[jyl]

Since Santa is looking for idea help . . .

Thinking of getting a sports watch like gizmo that shows my heart rate.

This appears to be a slippery slope, leading from the $33 Timex heart rate monitor watch, to the $500 Garmin 910 wrist navigation telemetry and diagnostic computer system with wireless sensors for HR GPS speed cadence and blood alcohol level too for all I know, or even a step further to $700 worth of Suunto Ambit madness.

What do you have, or would you have if you were buying again? What is the sweet spot of functionality vs extravagance.

Note: device must be capable of serving as a watch too (time, day, date) and be happy in shower or pool.