Fitbit decision made. please read if you're unsure.

jaz050465

After tonnes of research including loads of posts on here, I've decided to save myself £50 and not get the fitbit. I appreciate all the features it has but feel for me, the important thing is to have an accurate pedometer to encourage me to walk more.
I don't need to sync it with MFP, I don't need graphs and whilst the sleep thing is interesting, I'm not convinced that it really does measure sleep rather than just movement. I also don't go to high rise buildings so the stair thing isn't important.
So....... I'm spending £17.50 in a Tanita PD724.

http://www.play.com/Sports-Outdoors/Sports/4-/20269952/Tanita-3-Axes-Pedometer/Product.html?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:12159724|prd:12159724

It's about same size ish as Fitbit and has a 3D accelerometer mechanism which should be accurate. I've then downloaded a FREE app called istep log to manually add in my daily steps. I may use 'pedometer tracker' app which produces graphs but resent spending £7.99 for an app out of principle.

I can now stop spending time researching and spend the time WALKING instead.

jaz050465

Aaaaaaaah. Having focused my thoughts whilst writing this. I'm unsure again. Maybe I should spend the extra and get a fitbit!!

chervil6

why dont you buy the cheaper one and if its not up to scratch for your needs , then buy the fitbit ...... best to be sure i think