1. 14:29 19th Jan 2012

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    CNet: Nike unveils FuelBand activity-tracking device

    This bracelet looks like Nike’s answer to the BodyBugg or FitBit — it tracks steps and calories burned, but also “NikeFuel” units which apparently are a way to standardize activity across all different sports and pursuits. There’s an accompanying iPhone app and an Android app on the way (insert weeping for us, the last 5 BlackBerry users in America).

    I love a good gadget and $149 is a fair price, but I don’t see the need for this necessarily. Do I really need to track “NikeFuel” as well as miles, calories and whatever else? And I’d want to see whether it’s comparatively accurate about those metrics too. The article suggests it has trouble counting activities where you don’t move your arms as much (like cycling), and that’s troubling. Fitness innovator, or fancy bracelet?

     
    1. seemissmjanerun said: Runners are crazy and obsessive enough as it is - a FuelBand will only make us even more looney. Fitness is important, but you don’t need a reminder on your own every minute of the day.
    2. kristensdaily said: Fancy bracelet. I have the Jawbone UP, and have been lucky and haven’t had any issues with it, but it’s really not necessary and can be more annoying than it’s worth.
    3. regainingmymoxy said: Nike products have some issues. I have their HRM which while very stylish has a major design flaw in that the chest band has a battery compartment that can be compromised by sweat - eventually rusting and thing the chest strap (polar products do not have this issue).
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