Polar M200
While that's not a lot of money at all to
spend on a smatwatch, it is a bit pricey when looking at fitness trackers. If
you're looking for a fitness tracker with built-in GPS on a budget, Polar just
might have the answer for you with their new M200.
Something you need to be aware of right off the bat
is the fact that the M200 doesn't run Android Wear or anything like that. The
watch is running its own proprietary software, but this isn't something you'll
be downloading apps and texting friends on. The M200 is very fitness-centric,
and this is quite noticeable with the M200's heart rate sensor and built-in
GPS. Having a GPS unit built right into the M200 means that the wearable is
able to fully track where your runs take place without having to carry your
phone with you. And, in addition to tracking the location of your runs, the
M200 can also keep tabs on calories you've burned, how many steps you've taken,
and your heart rate and distance you've traveled.
All of the information that the M200 collects
throughout the day can be viewed on the Polar Flow application that's available
for both Android and iOS, and you can also access this info through your
desktop or laptop through Polar's website. In addition to being able to view
all of your stats on the Flow app, you'll even be able to get personalized tips
for improving your runs and be able to join custom training plans for getting
ready to run a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or full-marathon.
A full charge on the Polar M200 will get you around
6 hours of continuous running/training time, and this includes the GPS and
heart rate sensor running at all times. Bundle in the M200's ability to receive
calls, text messages, calendar reminders, and social media notifications from
your smartphone when it's connected to it via Bluetooth, and you're looking at
a pretty sweet package for just US$ 149. Polar is currently offering the M200 in
two color models - Bright Red and Charcoal Black - but you can purchase
additional bands for just US$ 19.90.
