Which Fitbit to get

GMRO;2452115 wrote: Sorry to pester...

So is the step sensor calibration automatic in the MSB once you do that walk? Turn on GPS and walk? And vio-la!!! ;)

Meaning on my Nike GPS Sports Watch you place the ipod shoe sensor in the shoe and turn on in the watch BOTH GPS and SHOEPOD and run for at least 1 mile. The watch automatically calibrates to the pod based on the GPS data. So on a treadmill when you only chose shoepod you get the "closest" measurement you can for the run/workout.

Unlike the iPod app where you need to do a manual calibration of both walk and run and then have to bump the numbers once you complete the trial run/walk - the watch just does it. I only do this once I get a new sensor to calibrate it to the watch. Unfortunately that data can't be adjusted like you can if you use the app and shoepod. You can do another trial run with both the GPS and shoepod turned ON in the watch but I've not seen an improvement after I've done this.

THANKS!

For walks like most pedometers it doesn't use GPS. If you want it to track a walk via GPS, you would I guess put it in RUN mode and tell it to turn on GPS.

What I was saying is that for the pedometer to be more accurate, they recommend you doing a walk with the gps on (again - I guess thru the run function).

Dude - just buy one. They have a return policy. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't but the only way to know is to try it.

It's smaller than a watch. After wearing it for a month, my watches feel huge. I love mine because it does what I need.

Only complaint is I'd like to see graphs and charts when I share the data. Instead, I just take screen shots of my phone. I have a feeling that will come, but function wise, it's hard to top what it does in a $200 or under package.

John;2452127 wrote: Dude - just buy one. They have a return policy. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't but the only way to know is to try it.

LOL

Prolly will... THANKS for the details!

BTW, sorry for the Fitbit thread hi-jack... ;)

John;2452127 wrote: Dude - just buy one. They have a return policy. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't but the only way to know is to try it.

It's smaller than a watch. After wearing it for a month, my watches feel huge. I love mine because it does what I need.

DUDE, aka-JY, I pulled the trigger on the MSB. It arrives on Weds this week. Stupid BB in our areas don't have them. So I'm looking forward to checking/using it. Course I also had to get me something else for running too. Figured out of the 2 I'll like one...OR maybe both!

Looking forward to more data and logging.

THANK YOU JY for the info!

GMRO;2452403 wrote: DUDE, aka-JY, I pulled the trigger on the MSB. It arrives on Weds this week. Stupid BB in our areas don't have them. So I'm looking forward to checking/using it. Course I also had to get me something else for running too. Figured out of the 2 I'll like one...OR maybe both!

Looking forward to more data and logging.

THANK YOU JY for the info!

You know where to find me if you have ?'s

I got the fitbit one because the clip is far more accurate than the wrist band. The wristband gives you steps while at the computer or driving. It works great for running if you are on flat land. It often counts the hills/rises in elevation as floors (stairs). Regardless, it gets me up moving from my desk way more often than I used to so any fitbit is a good fitbit! :walk:

I have a Jawbone UP 24 band that my bride for me. Functionality is great and I get almost 2 weeks of battery life on it. What I don't like is that it sticks out more and it doesn't fasten securely. It's like an open bracelet so I tend to catch it on things.