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#154510 30-Oct-2014 14:21

The apps on various platforms have been released early. Shows an image which is what the final product is more than likely going to look like. Looks similar to the Samsung Gear Fit device. Should have a built in mic as the Windows Phone version of the app states, Cortana integration to set reminders and take notes. 2 rumored battery life with hear rate monitor, steps, calories burned and sleep quality. Links to the apps for available app stores are below. Rumored to be announced this week or next week.

Windows Phone - http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/microsoft-health/0168b504-ca18-46b8-b60a-0f6fdc271c81?signin=true

Mac OSX - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-band-sync/id926162815?mt=12

iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-health/id912580285?mt=8

Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.kapp

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#1165042 30-Oct-2014 14:32

I'm keen. Price being a key factor.

Ideally - fitness tracking, phone control.

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#1165097 30-Oct-2014 15:35

http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/29/7118533/microsoft-health-band-hub-for-fitness-data

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#1165107 30-Oct-2014 15:46

$199 USD
http://recode.net/2014/10/29/microsoft-takes-another-stab-at-health-market-with-cloud-service-199-fitness-band/

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#1165170 30-Oct-2014 16:46

Bought the Microsoft Band in large size from US MS store. Shame again for only releasing a US only product. Came with a free screen protector and $5 Starbucks voucher.

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#1165173 30-Oct-2014 16:59

A US-only product? Thanks, will keep my Fitbit.

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#1165180 30-Oct-2014 17:09

Seriously, US only. Microsoft are really inept at this product launching thing. Surface has been largely a joke, although Pro 3 seems to have improved availability. Apps and services, Cortana, Here maps, the list goes on. Like the look of it though, looks sleek and not too bulky. Oddly, it looks like the iWatch renders everyone was getting excited about!

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#1165208 30-Oct-2014 18:16

I saw it leaked on their website before it was announced lol.

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#1165771 31-Oct-2014 12:18

Official sites available now:

Microsoft Band.

Microsoft Health.

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#1165803 31-Oct-2014 12:32

By the way, linked my Fitbit to Microsoft HealthVault...

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#1165821 31-Oct-2014 12:48

I have requested my Band ordered to be cancelled after I ordered a large size going by the sizing guide which I printed in Portrait instead of Landscape. Landscape which is true 1:1 scale says Medium size. MS online store has run out of the Medium size so will look at ordering it when it is back in stock. Hopefully they can cancel the Large size order as it is in the advanced stages of processing.

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#1165828 31-Oct-2014 12:53

paulmilbank: Seriously, US only. Microsoft are really inept at this product launching thing.

Alternatively they are launching in their home market first and seeing how it goes.

This is a first gen product in a new market for Microsoft. Launching in the US makes logistics 100 times simpler in the event of recalls/returns and lets them launch in a physical store.

It sucks for us yes - but I don't think it comes from a lack of ability. The die hards will use Youshop or similar. I will probably wait until next year.

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#1165834 31-Oct-2014 13:00

billgates: I have requested my Band ordered to be cancelled after I ordered a large size going by the sizing guide which I printed in Portrait instead of Landscape. Landscape which is true 1:1 scale says Medium size. MS online store has run out of the Medium size so will look at ordering it when it is back in stock. Hopefully they can cancel the Large size order as it is in the advanced stages of processing.

If they won't delete the order I'll take the Large off your hands (as all sizes showing as sold out now). Let me know

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#1166149 31-Oct-2014 21:02

I'm very interested in the Microsoft Band. It seems to be the best band on the market at this moment.

Just got a question, if I run with the band but without smartphone, can I know how far I has run from the band?

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#1166526 1-Nov-2014 16:45

bigreddog:

If they won't delete the order I'll take the Large off your hands (as all sizes showing as sold out now). Let me know

MS has shipped my order. Once I get it, I will open it without taking any bits of the band and see how well it fits me. If it does not, I will let you know via PM if you want to buy it off me.

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#1166527 1-Nov-2014 16:48

Sounds good - thanks BillGates, is it uncharitable of me to hope it doesn't fit you?

Cheers!

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