Activity trackers--your recommendations

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MIM49
MIM49 Posts: 255 Member
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Not too long ago there was really only Fitbit and BodymediaFit as far as choices went for a 24/7 activity tracker. Now it is amazing and a little confusing how many are available. I need help finding just the right one. I want one very similar to the recalled Fitbit Force. I want a bracelet style that shows a digital readout that can also function as a watch. Accuracy is important (I know they aren't 100% accurate but I have been using the BodymediaFit Link and its data has been pretty consistent) I know Polar has the Loop. Garmin the Vivofit. And Ifit has a relatively new tracker (can't find mush info on it.) I don't need a HRM (exercise is just walking or the occasional Leslie Sansone DVD workout.) Basis is just too big and chunky for my taste. I keep waiting for Fitbit to come out with a replacement for the Force but am getting tired of waiting.
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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    I love my BodyMedia FIT LINK.... No need for anything else in my book.
  • MIM49
    MIM49 Posts: 255 Member
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    I have the Link and have been wearing it for 1 1/2 years but tired of paying for the Activity Manager each month and the bulkiness of the armband.
  • jbrownnolan
    jbrownnolan Posts: 72 Member
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    I have a BodyMedia and will probably wear it till it dies, I believe it is extremely accurate, but agreed, it is a bit intrusive, I've looked into a couple other alternatives. I've decided that when my BodyMedia bites the dust that I will look into getting a Jawbone, it's worn like a bracelet and uses wireless syncing to transfer data. Good Luck with you search.

    Here's a link: http://store.jawbone.com/store/aliphcom/DisplayHomePage
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
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    I am feeling the urge for a new tracker myself. I know you are wanting something now, but it seems like there will be a lot of new trackers coming out in the fall/winter from things that I have read. So I am waiting until the end of the year to see what is available.
  • goldmay
    goldmay Posts: 258 Member
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    Have you looked into the Fitbit Flex? It's the current bracelet-style tracker they have.

    Withings is also planning on releasing a watch tracker soon, only it's analog not digital.
  • dandelionjelly
    dandelionjelly Posts: 1
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    I was waiting for fitbit to put out something new as well. I really miss my fitbit force but I was one of the unlucky ones who ended up with the skin irritation. I finally went to the garmin vivofit. I needed to have something with a display and this fit my requirements pretty well and isn't too much bigger than the force. The display does not light up so it is difficult to read in low light. Also, it isn't recording my steps very accurately. I am only 5'2" and a mile for me should be well over 2000 steps but this gives me about 1500-1600. Contacting garmin has been a pretty fruitless effort.
    If fitbit does come out with a replacement for the force, I will probably go back to it as soon as it's available! until then, at least this makes me work a lot harder to get my steps in!
  • MIM49
    MIM49 Posts: 255 Member
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    Jawbone, like the Fitbit Flex, are both great devices but I want a readout on the device so I don't have to use my phone or PC to see the numbers.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    I like the Misfit Shine (though it has a limited display like the Fitbit Flex), though I've never tried it.

    Are you an iPhone user? The upcoming iWatch might be worth waiting for, if you're willing to spend a bit more.

    http://www.techradar.com/us/news/portable-devices/apple-iwatch-release-date-news-and-rumours-1131043
  • MIM49
    MIM49 Posts: 255 Member
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    What is analog versus digital?
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
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    Bump because I am shopping also. Thanks everyone.
  • mltapper
    mltapper Posts: 2 Member
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    Has anybody out there used the Moves free iPhone app? I've checked it against MapMyFitness, and it seems pretty accurate.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    To each their own.... the information provided in the activity manager, as well as the unparalleled accuracy override the "look" of the armband or the low price. *shrug* :ohwell:
  • goldmay
    goldmay Posts: 258 Member
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    What is analog versus digital?

    It has hour and minute hands like a traditional watch instead of an LCD display. It also has a smaller hand that tracks percentage of step goal completed. I don't think it will show calories burned though.

    http://www.withings.com/activite


    You could also try the Nike Fuelband.
  • rlynnehawk
    rlynnehawk Posts: 71 Member
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    Bookmarking this. Thanks!
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    To each their own.... the information provided in the activity manager, as well as the unparalleled accuracy override the "look" of the armband or the low price. *shrug* :ohwell:
    Unparelleled accuracy of the BodyMedia? I don't know if I'd call 9.3% error vs. 10.1% error unparalleled accuracy.

    http://time.com/2857434/find-out-how-accurate-your-trendy-fitness-monitor-is/
  • skyekeeper
    skyekeeper Posts: 286 Member
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    bump
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    To each their own.... the information provided in the activity manager, as well as the unparalleled accuracy override the "look" of the armband or the low price. *shrug* :ohwell:
    Unparelleled accuracy of the BodyMedia? I don't know if I'd call 9.3% error vs. 10.1% error unparalleled accuracy.

    http://time.com/2857434/find-out-how-accurate-your-trendy-fitness-monitor-is/

    More is more... *shrug* That is exactly what I mean. WTF are you talking about?
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    What is analog versus digital?

    It has hour and minute hands like a traditional watch instead of an LCD display. It also has a smaller hand that tracks percentage of step goal completed. I don't think it will show calories burned though.

    http://www.withings.com/activite
    Very cool. Now I want that instead of the Shine. Except I just noticed it says $500. I guess not!
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
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    The Razer Nabu is the one I am most interested in at the moment:

    http://www.razerzone.com/nabu
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    To each their own.... the information provided in the activity manager, as well as the unparalleled accuracy override the "look" of the armband or the low price. *shrug* :ohwell:
    Unparelleled accuracy of the BodyMedia? I don't know if I'd call 9.3% error vs. 10.1% error unparalleled accuracy.

    http://time.com/2857434/find-out-how-accurate-your-trendy-fitness-monitor-is/

    More is more... *shrug* That is exactly what I mean. WTF are you talking about?
    I'm talking about a less than 1% difference in accuracy between the clunky, expensive BMF and the small $59 Fitbit Zip. Does that help?

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