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| |  | TIMEX BODYLINK GPS | Home » » Timex 5J985 Bodylink Trail Runner | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Timex 5J985 Bodylink Trail Runner -- Heart Rate Monitor and Speed + Distance System -- Shock-Resistant Design for Off-Road Use | | | Features: | |
• Timex 5J985 Bodylink Trail Runner
• Heart Rate Monitor and Speed + Distance System
• Shock-Resistant Design for Off-Road Use
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.43 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.83 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.52 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.43 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.83 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.52 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.23 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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 Never leave home without it!Oct 16, 2008
This is actually my third bodylink system (the second Trail style). The first one I lost after replacing the batteries and not noticing that the gasket did not seal propertly (my bad). The second one is the one I currently use, and I do not go out running without it. The third one, for my son who now shares my running passion. I just ran the Triple Lakes Marathon with it. This watch keeps me motivated and informed of my heartrate, speed, etc. I highly recommend this one (Watch, GPS and Heartrate band)
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Simply the best - DONT LOOK ELSEWHEREDec 09, 2007
I cycle long distance, hike, jog, walk and do other stuff regularly. This watch and it's components are just amazing. I did my 2 day research on what to buy - studied Garmin and other options. But this device should beat them all. The data that is recorded is amazing. The GPS is bloody accurate and picks up signals quickly. Even if you walk at 1 mile/hour speed, it picks up the data and records it faithfully. You cant ask for more, and you dont need more. In such a compact device, if they can give so much - hats off to Timex.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Timex Bodylink T5C391 (with Data Recorder II)Mar 17, 2007
Just received this item (bought on EBAY). Simply incredible value for the cost (I paid around $200 for watch, GPS, HRM, GPS, and data recorder).
I considered Suunto, Polar, Garmin, and this Timex. Can't speak about the others but I am SO glad I chose this one. I am a military officer who trains pretty hard (running, ruck march, hiking, biking) and can't believe how much better training is with this device. Pace count and predictive finish take all the guess work out of training. Upload the data to the computer when I'm done and I can see precise routing, pace, elevation, speed, heart rate...at any point or time along my run. Looking forward to putting it on the motorcycle so I can go home after and overlay the exact ride route on a map and see where the heck I just rode.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Waste of money - don't fall for they hypeFeb 19, 2007
I train 15 hours a week and I can't count on this device. I've been through 3 non-water resistant (despite timex claims otherwise) watches. My heart rate monitor is sporadic and was pegged at 240 beats per minute for over an hour during my run yesterday. Oh, and to add insult to injury. THE GPS stopped working mid way through my run too. I wasted money. The Timex(lack of) customer service department tells me I can send it in AGAIN to the "hotline watch service" and wait "WEEKS" for it to come back fixed. If you buy this device, then don't say I didn't warn you.
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
POS - Avoid at all costsMay 09, 2006
I purchased the timex bodylink system about 6 months ago and it has been a very negative experience. GPS system is the weak link - satellite acquisition time is more like 15 minutes (if at all) and you can expect frequent interruptions through the course of your run, with all data lost as a result.
The watch itself is not exactly durable - mine showed paint scuffing within one month of purchase and all button labels had peeled off by month three - given the all I do is run and work in an office it seems like there is a quality problem here.
The idea of an integrated system to monitor speed/distance and time is a big draw for most runners/cyclists but do yourself a favor and get something from a GPS focused company or else prepare yourself for disappointment.
Timex's warranty people were less than helpful - the attitude was basically "not our problem - see the disclaimers in your bodylink manual". Bottom-line, ignore the fluff reviews planted here by sellers and either pay up for the real deal or stick to a more affordable watch/heart rate monitor system.
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