Recent content by animan

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    Returned my MS band

    This is the first "returned" thread. A good sign. Looks like most folks are keeping it.
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    Accuracy on a treadmill

    If you select the "Run" tile and scroll left you will see GPS option.
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    Accuracy on a treadmill

    Thanks for the information. Did you hold on to the handrail?
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    Accuracy on a treadmill

    Thanks for the responses. Yes, I did use Run mode with GPS enabled. Figured I would try if the GPS works or not and it does... even indoors. The GPS possibly accounts for the wrong distance reading, but steps & calories should not have been affected. I will try again tomorrow with GPS off and...
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    Microsoft complete?

    Thanks for the link! Yes, I think it's worth it for $19, even if it provides only a one-time replacement. I think I am gonna go ahead with it since I am liking this band quite a bit :) Sent from my Surface Pro 3 using Tapatalk
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    Accuracy on a treadmill

    Just completed a 15 min run on a treadmill. Treadmill readings show that I went 0.5 mile, while the band only registers 0.09miles. The step count barely went up from previous step count. The calorie count was also half of what the treadmill was showing. The HR was pretty close though. What...
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    Microsoft complete?

    Did anyone purchase Microsoft complete warranty with the Band? I believe it is $19 and covers accidental damage. Not sure if there is a deductible like the Surface plan. Sent from my Surface Pro 3 using Tapatalk
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    got my band :)

    Got mine as well! :smile: Had pre-ordered it last Friday it at the MS Store at Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, CA. They were out of the Starbucks cards, but I got the free screen protector when I asked for it.