Timex T5G941 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Thursday, August 7, 2008 | | |Timex T5G941 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
- Recalls activity time and average, peak, and minimum heart rate
- Elastic chest strap transmits heart EKG to wristwatch; user-replaceable battery
- Automatic activity timer keeps track of exercise time
- 12- and 24-hour time as well as with month and date display
- INDIGLO backlighting, 30-meter water resistance rating
The affordable, entry-level Timex T5G941 is great for those just starting out with heart rate monitoring. This digital wristwatch-style monitor continuously tracks your heart rate via a comfortable, elastic chest strap (which fists chest sizes from 25 to 53 inches). The large, easy-to-read display recalls your activity time and average, peak, and minimum heart rate, and it includes 12/24 hour time and month/date display. It also features INDIGLO night light backlighting for use at night, up to 2 years of battery life, perforated rubbers strap, and water resistance to 30 meters (100 feet)--enabling it to withstand splashes and accidental dunks into the water, but not suitable for swimming.
Product Description
Recalls activity time and average, peak, and minimum heart rate / Splash resistant / Elastic Chest Band for accurate beats per minute Elastic strap fits chest sizes from 25 inches to 53 inches Water-resistant 30m (sensor will not provide accurate heart rates when under water) INDIGLO night-light backlight Watch with 12/24 hour time and month/date display 2 year average battery life (battery is replaceable) One year warranty
Not bad (2008-08-06)
The timex watch feels cheap and the chest strap is not very comfortable. However this is my first heart rate monitor and it seems to work just fine. The replaceable battery is the reason I chose this watch over the entry level Polar watch. So far I have no reason to suspect that this was a bad purchase. I will update if I have any issues with this product.
Decent but basic (2008-08-05)
This is my first HRM. It is a very basic and simple device to use. The booklet included in the package was very helpful in understanding heart rate zones and how to use them in an exercise routine. I found the strap to be a little uncomfortable, but not so much that it can't be used. After using it a few times, however, I have discovered that I would like to have something a little more advanced. This is due more to the fact that I had no experience using an HRM before purchasing this one than to any deficiency in the product. Now that I understand how to use it while exercising, it would be nice to have a few more features, such as more memory and tracking information. If you want something that is simple, fairly rugged, and inexpensive, then this could be a good choice.
Good for the price (2008-08-01)
This HR is comfortable, the wrist piece is slick looking. The HR monitor seems to be a little off when I'm on a threadmill compared to the Threadmill's monitor. Just off by a few numbers, but it could be that the threadmills are wrong. This is the best price for an HR monitor, I couldn't find anything cheaper at any stores around Chicago.
does what it says (2008-07-31)
Easy to use and I like that you can change the battery in the send unit easily. I like the product.
Great Basic Heart Rate Monitor (2008-07-29)
This heart rate monitor is great for those (like me) who just wants to know what their heart rate is. It looks great and has a nice comfortable feel. It has an large, easy-to-read display and is very easy to use. This product gets only 4 1/2 stars (if Amazon let you choose 1/2 stars) because it doesn't have some of the high tech features like calorie counters or stop watches like other monitors have. I personally didn't want to have a monitor with a bunch of extras that I wouldn't ever use. This is fantastic buy.