I have since upgraded to the t6c, but before that I used the t4. If you're just starting out on the fitness path, the Coach feature (unique to the t4c within the Suunto family) will be very helpful making sure your new found enthusiasm doesn't lead to overwork and burnout. The data is accurate and reliable. There's a fairly active discussion board over at Suunto's website where you can learn more about the watch before you buy (and/or ask questions after you buy) the watch.

If you're looking to download heaps of information from your workouts this may not be the watch for you. However, if you are looking for something to get you started in the world of heart monitor training...the t4c should do the job.

For what it's made to do this thing is pretty excellent. HR monitor works perfectly every time. Always stays in place. A bit tricky to use, but the manual is written well, so once you've set it up you'll be good to go. The coach feature is nice, lets you know how to train as best as possible, but I have a tight schedule, so I frequently disobey it, and it changes the next five days to adjust to what I do.

I haven't used any other heart rate watches however, so I don't know what else is out there, but I'm pleased with this watch.

im not much of a runner but this thing keeps me interested and on track. i just try to do what it tells me and it actually works but you have to stick with it and just keep in mind that its a computer. its cool how if youre training well and getting better it will ask/suggest that you move up to higher training category to push you a little harder

much of the features of this watch are wasted on me, because I mostly jsut like to see distance and speed, but this is the first HR monitor watch that didnt' get ripped off in the first 20 minutes becuase the strap was much more comfortable than any of hte others I've tried. I found it to be pretty accurate with regards to distance , too and the watch itself is not gigantic.