A positive Band review from David Pogue!

[onlysublime]

I happen to agree with Paul Thurrott on his views of the band, however I am not into worry and fuss over my health.

so the Band is too complex for you to understand too?

 

[spaulagain]

so the Band is too complex for you to understand too?

Lol, spot on. That's basically what Paul said. Absolutely ridiculous.

"it does more than tell time and my heart rate, I don't understand! I can't handle it, it's too much!!"

 

[Poirots Progeny]

Overall great review. As an Englishman in jealous I can't get the device. The notifications, tie in with wp and the feature set is top notch.

My only concern is lack of adequate water resistance. The fitbit surge has 50m resistance but you lose so many of the cool band features. I'd love to see a hard-core band come out, something you can use in the water (I row) as well as when running or weights.

Overall though, I have to say this is an excellent gen one device!

 

[spaulagain]

Overall great review. As an Englishman in jealous I can't get the device. The notifications, tie in with wp and the feature set is top notch.

My only concern is lack of adequate water resistance. The fitbit surge has 50m resistance but you lose so many of the cool band features. I'd love to see a hard-core band come out, something you can use in the water (I row) as well as when running or weights.

Overall though, I have to say this is an excellent gen one device!

I guess the water resistance thing is a limit of the USB type charging system they have.

 

[Greywolf1967]

But if you listen to that Windows Weekly podcast, his complaints about the Band are just straight up ridiculous.
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Sorry but go back and listen again. He tied it all up as being complex because of the everything and the kitchen sink approach.

I can accept that as a reason.

This is a review, not the words from God. You can agree or disagree.

However some of the people here are acting as if Paul has turned his back on Microsoft and called Big Bill's mom rude names.

 

[spaulagain]

Sorry but go back and listen again. He tied it all up as being complex because of the everything and the kitchen sink approach.

I can accept that as a reason.

This is a review, not the words from God. You can agree or disagree.

However some of the people here are acting as if Paul has turned his back on Microsoft and called Big Bill's mom rude names.

I have the Band. It is NOT complex. That's where his argument is completely flawed. Just because it has more features than the most basic Fitbit, doesn't make it complex.

It's extremely easy to use. The UI is fantastic. The features are logical and do not try to go beyond what is effective for a watch/fitness band.

He gives plenty of good reasons for other product reviews. But his argument that this this thing is complex is straight up bull****.

 

[Poirots Progeny]

I guess the water resistance thing is a limit of the USB type charging system they have.

Yes. I'm guessing the mark two device will have some magnetic and wireless charging, or perhaps the ports will have covers.