We had high hopes for the Microsoft Band: with every sensor under the sun packed in for a reasonable US$199, it looked like it might consign all our other exercise devices to the scrap heap. And it certainly has plenty to offer: we loved the guided work...
We had high hopes for the Microsoft Band: with every sensor under the sun packed in for a reasonable US$199, it looked like it might consign all our other exercise devices to the scrap heap. And it certainly has plenty to offer: we loved the guided work...
Comfortable, Crossplatform, Not too bulky, Sensorrich, Decent battery life
Microsoft Health app needs work, Expensive, Design is forgettable, Not waterproof, Needs more apps
The Microsoft Band has the potential to be the best fitness tracker, but the lack of apps and its overhyped Health platform aren't quite there yet....
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Published: 2014-11-17, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Lots of sensors, Guided workouts, Always-on heart-rate monitor
Actional insights need to be better, No SDK for third-party apps, Room to improve
Microsoft BandLikeLots of sensors.Guided workouts.Always-on heart-rate monitor.Don't LikeActional insights need to be better.No SDK for third-party apps.Room to improve.Not now. Wait and see how many developers jump on the Microsoft Health platform to act...
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Published: 2014-11-13, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Microsoft Band works with Android, iOS and Windows phones, tracks all-day heart rate, has an impressive set of smart notifications, has built-in GPS for runs and can download workout suggestions
It has mediocre battery life; it's not swim-friendly; Bluetooth syncing and pairing can be buggy; the Microsoft Health app isn't that easy to use, and learned insights seem few and far between. Heart-rate accuracy seems to be a little inconsistent, too
Microsoft Band is an ambitious first crack at a smart health wearable that throws in a ton of features and cross-platform support, but it's just not as easy to use or as functional as it should be....
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Published: 2014-10-31, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The new Microsoft Band is probably the most ambitious activity tracker I've ever seen: It jams 10 sensors into one slim wristable. But after strapping it on for the first time, I really feel that it's more than just another handsome little metrics bracele...
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Published: 2018-11-13, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved...
Published: 2015-08-25, Author: Paul , review by: technabob.com
Abstract: For the longest time, I thought of Microsoft primarily as a software company. But over the last couple of years, they've released some really good hardware that can keep up with the best players in the market. Between the Surface, the Xbox One and Lumia p...
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Published: 2015-07-02, Author: Tony , review by: techspective.net
The retail price of $200 is higher than I'd likely spend on something like this, but Amazon sells the Microsoft Band for $150 through Amazon Prime. Microsoft has packed a mind-numbing array of functionality into the Microsoft Band and there's still room f...
Published: 2015-05-21, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved to take the winner of thi...
