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.)