Omron HR-100C

Great value Comfortable (Also, Large range of adjustment for fit, maybe 1" more than Timex on wrist) Simple to use Simple Data (time/date/alarm, stopwatch, current heart rate, min\max alarm) NO history or… data logging. Most of the time when you only spend $30 on something you think it's going to be poorly made and feel like no one put any time or effort into the design. This product although very simple has a nice look. Your wife won't let you wear it to church but it isn't distracting. Also the buttons have nice travel and a soft push, think opposite of the original Timex Ironman. The wrist band is generous, I normally can't wear sport watches because my wrists are to big but this one has room to spare, also rare for $30. The transmitter is simple plastic on the front 12" and then an adjustable elastic band, again I'm a big guy and this would fit someone bigger. The battery on the chest strap is easy to get to and the watch would need jeweler's screwdriver. Just got it today so I don't know about battery life. The watch seems to know when it isn't moving and stops update HR this is a plus because it will save batteries.

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This is a great tool for use in the gym. I use it during spin class and it keeps me on track. Easy to use. Comfortable. Nice way to keep on pace. Have since started using it during other exercise, such… as stairmaster and biking. It has helped me to get to know my body better and it's a great way to see how much healthier my heart has gotten, getting back to "resting" pulse quicker and quicker each time.

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The GOOD: * amazingly low price. other heart rate monitors seemed quite pricey and i did not know if i really needed one. this is a great monitor for the first-time user * works with gym electronic bikes… and treadmills. the heart rate automatically displays in front of you on your machine. cool! * watch depicted heart rates are analogous to the treadmill/bike machine's heart rate readings The BAD: * well, unless i read the instructions wrong, it seems like you can only go one direction when programming things into the watch. for example, if you want to put in a maximum heart rate, you have to keep pushing the up button until you peak 220, then keep going through the low numbers until you reach your target max heart rate. a little bit of a pain. * if you are small-boned, it is a tad big. i feel like it is more of a man's watch but i still use it anyways. i have to have the watch flipped so the facing is against the bottom of my wrist to keep it comfortable. the manual says the chest strap can go to 22" as the smallest setting. let's just say, i'm on the smallest setting and i have not lost the weight i want to yet. overall, this product appears to be made for larger people but works for the tiny if you are on a budget * i don't use conductive gel. sometimes the heart rate monitor loses grip and does not read onto my watch. it just says "0". but, once i work up a sweat, it works quite well. nothing to worry about. The UGLY: * nothing yet. i have only been using it for 1 week. i think it's a great buy

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