USB heart rate watch monitors (with printout options!)

Malt_Vinegar · 23 Jun 2012 at 22:03

I am looking for a heart rate monitor, but want it to have USB interface, Chest strap, (GPS if possible?) and be around £100.

However none of the reviews I can find show any of the readouts from the USB interfaces?

I would like to be able to submit all my workouts to my coach each day in a document that has heart rates, times, distances and if possible map-overlay....

Does anyone have a product that can do this, or have any examples of the readouts from such a device?

I dont mind using more than one data source if required.

OCUK, any ideas?

Thomas. PLease. · 23 Jun 2012 at 22:17

One of the Garmin running watches should fit the bill. I have the cycling version on my bike, an edge 500. The data readout is pretty much as you describe.

an example, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/190375622

CaptainRAVE · 23 Jun 2012 at 22:20

Yep sounds like your best bet will be a garmin gps sportswatch, although it will probably be over £100 if new and with heart rate monitor.

Malt_Vinegar · 23 Jun 2012 at 22:32

If it does all the things I want, like in that page Thomas showed, willing to pay a bit more

Just found the following:
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS Enabled Mens Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor
at £117....

Is that the sort of thing i should be getting?

Thomas. PLease. · 23 Jun 2012 at 22:44

Yeah that looks pretty much spot on. Can't believe how small they are getting now, a friend had an early one and it was like running with a small brick attached to your wrist!

Make sure it comes with a HR strap though actually, as some appear to not include them.

CaptainRAVE · 23 Jun 2012 at 23:02

The 110 is a fantastic watch, my gf has the pink one and is getting on brilliantly with it. It will do everything you want and more.

Malt_Vinegar · 23 Jun 2012 at 23:04

Ordered

Thanks guys. Going to really enjoy using this, and it should keep my coach happy!!

Mad old tory · 24 Jun 2012 at 18:38

Think I might go with a 410 GPS soon, it's £140 with the HRM. What are the differences between this and the 110? Just a few more features and stuff shown on the screen by the looks of it but can anyone confirm?

CaptainRAVE · 24 Jun 2012 at 19:59

Is that the one with the touchscreen and virtual training partner?

Mad old tory · 24 Jun 2012 at 20:29

CaptainRAVE said:
Is that the one with the touchscreen and virtual training partner?

I think so, it's just with the 110GPS being 110 and the 410GPS being about 140, was wondering if it would be worth the extra 30...

CaptainRAVE · 24 Jun 2012 at 20:31

Mad old tory said:
I think so, it's just with the 110GPS being 110 and the 410GPS being about 140, was wondering if it would be worth the extra 30...

Depends how much you will use it. I use my sportswatch all the time, so would definitely pay the extra. I believe the 410 has lots of other stuff too - better battery life, quicker gps searching etc...at least if my memory serves me right.

robj20 · 25 Jun 2012 at 07:52

I have just got the 410 mainly for running but also use it on my bike. Its not usb though it uses a usb ANT+ dongle and connects through that.