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Old 04-01-2008, 03:26 PM
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Best sites for sensor?

Could I please have some advice about the best sites to locate the sensors? I am still a newcomer to this. I have found so far that the hip/upper backside area is more comfortable than in front above the waist. However my slacks or jeans pull a bit there. I have heard that the thighs are good too but where exactly? I think it would help to hear what other people think or have experienced.
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Old 04-01-2008, 03:31 PM
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My experiences:

Right abdomen (not too far towards love handles) = The best
Left abdomen = OK, not as good as right (weird, I know)
Upper bum/lower hip = Hit or miss (this one started bad, got better)
Outer thigh = Not good, inaccurate and caught it getting dressed all the time
Outer arm (tricep) = Good results, uncomfortable for me.

Hope this helps. Remember, we are all different.
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Old 04-01-2008, 03:53 PM
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Thanks, Scott, I really appreciate the input - there isn't a huge number of people that I meet on a daily basis who can answer my questions about this!
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