Posts Tagged ‘Reviews’

Review: Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor

by on April 7th, 2010

So, dear readers, I have to apologize to you.  I signed on to blog for Cute Geek about 2 weeks before starting a new job. A job that involves an hour commute each way.  In addition, I’ve been trying to log more hours/miles in spin class/on my road cycle.  So combine being out of the house for 13 hours a day and the dreary weather here in PA and I havent had much mental capacity for anything but dinner & mindless tv. My apologies.

Today I bring you a few things. First of which is a review of Polar’s FT40 heart rate monitor.

I wanted to shed a few of those winter pounds I tacked on and train SMARTER for cycle season, so I searched around for a heart rate monitor that tracked HR, calories burned, retained workouts for later review, and had women’s specific models.  Polar has a fantastic reputation for HR monitors, because all that they make are HR/fitness monitors!  The FT40 is their mid-range Fitness & Cross-training watch, but they have options that are optimized for fitness, running, cycling, weight loss, multisport and weight training. Continue Reading…

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Review: Core Cases for iPod Video 80GB

by on July 15th, 2009

IMG_0900At one point in time the goal for every gadget owner is to preserve its greatness.

That greatness can vary. For headphones, maybe it’s the crystal clear sounds. For phones, the greaseless screen…for iPods, it’s everything.

How can I keep my iPod looking brand spanking new, without causing uncomfy bulges to appear in my clothes or bags, and how can I optimize its use.

Core Cases has nailed it.

When I first got my iPod back in 07 (I wasn’t an early adapter…I had a Dell DJ) I wanted a case that wasn’t hard, because I thought the big plastic ones were ‘big’ and ‘bulky’ – yuck. I wanted something that could ensure my iPod’s survival in my ever so changing and exciting world, so I opted for a rubber sleevelike cover.
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Real Reviewers to the Rescue!

by on April 30th, 2009

Many of us rely on reviews to provide that ‘connection’ we seek when products spark an interest and we almost want to buy. A friend of mine sent me an article this morning highlighting just that. More and more women are depending on the internet to delve a little deeper into their shopping experience, meaning instead of only buying things online, they are actually researching and comparing opinions, prices, etc. before entering that credit card data. Women are using the internet to share tons of information (blogs, pictures, advice, etc.), and the research behind the article show that the participation in these social networking sites/activities are actually influencing the decisions these busy women make in their daily lives. Continue Reading…

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