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#1214654 14-Jan-2015 11:45

I can't comment about online as I don't know, but almost all of the Microsoft Stores have them back in stock now

Its the cheapest wearable on the market with GPS
its the only wearable on the market that supports Android as well as iOS as well as Windows phone

The reviews that say it is uncomfortable to wear, I don't know what they are on about. I don't know anyone with a band who finds it uncomfortable, maybe we are all biased but I don't think so.

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#1214712 14-Jan-2015 12:36

DuncanMcC: Well... it's now mid January - and buying one of these things - is it worth it? - still seems a hard thing - even in the USA let alone New Zealand...

* Bing NZ's still beta - how long has it been now? - how many *years*?
* so Cortana isn't a great option given the US settings required to fudge it
* so a Band doesn't seem a good idea in NZ yet (?)
* and even if one wanted to purchase, it has to be online ... "More coming early 2015. Check back in 2015, or visit your local Microsoft Store for product availability." It's a Tui ad eh.

They *look* good, but yet to see a complimentary review.

BillGates - what do you think of your Band?

My wife is using the Microsoft Band and absolutely loves it.

In terms of comfort issues I haven't had any - though it's a little more noticeable than the Fitbit Charge if you're wearing it through the night for sleep tracking.

I suggest you compare it with what else is available (there aren't that many strong contenders in the fitness wearables area yet) and consider that it's not officially supported locally then decide from there. Right now it's reasonably unique in the market.

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#1214843 14-Jan-2015 14:26

nathan: its the only wearable on the market that supports Android as well as iOS as well as Windows phone

Hmmm? Fitbit comes to mind, supporting Android, iOS, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.

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#1214865 14-Jan-2015 14:59

Well I'd be keen to try one on. I don't know if MS had a store in Christchurch - the last known location for them was a wee office in an old building in Manchester Street. Don't think it exists anymore - actually most of the buildings in Manchester Street don't exist anymore :)

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#1214867 14-Jan-2015 15:05

Microsoft Stores are like Apple Stores - consumer/retail locations. They don't exist in New Zealand.

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#1214873 14-Jan-2015 15:09

DuncanMcC: Well I'd be keen to try one on. I don't know if MS had a store in Christchurch - the last known location for them was a wee office in an old building in Manchester Street. Don't think it exists anymore - actually most of the buildings in Manchester Street don't exist anymore :)

Band has only been released in the US, so you'd have to parallel import one or buy one from someone who has sorry

CHCH office was Level 2, 225 High Street and has now closed, CHCH employees are working from home

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#1214875 14-Jan-2015 15:10

To add... it seems (from at least one review) that if you don't get a good fit, the data can be quite inaccurate. And I don't want that! :)

I've also been trying to find out if it has. like a "medic alert" type feature. A sorta emergency function that could TXT or phone - any method really. I doubt I'll get my Mum to wear one, but you never know. My mum's totally deaf - so vibrate alert would be good too, along with a screen 'flash'.

(Reminds me of her Android phone (S3), alerts can trigger the camera flash - Windows Phone need that feature - please pass on Nathan :) )

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#1215124 14-Jan-2015 21:53

I have been wearing MS Band for a month. I paid USD40 more to a "shopping agent" in the US to buy it for me.

Currently MS Band is the most powerful fitness band as well as the cheapest one on the market. The latest Fitbit Surge can match some of the Band's functions but it costs USD50 more than the Band. I have read some reviews regarding the Band and Surge. The Band beats Surge on almost everything except the battery life.

I love the Band and wear it 22 hours a day for a month. I just feel it is comfortable. It is almost the same size as Garmin Vivofit (which can be found in noel leeming, Harvey Norman and Dick Smith) except the band part is a little bit thicker.

Just hope the Band can come back to the online shop soon. I will buy more for my family members.

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#1261604 18-Mar-2015 12:53

The Microsoft Band is on Amazon now.

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#1267617 25-Mar-2015 14:19

I'll buy one...

When New Zealand gets Cortana.

I'm betting 2017 :)

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#1317646 5-Jun-2015 05:55

So i bought 1 and am loving it, only problem is its too small, i bought a medium and im on the last knotch on the strap,
Anyone bought a large thats too big and want to swap ????

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#1321981 10-Jun-2015 11:41

freitasm: The Microsoft Band is on Amazon now.

Microsoft Band, Medium (4M5-00002)
$199.99 - In Stock
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.

Does not work...

So super annoying that MS thinks that the world is USA only.

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#1322001 10-Jun-2015 12:12

This one is on trade me http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=899034869

ok so thats my one but im only selling it so i can buy a large size, the medium fits all my friends so i must really large wrists :(

if you want to make me an offer go for it. trade me success fees suck big time

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#1322002 10-Jun-2015 12:12

boland:
freitasm: The Microsoft Band is on Amazon now.

Microsoft Band, Medium (4M5-00002)
$199.99 - In Stock
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.
Does not work...

So super annoying that MS thinks that the world is USA only.

They are deliberately launching it US only as they normally do with first gen hardware products.

Makes supply chain a hell of a lot easier, particularly on something with as many moving parts as the band.

Expect worldwide when we get to gen 2 or gen 3 - in roughly 2-5 years. In the meantime, YouShop.

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#1322038 10-Jun-2015 12:36

Would quite like one of these since I use windows phone. Ended up getting a Garmin vivofit in the mean time. I am going to the US on holiday in August so might have a look at these if I get the chance.

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