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That doesn't make me optimistic about using the GPS for very long.
[1] http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-band/en-us/support/hardwa...
Looks interesting and good on Microsoft for finally getting in front of a new hardware trend. I kind of wonder if all these health trackers are just going to be a fad though. Do you really need to micromanage every calorie and heart beat with a $200 gadget? There's a ton of hand waving about combining all the data, synergies, etc. but what are the actual benefits of these devices over just regular checkups with a doc…
Yep definitely a fad. I used up band religiously for a year couple of years when it came out. After a while I got sick of one more thing to keep track of, was just too overbearing. I see a counter trend where technology becomes invisible, fades into background and still works for us instead of being in out faces all the time. Smartphones, smart glasses, smart watches everything that wants a piece of our attention is…
The battery lasts for two days http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-band/en-us/support/hardwa...
Not surprising with all its features, but for wearables, that's a killer. My Fitbit can do 5-6 days, and I would consider that on the shorter end of decent battery life.
However, this is better than many of the smart watches to me, why have a large circular face?
Plus the price point of $199 isn't bad at all.
The battery lasts for two days http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-band/en-us/support/hardwa...
Not surprising with all its features, but for wearables, that's a killer. My Fitbit can do 5-6 days, and I would consider that on the shorter end of decent battery life.
Optical heart rate sensor
3-axis accelerometer/gyro
GPS
Ambient light sensor
Skin temperature sensor
UV sensor
Microphone
Haptic vibration motor
The 2 day battery life is the one turn off for me. Otherwise this is actually quite nice for $199 cross platform fitness wearable
Promo video is up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEvjulEJH9w