Comments on: My New House Guest: Polar RS800CX http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:03:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Bull Runner » My New Toy: Polar RS800 Pro Team Edition http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-10128 The Bull Runner » My New Toy: Polar RS800 Pro Team Edition Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:37:11 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-10128 [...] never did get back to you regarding my choice between the Polar RS800CX and the Garmin Forerunner 310XT.  Reason being, it took me a full three months to decide on my [...] [...] never did get back to you regarding my choice between the Polar RS800CX and the Garmin Forerunner 310XT.  Reason being, it took me a full three months to decide on my [...]

]]> By: The Bull Runner » Run for Home Globe-Ayala City Run Report http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-9182 The Bull Runner » Run for Home Globe-Ayala City Run Report Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:59:21 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-9182 [...] decided to die on me. (It’s been very naughty ever since I toyed with the idea of getting a Polar RS800CX or Garmin 310XT) Good thing I had backup: Nike+ Sportsband on the other wrist and JunC, my run [...] [...] decided to die on me. (It’s been very naughty ever since I toyed with the idea of getting a Polar RS800CX or Garmin 310XT) Good thing I had backup: Nike+ Sportsband on the other wrist and JunC, my run [...]

]]> By: dave http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-8419 dave Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:25:09 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-8419 Hows the test going? I'm leaning towards the Polar, however would like to hear your thoughts on Polar vs. Garmin. Hows the test going? I’m leaning towards the Polar, however would like to hear your thoughts on Polar vs. Garmin.

]]> By: josh http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-7935 josh Thu, 28 May 2009 10:04:28 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-7935 I've had my Garmin 305 for about 4 years now. It still works fine, actually better than when I got it with the software update they had a couple years ago. I love the GPS and will get the 310xt over the Polar because I don't like the idea of the separate GPS unit, and damn it is expensive. The cadence/stride feature is pretty cool, but not enough. Has anyone compared the accuracy of the heart rate monitors on both? My Garmin 305 seems to be pretty accurate. And I guess the new Garmin 310xt is going to have a more comfortable strap, although I haven't minded their current one. I’ve had my Garmin 305 for about 4 years now. It still works fine, actually better than when I got it with the software update they had a couple years ago.

I love the GPS and will get the 310xt over the Polar because I don’t like the idea of the separate GPS unit, and damn it is expensive. The cadence/stride feature is pretty cool, but not enough.

Has anyone compared the accuracy of the heart rate monitors on both? My Garmin 305 seems to be pretty accurate. And I guess the new Garmin 310xt is going to have a more comfortable strap, although I haven’t minded their current one.

]]> By: Oliver http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-7746 Oliver Fri, 22 May 2009 17:28:59 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-7746 Go polar! I wanted the RS800 as well but I settled for the the RS400sd because it was cheaper, around 350$ online, almost half the pricre. Never regreted the purchase. I think the footpod is better suited for running than the GPS and it can be used indoors. I've tried the Garmin and sometimes had problems getting signal. Go polar! I wanted the RS800 as well but I settled for the the RS400sd because it was cheaper, around 350$ online, almost half the pricre. Never regreted the purchase. I think the footpod is better suited for running than the GPS and it can be used indoors. I’ve tried the Garmin and sometimes had problems getting signal.

]]> By: dave http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-7698 dave Wed, 20 May 2009 11:52:48 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-7698 Like others, I have been struggling with the very same question. Polar RS800cx run or garmin. As a HR junkie I am thinking polar but look forward to your update and comments. Like others, I have been struggling with the very same question. Polar RS800cx run or garmin. As a HR junkie I am thinking polar but look forward to your update and comments.

]]> By: Carina http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-7670 Carina Tue, 19 May 2009 13:30:43 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-7670 Hi Jaymie, Good timing for Polar test. I've been thinking which training gadget I will buy. Garmin, Polar or Suunto. I even print the features of different Polar watches and compare it to garmin. Still, I haven't decided which watch will I buy. Your review will help me decide what to buy :) FlyingBoar Hi Jaymie,

Good timing for Polar test. I’ve been thinking which training gadget I will buy. Garmin, Polar or Suunto. I even print the features of different Polar watches and compare it to garmin. Still, I haven’t decided which watch will I buy. Your review will help me decide what to buy :)

FlyingBoar

]]> By: mikey http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-7653 mikey Mon, 18 May 2009 23:26:08 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-7653 I just made inquiries with garmin support, the guy said that in the event your F305 conks out, they"ll be happy to replace the item with an overhauled unit at a cost of 79 USD. A fair shake! I just made inquiries with garmin support, the guy said that in the event your F305 conks out, they”ll be happy to replace the item with an overhauled unit at a cost of 79 USD.

A fair shake!

]]> By: weennee sambrano-lagdameo http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-7648 weennee sambrano-lagdameo Mon, 18 May 2009 07:17:57 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-7648 hi jaymie! nice polar...been struggling with the thought of buying a garmin vs. polar. looking forward to your post. polar has a fantastic service office here in manila. you can take it to any toby's store and they will send it to the office in pasig. thanks and looking forward to how your new house guest rates this week! weennee hi jaymie! nice polar…been struggling with the thought of buying a garmin vs. polar. looking forward to your post.

polar has a fantastic service office here in manila. you can take it to any toby’s store and they will send it to the office in pasig.

thanks and looking forward to how your new house guest rates this week!

weennee

]]> By: Mhel De Leon http://thebullrunner.com/2009/05/16/my-new-house-guest-polar-rs800cx/#comment-7647 Mhel De Leon Mon, 18 May 2009 06:38:05 +0000 http://thebullrunner.com/?p=3230#comment-7647 Hi Jaymee, Looks like you'll be swooping a Polar soon. I am using a Polar 625X and GF305 alternately. I'll be waiting for your evaluation posting. I am thinking of selling my 2 years seldom used Polar 625X and settle to a Polar RS series with GPS.... Have a great day... Mhel Hi Jaymee,

Looks like you’ll be swooping a Polar soon. I am using a Polar 625X and GF305 alternately.

I’ll be waiting for your evaluation posting. I am thinking of selling my 2 years seldom used Polar 625X and settle to a Polar RS series with GPS….

Have a great day…

Mhel

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