As more features continue to blend the smart watch versus fitness wearable devices into a nearly single category, it is hard to stand out. But device after device, Fitbit continues to be the market leader, this time with their Fitbit Alta HR. Here are five reasons you should get one in 2017, and 3 reasons maybe you shouldn’t.
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REVIEW: Garmin Vivofit Jr. Kid’s Fitness Wearable
For years our daughter has asked when she can have a Fitbit, or Apple Watch. Seeing Mom & Dad with their fitness and smart watch wearables, she has always been intrigued by these devices. Though a few companies have produced wearables for children, the first decent unit to finally reach consumers is the Garmin Vivofit Jr.
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BATTLE! – Apple Watch Sport versus Fitbit Surge versus Garmin Vivoactive
With the release of the Apple Watch the grey area between fitness activity trackers and smart watches has blurred more than ever before. Just as when PDAs blended into smart phones over a decade ago, we’re already starting to see more of these “smart” features migrate into all wearables. Right now the Apple Watch Sport, Garmin Vivoactive, and Fitbit Surge all attempt to capture the same potential audience, but with uniquely different features. Which is right for you?
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COMPARISON: Withings Activité (Pop) versus the névo minimalist watch
Activity tracking and wearable technology have hit their stride. More than a dozen of the largest retailers in the United States carry devices from manufacturers like Fitbit, Jawbone, and other large players. One of those bigger names is Withings, who late in 2014 released the Withings Activité, a simple yet stylish watch that also tracks steps and swimming. And just a few months later we now have the névo, a minimalist approach in a similar package. How do these two contenders stack up in this new, fashion-centric fold?
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BATTLE! – Fitbit Surge vs Garmin Vívoactive vs Polar M400
Have you decided to make 2015 the year that you train for that 5K? Are you an avid cyclist and finally want to add an Activity Tracker to your arsenal of cycle computers and pedal sensors? Or are you just an average person who wants to get a bit more serious about your fitness program? In this comparative review I’ll look deeper into the pros/cons of three different devices for a wide spectrum of potential users. Time for another epic BATTLE, and in this go-round we’re testing the Fitbit Surge versus Garmin Vìvoactive versus Polar M400.
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