EPULSETM 2 HEART RATE MONITOR & CALORIMETER :: Your best ever workout is now within your grasp. Literally! The ePulseTM 2 Heart Rate Monitor & Calorimeter keeps all your vitals at your fingertips with it's easy to use technology. Comfortable and convenient, with a continual display of your heart rate, calories burned, target heart rate zones, and the elapsed exercise time.
Important Note: Since ePulse2 has a rechargeable battery some units (less than 5%) may discharge due to shelf life. The battery can be brought back with a simple procedure if this is the case. The users must plug in the charger for ten minutes and then hold the on button down for 15 seconds and release. The charging circuit will engage and operation will be normal.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I bought this with high hopes, and for the most part, I've been satisfied. I'm not going to repeat the positives that others have mentioned here.
For me, there are two negatives:
1) Battery life: If you leave the display running, the battery runs out in less than 3 hours. I understand the battery will last longer if you set the display to "on demand". However, since I'm a bicyclist who regularly takes 50 mile + rides, this is not a very convenient option.
2) No memory. My cyclometer, which costs quite a bit less than the ePulse, keeps the stats for the last ride in memory. This does not. If the unit shuts down because the battery ran out, you're SOL.
I suspect that in 3 years or so, we'll be able to get a version that's cheaper and solves these problems neatly. But just be aware of them before you buy!
Update, a month later: Do NOT buy this item if your exercise sessions last more than 2 hours! The longest I've ever got the battery to keep the unit functioning is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Then it just shuts off and you lose all your data. Sure, you can set it for "on demand" display, but a 2 hour battery life is ridiculous, especially when the manual says you can get 6 hours.
If your workouts are less than 2 hours, this will work fine for you; otherwise, try something else.
