Comments on: Timex Ironman T5G311 Midsize Bodylink System Heart Rate Monitor Watch

By: Shirley Mercier

Shirley Mercier — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:30:39 +0000

This monitor/watch is a fun tool to track heart rate and speed/distance. My only complaints are that it takes an excessive amount of time to link up to a GPS and the display is pretty small because there is so much information on it. Watch fits great and HR rate monitor is reliable but GPS technology needs some refining.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: C. Xavier

C. Xavier — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:53:48 +0000

I purchased this system to help with tracking my pacing and distance when training for the half marathon. But although the Bodylink system works well, there are a few problems with the watch design that if I had known I would not have purchased this item:

It takes too long to acquire the satellites.
It SHUTS down if I am inactive for 10 mins......this has happened to me several times when starting a race....So unless the race starts as soon as I acquire the satellite, I have to be running in circles to keep the watch functioning before it automatically shuts off. There is no way to disable this feature.

So although I love having the watch and checking my pacing, I am tired of the frustration I endure when ever I try to use it to compete in a race.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: Michael Iacovelli

Michael Iacovelli — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:44:44 +0000

I bought this for my wife as she was training for a 10 mile run. I have had success with Iron Mans, plus it was a petite watch with powder blue accents – perfect for a woman, and not some big thing she’d have to wear on her wrist. Watch and heart rate monitor worked great, but the GPS function was shaky – it dropped out and did not register the distance correctly. I returned the product and the rep told me that this model has been out for a while. I am thinking there is newer technology, and I hope Timex comes out with an updated model.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: Jonathan D. Williamson

Jonathan D. Williamson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:32:26 +0000

THIS ONE DOES IT ALL. GREAT SIZE (SMALLER FOR WOMEN)AND VERY FUNCTIONAL. EVERYTHING WORKED AS ADVERTISED AND I AM VERY PLEASED WITH IT. I HOPE THE NEXT VERSION KEEPS THIS QUALITY AND PRICE.

Rating: 5 / 5

By: Richele B. Landa

Richele B. Landa — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:04:32 +0000

This product works great and allows me to monitor my heart rate while working out!
Rating: 5 / 5