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| Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter Interface | 
 enlarge | Brand: Polar
Category: Sports
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $59.90
You Save: $0.05
New (7) Used (1) from $59.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 743
Color: White
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 3.7 x 1.3
MPN: 2006
Model: 91029347
UPC: 725882293479
EAN: 0725882293479
ASIN: B000GRETCM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Transfers data from your Polar heart rate monitor to your PC for analysis | | • | Communicates with PCs via either IR (infrared) or USB port | | • | Works with the Polar S625X, S720i, S725 and other Polar IR downloadable units | | • | Store and analyze critical performance data and maintain a detailed training log |
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Product Description
This adapter quickly transmits data from your Polar heart rate monitor to your PC, so you can take an in depth look at your progress. Use the IR Interface to upload training zones and timers from your PC, store and analyze critical performance data and maintain a detailed training log. Adapter enables two-way IrDA communication with a PC using the USB port. Includes: IrDa USB 2.0 USB Adapter, cable, CD-ROM, user manual and driver setup. Not compatible with Polar S610, S710, S810 and E600.
Amazon.com Product Description
Transfer your training data quickly and easily with the Polar IR USB 2.0 adapter. You'll be able to download data from your HRM wirelessly to your PC via infrared signal so you can take an in-depth look at your stats. Store and analyze critical performance data and maintain a detailed training log. The IR interface works with the Polar F55, AXN500, AXN700, RS400, RS800, S610i, S710i,S720i S810i, S625X, S725, and S725X. About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Don't buy it, seriously December 2, 2006
23 out of 27 found this review helpful
I'm pretty good at getting devices up and running, but this thing is a complete mess. They don't have the software figured out, and the instructions for trying to fix it when it's not working are preposterously complicated. Note that it comes with no directions of any kind. In fact, it arrives with an unlabeled mini-disc with no indication of what it's for, what it is, how to use it, whether everyone needs it, or anything else. Nothing but the blank disc. Note that this device failing to work is a "Frequently Asked Question" on the Polar web site, and they have a list of about thirty things you're supposed to "check," most of which they don't explain as far as what it is you're checking FOR. (In other words, they say "Check the [whatever] setting," but they don't tell you anything about what that setting should be or what might be wrong with it.) Most of the instructions are outdated, don't apply to current version of Windows, or don't reflect current versions of their own software.
Mine will be going back -- the first thing from Amazon I have ever had to return.
Works in Windows, but no (pre-Intel) Mac compatibility September 20, 2006
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
There exists HRM software for Macs that is Polar compatible, but you won't be able to use this device to move the heart rate data from the watch to the Mac, not even in Virtual PC. You will have to use the Polar serial-infrared adapter together with a serial-USB adapter.
With the new Intel Macs, you can install Windows and the Polar drivers and transfer data that way.
It would be nice if Polar would make their drivers open source so that people could develop versions for other platforms. It could only help their sales.
 Finally Mac and Linux Support from Polar (sort of) November 18, 2006
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I picked this up looking for a non-serial or bulky IR device for my desktop PC but was VERY happy to find that it came with "SigmaTel IR-721 USB IrDA Bridge Driver" drivers for both Linux and the Mac on the CD; in addition of course to the standard Windows drivers.
The only drawback with the Mac Drivers is that it is a Mini-CD which is not-compatible with the insert drives on Mac, but I was able to get it installed successfully without issue on my MacBook Pro (Intel Based) and on my Windows PC.
Now if Polar could start releasing a Mac Version of their Polar Precision software and the other third-party vendors of HRM Software (like iSmarttrain) can get the update out for this new hardware it will make many Mac owners happy.
Polar Precision 4.03.43 (Mar 06) has worked with this device on my Windows XP SP2 on a Native Intel/AMD Windows PC.
It also works fine on my Mac Book Pro under Nova Development's Parralels Desktop (still windows but on a Mac) running Polar Precision 4.03.43. I have not gotten Polar Precision to run under Dreamweaver's Crossover yet though; but hopefully that is only a matter of time.
As an added bonus, being this device includes Macintosh Drivers it could be used in theory to support other IR applications that have been limited by the lack of two-way IR support on Macs, as of OSX Tiger (10.4.x) on the MacBook Pro the built in IR support is only receive mode.
 Usually works January 6, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Sometimes this unit works flawlessly, other times it seems to have trouble picking up the signal. I am not sure if that is a problem with this USB device, the Polar HRM, or the way that I am holding it. In any event, most of the time it works and the data transfers quickly.
This is an absolute piece of junk February 25, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have bought two of these and both have failed after their first use. I just figured I had gotten unlucky with the first one, perhaps thought I had done something to it but when I got the replacement it worked one time and now will not work at all. Aside from the fact that it is ridiculously overpriced for what it is, I must warn you to avoid this product. The only reason I gave this one star is because the system required I rate the product. It deserves zero stars.
Update: I purchased the StarTech device (half the price) that shows up under the alternatives and it works really well. I must also add that Polar's heart rate monitors are first rate. It is a shame they put their name on this device and then charge customers 2X what it should cost.
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