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01-08-2007, 09:25 AM

nomail1983@hotmail.com wrote:
:: I have to get a replacement for my Polar transmitter. I am trying to
:: decide between an (improved) "exact" replacement -- the T31 -- or the
:: new Wearlink transmitter. I am not interested in the encoding
:: feature, since I have an old receiver. But conceptually, I like the
:: idea of a fabric strap. On the other hand....
::
::: From the picture, it seems like the WL "main body" (the part other
::: than
:: the strap) is thicker than the T31. Is that true?

Not enough to notice or stand out, IMO.

::
:: Is the WL "fabric" strap elastisized? Or do we have to adjust it
:: for a perfect fit?

I think the answer is both. It's elastic and you can adjust it. I think
the polar site even says so.

::
:: The WL battery has only a 6-month warranty. Sounds like the battery
:: might last only that long with daily use. Is that true?

Who knows. You want a warranty on an inexpensive battery? Just swap it for
a new one.

::
:: What do we replace the battery with? Is it a standard battery that
:: is available "everywhere" (drugs stores, etc)?

Yes, it's a standard cr2032, as I recall. I can check later and post back.

Or must we purchase
:: the battery from Polar or a Polar retailer? And what is the cost of
:: the replacement?
::
:: The only thing I see listed on the accessories web page is a WL
:: replacement strap that "will work on all WL transmitter batteries".
:: Not sure what that means. Is the "main body" the transmitter or the
:: battery or both?
::

I don't know what this means. The WL transmitter detaches from the strap.
You can put your own battery in the WL transmitter, which is a big
improvement. Again, I'll verify and get back later. I posted about this
back before december 2006.

:: Or are they implying that to replace the "battery", we actually
:: replace the strap -- at a cost of $16?

You can get a new strap or not. Battery replacement in the old unit is like
$10.

::
:: That would really increase the cost of ownership of the WL compared
:: to the T31.

??

Just buy the WL....it's better. Only a small part of it is not a strap, so
it's more comfortable.

01-08-2007, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roger Zoul Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Experience with Polar Wearlink transmitter? nomail1983@hotmail.com wrote: :: I have to get a replacement for my Polar transmitter. I am trying to :: decide between an (improved) "exact" replacement -- the T31 -- or the :: new Wearlink transmitter. I am not interested in the encoding :: feature, since I have an old receiver. But conceptually, I like the :: idea of a fabric strap. On the other hand.... :: ::: From the picture, it seems like the WL "main body" (the part other ::: than :: the strap) is thicker than the T31. Is that true? Not enough to notice or stand out, IMO. :: :: Is the WL "fabric" strap elastisized? Or do we have to adjust it :: for a perfect fit? I think the answer is both. It's elastic and you can adjust it. I think the polar site even says so. :: :: The WL battery has only a 6-month warranty. Sounds like the battery :: might last only that long with daily use. Is that true? Who knows. You want a warranty on an inexpensive battery? Just swap it for a new one. :: :: What do we replace the battery with? Is it a standard battery that :: is available "everywhere" (drugs stores, etc)? Yes, it's a standard cr2032, as I recall. I can check later and post back. Or must we purchase :: the battery from Polar or a Polar retailer? And what is the cost of :: the replacement? :: :: The only thing I see listed on the accessories web page is a WL :: replacement strap that "will work on all WL transmitter batteries". :: Not sure what that means. Is the "main body" the transmitter or the :: battery or both? :: I don't know what this means. The WL transmitter detaches from the strap. You can put your own battery in the WL transmitter, which is a big improvement. Again, I'll verify and get back later. I posted about this back before december 2006. :: Or are they implying that to replace the "battery", we actually :: replace the strap -- at a cost of $16? You can get a new strap or not. Battery replacement in the old unit is like $10. :: :: That would really increase the cost of ownership of the WL compared :: to the T31. ?? Just buy the WL....it's better. Only a small part of it is not a strap, so it's more comfortable.