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Clean and easy user experience
Good software and app integration
Easy setup
Lots of built-in sensors that measure useful metrics. The band gives you deep readings of some vital signs. Guided Workouts are a feature that could really help a lot of beginners get into shape. Love having an at-a-glance heart rate reading all day. Pret
Excellent sound and noise cancellation
The Microsoft Band works with Android
IOS and Windows phones
Tracks all-day heart rate
Has an impressive set of smart notifications
Has built-in GPS for runs and can download workout suggestions
Brigh
Colorful display
Useful smartphone notifications
Easy-to-follow guided workouts
Built-in GPS
Packed full of features. Tracks steps
Workouts
Runs
Calories burned
Heart rate
Sleep. Includes some smartwatch functionality. Customizable screen.
A wide array of advanced sensors packed into a competitively priced wristworn device
Integrated GPS is a significant for running
Biking and other outdoor activities
Strong iOS integration with syncing
Informative health data readouts
And basic smartw
Feature rich
Respectable battery life
Multi-platform support
Collects a tremendous amount of data
Guided workouts are awesome
Simple
Easy navigation
Cross-platform support is crucial
Platformagnostic sync apps available for Windows Phone
Android
IOS
Mac
And Windows
Display offers us quick glances at relevant data
Compatible with Android
And Windows Phone
Accurately measures calorie burn thanks to its alwayson heart rate sensor
Microsoft Health app is diverse and comprehensive
Offers some smartwatchlike fun
Exhaustive number of sensors Requires proprietary charging cable
Support for iOS
And Windows Phone Notification acknowledgement not synced back to phones
Capability to fill nearly any wearable role No desktop software and limited access to dat
Works on iOS
Android and Windows Phone
Lots of data
Thanks to a raft of sensors
App has a clean design and shows promise
Connects to Cortana on Windows Phone
Guided workouts are extremely helpful
The editors didn't like
Pricey
So-so battery life
Awkward design
Overall
The touchscreen interface is a big disappointment. It's not very pretty to look at and notifications are almost more of a pain than they're worth. The band isn't waterproof
So tracking your swims will never be possible
Even if a developer wante
Slightly uncomfortable
It has mediocre battery life
It's not swim-friendly
Bluetooth syncing and pairing can be buggy
The Microsoft Health app isn't that easy to use
And learned insights seem few and far between. Heart-rate accuracy seems to be a little inconsistent
Too
Short battery life
Microsoft Health isn't smart enough yet
Wildly uncomfortable. Not suitable for petite people. Lackluster app. Touch screen is difficult to manipulate while in motion. No tracking for bicycling. Requires a mobile phone
Currently no computer syncing or Web interface. Lacks calorie-logging system
Clunky design could be improved to be more comfortable and durable
Bulky
Uninspired design
Lacks diet tracking
Not enough battery life
No waterproof = no good
What am I supposed to do with all this data?
Big
And expensive
Band doesn't allow your skin to breathe very well
Only twoday battery life
Microsoft Health app lacks integration with Cortana
Windows Phone theme colors
Live tile
Secondary live tiles
Transparent tiles
And lockscreen integration
No speaker for au
Hefty size and odd fit makes it uncomfortable to wear
Expensive for a dedicated fitness tracker
Poor battery life
Needs to be manually set for tracking sleep
Weak water resistance construction
Requires proprietary charging cable
Notification acknowledgement not synced back to phones
Published: 2014-11-07, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
Lots of built-in sensors that measure useful metrics. The band gives you deep readings of some vital signs. Guided Workouts are a feature that could really help a lot of beginners get into shape. Love having an at-a-glance heart rate reading all day. Pret
Overall, the touchscreen interface is a big disappointment. It's not very pretty to look at and notifications are almost more of a pain than they're worth. The band isn't waterproof, so tracking your swims will never be possible, even if a developer wante
Not now. Wait and see how many developers jump on the Microsoft Health platform to actually make use of all the sensors. Also, its worth waiting to see if Microsoft irons out some of the early quirks with its user interface.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe...
Abstract: The Microsoft Band is the first fitness smartband from Microsoft and while it doesn't look super slick and sexy Microsoft has backed the band with more features and sensors than any other on the market. Yes 10 sensors to ensure the band tracks everything ...
Awkward design, Short battery life, Microsoft Health isn't smart enough yet
The Microsoft Band is the most well-rounded fitness tracker available for the price, but the design could be slimmer. Microsoft has launched its first fitness tracker, but it's much more than that. The $200 Microsoft Band has everything you'd e...
Published: 2014-11-06, Author: Matt , review by: techworld.com
Without knowing more about the Apple Watch we can give no definitive verdict, of course. But a few things are clear. The Microsoft Band is far from perfect, but it is a super-powered activity tracker that offers some smartwatch capabilities. It is well pr...
Abstract: The Microsoft Band is a fitness watch that also has some smartwatch features. How does it stack up as a smartwatch alone?If you want something strictly for viewing notifications at a glance, the Band is perfect. But if you want a true smartwatch, the Band...
Abstract: We know that the Microsoft Band is able to withstand rain, but is the touchscreen usable in the rain? I used a hose to simulate a light rain, and found the answer.Unfortunately, no, the touchscreen is not usable in the rain. The water on the screen severe...
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Published: 2014-10-31, Author: Christina , review by: wired.com
Abstract: MicrosoftBut more importantly, the Microsoft Band is cross-platform . This is huge as it's something Apple can't, and will not, do. Microsoft Health, the Band's corresponding software platform, is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone making the tr...
Published: 2014-10-31, Author: Christina , review by: wired.com
Abstract: Of course not: Microsoft has been working on a health tracking platform of its own. It's called Microsoft Health, and there's a wearable called Microsoft Band to go along with it. Both are available starting today in Microsoft retail stores and online sta...
Abstract: I've had the Microsoft Band for nearly 24 hours now, and here's my quick impressions. In that time, I ran a half marathon and did a little hiking to give it some fitness testing. I also used it around the house. After more use, I'll post a full review.So...
Abstract: Late last night, Microsoft in a surprise move announced the Band, a new health and fitness wearable that includes a heart rate monitor, UV sensor, Cortana integration and a gorgeous color touch display.Perhaps even more impressive, the $199 is available t...
