Was just checking something out and noticed the band has been reduced to £49.99 direct from MS and you also get a free charging cable (I'm not clued up enough to know if this is standard but they look to be around £13.99).
Continuous heart rate monitor
Tracking for running, biking, golfing, and more
10 sensors, including GPS, and UV monitor
Capacitive 1.4" TFT display (320 x 106)
Works with Windows Phone, Android, and iPhone.2
The difference between the v1 band and the v2 band isn't as much as you might think.
The v2 band has better ergonomics, slightly bigger screen, with better resolution, and gorilla glass. In terms of features and functions, though, one extra sensor (barometric) - so functionally there's hardly any advantage - well apart from the likelihood they'll enable more in software for the v2 band and not apply that to the v1 band.
There's no improvement to battery life, nor water resistance (least not in any meaningful sense).
There has been some known issues with the band materials on the inside surface on the original band - you'd like to think those things have been addressed in the v2 band, but it really is too early to tell.
On functions alone, the v1 band at £49.99 is a bargain - without doubt - pretty comprehensive array of sensors for a fitness wearable, on-board gps. It's not the most comfortable, ergonomic fit on the wrist, though - which to me, as somebody who's had the original band since the UK launch, seems the most persuasive aspect to the v2 band. If that's not a major aspect for you, and / or you've already tried on a v1 band and are happy with how it wears, well it's a lot for not a lot of money.
The extra sensor in the v2 band? You'd like to think it's significant - but really it's not. I thought it'd be something factored into outside exercise - but then realistically it can already work out elevation from gps. It uses it to work out how many flights of stairs you've walked up / down. Thing is, fitbit have been pulling that same stunt simply using the 3-axis accelerometer (which both original and v2 band already have) - and as somebody who has a fitbit with that functionality (it's pretty reliable and accurate) I do wonder why they've reinvented the wheel, there, because I've read some people reporting that the number of flights of stairs thing, for them, wasn't an accurate account.
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sradmad
24 Nov 15#1
good find op, heat
me_plug_in_baby
24 Nov 15#2
says there is a problem after entering delivery details... anyone else experience this?
me_plug_in_baby to me_plug_in_baby
24 Nov 15#5
"sorry, there was a problem with your request"
help? lol
Chulmney_Warner
24 Nov 15#3
Thanks! Saw this the other day for £69.99 and was tempted, for this price it looks like a steal. Ordered without a problem. (nb tried topcashback too for 5.25% by choosing accessories, not sure if it will work...)
magicjay1986 to Chulmney_Warner
24 Nov 15#4
No worries - I was surprised it was £20 cheaper than the other deal on here. Perfect time to grab one :smiley:
magicjay1986
24 Nov 15#6
Sorry, not sure to be honest...i'd suggest maybe getting in touch with them a bit later and seeing if they can help :smiley:
Turker
24 Nov 151#7
Ordered, had that same problem. Had to call up, apparently it was a problem with the Microsoft account. Had to create a new one, then worked fine
MrMattyD74
24 Nov 151#8
Saw this on here the other day at a higher price, also saw it on Amazon Deals on Friday at £69.99. So glad I waited!
Just ordered direct from MS, no problems with check out.
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Continuous heart rate monitor
Tracking for running, biking, golfing, and more
10 sensors, including GPS, and UV monitor
Capacitive 1.4" TFT display (320 x 106)
Works with Windows Phone, Android, and iPhone.2
- Geemac
5% Quidco http://quidco.com/microsoft-store
- Youngy
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The v2 band has better ergonomics, slightly bigger screen, with better resolution, and gorilla glass. In terms of features and functions, though, one extra sensor (barometric) - so functionally there's hardly any advantage - well apart from the likelihood they'll enable more in software for the v2 band and not apply that to the v1 band.
There's no improvement to battery life, nor water resistance (least not in any meaningful sense).
There has been some known issues with the band materials on the inside surface on the original band - you'd like to think those things have been addressed in the v2 band, but it really is too early to tell.
On functions alone, the v1 band at £49.99 is a bargain - without doubt - pretty comprehensive array of sensors for a fitness wearable, on-board gps. It's not the most comfortable, ergonomic fit on the wrist, though - which to me, as somebody who's had the original band since the UK launch, seems the most persuasive aspect to the v2 band. If that's not a major aspect for you, and / or you've already tried on a v1 band and are happy with how it wears, well it's a lot for not a lot of money.
The extra sensor in the v2 band? You'd like to think it's significant - but really it's not. I thought it'd be something factored into outside exercise - but then realistically it can already work out elevation from gps. It uses it to work out how many flights of stairs you've walked up / down. Thing is, fitbit have been pulling that same stunt simply using the 3-axis accelerometer (which both original and v2 band already have) - and as somebody who has a fitbit with that functionality (it's pretty reliable and accurate) I do wonder why they've reinvented the wheel, there, because I've read some people reporting that the number of flights of stairs thing, for them, wasn't an accurate account.
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help? lol
Just ordered direct from MS, no problems with check out.
Am chuffed to bits :smiley:
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