Comments on: Spotlight Gadget – CS600X Cycling Computer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Robert http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-41947 Robert Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:12:34 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-41947 Quick question Chris, I looked at the comparison between the CS600 and the CS600X is the only difference the Irda connection and the new 2.4 gHz? Quick question Chris,

I looked at the comparison between the CS600 and the CS600X is the only difference the Irda connection and the new 2.4 gHz?

]]> By: Søren from Denmark http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-38583 Søren from Denmark Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:21:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-38583 Hi Chris My girlfriend got me the CS600x with GPS G3 for my birthday (great present - and great girl). I wonder if it´s OK to put the GPS under the seat on my bike? Is it weather resistant enough when it´s raining /Søren from DK Hi Chris

My girlfriend got me the CS600x with GPS G3 for my birthday (great present – and great girl).

I wonder if it´s OK to put the GPS under the seat on my bike? Is it weather resistant enough when it´s raining

/Søren from DK

]]> By: Brenden http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-31770 Brenden Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:32:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-31770 Hi Chris are they looking at making the power sensors small like what they did with the Speed and Cad? cheers Brenden Hi Chris

are they looking at making the power sensors small like what they did with the Speed and Cad?

cheers
Brenden

]]> By: Bill http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-31539 Bill Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:28:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-31539 Hi Chris, Couple of questions regarding the CS600X 1. I compete in a race which is 330+ miles which is unsupported and nonstop. I was originally looking at the Garmin Edge, but since it's rechargeable, I've counted that out. I assume the CS retains current ride info during battery changes? 2. How sensative and accurate is the gps receiver and is there a remote cable sensor available so I can keep the sensor itself in my camelback? The CS600X looks like a fantastic unit, and I'm anxious to purchase one. Thank you for your help! Bill Hi Chris,

Couple of questions regarding the CS600X

1. I compete in a race which is 330+ miles which is unsupported and nonstop. I was originally looking at the Garmin Edge, but since it’s rechargeable, I’ve counted that out. I assume the CS retains current ride info during battery changes?

2. How sensative and accurate is the gps receiver and is there a remote cable sensor available so I can keep the sensor itself in my camelback?

The CS600X looks like a fantastic unit, and I’m anxious to purchase one.

Thank you for your help!

Bill

]]> By: Chris @ Polar http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-31332 Chris @ Polar Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:42:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-31332 Stooge, The Power Output Sensor is optional on the CS600x. Chris @ Polar USA Stooge,

The Power Output Sensor is optional on the CS600x.

Chris @ Polar USA

]]> By: Stooge http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-31322 Stooge Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:43:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-31322 I wonder if there will be a CS400X! I don't want/need the power monitoring stuff (the polar way), so the CS400 with GPS would be just great I wonder if there will be a CS400X! I don’t want/need the power monitoring stuff (the polar way), so the CS400 with GPS would be just great

]]> By: Chris @ Polar http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-31282 Chris @ Polar Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:51:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-31282 Hi Kyle, Something is wrong. I put over 3000 miles on my Cs200 before I moved up to the CS600 and never once did I have a drop out. I saw you are following me on twitter. DM me your number and we will work out your issue ASAP. The sensor range is too short for the rear wheel but should work 100% as advertised. Regarding your question. The CS600x uses a new 2.4gHz frequency for all sensors, which means plenty of distance for anything. Rear wheel is fine. The distance is more than enough. Funny story- I was riding with a few buddies and we stopped for a few minutes. One friend was watching my heart rate outside on my CS600x while looking after the bikes as I was in a store getting some water. Thanks for the follow on twitter by the way! Chris @ Polar USA Hope this helps.. Chris @ Polar USA Hi Kyle,

Something is wrong. I put over 3000 miles on my Cs200 before I moved up to the CS600 and never once did I have a drop out. I saw you are following me on twitter. DM me your number and we will work out your issue ASAP. The sensor range is too short for the rear wheel but should work 100% as advertised.

Regarding your question. The CS600x uses a new 2.4gHz frequency for all sensors, which means plenty of distance for anything. Rear wheel is fine. The distance is more than enough. Funny story- I was riding with a few buddies and we stopped for a few minutes. One friend was watching my heart rate outside on my CS600x while looking after the bikes as I was in a store getting some water.

Thanks for the follow on twitter by the way!

Chris @ Polar USA
Hope this helps..

Chris @ Polar USA

]]> By: Kyle http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-31235 Kyle Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:33:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-31235 Hey Chris, I have a Polar CS200 +CAD I have a ton of problems with the speed sensor dropping out. I have replaced it once but the problem remains. I am also looking for a speed sensor that can be mounted to read from the back wheel. Will the CS600 do that. I know with my old S720I you could open the speed sensor and change a jumper to "High Power" and it would work from the rear wheel but the new CS200 sensor is sealed and the range is very poor. Thanks for your time. Kyle Hey Chris,

I have a Polar CS200 +CAD I have a ton of problems with the speed sensor dropping out. I have replaced it once but the problem remains. I am also looking for a speed sensor that can be mounted to read from the back wheel. Will the CS600 do that. I know with my old S720I you could open the speed sensor and change a jumper to “High Power” and it would work from the rear wheel but the new CS200 sensor is sealed and the range is very poor.

Thanks for your time.
Kyle

]]> By: Chris @ Polar http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-30987 Chris @ Polar Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:39:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-30987 Hi everyone, Chris from Polar here. The Cs600x is a great upgrade from the S720i. The new W.I.N.D technology used for the sensors virtually eliminates any interference. The W.I.N.D technology is proprietary and not on the Ant+ platform. Feel free to shoot me any questions. I'm also on twitter..@chrispolarusa Have a great weekend Chris @ Polar Hi everyone,

Chris from Polar here.

The Cs600x is a great upgrade from the S720i. The new W.I.N.D technology used for the sensors virtually eliminates any interference.

The W.I.N.D technology is proprietary and not on the Ant+ platform.

Feel free to shoot me any questions. I’m also on twitter..@chrispolarusa

Have a great weekend

Chris @ Polar

]]> By: Joe Iannazzone http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-30714 Joe Iannazzone Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:50:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-30714 I have used the Polar 720i for a few years. It is an accurate HRM with very occasional interference from overhead electrical wires. It's easy to tell when that occurs because the heart rate number spikes to 220. I find it especially useful when riding the same route on weekly club rides as a way of measuring fitness with other variables removed. I don't have the power meter or cadence functions so can't comment on those. There are a lot of functions buried in the device menus that take some time to learn. I guess that is the price for having so many functions in a single device. Now, if you need a volunteer to do testing ... I have used the Polar 720i for a few years. It is an accurate HRM with very occasional interference from overhead electrical wires. It’s easy to tell when that occurs because the heart rate number spikes to 220. I find it especially useful when riding the same route on weekly club rides as a way of measuring fitness with other variables removed. I don’t have the power meter or cadence functions so can’t comment on those.

There are a lot of functions buried in the device menus that take some time to learn. I guess that is the price for having so many functions in a single device.

Now, if you need a volunteer to do testing …

]]> By: Kevin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-30700 Kevin Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:15:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-30700 Aww, but that's when it's fun to go out! Any temp. below freezing is just a little more motivation to keep moving :) Aww, but that’s when it’s fun to go out! Any temp. below freezing is just a little more motivation to keep moving :)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-30693 Julie Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:05:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-30693 @Kevin: I probably could get them to send an eval to review, but I'm not a cyclist... and definitely not this time of year. It is 15 degrees this morning. Brrrrrr :) @Kevin: I probably could get them to send an eval to review, but I’m not a cyclist… and definitely not this time of year. It is 15 degrees this morning. Brrrrrr :)

]]> By: Jake http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-30685 Jake Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:38:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-30685 the name is a bit of a mouthful the name is a bit of a mouthful

]]> By: Kevin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/02/19/spotlight-gadget-cs600x-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-30675 Kevin Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:01:25 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=12579#comment-30675 Any chance they'd send one for review? I'd love to see how this stacks up against Garmin's Edge products. Is the wireless communication they're using proprietary, or is it compatible with other brands (like with Garmin's ANT+)? Any chance they’d send one for review? I’d love to see how this stacks up against Garmin’s Edge products. Is the wireless communication they’re using proprietary, or is it compatible with other brands (like with Garmin’s ANT+)?

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