![]() The size of a book and weighing 20 ounces, the Timex/Sinclair used a television set as a monitor. Its introduction caused other companies to lower their prices and include more features in their computers in order to compete. At $99 it was certainly one of the most affordable early machines, and Timex sold over 600,000. One of the earliest versions of the home computer, the TS-1000 hit stores in 1981. version of the Sinclair ZX-81, which was made by Sinclair Research, Ltd. Summary: If you are a serious athlete, wanting a serious tool for training and don't mind read the book once or twice - this is the tool for you.The Timex/Sinclair 1000 was the U.S. ![]() Please note GPS lock in was faster the second and third times I used the monitor. Price per feature when compared to other manufacturers.Ĭons: GPS lock in speed, three manuals. Sure, you can just put it on and run, but that would be like taking a Ferrari out and keeping it in 1st gear. Everything thats full of options come with manuals, so I don't consider that a negative, but to some it could be daunting. Sure, one of the manuals is how to put on the chest strap and the other is about the GPS sensor, but Its worth the time to go over then manuals, as theres a lot of nice features that aren't obvious in the beginning. Three manuals come with it and I'd recommend tinkering with it before you go out and try to run a very important event. The book took a while to digest as this unit is FULL of features and customizable options. ![]() Its an additional tool thats worth purchasing if you are serious, retails at $75, can find online for less. With the addition of the 5G751 Data Recorder 2 and view your workout over a map using or other online mapping software to actually see how hard your heart was pumping up that hill, etc. This is continually updated while you run to help you achieve your Personal Best. You tell it you are running (or cycling) a 10K (or miles), it works out your finish time based on current speed and distance travelled so far. For fitness training, the best new feature is the FINISH TIME predictor. A combination of heart rate zones, optional speed / pace zones, auto-lapping, time based intervals plus Finish Time Predictor (when using GPS 3D unit) make this unit truly universal for all outdoor sports. They have added multi heart rate zone training, interval sessions and 3D functionality. Timex has it all together in this great modular unit. I expected that as all of them have that problem on the first run, and on the second test run, in locked in quicker. ![]() The GPS unit took a few minutes to lock in and dropped a couple of times during the test run, but overall performed better than my $600 Suunto. Polar, Suunto, other Timex, Freestyle, did not affect this monitor at all. Heart rate was 100% accurate even while running next to others wearing other units. Optionally, if used with the new 3D GPS unit (included), the Timex 5F011 can provide both vertical and horizontal performance data including altitude, speed, distance, and predicted finish time. ![]() Runners, Cyclists, Skiers, Rowers, Triathletes, Hikers, etc, will all benefit from the inclusion of 8x (eight) heart rate training zones and 4 x interlinked countdown timers (for intervals), with additional warm up and cool down timers. Of all the Timex Bodylink / Ironman heart rate monitors the Timex Ironman 5F011 is the one that most suits athletes - fitness enthusiasts. ![]()
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