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[Capricorn]

grego12, on 17 January 2012 - 09:26 , said:

like nokia, polar is well behind the curve on this product...rather check out the garmin 910xt

at least polar has a functional OS.

what's your beef to make that horrible analogy:?

[Dangle]

Thug, on 17 January 2012 - 10:09 , said:

that's what I'm waiting for.

What were you waiting for.
Some baseless shoot from the hip comment on the internet ?
Also comparing a heart monitor to a cellphone it's not like it will be used for instant messaging or Whatsapp or that Siri will make your run more comfortable.
I think you had your heart set on a Garmin when you created this topic, you just needed someone to give you that nudge

[Capricorn]

Dangle, on 18 January 2012 - 09:19 , said:

I think you had your heart set on a Garmin when you created this topic, you just needed someone to give you that nudge

Snap.

[Thug]

Dangle, on 18 January 2012 - 09:19 , said:

What were you waiting for.
Some baseless shoot from the hip comment on the internet ?
Also comparing a heart monitor to a cellphone it's not like it will be used for instant messaging or Whatsapp or that Siri will make your run more comfortable.
I think you had your heart set on a Garmin when you created this topic, you just needed someone to give you that nudge

Capricorn, on 18 January 2012 - 12:09 , said:

Snap.

Not in the slightest.

I have an open mind and have used Polar products for years.

Not a forgone conclusion by a long shot.

Edited by Thug, 18 January 2012 - 07:49 .

[procheeze]

Capricorn, on 17 January 2012 - 10:28 , said:

at least polar has a functional OS.

what's your beef to make that horrible analogy:?

both nokia and polar are Finnish companies....both were leaders in their fields and technology leaders with the best products....both are now 3 years behind the competitors

[Capricorn]

no really, u have to elaborate on that opinion cos i dont see the 3 year gap.

[Nasira Jamal]

I want to get this as a present for someone. which store is the cheapest and what / where is CRC????
Any help would be great!!

[sias]

procheeze, on 18 January 2012 - 08:16 , said:

both nokia and polar are Finnish companies....both were leaders in their fields and technology leaders with the best products....both are now 3 years behind the competitors

Do you really think polar is 3 yrs behind garmin? The garmin 910xt looks remarkably like the old polars - 625 and 710...

[Capricorn]

crc = www.chainreactioncycles.com

take your credit now and CUT IT. you were warned.

[Nasira Jamal]

Capricorn, on 03 February 2012 - 03:04 , said:

crc = www.chainreactioncycles.com

take your credit now and CUT IT. you were warned.

lol- thanks for the warning. i checked out the site as i was searching earlier. the prices are better than the stores. is this a UK based place? wanna get it in a week or so.. hmm....

[Nasira Jamal]

Ok, i need more advice PLEASE!!!!
There is a Rcx 5 , RCX 5 Run, RCX 5 Bike , RCX 5 GPS. This is for a present for someone that is into fitness ie cycling, swimming, not so much running, weight lifting etc. which 1 do you guys suggest? Advice needed pwease??????

[Capricorn]

I'd say go with the RCX5 GPS. The RCX5 bike might seem right, but it only offers a speed sensor. Rather get the GPS (which will give speed as well, along with pretty little google maps overlays) and buy a cadence/speed sensor later on.

Will be a bit pricey the GPS package, but i think it offers the most bang4buck.

[Nasira Jamal]

Capricorn, on 03 February 2012 - 03:22 , said:

I'd say go with the RCX5 GPS. The RCX5 bike might seem right, but it only offers a speed sensor. Rather get the GPS (which will give speed as well, along with pretty little google maps overlays) and buy a cadence/speed sensor later on.

Will be a bit pricey the GPS package, but i think it offers the most bang4buck.

Thanks... given me something to think about. heres a final twist though - he is more a gym guy ie not cycling or training outdoors - you think that the GPS is worth it in that sense? And if i were to get 1 of the other model, can the accessories upgrade the unit to a GPS model or not?

[Capricorn]

gym only guy? he should get out more, honestly .. unless.... erm. never mind

just get the plain RCX5 then. he can, shuold he decide to vary his activities more, always buy the accessories, ie GPS unit, speed, cadence sensors etc.

[Nasira Jamal]

Capricorn, on 03 February 2012 - 03:32 , said:

gym only guy? he should get out more, honestly .. unless.... erm. never mind

just get the plain RCX5 then. he can, shuold he decide to vary his activities more, always buy the accessories, ie GPS unit, speed, cadence sensors etc.

lol @ Capricorn - he works a lot and we live in Randburg so he doesnt get a lot of time for outdoors stuff. gym is easier at present. thanks for the advice. gonna look at the finances and its either a valentines present or an aniversary in a couple months. !!!

[Snytjie]

grego12, on 17 January 2012 - 09:26 , said:

like nokia, polar is well behind the curve on this product...rather check out the garmin 910xt

There seems to be a few problems with the Garmin 910xt:
http://www.cape-hike...rerunner-910xt/
http://www.thehubsa....y-spirit-level/

Plus, you cannot use the Garmins for HRM when swimming as the ANT+ doesn't work under water...