Customer Reviews

Suunto T3 and GPS POD Multisport Combo Pack

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You should take a look at the T3 (alone) reviews for some good feedback. I really struggled whether to give this 3 stars or 4 -- really is more like a 3.7. It's good. I like that it keeps track of data, I can see how many calories I burned last week, last month, or the month before, or the month before that, etc., and keep track of how I'm doing. And the Training Effect feature is pretty cool, as is the fact that it automatically updates your activity level (and makes it tougher to hit a given Training Effect score as your activity level increases, since presumably you're in better shape).

Downsides are that the face scratches VERY easily. Manual isn't the greatest, but now that I know how it works I don't find it all THAT confusing (but it's by no means straightforward). I don't mind the rubber watchband -- it's light and water-resistant. But one end of the chest strap broke, so that the clasp pops out relatively easily, which is very annoying. I've since taped that end on, and get in and out with the other end. If it weren't for the face scratches and the chest strap breaking, I'd easily give this a 4.

The GPS pod is pretty cool, though a little finicky. I've lost the signal sometimes, and it's hard to tell that it's been lost (figured out when it was clear after 1/4 mile that my distance wasn't updating), and then hard to get it back. Also, as far as speed, it's not instantaneous (which makes sense, since it's GPS) -- think of it more as a rolling 30-second average, which might make it look like you've gone really slow and then all of a sudden really fast when it catches up. The software (which I don't have) presumably smooths it out some when it transfers to the computer. It's definitely less accurate than some other means of judging distance, particularly if you make a lot of turns, but still pretty cool as a reference.

It was bought for me as a present, and I've been very happy with it, but all-in-all it is a bit expensive for what you get.

I have had this device for over a month now using it 4-6 times per week. I have used the heart-rate monitor and the GPS together for cycling and running, and have used just the heart-rate monitor during weight training workouts. I use the interval timer a lot during my cardio workouts to raise and lower my intensity levels.

That said, I am very impressed with the T3/GPS combo for the following reasons:

X Accurate heart rate measurements
X Seemless connectivity between HR belt and T3
X Accurate speed and distance measurements with GPS
X Tracks and notifies HR zones
X Tracks calories burned
X Stopwatch and interval timer

The T3 has a lot of other features that I haven't used to great extent yet, but I have used the TE (training effect) feature, which helps you to measure the overall effect of your workout on your cardio vascular fitness, to measure and increase the intensity of my workouts when needed. I've also used the logs on the unit to review the recorded workout data. It stores a year's worth of workout data that you can view from the T3 or you can buy a PC pod and download it to your computer. The T3 also can be fine tuned to more effectively track and measure your workouts by entering your height, weight, max heart rate, and fitness level.

Again I am very impressed with the T3 Multisport combo pack and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good HRM that can track speed and distance, and record your workout data. You will be very happy with its functionality and performance.

Bought this package to track my excercise, GPS works well, but does not concur with my Magellan GPS, over a 10 mile walk they end up being about 800 yards apart, in distance covered, but it gives you an idea.

The heart-belt, runs through battery fast, and the watch keeps loosing connection to it, and therefor you get a wrong measurement of calories burnt

Watch it self is nice, it will take some time to learn all the functions and there are many of them.

manual could have contained some ideas as how to interpret the values the watch tells your to maximise what your trying to do (loose weight, stamina etc...)

I've had a Suunto T3 Combo Pack for 2-1/2 years. During the 2 year warranty period I had to send the heart rate monitor in three times for repairs. Now, 6 months after the warranty expired, it has stopped functioning again. Rather than spending the money for out of warranty repair, I am trying a Garmin unit instead. Applying the repair costs to the purchase of a Garmin made it quite reasonable compared with the cost of repairing the Suunto. I'm sorry to have to report this because when it worked it was wonderful, but I found it to be much too unreliable and got no sympathy from Suunto about it either.

The GPS unit works great!!!The watch is also good but the surface is plastic so it gets scratched very easily. Other than that is a great watch.

I have been waiting to buy a gps type watch, and the price was finally right. Well, I am not a rocket scientist, but I am a physician, and this is in my opinion not user friendly. The heart rate monitor worked fine, but the GPS function was not so good. I run on trails, so maybe that was the issue. In short, I returned the watch. Thanks for reading. Dr. 9

To start with the complaints:
The main view doesn't show the day of the week AND the date at the same time, but it is easy to switch between them.
Also, GPS reception is spotty at times, and you must not move while it's acquiring a signal or it'll never get one.
Also, the face IS plastic, and you need to take extra care to not scratch it all up.

Aside from those, I'm very impressed with the watch. Intuitive interface, lots of features, and interfaces seamlessly with the GPS pod and heart rate monitor.

It's expensive, but it passes as an everyday watch that's thin and comfortable (and I can pull it off in a business environment), and I think it's well worth the cost.

I have been using the T3 and GPS POD for few months right now and am very satisfied. The watch is great, slim design with lots of functions but might be tricky to remember how to access all. One flaw of the watch is the cheap plastic that is easily scratched.
For the GPS POD, everything is fine (small, light) except that it can take some time to get a satelite signal and that the battery life is rather short (about 10h).
Overall conclusion: great tools!

Geat aid; very useful in training for age group compitition. The only thing that bugs me is occasionally I will glance at my speed and it will be way off on the watch, but is always correct in training manager.
Suunto T3 Heart Rate Monitor and GPS Pod Multisport Pack - SS012695000