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Polar RC3 GPS

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User ratings:
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37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.8 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Finally, it’s here.  Polar’s first integrated GPS product.  After years of waiting and hoping, Polar released their first fully integrated GPS product – the RC3.  Previously, Polar watches connected to a separate GPS pod (about the size of a thinRead more
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Pros

  • the best looking and best laid out
  • has more options and the difference in price is acceptable
  • cheaper and more capable

Cons

  • the data fields cannot be adjusted
  • lack of display customization as an immediate annoyance
  • The PPP website is a bit old and awkward

Key specs

  • no
  • no
  • Dot-matrix
  • Men's
  • Built-in
  • no
  • yes

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Polar RC3 GPS - Pros & Cons

Polar RC3 GPS

Pros

  • the best looking and best laid out
  • has more options and the difference in price is acceptable
  • cheaper and more capable
  • Timex is equal or better and cheaper
  • the device performs well and give more data pages/fields
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • the unit can easily be used for cycling
  • slim
  • easy to use
  • and accurate
  • better and more efficient

Cons

  • the data fields cannot be adjusted
  • lack of display customization as an immediate annoyance
  • The PPP website is a bit old and awkward
  • lacks the day to day watch style
  • lack of lap pace
  • the run s distance only a short delay
  • calibration is a little tedious
  • it will NOT pair for a bike speed sensor
  • not for swimming
  • GPS a little way behind some of the latest activity trackers
  • were terribly inaccurate most of the time

Polar RC3 GPS - Technical Overview

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Polar RC3 GPS - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenno
Colour screenno
Backlightyes
Display typeDot-matrix
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Orange
Protection featuresWater resistant
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
GPSyes
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Dimensions
GenderMen's
Weight2.05 oz
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-in
Distance meterno
Calorie counteryes
Alarmyes
Altimeteryes
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes
Timeryes
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Power
Battery typeLi-polymer
Battery life (running)12.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)120.0 day

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