Oregon Scientific WM100 Scientific Smartsync Data Logger Heart Rate Monitor with PC Download
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Product Reviews of Oregon Scientific WM100 Scientific Smartsync Data Logger Heart Rate Monitor with PC Download
Product Review: Software didn't work and no customer support
Summary: 2 Stars
This product would not work on my computer most of the time. Every once in a while (about 1 of 20 tries) it would work. I called Oregon Scientific and they said they don't support the software. They gave me the name of another company but they didn't even have a phone number for them. I tried it on my work computer and it worked.
I had this same problem with a data logging blood pressure monitor but have not had issues with any other USB devices on my computer. Everything else works well plug and play.
If you know how to make sure you are very computer savvy or you might be wasting your money. I even bought a new USB hub and that didn't work either.
Product Review: Well worth the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the logger for a couple of weeks and am very satisfied with the unit. My use is predominately indoors, and I have experienced no problems with either the logger or the software. Functions as described. The installation and operation of the software was without problems on Vista! The software is basic, but provides all the analysis that I need. As another reviewer suggests, you can export the data and use a spreadsheet or graphing program to do more with the data. There just are not that many deals like this for $9.99.Product Review: Works pretty well and unbeatable at the price
Summary: 4 Stars
Pros:
- Semi-recessed power button makes it harder to turn on/off by accident
- I don't know exactly what the range is, but I clip it to my chest strap and it never has any problems picking up the signal
- Battery life is OK - I got about 3 months out of mine using it 2-3 hours per week
- Battery is a ~$2 CR2032 and is easily replaceable as long as you have a very small Phillips screwdriver
- Included download software lets you export workouts in a CSV spreadsheet for better analysis (and backup your entire workout DB in .mdb format)
- Still performing well after 3 months of regular use
Cons:
- Seems to read a few BPM higher than my watch receiver or the one on the treadmill I use
- PC download software insists on installing itself to your system tray (which I hate)
- Occasional short spikes in the recorded HR (if my heart *really* beat at 240BPM, my chest would explode. On the other hand, if you're looking for EKG-quality recording, you'll want to spend more than $14)
- Power-on LED kind of hard to read in sunlight
Product Review: works great
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using this for over 18 months and so far it works great. I clip it to the watch band of my heart rate monitor so it always gets a good signal. The software is weak but it can export data for use elsewhere.