Polar RS800CX Review

August 16th, 2009 by Craig Smith Leave a reply »

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Specifications

  • Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.3 inches (5.84 x 5.84 cm)
  • Primary Use: Cross Sport Training
  • Weight: 3.5 oz (99.22 g)
  • Average Heart Rate: Yes
  • HR Zone Alarms: Yes
  • Heart Rate Zones: 3
  • Heart Rate Memory: Yes
  • Calories Usage: Yes
  • Lap Timer: 99 laps
  • GPS sensor included: Yes
  • PC Compatible: Yes
  • Illumination: Yes
  • Software Included: Polar ProTrainer 5
  • Altitude Function: Yes
  • GPS Enabled: Yes
  • Water Resistance: 50m
  • Replaceable Battery: Yes

Pros

  • Compact design
  • Excellent heart rate monitor
  • Infrared data transmission to PC

Cons

  • Poorly organized documentation
  • Small display – not color
  • Software not Mac compatible

Ratings

Score (Rank)

Value: 8.75/10 (3)
Performance/Ease of Use: 8.25/10 (4)
Quality: 8.75/10 (3)
Size/weight: 8.5/10 (3)
Overall Rating: 8.25/10 (4)

Review

Polar RS800CXThe Polar RS800CX GPS watch is a stylish GPS enabled sports watch that allows you to improve the overall quality of workouts that you are receiving by using an assortment of different tools that can accurately tell you if you are on target for your training goals. Through the use of its W.I.N.D. transmitter you can use the next generation technologies to monitor your heart rate and other important information in order to have the most effective workout possible.

The RS800CX has dimensions of 2.3 x 2.3 inches; it weighs 3.5 ounces and it is waterproof up to 20 meters.

The sports watch can be used for a wide variety of sports. It can be mounted on the handlebars of a bicycle. The watch also has many different customizable features that make it ideal for not only cyclists, but runners, swimmers and even those training for biathlons or triathlons.

The RS800CX allows you to upload your workout information to your computer using the ProTrainer Software 5. Once you are finished with your workout you can use the software to upload that information onto your computer to store, study and even graph your overall training, helping you determine how effective your workouts really are.

The unit comes with the altimeter feature allowing you to be able to see your overall levels of accent and decent. You can also upload this information to your computer where in order to see the overall effectiveness of your workouts at the different altitudes. This will help you be able to know which altitudes are ideal for achieving your overall fitness goals.

The Polar RS800CX is a very easy to use watch with many different features. It can be used by different levels of athletes in a variety of sports. That being said, some of the common drawbacks that have been reported by others who have purchased the watch include: there are no mapping directions, the display is small and the software program is limited compared to other workout software programs. All in all, the newest offering by Polar is the top of the line. You may want to give the RS800CX some serious consideration.
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