Heart Rate monitor comparisons

Hi all,I'm looking into buying a heart rate monitor and would love to hear a few reviews from people who are using them now or have tried different ones.I borrowed one from a friend in the past and felt the chest band was difficult to get used to and I developed a rash where the monitor sat on my chest. Has anyone had luck with the one's that take your heart rate from your wrist?Lastly I have started running with my IPhone, not a small running device, but a great running apps turns the phone in a great GPS device with tracking software. I would love to keep myself running with the fewest electrical devices as possible, as it is I sometimes feel like robo-runner.I appreciate your thoughts,Craig
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  • Garmin is awesome, so is Polar. Never had a bad Polar HR monitor in over 20 years.
  • a cheap Omron HR gave me a rash but I honestly didn't give it enough of a try to complain to loud.

    Anyone using the Garmin 405 CX w/HRM Monitor care to weigh in on its preformance ??
  • what kind of HR monitor gave you a rash?? i grew into a pretty sensitive metal allergy recently and i can't wear certain belts and watches anymore, but my Garmin chest strap is fine. I don't know of any alternatives to the chest strap concept that work well. it's pretty difficult for a sensor to isolate the HR amongst all the other vibrations and motions of running.

    i've confused my Garmin sensor before by having too much air in my Camelbak!
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