Comments on: Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey)

By: Peter Whelan

Peter Whelan — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:46:53 +0000

Review by Peter Whelan for Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey) Rating: Well, it does the job, mostly. It's biggest flaw seems to be an occasional anomalous maximum reading for the workout--224 was one example--I'm 59 years old--I'd be dead if it were correct. And I presume this also messes up the average. This seems to be the only way in which the monitor has not performed as it was designed to do.

I find it frustrating, though, that I can't see both the stop watch and the heart rate simultaneously. I would also like to be able to record lap readings as I hop from bike to treadmill to elliptical trainer at the Y. But I suppose I should have bought a fancier model if that's what I required. This is really only a "starter" model.

I still like the design, and I wear the wristband as a watch most days.

By: D. Lee

D. Lee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:06:14 +0000

Review by D. Lee for Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey) Rating: A good one to start with if you've never used one before.
Easy to use and easy to read -- even while you're exercising.
Features: watch w/time and day, exercise duration, heart rate (average and max), sets min/max heart rate targets based on your age.
Doesn't count calories or retains your exercise history -- but I didn't need this info.

By: G. A. Dawson

G. A. Dawson — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:05:01 +0000

Review by G. A. Dawson for Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey) Rating: This model doesn't have a lot of features but if you need a simple but reliable HRM this one does the job. It does have a few features, more than the FS-1 which is why I bought it. The more expensive units are bulky looking. This one you could actually wear as a casual watch if you wanted. I've never had a problem with mine and am glad I have it. I bought it to lose weight by exercsing at the right intensity and it is great for that.

By: Duke

Duke — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:12:50 +0000

Review by Duke for Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey) Rating: "Heart Link" is a feature in the FS3 that allows for buttonless operation of backlight and display-change by momentarily holding watch unit near chest strap. As I run mostly at night, I'm glad I spent the extra $20 over the Polar FS1 to get this feature.

The watch unit is stylish enough to wear every day. My 52 year old eyes love the LARGE digits. Display is not at all cheesy, and looks a bit euro in motif.

Note that I have rather large wrists. The watch strap just barely fit me using the last notch!

Monitor works like a charm. Accurate and easy-to-use. Try buying at "How to be Fit-dot-com" I received the monitor, shipped free from NM to NY in 1 day. Excellent service with highly recommended product.

By: chileheadcraig

chileheadcraig — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:06:36 +0000

Review by chileheadcraig for Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey)
Rating:
I have wanted one of these for some time, but couldn’t justify the cost, but having an amazon gift cert. for Christmas helped me afford one I was wary of only one button, but it is very simple to use and is adequate enough to use all its funtions easliy. The watch is also not as large as I had expected (a good thing, since i have small wrists) and is actually somewhat attractive looking.

This watch does exactly what is says and does so very acurately. It really helps you focus more on working out since it continuously monitors your heart rate and allows you to keep in your target range. I had previously always had to count beats in my head or rely on inaccurate exercise equipment readouts. The chest strap is not that much of a deal. The benifits certainly outweigh any discomfort for me.

My only thing i wish this was able to do is to give a total workout time in my target range as well as total workout time, but i guess thats reserved for the more expensive versions. Dont expect alot of fancy features on this, but it will do what its supposed to do very well!