And yes, there are new things on the horizon.
I always seem to come back to the FitBit. Especially now, since it syncs with My Fitness Pal, with the FitBit Site, with the Digifit site and with my Aria Scale. It's all integrated, which is wonderful.
Mine has had no issues (knock on wood). I had one for many years (was a preorder before they were on the market) and got a new one about a year ago ... I do tether mine though.
I liked the BodyMedia one I had (BodyBugg), but it was not good on my skin and I got bubbles under it (like an allergic reaction). The FitBit is more inconspicuous ... BodyBugg also charged to sync with the site. The FitBit does not. It also automatically syncs when I sit by my computer as long as the base is plugged in. And FitBit and the site are
FREE, FREE, FREE. LOVE THAT.
Including MyFitnessPal.com and DigiFit.com - these are not PART of FitBit but they are "partners" .... Really gives me the WHOLE picture.
Cleda