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Polar F11

*Est. $160

Reviewed June 2008
Polar F11

pros
  • Advanced programs
  • Comfortable
  • Accurate
cons
  • Batteries aren't user-replaceable
  • Steep learning curve
  • Expensive
 
 
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(143 customer reviews)

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Works great. . .for about 6 months., November 16, 2009
If you want a great heart rate monitor for about 6 months then this is the one for you. Mine no longer monitors my heart, but it is still an attractive sports watch, even after new batteries. I would have given more stars for the 6 months that it worked, but I subtracted a star for every $40 or so that I paid for it.
People with arrhythmias beware!, November 14, 2009

I bought this expensive HRM because I loved the idea of the device creating a individualized workout program for me. Unfortunately, I couldn't even get past the test phase (where you lie down for 5 minutes and the HRM measures your resting heart rate) because of a benign arrhythmia that I have. So if you have any kind of arrhythmia, I would not recommend this device. Plus I found the instruction manual (more like a textbook) confusing.

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Do not purchase from Heartrate Monitors USA., November 11, 2009

I purchased this product from HeartratemonitorsUSA through their own website. I performed the fitness test only to be given a ridiculously high, off-the-charts value higher than the fitness level of the fittest 20 year old man according to their chart. I am a 39 year old overweight woman with mobility issues. After performing the test many times and getting similar values (66, 73, 68, etc.) I called Polar to find out if I was doing something wrong with the test. The tech walked me through resetting all the settings and told me to input my settings all over again and try the test again, and if it still had the problem to see about getting it replaced. Sure enough, I got the same value again. I then called HRM USA to find out about getting it replaced. Seems they will only replace it if you call within 3 days of placing the order. I didn't even RECEIVE it from UPS until 6 days after placing the order. They told me I'd have to go through Polar. Call back to Polar, and they will treat it like a warranty repair. Basically as if I'd had it for several months and it had an issue after a while. Now I'm really nervous because some of these other reviews talk of getting their monitors back after several weeks. So much for the money I spent.

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when it works it's fine, but doesn't work often, November 5, 2009

I was very excited to get my watch I had teh f6 before but lost it. The f6 worked, it had it's kinds, but it worked. this f11 doesn't. i have changed settings, read suggestions and nothing. It'll work every 10 or 15th try but hwo wants to sit and his send 15 times. the best part is when it gets to 99% after 10 tries and you thinkg finally... and you get the "error in connection" message. 2nd and last polar ever.

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Reliable all around heart rate monitor, but lacking certain features for running, October 31, 2009
I've been using this HRM nearly daily for 5 months and it has proven to be reliable and helpful. I had no complaints, it has worked every time I've wanted to use it. I'm using it to run, and in that category it is lacking certain features like laps and the ability to measure speed. Therefore I'm going to a better model which includes GPS features, even though I'm pretty satisfied with the product.
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1. Amazon.com

Amazon.com has over 125 user reviews of the Polar F11 heart-rate monitor. Entries vary considerably in length and quality; the best posts discuss pros and cons along with some basic comparative analysis. The Polar F11 gets good marks here for comfort, accuracy and features. There are a few complaints about the software.

Review: Polar F11M Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Contributors to Amazon.com

2. Epinions.com

Epinions.com doesn't have many reviews of the Polar F11 heart-rate monitor, but the overall quality of the write-ups is excellent. There's a good balance between description and assessment, and both positives and negatives are discussed in detail. Overall, the Polar F11 gets good marks here for accuracy and comfort, but loses points for value and learning curve.

Review: Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor, Contributors to Epinions.com

3. Walmart.com

Walmart.com has only a handful of user reviews on the Polar F11, all of which are quite short and primarily positive.

Review: Polar F11 Blue Glow Heart Rate Monitor, Contributors to Walmart.com

4. AssociatedContent.com

AssociatedContent.com posts articles from pretty much anybody who wants to write one, including some user reviews. D. Swain has posted a review of the Polar F11 heart-rate monitor, but the focus is on features rather than critical analysis.

Review: Product Review: Polar F11 Watch, D. Swain, Jan. 15, 2008

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