Fitbit, Jawbone, Fuelband, Polar, Amiigo?????

This is an interesting comparison between devices.

http://www.getgrok.com/2013/01/a-comparative-review-28-days-with-the-fitbit-one-jawbone-up-nike-fuelband-and-bodymedia-link/

^ This is a good read.

Personally, I have a fitbit zip. I got it on April 26 and according to the Calorie Burn vs Calories eaten data, I should have only lost 2.3lbs as of yesterday. But I have actually lost 6.1lbs.

It definitely encourages me to be more active. I also like the fact that it is easy to hide, so no one has to know I'm wearing it.

My personal favorite is the Jawbone it tracks your sleep and workout and with the app on your phone you can get the information and see how you spent you time hour by hour.

The bodymedia was also nice, but you have to pay for a subscription to get the information from the device so I stopped that one.

The fuelband is nice and without you can see if you are reaching your goals. The only thing is you can't see your hour expenditure unless you upload the information to the website. It also does not track you sleep and since I suffer from insomnia this the main thing I look for.

I have never tried the fitbit, but I hear people complain that they lose it because they leave it attached to their clothes from the day before.

Fitbit just released a Flex (armband version). Also both the One and Flex can track sleep. There is also a phone app. The Flex is also waterproof.

I have a fitbit Ultra (the older version of the "one") and I love it! I haven't tried any of the other ones, but I love that it interacts with MFP to update my calories burned, and I can just put it on and forget it. I DO know 2 people who have lost theirs from putting it on their pants pocket. I wear mine on my bra band between the cups everyday, so I can just forget it and no one sees it. But I know I won't lose it either, LOL!

I agree though, it DEFINITELY makes me more active, always trying to beat my high step days!!

I have the Jawbone UP and love it. After calibrating the UP, it's now very accurate.

One selling point for me was that the band will vibrate if I've been inactive for X minutes. I set mine to 45 minutes and it went off a couple times today during my workday at my desk. That feature alone is worth the money to me.

I don't sync to MFP, so those capabilities aren't important to me. However, if syncing here is a main concern, the FitBit Flex or One probably have a leg up on the UP at this time.

If you don't like wearing something on your wrist, the FitBit One is the better solution. I wanted a wrist item because I didn't want to worry about losing the tracker or forgetting to bring it when I change for a workout (common issues). If you're sold on the FitBit system, the Flex goes on the wrist. I do like how you can change the bands to color match your clothes.

Right now the Fuelband is a toy. I hate saying it as I use the Nike+ system for running with my Sportwatch and fitness gaming with the kinect, but that FB has little use. However, the next one that's coming out will have a HRM and other stuff built in, so it will be better. So if you like the Nike+ idea/system, keep that in mind.

Thanks everyone!!!
There's no hiding a fitbit in my bra since there's no spot there for it... LoL... I had been sold on the Up, but then started researching a bit and was overwhelmed by what's out there!!!
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I keep mine right in the middle. Not on the cup or strap. depending on the bra i sometimes have to turn it upside down to clip it there but I find the space between the cups is ideal. No one knows its there and its hard to lose.

Sorry OP.....I am gonna piggyback on your topic and ask a question......I was thinking of getting an hrm myself but then started reading about the fit bit and flex......am I understanding correctly that they will monitor me all day and give me a total burn? For the day......including any workout I did during the day? Or are they not meant for workouts? Yes I am slow on the tech uptake!

Yes, fitbit will give you an estimate of your total burn for the day. Depending on the type of workout you do will, depend on whether or not it is effective at tracking it.

Walking/Running - Works fine
Dancing/Ellipticals/Biking/Ect - You probably want a HRM for
Strength - well there is no accurate way to track that

I have a Fitbit zip($60) and Pyle HRM ($30). I would have got a Polar HRM and Fitbit One, but I'm on a tight budget.

Sorry OP.....I am gonna piggyback on your topic and ask a question......I was thinking of getting an hrm myself but then started reading about the fit bit and flex......am I understanding correctly that they will monitor me all day and give me a total burn? For the day......including any workout I did during the day? Or are they not meant for workouts? Yes I am slow on the tech uptake!

Yes, fitbit will give you an estimate of your total burn for the day. Depending on the type of workout you do will, depend on whether or not it is effective at tracking it.

Walking/Running - Works fine
Dancing/Ellipticals/Biking/Ect - You probably want a HRM for
Strength - well there is no accurate way to track that

I have a Fitbit zip($60) and Pyle HRM ($30). I would have got a Polar HRM and Fitbit One, but I'm on a tight budget.

Thanks! it's my budget as well that has me still on the" fence post " so to speak.....I don't want to pay for something that will not do what I want it too!

Jump on the Amiigo this things going to blow away every other fitness band!! if it does what it says that is, but if it does and does it well damn its going to be amazing!

I had the same dilemma and went for Polar FT7. Love it.
It boils down to what do you need it for. For me it was most important to know my exercise burn.