Fitbit alternates?

mrcheez · 2016-09-18 18:56:01

My Dad saw one of his golf-mates rocking a fitbit and decided he would like one himself, primarily to count the number of steps he takes per day (preferably held on his wrist). Not knowing anything about FitBits I had a look on Amazon and see there are different varieties of FitBit (I assume he only needs the FitBit Flex @…

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My Dad saw one of his golf-mates rocking a fitbit and decided he would like one himself, primarily to count the number of steps he takes per day (preferably held on his wrist).

Not knowing anything about FitBits I had a look on Amazon and see there are different varieties of FitBit (I assume he only needs the FitBit Flex @ £59 to record the steps), but there are also countless alternates that seem to be a bit cheaper.

The "Advance Tech" fitness tracker @ £24.99 seems to have good reviews ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Advance-Fitbit-Screen-Fitness-Tracker/dp/B01DPJ39MI/ ) has anyone tried this or recommend an alternate I should check out?

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#2 19-09-2016 01:12AM

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I would recommend miband can be got for about 15 euro for the basic version
Have a look on Gearbest com (sorry can't post a link as I'm using the app)

The original one is what I have at the moment counts my steps.

There's two new models one being the s model which adds a heart rate monitor

And now the miband 2 is out adds a display I'm hoping to upgrade to the 2 shortly.

Battery life is amazing I get almost a month out of mine

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#3 19-09-2016 01:29AM

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Cool how long was delivery? Would like to get within a week if possible, hence why I was looking at Amazon.

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#4 19-09-2016 01:45AM

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This is more expensive than Aliexpress or Gearbest, because you're buying it here, but this would be with you in a week. Mi Band 2 is by far the best reasonably priced tracker.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digitalcool-Xiaomi-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Light-sensitive/dp/B01HRML0AC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1474245824&sr=8-4&keywords=mi+band+2

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#5 19-09-2016 10:16AM

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jackinthemix94 wrote: »

This is more expensive than Aliexpress or Gearbest, because you're buying it here, but this would be with you in a week. Mi Band 2 is by far the best reasonably priced tracker.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digitalcool-Xiaomi-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Light-sensitive/dp/B01HRML0AC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1474245824&sr=8-4&keywords=mi+band+2

Reviews seem a bit mixed on it though... but you all have had no problems?

The mi band seems to be getting good reviews though...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GearMi-Fitness-Monitoring-Bluetooth-Resistant/dp/B00WQ8V134/

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#6 19-09-2016 10:24AM

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mrcheez wrote: »

Reviews seem a bit mixed on it though... but you all have had no problems?

theres only 5 reviews not really reliable considering the two bad ones are both issues with something not working.

ordering from gearbest

if you order the 1s version from the eu warehouse it'll arrive in a few days
http://www.gearbest.com/smart-wristband/pp_263275.html?wid=3

if you want the miband 2 you have two options as its not in the eu warehouse yet

you can order normally which normally takes a few weeks to arrive
or you can pay extra for shipping and it should arrive in a week or two
http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_362705.html?wid=21

theres a huge thread on the miband here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=98337449

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