Should I wait for the new FitBit?

fivefootfitness
fivefootfitness Posts: 60
edited November 10 in Motivation and Support
I want to update from my Polar strap hrm to one of the no-strap kinds. I'm between the Mio Fuse, which seems good but isn't attractive enough to wear all day, and just waiting for the full release of the Charge HR, which looks great for the same price.

But they haven't announced even the month of full release! I'm at a point where a new gadget will really give me the extra motivation with my training (once in a while it's replacing my running shoes, new pants....I just know that the prospect of wasted money encourage me). Should I really just wait? It could be months past my weight loss goal by the time it's released.

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  • zeeland5
    zeeland5 Posts: 7 Member
    It was released last week, during CES 2015. I am hoping to get one soon from BestBuy. (Gift card for Xmas). It's currently available from the Fitbit site as well. Target.com has limited availability. Walmart.com shows it available in their stores.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    No chest strap - That would be great! What's it called? I have a Polar FT7 right now.
  • fivefootfitness
    fivefootfitness Posts: 60
    OH wow thanks, I'll have to check out Walmart. Most of my local stores have it listed online but unavailable for purchase...go figure.

    The two I'm considering are the MIO Fuse, or the Charge HR from Fitbit!
  • bren3jet
    bren3jet Posts: 33 Member
    Just got my Fitbit Charge HR tonight! Love it so far!
  • fivefootfitness
    fivefootfitness Posts: 60
    Hey, how are you feeling about it now? I've seen pretty iffy reviews, so I'm about to go for a Garmin Vivofit instead, but still have my ears open!
  • dougpconnell219
    dougpconnell219 Posts: 566 Member
    fivefootfitness wrote: »
    Hey, how are you feeling about it now? I've seen pretty iffy reviews, so I'm about to go for a Garmin Vivofit instead, but still have my ears open!

    I love it. It pretty much completely automates the counting burned calories process.

    As for accuracy, it seems right on with what the gym equipment says. People with chest straps say they are similarly accurate.

    My two main beefs...

    1. Come on fitbit. It is a $150 fitness product. Make the Damn thing waterproof.

    2. I love the caller ID feature... But I wish I't worked for texts too.

    Maybe the next version.
  • fivefootfitness
    fivefootfitness Posts: 60
    UPDATE: Got a Vivosmart. LOVE it.
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