Band 2 - October?

[DroidUser42]

Rumors claim Microsoft has a big launch event in NYC for October.

I had hoped it would be a little sooner than that.

 

[Nate Silver]

Saw that on CNET as well. Hey, October's not that far away! Fingers crossed for something really awesome!

 

[gbafam]

zdnet is reporting the same thing, although the band reference seems a little less certain than the surface pro 4 and phone announcements.

 

[MoggSquad]

Although the original didn't work out for me, I expect to get a Band 2.

If it has the same battery limitations I will just not wear it at night and charge it then. Looking forward to it !

 

[littlebib]

I'm looking forward to it as well. Does anyone know whether having the MS complete for Band 1 makes it easier/cheaper to upgrade? I think the answer is probably no unless you're willing to bend the rules, but a guy can hope.

 

[bksalt]

Love to know if we have a Band 1 go bad can we swap it for a band 2 after Oct:wink:

 

[Warren Dean]

Love to know if we have a Band 1 go bad can we swap it for a band 2 after Oct:wink:

That is an interesting question....

 

[Leonel Funes]

Looking forward to a Band 2!!

 

[DavidinCT]

Another Sports band ? When will we see a WATCH, not a fitness watch ?

At least I have my Pebble steel working for the time being...

 

[DroidUser42]

Love to know if we have a Band 1 go bad can we swap it for a band 2 after Oct:wink:

Since I bought it the day it came out, I'm hoping they'll throw us early adopters a bone.

 

[hasasimo]

I hope this iteration looks a little more like a watch...

 

[Leonel Funes]

I hope this iteration looks a little more like a watch...

Like the Moonraker??

 

[hasasimo]

Like the Moonraker??

Yup. Honestly, I probably would have purchased this defunct Nokia Moonraker. The Microsoft Band didn't appeal to me.

 

[Leonel Funes]

Yup. Honestly, I probably would have purchased this defunct Nokia Moonraker. The Microsoft Band didn't appeal to me.

Same here. I would've gotten the Gen1 Moonraker hands down! But if the Band 2 is all we're offered, I'll take it...

 

[EMitchell]

A couple of thoughts, I've heard the rumor that there will be a big MSFT announcement in October, but that doesn't mean all new platforms will be released in Oct. It seems like at least one phone would be a natural, as well as the Surface Pro4. Maybe the Band 2, hopefully. As for more watch-like, MSFT has been pretty careful not to call the Band 1 a watch, or smart-watch, or even a sports-watch. They seem pretty focused on 'sport-band' for their niche. I guess we'll find out in a couple of months.

 

[DroidUser42]

I'm seeing reports that the Band 2 will be shown in the big event October 6th, but release date is "early November".

What to expect from Microsoft's Windows 10 devices event in NYC

I'm trying to remember - is my MS Complete good for 12 months or 13?

 

[DroidUser42]

So far it's been suggested that Band 2 will be at the same price point of the first one - which was $199. (Band 1 is currently on sale - probably to close out the inventory.)