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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdoxeysmith
    • CommentTimeSep 26th 2008
     
    doxeysmith
    I'm thinking of getting a new HRM. Has anyone out there used the polar rs200 (or similar) with a MAC? I haven't gotten a straight answer about how easy this will be. I'm sort of interested in being able to upload data, I'm not sure what I'll learn from it but it sounds neat.

    I'd also be interested in suggestions for HRM's under $200 US, if you have an opinion. Any feed back on the use of the polar foot pod, sd unit, would also be appreciated.

    thanks for your help

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    leapoffaith
    If you have a newer Mac, you can run Windows on it at the same time as OS 10.4 no problem (Windows for Mac is available at any Apple store). While I've never used my HRM on my mac, I'm sure it would be possible to use the Widows-based HRM application on your Mac in the Windows operating system. Probably not much help, but food for thought!
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    CarolinaCrazy

    The Garmin Forerunner 305 is now under $200 (just got one for my Brother in Law on Amazon of $196).  I have one and it works with my Mac no problem.

    I LOVE IT and wouldn't run w/out one now.  The GPS mapping functionality is awesome to have in addition to the HRM.

     

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdoxeysmith
    • CommentTimeOct 20th 2008
     
    doxeysmith
    Thanks guys!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberkieljon
    • CommentTimeOct 20th 2008
     
    kieljon

    Thanks for the input, Carolina... 

     

    I have been thinking about getting a rs200 as well.  I'd still like to know if anyone has experience using one with a Mac?  (I don't have a dual processor mac, so I don't want to run a windows boot-up)  So, Mac users out there?...  

     

    Thanks in advance!

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberZen Jen
    • CommentTimeOct 21st 2008
     
    Zen Jen
    GPS on the iPhones are surprisingly accurate and very convenient! There are free and paid apps you can down load. I like Running Gypsy but have recently switched over to MapMyRun for its GPS capabilities!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberkieljon
    • CommentTimeOct 22nd 2008
     
    kieljon

    Thanks Jen.  But no luck here.  I've got an iPhone and tried both programs and neither have worked for me.  Not sure if it's my coverage or user error.  Both times, the program quit and the time/distance wasn't accurate...

     

    Did you have to set up the program to run?  (ie, did you have to change any settings?)

     

    thanks again for any input 

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