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January 2014
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The editors liked
Sleek and minimalist design
Water-proof up to 50m
It can be worn anywhere on your body with the included magnetic clasp and wristband
Tell time with lights on the front
Long battery life of around 4 months
So there is no need to charge it for a while
Waterproof
Wireless data transfer (when placed near device)
Can track swimming and cycling
Elegant aluminum design
Multiwear options from inconspicuously clipped inside clothing to "Bloom necklace" Tells time
Durable
Ondevice feedback to let you k
Sleek and attractive
Looks more like jewelry than tech
Very comfortable and easy to wear
Best looking activity tracker we've tested. Includes clip and wristband mounts. Functions as a watch. Fully waterproof for swimmers.
The Misfit Shine fitness tracker has a sharp design
Is compatible with a variety of wearable accessories
And lasts four months on a single battery
It's also waterproof and can be used for swimming
Smal
With slee
Minimalist desig
Tracks slee
Comfortable to wear
Easy to set up
Counts steps accurately
Has 6 month battery life
Consumer testers said it provided motivation for exercise
The editors didn't like
Android app lacks some functions compared to iOS app
The sleep tracker requires turning on before sleeping
Double tap on the front casing is not sensitive
Pedometer is not accurate when wearing on wrist
Overall
Misfit Shine is a good activity tracker
Sleep data is basic compared to the Jawbone UP series and Basis Peak unless you also buy the Misfit Beddit sleep tracking system
Shine attachment can come unsecured (can pop out of sports band
back of device is strongly magnetic
Causing it to be pulled
Tracks activity via vague "Shine points"
Tapping mechanism is frustrating
Not perfectly accurate
Limited data analysis. No integration with other services. No Web app. No syncing between iOS and Android apps. Dashboard lacks weight-tracking and calorie-counting
Minimal design doesn't display detailed data on the device
Currently only works with iOS
Needs to be held close to phone screen to sync
Currently has a closed app ecosystem
Doesn't track as much data as other fitness devices
Abstract: The Misfit Shine brings some much-needed style to the fitness tracker market. Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminium, it looks more like a piece of fancy jewelry, and comes with accessories to wear it on your wrist and clip it to your clothing. An opti...
Four month battery life, Elegant design, Clasp and wristband included, Waterproof
Easy to forget, Confusing watchface, Slow sync, Poor activity logging
It's clear that the Misfit Shine has been developed to help take the humble sensor-ridden wristband to a whole new level. As something to look at, it really works and we love its low-maintenance status too. However, there are problems. Recording specific...
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Published: 2013-08-08, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Misfit Shine fitness tracker has a sharp design, is compatible with a variety of wearable accessories, and lasts four months on a single battery; it's also waterproof and can be used for swimming
Minimal design doesn't display detailed data on the device; currently only works with iOS; needs to be held close to phone screen to sync; currently has a closed app ecosystem
The Shine is one of the most stylish and futuristic-looking wireless fitness trackers out there, but you're trading in extra versatility for minimalist style....
Comfortable, Stylish, Waterproof, Several ways to wear
Price, Lack of screen
The Misfit Shine is very impressive; it is innovative and intelligently designed. Hardcore trainers may find it too simple and prefer a more intricate device, but it makes a very good casual activity tracker. The price, however, is anything other than cas...
Abstract: The Speedo Shine by Misfit allows you to track a variety of activities including cycling, tennis, basketball, football and sleep tracking, with a strong emphasis on swimming. Read on, as we take a closer look. The good With a choice of black or white stra...
Abstract: First of all, what's in the box? The Ekocycle variant of the Shine is a special matte black and comes with a dedicated Ekocyle-branded band (other versions require you to buy a band separately). The Ekocycle's made of a black polyester that contains post-...
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Published: 2015-05-05, Author: Sophie , review by: wareable.com
Looks like jewellery, Modular system, Amazing battery life
App could be more useful, Rubber clasp ruins aesthetic, Some pairing issues
Misfit might need to work on making our fitness and sleep data more useful to us, then, but it has absolutely nailed the problem of wearability, modularity and battery life. Down with charging and get someone else to make it pretty. The Swarovski style wo...
Abstract: An observation is that it can be tricky to get the back off to change the battery (life is about 3 months in reality) DO NOT TWIST the tool in the slot you will knacker the case. Place the shine front down on a cloth on a firm/hard surface the simply push...
Beautiful design, insanely long (6 month) battery life, can wear it almost anywhere on your body
Syncing the Shine to the app can take a few tries sometimes
The Misfit Shine costs around £79, cheaper than most fitness trackers. In my two weeks of using it I liked it much more than I thought it would. Because of its elegant design I didn't feel like a “geek” wearing it--as I normally do with other fitness trac...
There's a style, a quality to the Shine which really (and pardon the pun) shines through. It's a tough but svelte cookie that does the job with minimal fuss and intervention, delivering your daily activities in a clean and slick way. Plus, because it's on...
