Suunto T3c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch (Black)

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Product Features

• Real-time Training
• Measures heart rate, average heart rate and maximum heart rate
• Displays real-time calories burned
• Three-tier zone training system with alarms / Two adjustable heart rate limits with alarms
• Interference-free digital ANT transmission and coding

Product Description

Product Description
The T3c Heart Rate Monitor by Suunto helps you train with confidence by providing you with real-time information on the aerobic benefit of each workout. Runners, bikers, kayakers, and other sports enthusiasts will appreciate the Suunto t3's combination of robust technology and versatile style. Training Effect in real time Speed, distance, and cycling cadence with optional PODs Training logbook on device Suunto Comfort Belt for improved fit and measurement Speed and distance data with optional Suunto Foot POD, Bike POD, Road Bike POD, or GPS POD Compatible with Suunto PC POD Dual time, date and alarm Log memory for 15 workouts Training totals for current week, previous week, and the last six months Stopwatch with 50 split laps Interval timer User-replaceable battery 30m Water resistant - essentially splash and rain resistant Interchangeable straps

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001415E8C
• Item model number: SS013573010
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,765 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works, October 5, 2008

By	ACCGTGGTGACA... "rwk" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I've only had it a few weeks, but I've used it almost daily, and it works reliably with one very minor glitch: its sensitivity in the first minute or two of a workout is questionable. Sometimes the heart rate display in the first few minutes doesn't change when I know full well my heart rate has. This is probably related to electrical conductivity. As soon as you start to perspire at all it's 100% reliable, and I've avoided this problem by pre-moistening the contacts. I think one can buy special conductive gel like what they use in EKGs. Anyway, this is minor. I've used it on twelve 50-180 minute runs and never had any problem except in the first minute or two. The chest strap is also comfortable enough that you can forget it's there.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice upgrade, June 18, 2008

By	S. Ottum (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pros:
Huge upgrade from my previous Nike brand heart monitoring watch. Sleek, discrete profile, perfect display options. This color (black polished) to me is the least 'eye-sore' option for this product. Easy to set-up. Being able to easily lock/unlock the buttons minimizes accidental starts and stops of the funtions. Thorough design for basic cardio-training.
Cons:
It's not easy to tell online, but the wrist band has a shiny plastic tone. The buttons/labels are very discrete, so navigating the funtions may take some referencing to the manual a few times. The watch face is easy to read but scratches easily, so recommend the watch be removed when doing tasks that may lead to bumping or rubbing the watch across abrasive objects.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice freatures, horrible durability, December 7, 2008

By	Adam Miarka "ajmiarka" (Fishers, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bought this watch last week and have used it roughly 3 times (twice running and once at the gym for lifting). The feature set is excellent. You are able to setup intervals for running which for some reason is hard to find with other HRMs that actually look decent. The chest strap is very comfortable and once adjusted, you feel as if it's not even there.

My biggest complaint, as others of stated, is the durability of the screen. With only a weeks worth of use, the screen has been scratched beyond use. It's made of some type of plastic and not glass. Suunto, spend the extra $5 and upgrade the screen. Any watch that you pay over $100 for should not have this sort of problem, especially when Suunto prides itself on extreme outdoor activity.

Now I'm just trying to figure out now which other HRMs to use that will provide the same feature set as the t3c. Despite the nice look of the t3c, I can not recommend it due to the scratching issue.