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The FitBit is a mid-grade fitness device that tracks a user’s sleep, movement, and burnt calories. It clips onto a user’s clothing and then gathers motion data in three dimensions, after which it converts it into useful information. It includes a wireless base station that collects data from the unit (within 15’) and then syncs the information to a PC via a USB connection. The system comes with an included software package that once installed, allows users to monitor their health dashboard online at FitBit. The analysis is based off the user’s age, height, weight, and gender AND keeps a detailed track of a user’s activity level — including highs/lows, intensity, and calorie intake/outtake (user must log their nutritional info online). The FitBit is currently available for pre-order, but will not begin shipping until January 31st, 2010.

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MSRP $99.99
Release date January, 2010
Brand FitBit
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Pros:
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affordable price
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tracks both intake and expenditure of calories
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passive wireless data collection
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also tracks your sleeping habits
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lightweight and compact - can be carried and used easily
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lasts 5-10 days before needing to be charged
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will continue to record data even when battery is almost dead - the device intelligently stops turning on the display, warns user
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device can store up to 7 days of minute-by-minute data before requiring an upload
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well designed website
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proprietary website is used to track and display your statics
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doesn't come with a manual
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Features

  • Mid-Grade Fitness Device
  • Movement/Sleep/Calorie Tracking
  • Wireless Device (Clip)
  • Wireless Base Station
  • USB 2.0 Interface (Base)
  • PC Syncing
  • Online Health Dashboard
  • PRE-ORDER ONLY

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November 4, 2009
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Pros

  • affordable price
  • tracks both intake and expenditure of calories
  • passive wireless data collection
  • also tracks your sleeping habits
  • lightweight and compact - can be carried and used easily
  • lasts 5-10 days before needing to be charged
  • will continue to record data even when battery is almost dead - the device intelligently stops turning on the display, warns user
  • device can store up to 7 days of minute-by-minute data before requiring an upload
  • well designed website

Cons

  • proprietary website is used to track and display your statics
  • doesn't come with a manual

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