Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watch | 
| Brand: Timex
Department: mens
List Price: $69.95
Buy New: $48.95
as of 9/6/2010 05:40 ICT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  257 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Color: Blk
Media: Sports
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: No
Band Material: Polyurethane
Bezel Material: Resin
Case Diameter: 40
Case Material: Resin
Case Thickness: 14
Clasp: Buckle
Dial Color: digital-gray
Dial Window Material Type: Acrylic
Watch Movement Type: Quartz
Water Resistance Depth: 30
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 1.8 x 0.5
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MPN: T5G971
Model: T5G971
UPC: 753048269495
EAN: 0753048213290
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Best Display and Very Repsonsive January 29, 2008
Gut Monkey (Chicago)
260 out of 262 found this review helpful
This is my fourth HRM and by far the best. The display is big and very readable even in dim light without using the indiglo. My last two HRMs were the older model Timex Ironman 100 lappers. They became very unreliable even with new batteries. I used to have to use electrode gel just to get them to work at all. This HRM gives me an accurate reading immediately and continues to do so as my heart rate changes during my workout. It works great even without electrode gel. It doesn't have any fancy features but I don't need them. It does record your time in the zone that you can set and you average and peak heart rates. It also has a recovery time feature that measures how many BPM your HR drops in one minute. The sensor belt will also work with the HR display most treadmills and other indoor machines. This HRM has already improved my training significantly because it is so accurate and responsive. I highly recommend it.
Good Features at a Good Price April 20, 2008
J. Polinkas (Palatka, Florida. USA)
104 out of 106 found this review helpful
I was looking for a heartrate monitor to track not only my aerobics workouts but also my weight training workouts. I wanted a wireless monitor with a large enough display so it was easy to read (yes, I've joined the reading glasses population). I needed to be able to replace the batteries myself, and it would be nice if it could tell time in case I wanted to use it as a watch.
The Timex met all my needs and at a very good price. I was a bit concerned because I have a 54" chest and a fairly large wrist. I was also concerned because the packaging is not specific about whether it has a coded signal so that it does not pick up other heartrate monitor signals. The chest strap fits me well but if my chest gets too much larger, it's going to be a bit snug. The wrist band also fits but it's in the last hole, and so far, I haven't picked up anyone else's monitor or bled over onto anyone else's cardio machines.
I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
The Timex T5G971 A Perfect Choice March 21, 2008
LBI MOM (new jersey)
52 out of 52 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a heart monitor which is easy to use and very accurate this is the one for you. I am 53 y.o. in cardiac rehab. A similar Timex model was one of the HR monitors recommended by the rehab staff. However after much comparison shopping, this monitor had additional features including calorie counting, target heart rate beep which you activate if you want it on and indigo light. The strap is very light and comfortable. It is also extremely accurate and it comes with a user replacement battery. I just love it.
I can keep a beat, now. March 11, 2008
R. Murray (Oklahoma)
76 out of 80 found this review helpful
With so many heart monitors available, I had some difficulty deciding on what to buy. I decided on the Timex T5G971 because I have always wore the Timex Iron Man. I have come to know Timex as a dependable and affordable sport time piece, and so far I am very happy with the heart monitor. It was easy to set up and works great! I have also read that other brands require that you send off to the company for replacement batteries, but such is not the case with the Timex.
Makes workouts more fun! June 18, 2008
G. Wellins (Hartford, CT, US)
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
This is my first heart rate monitor, and I really couldn't be happier with it. The watch displays your heartbeat in real time with the little heart icon on the face. It recalculates every two seconds. It's simple to program it to your weight and target heart rate (just read the instructions), and the 'recall' button tells you all you want to know - time in your target zone, average heart-rate, estimated calories burned, etc.
Previous reviewers have said that they don't like not being able to see the time of day when the watch is in heart-rate mode. If you press the 'set' button it displays the time.
I'm in the process of burning off about 25 lbs of excess fat this summer. I'm cycling across the USA in my living room. This monitor is a very helpful tool for maximizing my cardio sessions. It's accurate, it makes workouts more fun and it lets me know when I have to get moving a little faster.
There's been a significant price increase since I bought this monitor (I paid $44 three weeks ago, now it's listed at $69?). But if I had it to do over, I'd still go with the Timex over the cheaper, lesser-known brand listed along side this monitor. If you look thru the reviews, more people are satisfied with the Timex and you know you're dealing with a reputable company who will honor their warranty.
The only 'cons' I can think of - #1 - The chest strap sometimes beeps when sitting idle, I guess because of electronic interference. This is not an issue when wearing the strap, but I'm thinking it may kill the battery before its time (easily replaced). #2 - The clasp on the chest strap is a bit scrawny. You have to force the tab thru it a little. I've seen no stress wear to the female part of the clasp, but if this part fails eventually, the business part of the chest strap will need to be replaced.
I hate to recommend products to anyone, and it's very rare that I'd five-star anything. But I can honestly say that this item has met or exceeded all of my expectations.
Congrats to the Celts!
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