Fitbit Flex

Alwayssohungry
Alwayssohungry Posts: 369 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Really - 6 - 8 weeks backordered...aarrgghhhhh ! I spent days researching between Fitbit flex and Jawbone Up and finally decided on Fitbit due to all the horrible reviews of Jawbone breaking all the time and the horrible customer service they received after it broke. But 6 - 8 weeks from now I might get it. Boooo ! If you don't have any product to sell stop putting all your advertisements in my face - please...

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  • mdgreathouse
    mdgreathouse Posts: 3
    I too have been watching the Fitbit and Amazon websites waiting to get this.
    I ordered two this morning from www.****sSportingGoods.com
    They are in stock at their warehouse and I will have them Wednesday.
    $99.95 each.

    Make sure you sign up for their rewards program.
    For every $300 you buy, you get a $10.00 credit.
    They also give you 50 points towards the 300 if you get their app.
  • mdgreathouse
    mdgreathouse Posts: 3
    Foiled by the language filter.
    The website is D.I.C.K.S. sporting goods
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    i got my "fitbit one" through fitbit direct and I got it within 5 days. Same price too. And it does the same thing the flex does, except it's not waterproof like the flex, that's the only difference.
  • lindewyser
    lindewyser Posts: 8
    I purchased my flex through Best Buy.com.
    It has already been shipped to the store. I am supposed to be able to pick it up on Wednesday.
    I'm glad I checked BB bc I was getting ready to place my order on the fitbit website.
  • vxb122
    vxb122 Posts: 5 Member
    My FitBit Flex just arrived from Amazon. What a crappy clasp. I will have to secure it with a tiny piece of wire. I cannot get it on my wrist by myself but you can bet this crappy clasp will undo the minute I catch it on something. It did come with a small and large wristband but only one plastic clasp that you can readily lose down a sink drain on a bad day. So heads up on this one.
  • conniemaxwell5
    conniemaxwell5 Posts: 943 Member
    I was just in a Verizon store this weekend and they had Fit Bits on the shelf.
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    ordered mine about a month ago and Amazon just let me know that it'll be shipping this week.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    My FitBit Flex just arrived from Amazon. What a crappy clasp. I will have to secure it with a tiny piece of wire. I cannot get it on my wrist by myself but you can bet this crappy clasp will undo the minute I catch it on something. It did come with a small and large wristband but only one plastic clasp that you can readily lose down a sink drain on a bad day. So heads up on this one.

    What the hell do you do with yours? Mine has stayed on with no problems.
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    I thought about getting one but have the Fitbit One. Review on Flex: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gadgets-and-gear/gadgets/fitbit-flex-a-pretty-package-with-less-data-for-your-buck/article12377738/
  • BorntoROAR
    BorntoROAR Posts: 91 Member
    Agree with the poster. The clasp is not the GREATEST...but I've never had a problem clasping mine, nor have I ever lost it or had it come unclasped!
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    I won't be switching from my FitBit One. No bracelet to wear so no worries about not being able to wear it to formal occasions and no chance of catching it on door handles or getting it dirty when cleaning or gardening. Also, worn close to the core of your body the FitBit One records your actual movement rather than just a wave of the arm. And the best of all... if it's not syncing correctly you get a read out on the One which lets you see how well you are doing without being reliant on a phone signal all the time - perfect if you are walking off the beaten track. I think the Flex is just for the style conscious who want to be seen to be wearing one.
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    My FitBit Flex just arrived from Amazon. What a crappy clasp. I will have to secure it with a tiny piece of wire. I cannot get it on my wrist by myself but you can bet this crappy clasp will undo the minute I catch it on something. It did come with a small and large wristband but only one plastic clasp that you can readily lose down a sink drain on a bad day. So heads up on this one.

    Why I went with the Fitbit One. Heard very crappy reviews on the clasp of the flex, people losing them, and that they don't think it counts steps as accurately.
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    Have you tried Brookstone stores or website? They are even offering a groupon right now for the store, good on any item I beleive. I know we used a groupon when I got my fitbit 1 last year........

    http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-brookstone-gifts-and-electronics
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    I won't be switching from my FitBit One. No bracelet to wear so no worries about not being able to wear it to formal occasions and no chance of catching it on door handles or getting it dirty when cleaning or gardening. Also, worn close to the core of your body the FitBit One records your actual movement rather than just a wave of the arm. And the best of all... if it's not syncing correctly you get a read out on the One which lets you see how well you are doing without being reliant on a phone signal all the time - perfect if you are walking off the beaten track. I think the Flex is just for the style conscious who what to be seen to be wearing one.

    truth
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Agree with the poster. The clasp is not the GREATEST...but I've never had a problem clasping mine, nor have I ever lost it or had it come unclasped!

    If it's never come undone, and you've never had a problem clasping it, then it sounds just about perfect. If it does what you need it to do, how much better do you want it?
  • lynntfuzz
    lynntfuzz Posts: 21 Member
    I have a Flex and I like it. I haven't had any problems with the clasp and it has never fallen off or gotten caught. I'm sure eventually it will, but I don't think that's unreasonable. WaterBunnie it kind of stung when you said people only wear it because they're fashion conscious and want to be seen wearing it!!!! Good grief!!!!! If someone were fashion conscious the last thing they'd be wearing is some nerdy gizmo on their wrist!!!! LOL. Actually I use this one because it is water proof. That was the biggest selling feature for me. Not a fashion choice. LOL.
  • vxb122
    vxb122 Posts: 5 Member
    It just seems if it caught on something there is nothing to stop it from easily popping open. Well if I do lose it I'll pick the FitBit one up pronto. I didn't buy that one because it didn't have a safety clasp like my Omron. This pop-in the slotted holes plastic clasp just doesn't give me confidence that it won't grab on something and pop open. I was expecting a watchband like clasp.
  • mara232
    mara232 Posts: 93 Member
    I think the Flex is just for the style conscious who want to be seen to be wearing one.

    Really??? LOL Far from the truth. I have friends who have lost their fitbits that clasp to them so that pretty much sealed the deal for me!
  • Alwayssohungry
    Alwayssohungry Posts: 369 Member
    I ordered through Brookstone and just missed a batch that got sent out June 6th. BUT after thinking about it I ordered the Fitbit ONE. I don't wear jewelry much, not even a watch. I think the ONE will work better for me. I also want the altimeter - I do a lot of stairs. So I'm kind of glad for the delay
  • gfroniewski
    gfroniewski Posts: 168
    Anyone complaining about the clasp is experiencing user error of some sort. Don't press it into your wrist. Use your thumb and forefinger to secure it. The thing will never come off unless you want it to. Fitbit has a lot of wonderful documentation on usability of the Flex available online if you take a look. The One is great, no doubt, but so is the Flex if used properly!
  • Cutemisscoco
    Cutemisscoco Posts: 55
    I have to agree with the last poster, I have had zero issues with the clasp on mine. I do not struggle to put it on nor has it ever come close to coming off. Perhaps there are faulty ones out there?
  • TMcChamp
    TMcChamp Posts: 165 Member
    I have my fitbit one, When i have it on my wrist (like after a shower before bed/when getting up) i notice my "activity" seems higher though teh steps not iykwim. When i wear mY fitbit one on my waist i get a good step and activity reading. If i clip it to my bra the steps again don't seem as high.
  • gfroniewski
    gfroniewski Posts: 168
    See, that is really interesting to note. I have been wondering what the difference is between a hip worn tracker and wrist worn tracker. I wore my roommate's Jawbone UP and it registered ~150 more steps than my flex for the same distance. His height setting is 5 inches taller than mine as well. :( What gives, Jawbone?
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Not to sidetrack the thread, but why are people worried about steps? I've never understood what steps do in relationship to weight loss, fitness, or overall health.
  • TMcChamp
    TMcChamp Posts: 165 Member
    Not to sidetrack the thread, but why are people worried about steps? I've never understood what steps do in relationship to weight loss, fitness, or overall health.

    This is an answer for me, no idea about others -When i get my targeted steps of 10000 i get around 7.5km walked. When I'm on days off from my on my feet 8 hours a day job I was struggling to get above 5k! It just helps keep me motivated and active, Even if I have doen a boto camp/bike ride/hike i still liek to use my fitbit to make sure i have doen enough steps, stairs, Km's walked.
  • istenno
    istenno Posts: 5 Member
    I got my fitbit flex yesterday. I have been using a jawbone up since christmas, but I really hate having to plug it into my phone to see my progress (at least with the flex I can tap it and see a general idea of where I am in terms of my daily goal). I wore both today (same wrist) but as of now by jawbone is saying I've done 11185 and the flex is saying 8255. Now I can understand a little difference between the two - but almost 3000 steps is a little much! I am going to keep wearing them both for a few days and see if this continues (I don't know if my jawbone has been over counting, or my flex is undercounting)
  • gfroniewski
    gfroniewski Posts: 168
    I got my fitbit flex yesterday. I have been using a jawbone up since christmas, but I really hate having to plug it into my phone to see my progress (at least with the flex I can tap it and see a general idea of where I am in terms of my daily goal). I wore both today (same wrist) but as of now by jawbone is saying I've done 11185 and the flex is saying 8255. Now I can understand a little difference between the two - but almost 3000 steps is a little much! I am going to keep wearing them both for a few days and see if this continues (I don't know if my jawbone has been over counting, or my flex is undercounting)

    Interesting, I wore my roommate's UP with my Flex, and it over-counted too. Even more intriguing is the fact that his height is 5 inches higher than mine... I would think that would give me LESS steps lol.

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