I have two complaints about the Timex I have (50 lap Ironman).
First, the use of two small buttons for Start/Stop and Split. IMO, there
should only be one big button. When you're in the middle of a race and you
reach down to hit the split button, you're tired and not thinking all that
straight, and there's just too much of a chance of hitting the wrong one.
Plus, since you are used to hitting the Split button (right) most of the
time, sometimes you hit that one by mistake at the start of the race, which
toggles between lap & split modes if the timer is at zero. If you realize
your mistake and press the start button, now you're in the wrong mode, which
it's not easy to recover without resetting the timer. So, moral is, ONE BIG
Button for lap/split, like the Polars. Use a side button for start/stop.
Second, the buttons don't work that well. Maybe it's due to the fact that I
wear mine in the pool twice/week, but I swear sometimes I hit that lap
button square on and hard, and nothing happens. Very frustrating -
especially in a race.
Oh yes, one more thing. Mine reboots occasionally! Yes, when I go to reset
the timer before my workouts, about once every 2 or 3 months, the display
goes into a test pattern, shows the firmware version number, then I'm at
12:00 with all my settings gone.
And I loose the signal frequently, even though the transmitter and receiver
are only a foot apart.
Needless to say, I'll be buying a Polar next time.
"jim" <
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> Do you like the Timex? I'm thinking about getting one. I have never
> used a HRM.
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