Title: Short battery life
Product review: I've had the RS 400 Polar HRM for about a year and I have to say it's been a love hate relationship. I loved the watch when I first bought it but now, after dealing with a defective watch that eats batteries every 3-4 weeks, a Polar representative that was rude on the phone and the inconvenience of shipping my watch a second time, I wish I would have bought a GARMIN. Despite only using the chest strap transmitter or foot pod only 10 hours a week I continue to change batteries every 3-4 weeks. When I first encountered the battery life problem I was instructed to change the battery MYSELF by one Polar representative and NEVER change the battery myself by a second Polar representative. I have used different battery brands and distributors. I have cleaned the terminals of the transmitter and chest strap WITH MILD SOAP frequently as instructed. I have followed every instruction given to me by Lifetime Fitness and Polar. My advice.... steer clear of Polar watches.
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