Abstract: The Misfit Shine brings some much-needed style to the fitness tracker market. Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminium, it looks more like a piece of fancy jewelry, and comes with accessories to wear it on your wrist and clip it to your clothing. An opti...
Four month battery life, Elegant design, Clasp and wristband included, Waterproof
Easy to forget, Confusing watchface, Slow sync, Poor activity logging
It's clear that the Misfit Shine has been developed to help take the humble sensor-ridden wristband to a whole new level. As something to look at, it really works and we love its low-maintenance status too. However, there are problems. Recording specific...
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Published: 2013-08-08, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Misfit Shine fitness tracker has a sharp design, is compatible with a variety of wearable accessories, and lasts four months on a single battery; it's also waterproof and can be used for swimming
Minimal design doesn't display detailed data on the device; currently only works with iOS; needs to be held close to phone screen to sync; currently has a closed app ecosystem
The Shine is one of the most stylish and futuristic-looking wireless fitness trackers out there, but you're trading in extra versatility for minimalist style....
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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...
Abstract: The Misfit Shine Activity Monitor uses a three-axis accelerometer to track motion to create a fitness and sleep profile. Because it only uses an accelerometer, sleep and calories burned are estimates rather than exact data. It is not a dedicated sleep-tra...
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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...
Waterproof, Wireless data transfer (when placed near device), Can track swimming and cycling, Elegant aluminum design, Multiwear options from inconspicuously clipped inside clothing to "Bloom necklace" Tells time, Durable, Ondevice feedback to let you k
Sleep data is basic compared to the Jawbone UP series and Basis Peak unless you also buy the Misfit Beddit sleep tracking system, Shine attachment can come unsecured (can pop out of sports band; back of device is strongly magnetic, causing it to be pulled
The Misfit Shine is tiny, sleek, and uniquely stylish, and tracks a good deal of activity. Out of all the trackers I've tried, I love the look of this the most -- it feels like I'm wearing a metallic stealth watch of the future. Shine is a glimpse into...
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Published: 2014-08-14, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: I sit at a desk too much. I drink too much coffee. I don't sleep very well. I have an odd feeling those three things might be connected. This thing on my wrist agrees with that assessment.After a few months of wearing and interacting with a fitness tracke...
Sleek and minimalist design, Water-proof up to 50m, It can be worn anywhere on your body with the included magnetic clasp and wristband, Tell time with lights on the front, Long battery life of around 4 months, so there is no need to charge it for a while
Android app lacks some functions compared to iOS app, The sleep tracker requires turning on before sleeping, Double tap on the front casing is not sensitive, Pedometer is not accurate when wearing on wrist, Overall, Misfit Shine is a good activity tracker
Overall, Misfit Shine is a good activity tracker in the best design. Compared to smartwatches or other activity tracker, the Shine has some obvious advantages that you can't ignore like long battery life, simple app design, easy to use, comfortable to wea...
