11-15-19, 12:39 PM | ||
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11-15-19, 01:27 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Colorado
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I haven’t gotten a replacement yet as my Charge 2 still works. I really loved the One. I like the Fitbit interface, but am so hesitant to get another fitbit because it seems there are quality issues, and I don’t want a smart watch.
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11-15-19, 02:47 PM | ||
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Kansas
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11-20-19, 09:54 AM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Kansas
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Well I got my watch and have it all set up.* Very nice looking and seems like a quality product.* I did not realize though that it doesn't start counting steps until you've been walking for awhile.* *I guess in my mind I was thinking that it just didn't "register" them until after a few steps but it literally does not count incidental steps which makes it a little hard to track your daily count.* I don't really need to know how many steps are in an actual workout - I want to know my overall steps for the day.* * I've done a few tests comparing the two and get different counts every time. On one test my Fitbit said I walked 417 steps, the watch said I walked 564.* The next test Fitbit said I walked 1012, the watch said I walked 765. *Questionable on how accurate the watch is, for me anyway.* I've done a lot of testing of the Fitbit One over the years and feel like it is fairly accurate. Plus I like it's simplicity - I don't need all the bells & whistles of a smartwatch.
Another drawback is that I work on a computer all day and have a wrist rest so the watch band kind of digs into my skin and is annoying.** On a positive note, the heart rate seems fairly accurate. Let's hope my charging contact that I superglued back into my Fitbit stays until some company decides to make a replacement for the Fitbit One https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
11-20-19, 10:35 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: NH
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I’m really sorry you aren’t happy with the tracker. You are correct. It doesn’t count your first 10 steps if you’ve been sitting for a while. That’s supposed to cancel out erroneous steps that it may pick up. It’s been spot on with distances for me. I feel badly for recommending it.
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11-20-19, 11:07 AM | ||
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Kansas
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11-20-19, 01:15 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2008
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A food blogger I like has mentioned something very similar to this one on her kid's gift list this year so I'm honestly thrilled you mentioned your experiences. There seem to be lots of similar models, apparently cashing in on the need for something with a reasonable price.
I haven't bought one only because I don't have a smart phone and have no idea how to manage the more technical side of things. (only have a PC)
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11-20-19, 01:24 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: NH
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With this tracker I most use and value the phone and text notifications and alarms. I check the sleep function daily. I use the heart rate and look at the step function but don’t worry about actual fitness tracking too much. The distance tracking is spot on for me so I’m not too worried about the actual steps. I think a lot of our satisfaction depends upon what our priority functions are. It also plays well with STRAVA. I use that function when we hike and will use it when we cross country ski.
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