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  • KetosisTina
    KetosisTina Posts: 197 Member
    the flex doesn't measure stairs but is water proof. - warning geeky stuff coming. To measure stairs you need to measure a change in pressure. Barometric pressure "water pressure" Since the flex is water proof, it can not do this.
    But if you can take a shower with it or run through the sprinklers or fall in the pool etc.
    So it really depends on what features you care about.

    I don't own a Force but understand it is waterproof and measures stairs so I am guessing that you must click the button to tell it you are in some sort of stair mode. Perhaps a kind Force owner can let us know.
  • goldyd
    goldyd Posts: 14 Member
    Have the Fitbit ONE. .and never leave the house without it.. absolutely LOVE it.. keeps me motivated!!
  • geerunz
    geerunz Posts: 163 Member
    I started with the Ultra and killed it. Customer service was great, repalced it free of charge. My second Ultra I broke the holder twice and they replaced it free. I upgraded to the Flex, which by the way is NOT water proof. I swam with the dolphins in Jamaica and it was ciompletely dead after. I dried it out in rice and just left it for about 10 days, no luck. Fortunately when I got home I still had my old Ultra, charged it up and is working like a charm, except for me breaking yet another holder. I have the Force on back order now. i like the eae of keeping it on my wrist all the time, no chance of forgetting it when changing, and having all of my steps count.

    All this to say that I've been a Fitbitter for about two years, they make a great product that gets you moving.If your moving more then you were before you got it then its worth it. I've always had fantastic customer service. My one beef is the holders for the Ultra but thats a non issue now, also my Flex band did break, but I kept the extra band. So if anyone needs a band, hit me up. I'm loooking forward to the Force and having my flights count again.
  • jessicaadair
    jessicaadair Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you all for all the feedback! I wore it on my non-dominate hand yesterday and it still counted steps (I tend to drive with my left hand even tho I am right handed), so this morning I just took it off when I got in the car and put it back on at the office. That really seemed to work!! It seems a lot more accurate today.

    I am loving it so far! Its fun to be in competition with what you did or didn't do the day before or being close to a goal and not stopping until you beat it!!
  • jessicaadair
    jessicaadair Posts: 14 Member
    I got mine at bestbuy just b/c I wanted it NOW!
  • Yari12
    Yari12 Posts: 5 Member
    I have been using the fitbit One for a month now and I LOVE it! It motivates me so much and I love the app for my iphone. The battery lasts for 2 weeks or more and I do not get extra steps while driving if I leave it clipped to my waist. I wish that it was more secure though. It can be lost easily.
  • bniebel10
    bniebel10 Posts: 4 Member
    Just bought mine tonight :)


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  • exmsde
    exmsde Posts: 85 Member
    I love my Fitbit One. I will give it half the credit for keeping me motivated and changing my lifestyle to 'Active'. Even on days I don't do cardio per se I almost always insist on hitting my step goal because of the Fitbit. And because there are a few people I've connected with as friends (mostly not in the U.S., btw) who I can't let beat me in steps :-)
  • Miffylou
    Miffylou Posts: 307 Member
    Have a zip and love it. Wear it everyday. ????????
  • mariechaffins
    mariechaffins Posts: 5
    Have a Zip. Got it for Christmas 2012. Love it !!
  • kclynn7
    kclynn7 Posts: 71
    I have the flex and I am kind of on the fence about it now (I did love it when I first got it) but I have noticed that it doesn't log steps properly when I am pushing my double stroller - wish is anytime I am out of the house! I am right handed and wear it on my left like it says to. I think it has something to do with not swinging my arms while pushing the stroller.
  • STrooper
    STrooper Posts: 659 Member
    I started with a Fitbit Ultra a coupe of years ago until it finally cracked and was a bit susceptible to moisture.

    I upgraded to a Fitbit One. It syncs well with MFP and once you get things setup for walking and running (if you run) it can give pretty accurate distances. I love the stair count, too.

    It is useful for the additional calories you expend for walking, but it tends to underpredict on vigorous activities (like running). Of course, it doesn't help at all on strength exercises. But it has been quite useful in seeing, tracking and sometimes promoting activity.

    Before I got back to running, I was pretty diligent in making my daily target of 20,000 steps per day.
  • beautybeatzbylisa
    beautybeatzbylisa Posts: 6 Member
    I ordered the fitbit force, I can't wait to receive it,hasn't even shipped out did anyone get theirs yet?
  • SwitzEngine
    SwitzEngine Posts: 3,418 Member
    I have a one and love it. In addition I have the aria scale which makes things easy. It syncs to fitbit and from there to mfp
  • beautybeatzbylisa
    beautybeatzbylisa Posts: 6 Member
    I ordered the fitbit force its new this year its acutally better because its a watch too and its water resistant and it adds stairs and sleep tooo.. I can't wait to get mine not sure how long its supposed to take I ordered it 2 weeks ago.

    :) let you know more about it once I get it
  • NanzyBoek
    NanzyBoek Posts: 151 Member
    I love my fitbit! Been using it almost a year and haven't skipped a day. Its very motivating.

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