Abstract: The Microsoft Band is a fitness watch that also has some smartwatch features. How does it stack up as a smartwatch alone?If you want something strictly for viewing notifications at a glance, the Band is perfect. But if you want a true smartwatch, the Band...
Abstract: We know that the Microsoft Band is able to withstand rain, but is the touchscreen usable in the rain? I used a hose to simulate a light rain, and found the answer.Unfortunately, no, the touchscreen is not usable in the rain. The water on the screen severe...
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Published: 2014-10-31, Author: Christina , review by: wired.com
Abstract: MicrosoftBut more importantly, the Microsoft Band is cross-platform . This is huge as it's something Apple can't, and will not, do. Microsoft Health, the Band's corresponding software platform, is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone making the tr...
Published: 2014-10-31, Author: Christina , review by: wired.com
Abstract: Of course not: Microsoft has been working on a health tracking platform of its own. It's called Microsoft Health, and there's a wearable called Microsoft Band to go along with it. Both are available starting today in Microsoft retail stores and online sta...
Abstract: I've had the Microsoft Band for nearly 24 hours now, and here's my quick impressions. In that time, I ran a half marathon and did a little hiking to give it some fitness testing. I also used it around the house. After more use, I'll post a full review.So...
Abstract: Late last night, Microsoft in a surprise move announced the Band, a new health and fitness wearable that includes a heart rate monitor, UV sensor, Cortana integration and a gorgeous color touch display.Perhaps even more impressive, the $199 is available t...
We had high hopes for the Microsoft Band: with every sensor under the sun packed in for a reasonable US$199, it looked like it might consign all our other exercise devices to the scrap heap. And it certainly has plenty to offer: we loved the guided work...
We had high hopes for the Microsoft Band: with every sensor under the sun packed in for a reasonable US$199, it looked like it might consign all our other exercise devices to the scrap heap. And it certainly has plenty to offer: we loved the guided work...
Comfortable, Crossplatform, Not too bulky, Sensorrich, Decent battery life
Microsoft Health app needs work, Expensive, Design is forgettable, Not waterproof, Needs more apps
The Microsoft Band has the potential to be the best fitness tracker, but the lack of apps and its overhyped Health platform aren't quite there yet....
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Published: 2014-11-17, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Lots of sensors, Guided workouts, Always-on heart-rate monitor
Actional insights need to be better, No SDK for third-party apps, Room to improve
Microsoft BandLikeLots of sensors.Guided workouts.Always-on heart-rate monitor.Don't LikeActional insights need to be better.No SDK for third-party apps.Room to improve.Not now. Wait and see how many developers jump on the Microsoft Health platform to act...
