well I do not see as training with an hrm as less fun, but actually more fun. Maybe that is because I can't save anything, mine is very basic. It doesn't beep or intrude, it's just another number I can distract myself with, at least when I am someplace where that is a good thing (treadmill, trainer etc).

Congrats on yours - I think you will find it invaluable. I can hardly imagine not using mine now.