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The RS400 allows the endurance sports enthusiast the ability to analyze training data with the new ProTrainer 5, the most advanced and dynamic training, planning and analyzing software on the market.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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As a hear rate monitor this unit is really good and I like the software that comes with it (this is my third model of Polar monitors). But this is a replacement RS400 because the first one ran through batteries very quickly (to be fair I loved this watch when I first got it and I gave the first unit 5 stars in my review, albeit that was only after about a month of usage). The first battery lasted about four months, the second one four weeks. I don't suspect this is normal behavior though, it could just be a defect in the unit...or, as I have read on some of the Polar message boards, the watch is designed such that the side buttons are very easily pushed in when setting the watch down on its side such that it could be getting turned on inadvertently and running the battery down. My guess is that it is the latter rather than being a defect. Now I make sure not to put the watch down on its side to prevent this from happening. The watch is also designed so that, theoretically, you can change the battery yourself but the back is made of such soft plastic that it is almost impossible to open it without destroying the battery cover. This is very annoying. My last Polar was great because it had a metal back with small screws that were easy to pop out, change the battery, and pop back in. My guess is you have to have a special jewelers tool to get this back off without damaging the plastic. The conclusion I have come to is that I think this design is just a poor design. They need to go back to the screw on metal backs (e.g. 625Xi) and redesign the buttons to prevent the watch being accidentally turned on and draining the battery. I would recommend you look at a different Polar model as there are other designs that appear to be better and less likely to suffer from these issues.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
My RS400 itself works pretty well. It reliably tracks and records pulse information during my cardio workouts, even interval training which is more challenging due to the frequent changes in heart rate. However, the design of the watch leads to the buttoms activating frequently unintentionally, especially when I wear the watch outside of my workouts.
My experience with the Polar IrDA link and the ProTrainer 5 software is more negative. The watch often does not link up with the software. The distance between the watch and the Polar USB/IrDA interface needs to be within an apparently range (not too close and not too far away... around a foot away seems to work best). The Polar USB/IrDA device is mostly good for randomly flashing red light. It does not link the the watch consistently. The ProTrainer states that it is "Connecting to Polar Product" indefinitely. If you "Cancel", then upon trying to transfer data again, it says "Communication port couldn't be opened.", meaning that the port was not properly closed when the Transfer was canceled. This is a frustrating experience.
Also, customization of the watch graphic is very frustrating since Polar uses a proprietary format for the graphic. The ProTrainer's editor for the graphic is very primitive and difficult to work with.
My friends who use Garmin monitors seem much happier, especially with the analysis software.
My experience with the Polar IrDA link and the ProTrainer 5 software is more negative. The watch often does not link up with the software. The distance between the watch and the Polar USB/IrDA interface needs to be within an apparently range (not too close and not too far away... around a foot away seems to work best). The Polar USB/IrDA device is mostly good for randomly flashing red light. It does not link the the watch consistently. The ProTrainer states that it is "Connecting to Polar Product" indefinitely. If you "Cancel", then upon trying to transfer data again, it says "Communication port couldn't be opened.", meaning that the port was not properly closed when the Transfer was canceled. This is a frustrating experience.
Also, customization of the watch graphic is very frustrating since Polar uses a proprietary format for the graphic. The ProTrainer's editor for the graphic is very primitive and difficult to work with.
My friends who use Garmin monitors seem much happier, especially with the analysis software.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I bought this Heart Rate monitor because a friend of mine has it! I was able to borrow it for a half marathon and I think it is great! It helped me to keep my pace and finish the run in a great time! To me it represents the perfect balance in the range of Polar Monitors because it offers everything a semi profesional runner needs but nothing more! More than the RS100/200 but less than the RS800. I also feel that the watch w/o the S1 foot pod is sufficient since the speed and the distance are not so relevant to me!
The only thin I could whish for is an altimeter!
The only thin I could whish for is an altimeter!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Perfect for it's purpose
Keeps track of my workouts on a regular basis and downloads data to my computer. I find it to be accurate and sleek. Read more
Published 3 months ago by megawhizz
good items but not a good seller
I ordered the "POLAR RS400 heart Rate monitor watch WITH FREE IrDA - USB2 Interface"
The goods arrived in good shape except no IrDA - USB2 interface. it's missing. Read more
The goods arrived in good shape except no IrDA - USB2 interface. it's missing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nicholas The
Expensive but a cheap product
I have owned a RS200 - the buttons were faulty. So I bought a RS400 but the strap came loose at the joint and the red button does not work properly. Read more
Published 14 months ago by PRDIGM
Great watch
Great sport watch. I used for two years the RS200. I cound't find yet significant differences in the RS400. Read more
Published on March 11, 2010 by M. Gil
Fitness Madness
This is a great Watch....i purchased it from Jomashop first but the second one i got from my wife was from Bestbuy...it is a great monitor... Read more
Published on December 19, 2009 by Kiana Akhavan-Malayeri
A Good midrange heart monitor.
i've upgraded from one of Polar's eco models to the RS400. So far after three months or so it has worked great. large enough numbers to see ok and backlighting as well. Read more
Published on September 1, 2009 by SeaFlea
Just the kind of HRM I was looking for
I have been using RS 400 for over a month and completely satisfied with its performance. While I was already excited about its features, when I was researching for a good running... Read more
Published on May 4, 2009 by S. Zaidi
Great for Triathelon Training
Rock solid - to upload data to your computer via infrared follow these steps 1. make sure your computer recognized your ira port then
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Published on December 31, 2008 by A. Renshaw
EXERCISE WATCH
THE NUMBERS ARE NOT AS BIG AS I SUPPOSED. I STILL HAVE TO USE GLASSES TO READ THEM WILL EXCERSISING, WAS NOT THE CASE WITH A NIKE TRIAX C8 THAT I USED IN THE PAST. Read more
Published on October 24, 2008 by Smeller
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