01-08-2007, 03:58 PM
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| Guest | Re: Experience with Polar Wearlink transmitter?
Roger Zoul wrote:
> 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.
The WL is probably a wee bit thicker.
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> ::
> :: Is the WL "fabric" strap elastisized? Or do we have to adjust it
> :: for a perfect fit?
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> I think the answer is both. It's elastic and you can adjust it. I think
> the polar site even says so.
Both.
>
> ::
> :: 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.
The battery is user swapable.
>
> ::
> :: 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.
Check.
>
> 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.
>
Check.
>
> :: 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.
>
Check.
>
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