The Fitbit One is much more than just a pedometer. Not only does it track the number of steps you've taken, but also the distance travelled, stairs climbed, your activity at a moment's notice, the time, and - most importantly - the number of calories burned. It also acts as a sleep monitor: slip it onto your wrist, and it'll track your slumber habits. There's a quiet alarm, too: a built-in vibrat
A downside is that the Fitbit One needs an internet connection to change settings and check the battery life, as the company's website acts as its dashboard. So bad luck if you want to check your progress in the gym, and don't have your synced phone handy. The BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) measurement might not be exactly 100% accurate, as there's a huge difference between people's metabolisms. Look
For fitness fanatics, the One is a great workout buddy. As long as you're inputting the relevant data into its companion apps, it works like a dream. Even if you're not setting any world records, but just want to become more active, or to track your we...
Abstract: With fitness tracking and sleep tracking, the Fitbit One offers general health tracking for everyone. It is only a basic sleep tracker offering simple statistics, but the inclusion of fitness tracking drastically increases its versatility. This clip-on ga...
Screen lets you view progress in realtime, Discreet: Can be hidden or worn multiple ways, Wireless syncing, Silent alarms, Captures flights of stairs climbed, Great integration with existing fitness apps like MyFitnessPal, Strong social features including
Cannot be worn in shower and must be put into wrist band for sleep tracking, More likely to lose/put through wash/ forget to wear, Can pop out of carrying case best to wear it in a pocket with the clip facing out and the device facing in. (I lost two FitB
The One is great if you want a full featured fitness tracker with versatile wearability and strong social features. It also has tools like food calorie and weight tracking to help aid weight loss. People who often misplace things might want to check out t...
Accurate calorie counter and pedometer, Easy to set up
Small size makes it easy to lose
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Published: 2014-08-14, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: I sit at a desk too much. I drink too much coffee. I don't sleep very well. I have an odd feeling those three things might be connected. This thing on my wrist agrees with that assessment.After a few months of wearing and interacting with a fitness tracke...
Abstract: What is the FitBit One?At first glance the FitBit one looks like an overly priced pedometer, but it can do so much more than just a regular pedometer. The FitBit one uses gyroscopes and accelerometers to track your every step, set of stairs climbed, calor...
Fitbit is a top manufacturer of activity trackers, and reviewers say the clip-on Fitbit One leads the pack. Experts call it "one of the most advanced fitness trackers money can buy." Uploading data is convenient, with Bluetooth connectivity and compatibil...
Armband is cumbersome. Wireless syncing to a Mac requires USB dongle.
It’s not a magic pill, but if you’re the type who thrives on quantifiable data, the Fitbit One can help you get a handle on your love handles. Product Fitbit One Company Fitbit Contact www.fitbit.com Price $99.95 Requirements Mac OS X 10.5 or la...
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Published: 2013-04-30, Author: Brian , review by: cnet.com
The Fitbit One offers an intuitive way to track and analyze your sleep, the steps you take, stairs climbed, and calories burned. Small and light, the One is very portable. Its OLED screen, which has a clock, is easy to read. It sends data to phones over B
The Fitbit One's clip often comes loose. The One's Bluetooth syncing function only works with a few compatible handsets thus far
The Fitbit One is a feature-rich pedometer, but the wristband-style Jawbone Up and Fitbit’s own Flex are more convenient and much better deals.
