nixCraft 🐧May 5, 2024
What's the most outdated piece of tech you own and still use regularly? 🤔
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@nixCraft Polar RS800cx. Last heart-rate monitor that is not "smart".
IRda is a bit of an issue, and the accompanying Polar ProTrainer software is clearly not built for modern Windows versions. Works!
https://www.wired.com/2009/01/polar-rs800cx/
Review: Polar RS800CX MULTI

It’s no wonder this watch ran away with my heart; for the competitive runner or multisport athlete seeking a personal best in 2009, the Polar RS800CX is the required training device. Because of incredibly robust desktop software, tracking of obscure performance metrics, and a wide variety of add-on sensors, the RS800CX can help you measure, […]

WIRED
May 5, 2024 at 3:18pmWeb