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    #122
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭g0g


    Apparently version 1 is down to $ 100 in the States now. If they matched that price here I think I'd pick it up even at this stage to give it a go!


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    #123
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Any link for where it's being sold for 100 USD? Thanks!

    MS store US is still showing at 179.


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    #124
    Fingleberries
    Registered Users Posts: 3,384 ✭✭✭Fingleberries


    It's in Best Buy - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&st=microsoft+band

    Probably could get Amazon to price match.


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    #125
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭g0g


    Yeah bestbuy but they don't ship internationally.

    How do you get Amazon to pricematch?


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    #126
    Fingleberries
    Registered Users Posts: 3,384 ✭✭✭Fingleberries


    g0g wrote: »
    Yeah bestbuy but they don't ship internationally.

    How do you get Amazon to pricematch?
    They talk about it here, but in the US it seems to only be for TV's and Mobile Phones.

    Sorry, It's better on the UK Amazon.


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    #127
    pastor
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭pastor


    Picked up a large Microsoft Band from Argos in Blanchardstown last week. I love it. I did not get a screen protector with it. I purchased one on e-bay and fitted with no problems.


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    #128
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭g0g


    pastor wrote: »
    Picked up a large Microsoft Band from Argos in Blanchardstown last week. I love it. I did not get a screen protector with it. I purchased one on e-bay and fitted with no problems.
    Oh yeah I see it there - € 195. When these first came out I'd have been all over it for that price! How do you find the battery life?


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    #129
    pastor
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭pastor


    g0g wrote: »
    Oh yeah I see it there - € 195. When these first came out I'd have been all over it for that price! How do you find the battery life?

    So far so good I charge it for about 30 minutes each night and it is always down to 80%. I have clock on and the heart rate sensor on all the time and measure my sleep every night.

    Really liking it. I agree the price is now steep at Argos but I nearly paid £400.00 when they first came out.


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    #130
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    Microsoft Band - £119.99 Amazon Deal of the day

    there is a new one coming (soon?) but this is a good deal for the watch.


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    #131
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    ablelocks wrote: »
    Microsoft Band - £119.99 Amazon Deal of the day

    there is a new one coming (soon?) but this is a good deal for the watch.

    Coming in about 5 hours, to be precise! Well announced anyway.


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    #132
    Redgirl82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭Redgirl82


    Hi

    I am looking to get one of these bands, I have a Mi-Fit at the moment but need something better and I am sure this is.....

    I was planning on getting Garmin Vivoactive: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RE1UL52/ref=twister_B00S50HGN6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    But this is coming in a good bit cheaper, has anyone compared the both of them? Will the band do the job? Does it tracking cycling etc?

    Thanks


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    #133
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    I use it all the time for cycling and it's great for it - really accurate GPS (which can sometimes take a wee while to lock on at the start) without a phone needed, and battery life will easily last a 3 hour or so cycle (as long as you put the display into standby after starting the tracking that is). However, as mentioned, the second-generation Band is going to be announced later today, and may indeed be available sometime this month. It'll likely feature a number of hardware and comfort improvements, so I'd hang on until 5pm or so, and if you don't see a massive difference between Band v1 and v2, then grab that Amazon deal before the end of the day.


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    #134
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    microsoft_0113.jpg

    Second gen device official. Waiting on specifics.


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    #135
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    Curved Gorilla Glass, scratch resistant, more touch responsive.


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    #136
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    Elevation tracking through a barometer.


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    #137
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭g0g


    Could she just tell us when and how much please!!


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    #138
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    g0g wrote: »
    Could she just tell us when and how much please!!

    She's too busy bragging about how often she runs triathlons up mountains.


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    #139
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    $249 October 30th

    Shame they've upped the price a bit, I'll still be getting one. No mention of international availability.


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    #140
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭g0g


    @MJohnston are you just watching a text ticker too or listening live? Did they mention which regions from October 30th or US only?


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    #141
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    I'm watching the livestream, they didn't say US-only, I'd assume they'd retain the existing markets, but they didn't mention it. Pre-order later today, so I guess we'll find out details then.


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    #142
    Redgirl82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭Redgirl82


    MJohnston wrote: »
    I'm watching the livestream, they didn't say US-only, I'd assume they'd retain the existing markets, but they didn't mention it. Pre-order later today, so I guess we'll find out details then.

    I guess based on what you have said so far the deal on Amazon might be worth taking???


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    #143
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭g0g


    Redgirl82 wrote: »
    I guess based on what you have said so far the deal on Amazon might be worth taking???
    Might be. Haven't seen the full spec. Will be interested to hear battery life estimates etc.


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    #144
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    Redgirl82 wrote: »
    I guess based on what you have said so far the deal on Amazon might be worth taking???

    It seems like they've updated the UI a bit too. I dunno, I think I need to wait on battery life info to decide on that. There are a few extras that would make me miss not having the new hardware.


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    #145
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭g0g


    UK site saying £ 199.99

    Band Material - Thermal plastic elastomer silicone vulcanate (TPSiV)
    Display Size - 32mm x 12.8mm
    Display Type - AMOLED
    Resolution - 320 x 128 pixels
    Battery Life - 48 hours of normal use4; advanced functionality like GPS use will impact battery performance
    Average Charge Time - full charge in less than 1.5 hours
    Battery Type - Li-Polymer
    Operating Temperature Ranges - -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
    Maximum Operating Altitude - -300m to +4877m
    Warranty - 1 year limited warranty; additional statutory rights may apply in your country
    Sensors
    • Optical heart rate sensor
    • 3-axis accelerometer/gyro - Gyrometer
    • GPS
    • Ambient light sensor
    • Skin temperature sensor
    • UV sensor
    • Capacitive sensor
    • Galvanic skin response
    • Microphone
    • Barometer
    Additional Technology - Haptic vibration motor
    Connectivity - Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Energy)
    Supported mobile devices - Works with Windows Phone 8.1 update, iPhone®: 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, iOS® 8.1.2, and many Android™ 4.3-5.0 phones, with Bluetooth®
    Charge Cable Connector - Custom charge cable
    Water Resistance
    Microsoft Band meets these standards for dust- and water-resistance:
    IP6X: No ingress of dust. Complete protection against entry of dust.
    IPX7: Protection against temporary immersion in water (at depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes).
    IP67: Means it meets both the dust- and water-resistance standards above.
    But also....
    • Microsoft Band is not waterproof. Light rain and hand washing shouldn’t harm it, but do not immerse it in liquids of any kind. This means it should not be worn while swimming or in the shower.
    • Microsoft Band is dust- and water-resistant but not waterproof. It isn’t impervious to water damage in environments you may encounter.
    • Light rain, and hand washing shouldn’t harm it, but do not immerse it in liquids of any kind.
    • Microsoft Band isn’t intended for swimming. Remove it before swimming for recreation or fitness.
    • Microsoft Band isn’t intended to be worn in the shower. Remove it before showering or bathing.
    • Microsoft Band is intended for indoor/outdoor use in the presence of rain, snow, or brief splashes of water.
    • Microsoft doesn’t guarantee that Microsoft Band will operate normally if used in water or other liquids. It may be damaged if water enters it.
    • If Microsoft Band has been immersed in water or the microphone is wet, the microphone may not function properly.


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    #146
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    Nothing new with the lack of waterproofing though. I wasn't expecting them to be able to solve that tbh, not with a microphone on board. Quoting the same battery life. Disappointing that there's no NFC on board.


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    #147
    Fingleberries
    Registered Users Posts: 3,384 ✭✭✭Fingleberries


    Band 2 looks like it's still just USA, Canada and the UK for now. Priced £199 in the UK.

    Microsoft Store website from the UK usually ships to Ireland.


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    #148
    Fingleberries
    Registered Users Posts: 3,384 ✭✭✭Fingleberries


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Grand stuff I`ll be ordered one when they appear on the MS UK store.
    Should be up for pre-order today or tomorrow.


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    #149
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,232 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    The Health app got an update, it's cleaned up the menu, and now has a new colour.


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    #150
    MJohnston
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    364844.PNG

    :D


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    #151
    ronnie3585
    Registered Users Posts: 6,675 ✭✭✭ronnie3585


    Any word on whether the golf app will work on Irish courses?


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