a matter of fact it works better than the Magellan HRM.
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(9/4/2013) I think that may be something unique with the more expensive ones. I've found that with the cheaper ones, I have to wet my finger sometimes to get the rate to register. So far all my workouts have been rather sweaty but not overly heavy, so I guess it depends on how much sweat since I did read in the instructions not to submerge this one in water or take a shower with it or anything. I usually keep one of those dry sweat towels with me anyway (you know, the kind that wipe away your sweat but don't seem to ever get soaking wet no matter how much you wipe). I haven't had the watch for a full week yet, though, so let me put it through the wringer at my gym and out on the track a few times. Then I'll update on the results. Update: (9/18/2013) I've sweated up a storm with it and it keeps going. However, I'm a bit concerned with the accuracy of its measurements. I've had to set mine at the lowest sensitivity level possible and it still has a tendency to register almost double what a machine registers in burned calories. For example, I used the elliptical at my gym for an hour (using grips to register HR after having told it how much I weigh, etc.). I told the watch the same thing and used the finger pulse thing every 5-7 minutes during the workout. The HRs registered about the same on both the machine and the watch but the total calories burned was almost double by the time I made it to the end of the workout. My coworker bought one too, so I'm having her test hers out to see if she gets the same results then I'll report back again.
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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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The HRM run is built into the HeartRate monitor. You need to have the package that includes both a heart rate monitor and the watch. When you download to Garmin connect you can see the oscillation on the chart with your range showing normal. You can see where On garmin connect your steps change.It's not super scientific but is interesting to see.Also check out the new fenix 2 before you buy the 620. It looks very impressive and the same price.
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I am not really familiar with the cheaper model. I can say that the unit that I have works very well. It is very accurate and dependable and I highly recommend it.
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Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at DCRainmakers review of the product before buying it and he goes very in depth if you want more info. Cheers Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at... » Read More Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at DCRainmakers review of the product before buying it and he goes very in depth if you want more info. Cheers « Show Less
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No difference that I can see. I've purchased 2 (first one I had purchased for myself and gave it to my mother for medical reasons and bought another one for myself). When I bought the second one for my personal use I decided to also buy a pulse O2 for my job in healthcare. For my job I decided to get one advertised specifically for medical use (significantly more expensive). When they arrived I compared their accuracy on myself and the outcomes were identical. The end of the story is that my Mom is still using her ChoiceMed on a daily basis, I am using my ChoiceMed on a regular basis and the "medically approved" one that I seldom used id dead. I intend to replace the dead one with another ChoiceMed for work soon. I hope this helps you with your decision.
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There are two different versions. One with just the 220 (Costs around $250) and one bundle with the chest strap and transmitter thing included. (Costs around $300). This is the same as the "HRM3" or "premium chest strap" from Garmin.
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There are two models one with HRM bundled while the other not. As for vertical oscillation, ground contact , recovery time, VO2 Max etc the watch will indicate proper ranges and evaluate your performance accordingly via garmin connect Web page.
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I don't know about value for HRV, but I know if you connect the emwave 2 with the computer, it will give you graphs, comparison for each time you use it and many many more. I don't use it often enough to know all the features. Sorry about that.
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Just curious, I'm thinking of getting the 305, but I already have a Polar HRM... Did you say that your Polar strap works with your 305? If so, that'd be nice not to have to purchase a second strap.
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Base model gets you the watch. With HRM is a seperate option, and Triathlon bundle gets you the HRM plus the cycle mount (including the quick release I believe), and the GSC-10 speed/candence sensor.
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Correct, the 1909 HR doesn't incl. cadence as I spent another $30 for it. I love the computer though as it does everything, clicks on & off easily and has large digits. Right after I got it, a piece broke & I called factory. They sent me a new head free, no questions asked. I would buy again due to features and terrific factory support. If you can't afford a Garmin, look at this unit.
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hi! I'm fairly certain the elite has extra gadget options (you can hook up a heart rate monitor to the elite) and tracks more via the gps. Like altitude, etc. Check there to find the differences.
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I found the premium version extremely easy to use for rental property. It is easy to input the costs associated with the rental property because the software ensures you include any mortgage interest, property management fees, maintenance costs, days not rented, rental depreciation, etc. Based on my experience, I would recommend the premium version for rental property management.
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From what I experience, I bougth the base model without the heart rate mnitor. So you can bay with or without, but there is a price differnce. My case, $400 with out and $440 with the monitor. Please be sure in the description specifies with or w/o.