What's best heart monitor to use with eCoach? (TI launchs new one.)
 

I'm wondering because I saw that TI have introduced the eZ430-Chronos development platform... which is also a sports watch, for $49. <== the price being the tempting aspect.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/t...form-and-spor/

I understand eCoach supports the FRWD B600 and Zephyr HxM heart rate monitors presently. But I was put off previously by the cost of the FRWD, and can't source the Zephyr.

http://ecoach.garage.maemo.org/

Though not supported; I just wondered if alternative heart monitor integration is trivial or not? (I mean can I detect and play -- so to speak.)

Re: What's best heart monitor to use with eCoach? (TI launchs new one.)
 

In this case it will be difficult as it does not speak Bluetooth. If you want details, ask in this thread: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=16639 the developer (sampppa) is active there.

Re: What's best heart monitor to use with eCoach? (TI launchs new one.)
 

The Zephyr works well, and sure costs a lot less than the FRWD one.

I got mine from Zephyr direct - email them from their website and they'll send you an email with a paypal link for payment ($120US including shipping).

Re: What's best heart monitor to use with eCoach? (TI launchs new one.)
 

Any additions on compatible devices for the past 2 years since this thread started?
I am also wondering if any sufficiently accurate wrist or/and arm heart monitoring devices are available.
I don't know how is it for everybody else, but my personal issue with chest "based" monitors is that I simply can't wear them while exercising.