Garmin FR60

Introduced on February 2nd 2009, the FR60 is a fitness watch by Garmin. Featuring two separate designs for men and women, the FR60 helps keep track of time spent, calories burned, and your heart rate. Compatible with any ANT+ wireless exercise device, the  FR60 can also record information such as distance traveled and speed. A 'foot pod' is also available in select bundles to record this information. Once within range of your computer, this data is automatically uploaded for analysis. Available in red, lilac and black, the FR60 costs $129.99 alone, or $199.99 with the foot pod.

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Garmin FR60
MSRP $129.99
Release date February, 2009
Brand Garmin
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uploads data to your computer wirelessly
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built in heart-rate monitor
+3agreedisagree

waterproof for use while swimming
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affordable price
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compatible with 3rd party ANT+ capable exercise machines
+2agreedisagree

can store up to 15 hours and 100 laps of detailed exercise data
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very long battery life compared to other GPS enabled Garmin sport watches
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FR60 does have the capability to display "percent of max" but you must load your max heart rate through the computer
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The FR 60 does not have the capability to display "percent of max" or "percent of maximum heart rate" on the watch.
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foot pod costs $70 premium
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not GPS enabled
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requires a pod to be attached to your running shoe to measure pace and distance
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Features

  • compatible with ANT+ wireless exercise devices
  • uploads workout information to your computer wirelessly
  • waterproof for use while surface swimming
  • compatible 'foot pod' for distance and pace measurements is available in select packages
  • separate men and women models
  • available in red, lilac and black

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Garmin FR60 | Women's - Black

• Garmin FR60 Women's Black Fitness Watch with Heart Rate Monitor, Footpod, and USB ANT Stick

• FR60 Women's Black Fitness Watch (includes heart rate monitor , USB ANT Stick)

UPC: 753759084813

EAN: 753759084813

MPN: 010-00743-30

Garmin FR60 | Men's - Black

• Garmin FR60 Men's Black Fitness Watch (Includes Heart Rate Monitor , USB ANT Stick and Foot Pod)

• FR60 Men's Black Fitness Watch (includes heart rate monitor , USB ANT Stick)

UPC: 753759084790

EAN: 753759084790

MPN: 010-00743-10

Garmin FR60 | Men's - Red

• Garmin FR60 Men's Red Fitness Watch (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, USB ANT Stick)

• FR60 GPS

UPC: 753759084806

EAN: 753759084806

MPN: 010-00743-21

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Erik

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February 2, 2009
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Pros

  • uploads data to your computer wirelessly
  • built in heart-rate monitor
  • compatible with 3rd party ANT+ capable exercise machines

Cons

  • foot pod costs $70 premium
  • not GPS enabled
  • requires a pod to be attached to your running shoe to measure pace and distance

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Yale

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February 2, 2009
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Pros

  • uploads data to your computer wirelessly
  • built in heart-rate monitor
  • waterproof for use while swimming
  • affordable price
  • compatible with 3rd party ANT+ capable exercise machines
  • can store up to 15 hours and 100 laps of detailed exercise data

Cons

  • foot pod costs $70 premium

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Brendan Corkery

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July 30, 2009
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75
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3 pros
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Pros

  • uploads data to your computer wirelessly
  • built in heart-rate monitor
  • affordable price

Cons

  • The FR 60 does not have the capability to display "percent of max" or "percent of maximum heart rate" on the watch.

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Kevin Miller

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July 30, 2009
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Pros

  • uploads data to your computer wirelessly
  • waterproof for use while swimming

Cons

  • The FR 60 does not have the capability to display "percent of max" or "percent of maximum heart rate" on the watch.

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aschuess

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August 4, 2009
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100
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Pros

  • very long battery life compared to other GPS enabled Garmin sport watches
  • FR60 does have the capability to display "percent of max" but you must load your max heart rate through the computer

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Pheidippides

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October 5, 2009
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Cons

  • foot pod costs $70 premium

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Cheryl Lenard

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July 22, 2009
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Cons

  • The FR 60 does not have the capability to display "percent of max" or "percent of maximum heart rate" on the watch.

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