fitbit

I just got the 99 dollar one, it is called the fitbit one. I really like it. It measures sleep as well as stairs climbed. My mother in law has the fitbit zip and that works well for her, it is 59 dollars. I really like how it syncs with MFP and my iphone. I'm still trying to figure out the best way for them to work well together.

My fit bit ultra was only $79 and it tracks both floors and sleep. I love the sleep function!

I have a fitbit ultra(slightly older model than the new One) and I like being able to keep tabs on my sleep so that I have a pretty good idea of how much sleep I do or do not get. Plus it does a good job of helping me regulate how much I should eat with the calorie counter.

Verizon stores as well as A T&T stores(I think) have it.

I have the Ultra and LOVE IT!!!! If you run or walk, it counts hills as sets of steps. Some days I go 25+ sets of stairs from all the hills. It's great!!!

I have the Fitbit One. I also love the sleep feature. It tells if I wake up at night - which I don't very often. I am a hard sleeper! If you forget to set it, you can input the times. When I put the time in and it tells me it took 0 min to fall asleep, I input a sooner time - until it has only taken me 20 minutes to fall asleep. There is an edit feature on the sleep log. But it depends on if you want that or not. For me, I'm glad I spent the extra. In fact, I had the Ultra and bought the One because it syncs wirelessly with my iPhone. I haven't regretted it either.

I have used both. I prefer the cheaper one because as long as I know when I went to bed and when I wake up I can manually plug it in to track sleep. The tracking floors feature is ok, but it can get messed up when driving. Plus the cheaper one holds up a little better with water, so I don't have to worry about sweat or rain messing it up. Just my opinion.

It is really an accurate pedometer. Ok for exercise if your running but really for general activity. A lot if people use that and a HRM for exercise. I think the old ultra is being sold cheay in some places cthis however isn't so water resistant and doesn't link directly with a phone (note only the iPhone 4S, 5 and ipad 3)

I agree about the sleep feature - interesting for a night but then what!! Just tracks your movement at night- not really your sleep.

The Zip is the biggest if all three though - may show if you wear it on your bra!

and the Bodybug/ Body media fit

thanks! does anyone know if there is a monthly subscription to pay for the online resources?

Really good question.

Other than the $99 or $59, are there any other fees at all? Anything?

Also, does it link via Wifi, or only bluetooth via one of the designated technologies?

thanks! does anyone know if there is a monthly subscription to pay for the online resources?

Really good question.

Other than the $99 or $59, are there any other fees at all? Anything?

Also, does it link via Wifi, or only bluetooth via one of the designated technologies?

You don't have to pay a subscription. There is an option to get extra coaching but I don't think many people do.
The old ultra has a Congo with a USB for a computer which fit bit syncs wirelessly with. The new Zip and The One will Bluetooth to iPhone 4S/5 and new ipad

So, no WIFI?

WOW. No thanks. I'm out.

thanks! does anyone know if there is a monthly subscription to pay for the online resources?

Really good question.

Other than the $99 or $59, are there any other fees at all? Anything?

Also, does it link via Wifi, or only bluetooth via one of the designated technologies?

You don't have to pay a subscription. There is an option to get extra coaching but I don't think many people do.
The old ultra has a Congo with a USB for a computer which fit bit syncs wirelessly with. The new Zip and The One will Bluetooth to iPhone 4S/5 and new ipad

So, no WIFI?

WOW. No thanks. I'm out.

Don't understand??

I'm looking for a tracker as well... I did read all about the FitBit One Features, and i think is the best tracker you can find now! I'll buy it for sure!

thanks! does anyone know if there is a monthly subscription to pay for the online resources?

Really good question.

Other than the $99 or $59, are there any other fees at all? Anything?

Also, does it link via Wifi, or only bluetooth via one of the designated technologies?

You don't have to pay a subscription. There is an option to get extra coaching but I don't think many people do.
The old ultra has a Congo with a USB for a computer which fit bit syncs wirelessly with. The new Zip and The One will Bluetooth to iPhone 4S/5 and new ipad

So, no WIFI?

WOW. No thanks. I'm out.

Don't understand??

I totally understand. It doesn't sync via Wifi according to information I am gathering. I am not interested in a device that doesn't sync via Wifi, as a minimum requirement for me to enjoy it.

Why do you need wifi. Do any trackers use wifi. You can use Bluetooth if you have the correct phone or just get close to your laptop if you haven't.

I don't really want to have to explain this, but since you keep asking...Because Wifi is superior technology, and having to use another device is like something from 1992. I wont buy it. It's lame and outdated. When I walk into Starbucks, my office, my home, or a friends house, it should sync at that moment. Not, when I get to a pre-approved device. It's just lame. I don't like technology that doesn't work the way it should, IMO. Now, it's probably designed that way because it's easy and cheap to do that. I get it. But, I wont support it.

This is my opinion and only mine. And, it does not mean anything to anyone else or reflect their choice to use it. We all have our reasons for buying products and services.

I am not going to get into an argument about this. I don't care. I know I wont like it if it cannot utilize Wifi connections. This is me, not you or anyone else. Only me.

I appreciate the dialogue and everyone taking the time to discuss this item, as I have been curious for a long time. I almost pulled the trigger last night, but decided to ask a few more questions. I am glad I waited. I would be extremely disappointed in the way in syncs. I would probably either return it, or sell it on ebay or CL.

I'm done with this now that I've come to a resolution about it.

I LOVE my fitbit! I even accidently washed it and they replaced it for FREE! Whenever I am close to my computer where I have the dock plugged into, my fitbit will automatically sync. I have no issues with syncing it to MFP and I love it!